live to work, or work to live?

[Mango99]

When I hit 31 I decided that I was bored with my job and I hated my boss so I did what most people spend there days thinking about and I told him to shove his job and left.  Since then I have not worked a day since, my credit is maxed out and I cannot find a decent job - whoops!  The grass always looks greener. 

Yes, but you sound happy (well, you come across that way in your post anyway).

Money isn't everything. It's nothing.

[madasahatstand]

When I hit 31 I decided that I was bored with my job and I hated my boss so I did what most people spend there days thinking about and I told him to shove his job and left.  Since then I have not worked a day since, my credit is maxed out and I cannot find a decent job - whoops!  The grass always looks greener. 

Yes, but you sound happy (well, you come across that way in your post anyway).

Money isn't everything. It's nothing.

Money buys choice and opportinity but it can never buy love. Choice is actually a crucual component of being happy. If I want to pack my board right now and head to the snow-packed highlands, off I toddle. Not everyone can do that and not everyone has the choices people with money have. Money is the root of all evil and a world without it would be amazing. There are of course many levels of choice but some folk cant afford to have a wide range of them, thus hemming them into life. Money sucks, capitalism sucks and greed sucks!

If money is nothing, empty your bank account and give it to someone who thinks its important. Theres not many that would be willing to do that Would you?

[Mango99]

When I hit 31 I decided that I was bored with my job and I hated my boss so I did what most people spend there days thinking about and I told him to shove his job and left.  Since then I have not worked a day since, my credit is maxed out and I cannot find a decent job - whoops!  The grass always looks greener. 

Yes, but you sound happy (well, you come across that way in your post anyway).

Money isn't everything. It's nothing.

Money buys choice and opportinity but it can never buy love. Choice is actually a crucual component of being happy. If I want to pack my board right now and head to the snow-packed highlands, off I toddle. Not everyone can do that and not everyone has the choices people with money have. Money is the root of all evil and a world without it would be amazing. There are of course many levels of choice but some folk cant afford to have a wide range of them, thus hemming them into life. Money sucks, capitalism sucks and greed sucks!

If money is nothing, empty your bank account and give it to someone who thinks its important. Theres not many that would be willing to do that Would you?

I regularly do this (at the poker table and online lol )

Seriously though, I have no interest in being rich.

I've been poor and happy, and well off and happy. I've also been poor and sad and well off and sad. I don't think money really makes that much difference.

[madasahatstand]

When I hit 31 I decided that I was bored with my job and I hated my boss so I did what most people spend there days thinking about and I told him to shove his job and left.  Since then I have not worked a day since, my credit is maxed out and I cannot find a decent job - whoops!  The grass always looks greener. 

Yes, but you sound happy (well, you come across that way in your post anyway).

Money isn't everything. It's nothing.

Money buys choice and opportinity but it can never buy love. Choice is actually a crucual component of being happy. If I want to pack my board right now and head to the snow-packed highlands, off I toddle. Not everyone can do that and not everyone has the choices people with money have. Money is the root of all evil and a world without it would be amazing. There are of course many levels of choice but some folk cant afford to have a wide range of them, thus hemming them into life. Money sucks, capitalism sucks and greed sucks!

If money is nothing, empty your bank account and give it to someone who thinks its important. Theres not many that would be willing to do that Would you?

I regularly do this (at the poker table and online lol )

Seriously though, I have no interest in being rich.

I've been poor and happy, and well off and happy. I've also been poor and sad and well off and sad. I don't think money really makes that much difference.

You've made my point for me:) You would not empty your account and dont want to get rid of the opportunity to make choices on how you splash the cash. Correct? We all know you like sponsoring the ladies so why dont you get your hand in your pocket and pay for claire to be a pro for a year? Does money disinterest you so my much that you could take this kind of chance?

[Claw75]

lol - don't feel any need to answer that last post Matt!

I've been giving it a bit of thought since I posted.  If I'm honest with myself, I'm really not in a position to do anything at the moment.  I've just arranged to take a loan out to clear my credit card debts, and I really need a regular income at the moment to keep my head above water. 

I plan to spend my spare time doing more of what makes me happy (which at the moment is quality time with Monkey boy, seeing my friends, and playing poker).  I feel less 'stuck' than I used to though in that I don't see myself staying put until retirement - I'll consider my options when I'm in a better position in a few years.

thanks for all the advice though - it's been an interesting thread with lots of great views both ways.

[Mango99]

When I hit 31 I decided that I was bored with my job and I hated my boss so I did what most people spend there days thinking about and I told him to shove his job and left.  Since then I have not worked a day since, my credit is maxed out and I cannot find a decent job - whoops!  The grass always looks greener. 

Yes, but you sound happy (well, you come across that way in your post anyway).

Money isn't everything. It's nothing.

Money buys choice and opportinity but it can never buy love. Choice is actually a crucual component of being happy. If I want to pack my board right now and head to the snow-packed highlands, off I toddle. Not everyone can do that and not everyone has the choices people with money have. Money is the root of all evil and a world without it would be amazing. There are of course many levels of choice but some folk cant afford to have a wide range of them, thus hemming them into life. Money sucks, capitalism sucks and greed sucks!

If money is nothing, empty your bank account and give it to someone who thinks its important. Theres not many that would be willing to do that Would you?

I regularly do this (at the poker table and online lol )

Seriously though, I have no interest in being rich.

I've been poor and happy, and well off and happy. I've also been poor and sad and well off and sad. I don't think money really makes that much difference.

You've made my point for me:) You would not empty your account and dont want to get rid of the opportunity to make choices on how you splash the cash. Correct? We all know you like sponsoring the ladies so why dont you get your hand in your pocket and pay for claire to be a pro for a year? Does money disinterest you so my much that you could take this kind of chance?

Lol, I think Claire is a great player for sure. The Heads up at BB4 confirmed that one

However, whilst I don't really have much interest in being rich, my two business partners certainly do. Therefore I cannot just 'splash the cash' even though I may want to.

[madasahatstand]

When I hit 31 I decided that I was bored with my job and I hated my boss so I did what most people spend there days thinking about and I told him to shove his job and left.  Since then I have not worked a day since, my credit is maxed out and I cannot find a decent job - whoops!  The grass always looks greener. 

Yes, but you sound happy (well, you come across that way in your post anyway).

Money isn't everything. It's nothing.

Money buys choice and opportinity but it can never buy love. Choice is actually a crucual component of being happy. If I want to pack my board right now and head to the snow-packed highlands, off I toddle. Not everyone can do that and not everyone has the choices people with money have. Money is the root of all evil and a world without it would be amazing. There are of course many levels of choice but some folk cant afford to have a wide range of them, thus hemming them into life. Money sucks, capitalism sucks and greed sucks!

If money is nothing, empty your bank account and give it to someone who thinks its important. Theres not many that would be willing to do that Would you?

I regularly do this (at the poker table and online lol )

Seriously though, I have no interest in being rich.

I've been poor and happy, and well off and happy. I've also been poor and sad and well off and sad. I don't think money really makes that much difference.

You've made my point for me:) You would not empty your account and dont want to get rid of the opportunity to make choices on how you splash the cash. Correct? We all know you like sponsoring the ladies so why dont you get your hand in your pocket and pay for claire to be a pro for a year? Does money disinterest you so my much that you could take this kind of chance?

Lol, I think Claire is a great player for sure. The Heads up at BB4 confirmed that one

However, whilst I don't really have much interest in being rich, my two business partners certainly do. Therefore I cannot just 'splash the cash' even though I may want to.

Well back to the point you made at the beginning about money being 'nothing'. When the cards are on the table, or course money means something, except if you are living on an island/ living off the land and have shelter - then money means nothing. In this society money talks, end of!

[madasahatstand]

lol - don't feel any need to answer that last post Matt!

My apologies if that was embarrassing for you Claire   lol

[taximan007]

I emptied my bank account and "gave it" / did something with it for people with nothing/very little.

I feel by doing so I have given an unkown amount of people a slightly better quality of life for at least the next 12 months.

That makes me Happy 

[Colchester Kev]

want my account number and sortcode Taxi ??

[taximan007]

want my account number and sortcode Taxi ??

Sorry Kev, I have nothing left, your to late

[madasahatstand]

I emptied my bank account and "gave it" / did something with it for people with nothing/very little.

I feel by doing so I have given an unkown amount of people a slightly better quality of life for at least the next 12 months.

That makes me Happy 

That sounds very generous Taxi but how many accounts do you have?

[cia260895]

When I hit 31 I decided that I was bored with my job and I hated my boss so I did what most people spend there days thinking about and I told him to shove his job and left.  Since then I have not worked a day since, my credit is maxed out and I cannot find a decent job - whoops!  The grass always looks greener. 

Yes, but you sound happy (well, you come across that way in your post anyway).

Money isn't everything. It's nothing.

but being sad with money makes it all so easier as at least you can watch a plasma and drive a bmw whilst being sad then u can think about the people who only have a 2nd hand bike and a black and white portable and earn yr self at least 1 moment of happiness...
Money buys choice and opportinity but it can never buy love. Choice is actually a crucual component of being happy. If I want to pack my board right now and head to the snow-packed highlands, off I toddle. Not everyone can do that and not everyone has the choices people with money have. Money is the root of all evil and a world without it would be amazing. There are of course many levels of choice but some folk cant afford to have a wide range of them, thus hemming them into life. Money sucks, capitalism sucks and greed sucks!

If money is nothing, empty your bank account and give it to someone who thinks its important. Theres not many that would be willing to do that Would you?

I regularly do this (at the poker table and online lol )

Seriously though, I have no interest in being rich.

I've been poor and happy, and well off and happy. I've also been poor and sad and well off and sad. I don't think money really makes that much difference.

[taximan007]

I emptied my bank account and "gave it" / did something with it for people with nothing/very little.

I feel by doing so I have given an unkown amount of people a slightly better quality of life for at least the next 12 months.

That makes me Happy 

That sounds very generous Taxi but how many accounts do you have?

Unfortunately only the one. On my return to the UK it is literally a case of starting my life again

[madasahatstand]

I emptied my bank account and "gave it" / did something with it for people with nothing/very little.

I feel by doing so I have given an unkown amount of people a slightly better quality of life for at least the next 12 months.

That makes me Happy 

That sounds very generous Taxi but how many accounts do you have?

Unfortunately only the one. On my return to the UK it is literally a case of starting my life again

And you gave it away willingly and with good heart?  If so, there no 'unfortunate' about it Sounds rather cathartic