why do you work so hard?

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To allow my children and their children more freedom to build the lives they want. My parents did it for me.

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C6 how does that hard work translate to your immigrant dream?? how do you know your coworker is not making an impact? May be he goes home with lighter head and is a more impactful father and a husband at home. just because you decided to give your extra energy for the corp benefit or your boss it does not mean you were working hard than the other guy.

I can code/configure 5x better than others. i complete my daily tasks in 1.5 hrs. my coworker takes 10 hours for the same pay. should i give additional 6 hours for free???

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Sense of accomplishment and recognition. Work isn’t everything but it provides a sense of fulfillment in life. That’s why people work small jobs even after retirement - it’s human nature

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My parents are Haitian immigrants and I grew up in poverty. I'm first generation in the states and first to graduate college. I have to succeed.

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Habit. I feel an internal drive to do so. I’d rather not but can’t stop. Grew up poor and don’t want to go back.

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Ohh no 🥺

Bills

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Buffalo eh?

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Insecurity and spending habits

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First generation American, parents worked two jobs to put me and my siblings through school. I work hard to let them know their hard work paid off and to set and example for my nephews and nieces.

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If I can't scuba. Then what's it all for?

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For my daughter

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There’s only one answer to this. And it doesn’t specially only need to apply to your “9-5”.

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I work hard enough to start a FI/RE.

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I aim to work smart. I want to be financially secure (and also build that for my child). And I want to be intellectually stimulated. Sometimes that means hard work and long hours, but not always. Balance is Important.

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Just my personality. Sometimes I'd like to slack a bit, but I just can't.

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It is in our nature. We work hard to make things better for our “tribe” (our families).

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Because my wife is a high performing lawyer at BigLaw and I feel guilty and pressure to be pulling my weight.

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To afford a good life. My same sex partner and I want to have kids and it is expensive. We want to give the best life possible.

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To afford snowboarding gear.

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Because I don’t want to be poor again

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There’s so much trauma in these stories. My heart goes out to everyone who needs healing!

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In the short term, for the approval of my managers and colleagues.

In the medium term, for the approval of my friends and family.

In the long term, to be able to support my kids and then to retire and do mostly whatever I want.

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Hello Fishes,
New to HCL.
What does BG stands for in subject of Payslip mail?

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Hey! Looking to move to the Brand/Client side in 2023.

Interested in any leads for roles in the Brand Mgmt area.

I’d excel in a role that includes some aspect of helping internal teams work with Agencies to produce work that stays aligned to the brand.

Any support would be much appreciated.

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