Why are ppl so obsessed w their jobs? Doesn’t make sense.

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Because someone wise once said, make your hobby your work and you’ll never work a day

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Because they don’t know how to have fun.

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This. No hobbies, no friends, and/or an emotionless relationship with their significant other/loved ones will force you to “love” your job

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Since you spend most of your life doing it, might as well like it and that’s what you talk about. Also your salary determines the rest of your life essentially

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Because it's the best thing about my life. It makes me feel fulfilled and confident and I rarely get those things from other aspects of my life.

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Who is obsessed with their job?

But doesn't it make perfect sense?

Are you confusing addiction with obsession?

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