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Live for 50 years, stress fee, no work, all vacation. 1 (8.3%)
Live for 100 years, work day job, one vacation a year, retire when you're 65. 11 (91.7%)
Total Votes: 12
Living/working poll; ...inquiring minds, you know.
Topic Started: Apr 21 2008, 07:10 AM (215 Views)
The 89th Key
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If you had to pick whether you could live for 50 years or 100 years, but with the qualifications seen above, which would you pick?
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smithodude
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Junior Carp
I take option number 2 and work as a gigalo
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Aqua Letifer
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ZOOOOOM!
I really don't understand the question much.

Living for 50 years "stress free" would be a total waste if I didn't do anything with my time. So would the second option, if I worked a "day job" I didn't agree with, only to retire at 65 and live out the first scenario with a smaller time frame.

Both are either preferable or not preferable, depending on what I'd make of myself.
I cite irreconcilable differences.
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The 89th Key
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So Aqua, what did you pick?

(I almost put a "PS" note in the post saying "Aqua don't think too hard about the question" :lol:)

BTW, I dont believe 50 years "stress free" would be a waste of time. I could travel, play the piano, play video games, watch movies....it would be glorious!
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Mikhailoh
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
In my experience there is no satisfaction in constant self-gratification. So I would have to go with what's behind Door Number Two.
Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball
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Aqua Letifer
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Mikhailoh
Apr 21 2008, 07:18 AM
In my experience there is no satisfaction in constant self-gratification. So I would have to go with what's behind Door Number Two.

How so? Isn't all gratification self-gratification?

I picked option 2, because within the crazy parameters of the question, you could probably be more constructive if you lived longer and if you were a part of a group, working towards some cooperative goal. Working would probably help you achieve that better than an individual effort.
I cite irreconcilable differences.
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DivaDeb
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I don't like either option either, Aqua, but for different reasons. I think living 'stress free' is simple, whether you're working or not. Adversity is inevitable in life, whether you're on vacation or working 9-5. Stress, in my opinion, has to do with one's response to adversity, so while adversity is inevitable, stress is optional. Some people stress just fine whilst doing nothing but sunning themself with an umbrella drink. Other people remain relaxed through all the slings and arrows life can throw at them. I like teaching and singing, so I'd miss my job if I didn't do it.

I also have no burning desire to see my 100th birthday. I have enough aches and pains creeping up from my athletic youth that I sort of hate to think about what it feel like to get up in the morning 20 years from now. 100? OUCH!
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I didn't vote (null) to be fair. But I would probably choose option 1.
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apple
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i love to work..

at anything.
it behooves me to behold
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Mikhailoh
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
Aqua Letifer
Apr 21 2008, 11:21 AM
Mikhailoh
Apr 21 2008, 07:18 AM
In my experience there is no satisfaction in constant self-gratification.  So I would have to go with what's behind Door Number Two.

How so? Isn't all gratification self-gratification?

I picked option 2, because within the crazy parameters of the question, you could probably be more constructive if you lived longer and if you were a part of a group, working towards some cooperative goal. Working would probably help you achieve that better than an individual effort.

Exactly. Much of what can be called happiness comes from there being something more important than yourself, and your value to others.
Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead - Lucille Ball
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Free Rider
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Kinda depends on your job, now, doesn't it?

Let's say you're Jack Johnson...hanging out on the beach writing tunes. Well heck yeah, I'll take that for 65 years and then retire. My good friend and mentor always tells me musicians never retire...they just play right up to the point they die. He means that music is so fun that we don't quit to enjoy life as in traditional retirement. Musicians are already "enjoying life" by playing.

But if work means some kind of surreal office space cubicle staring at a computer under flourescent lights...well...no I could't deal with that for 65 years. I couldn't deal with that for 65 seconds.

89th, what is the intent of this poll? Are you trying to define for yourself what "the good life" really means? Are you looking for best-case scenarios for young entrepeneurs? Are you asking about happiness in the real world of working long hours/days?


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Nah - just thought of the question randomly last night. I don't know what inspired it.

And it's true it depends on your job, your health, etc....but I think I'd pick living 50 years when I'm still young and healthy and spending each day doing something I love compared to going a job because I need money to pay for house, family, etc. But I can see arguments for either one. Just thought it would be a fun thought exercise!
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LadyElton
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I'd have to pick option 2. I'd get bored too quickly and that is a dangerous thing for me. My carpal tunnel would get worse from playing WoW all day long. :ph43r: Also, boredom is a dangerous thing for addicts. Work doesn't have to mean stress. If you do something that you love and feel passionately about, then any stress would be a small price to pay.
Hilary aka LadyElton
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Aqua Letifer
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Mikhailoh
Apr 21 2008, 07:53 AM

Exactly. Much of what can be called happiness comes from there being something more important than yourself, and your value to others.

Well, simple acknowledgment of something greater than one's self doesn't really give someone happiness. Really, it's when you put forth your own, individual effort into this greater achievement. Since individual effort is the catalyst, how can we label it anything other than self-gratification?

As for my value to others, I couldn't care less about that.
I cite irreconcilable differences.
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sue
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HOLY CARP!!!
Considering I just turned 49 yesterday, I'll take option 2 for a 100, Alex. Yikes. :mellow:
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