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by anal_reactor 575 days ago
When I was looking for a job I was offered peanuts for a position requiring very specific knowledge. When I pointed this out, they said "well, if you want to earn a lot of money, go to company X".

I did. Now I'm exploring the limits of slacking off while getting a nice paycheck. I could aim higher, but I doubt my new place would allow me to slack off as much as this place does. After all, I have only one life, so I'd rather spend it doing things other than working, and I know that modern work is unlikely to bring deeper life satisfaction.

2 comments

And this is why we can’t have nice things.
Admitting to slacking off and leeching your paycheque... this is why the bosses want back to office.
At home at some point I get so bored I start actually working. In the office I mostly just gossip with my coworkers, which means that I'm not only wasting my own time, but also other people's. Having me at home is just better for everyone all around.
Which part of the post made you think they weren’t in the office every day?
Any data for that, or just your gut vibes, jabroni?