[blackflame7000]

Its only slaving away if you don't enjoy it. I personally love being on a computer because usually it means I'm learning something. Whether it be by reading an interesting article or practicing my craft, none of it is mindless work.

I think that's the key. To work with a purpose and objective. If I had to surf Facebook 9 hours a day it would certainly not be fun and I too would very much feel like I am slaving my life away.

[pfooti]

Yes, absolutely - this is another big part of it. I love my work, so I'm not just sitting around waiting to go home all day.