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by Cthulhu_ 917 days ago
> In reality, modern life forces us to dedicate even less time to that.

That's ultimately a choice. Nobody is making you work, however, if you want a certain standard of living and a location it's one way to raise the funds to do so.

Personally, I choose to work 9-5 and live comfortably, safely and predictably, and I don't much care for long walks or whatever.