I can’t believe we live for two days of the week. I can’t believe we have to feel the dread of Monday morning every week like we are stuck on this constant loop. Is this what life looks like? A constant loop of looking forward to two days of the week for eternity? I have a hard time believing I should feel like this. I play tennis throughout the week but I feel like weekday evenings are just a tiny escape from the daily pressure and stress.

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I’m all for the four-day work week. Give us Friday back. I’m even willing to compromise and just get half-day Friday’s.

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Sorry I’m ranting

I think what helps me is strategizing ways I can get out of this life style like investing or reading books to change my mindset. If you focus on the fact that this job is just a temporary step and work towards achieving what you truly want to do, that might make you more motivated.

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That’s so true. Honestly I think a lot of days are up and down like some days are not so bad but other days are extremely annoying. My goal is to achieve a sustainable income so I can say goodbye to this lifestyle forever. I also like to think that doing BS work and micromanagement as even stronger motivators for me to develop myself.

On the bright side, it's not for eternity.

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Thank you for the positivity here. I’m just saying that I don’t think I can wait until retirement to feel differently. However, I know it is up to me to take action so I can feel differently about the situation I am in.

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