Fair enough. One can always keep working and make more and more (and more) money. Time is the limited resource. I wasn't speaking of those who are working because they need a specific portfolio balance to retire, I was speaking of those who have "enough to meet their needs" without working: I see no reason, at that point, to stay in an unfulfilling job for which they have no motivation.Setting aside the question of how easily most people can find and get a job that is fulfilling, enriching, and lovable, there are usually other people involved in this calculation too. I know that's what I'm going to run into. Whatever time I spend working after we reach financial independence is time that I'll be explicitly choosing not to give to my spouse or kids or aging parents. That may or may not be worth the extra spending power for us, but it very much becomes a choice vs. "well, I wish I could do x with you, but I need to be here and work instead" because we're depending on the continued income from that work (potentially including continued promotions with up-or-out).I don't see how (or really why) motivation to work is tied to a portfolio number...
It was not clear in the OP if the poster has lost ALL motivation to work, or simply the motivation to work at a particular job.
And yes, I agree that not everyone loves their work. But there are lots of jobs out there (they just might pay less!)
Statistics: Posted by Admiral — Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:25 pm — Replies 66 — Views 8261