You really summed it up with the monotony, missing out of kids activities and also the daily grind of just getting into the rush hour traffic.
I feel terrible for my husband right now, he is so stuck at his work. Overworked, underpaid and works overtime, brings work home and never has time off. I really want to help him start his own business soon, otherwise he is just going to get burnout.

If my French compatriots had to work 47h per week they would go on strike immediately. Oh wait, they did that already! lol
I see too many people who resent their job and end up depressed…. It’s a major issue here in France and I believe the main reason people hate their job is because we are not given the possibility to build our own businesses. The government creates too many laws and taxes that hamper business creation…
But like you said in your article, it IS possible to create a home-based business and Wealthy Affiliate definitely is the best place to get started! It’s free to sign up and the best part of it is you can build a business based on one of your passions!
You are offering a real alternative to people who aspire to more than a 9-5 job!
Cheers
Sarah

There’s a difference between working and having a job. I wouldn’t mind working 47 hours if it was for my own business and beneficial to me. But when someone else if stealing my time and paying me low wages and living a lifestyle I can only dream about, I do resent it.

So the answer is to put your own skills and talents to work for you instead of someone else. I believe your article already have the answer to that. Nice article and well articulated 🙂

Jay

Jason,

This really is a well written article. i wish I could write the way you do. Very smooth and graceful.

As for the content, it’s a very real topic. We have all been raised to be “OK” with working a crazy amount. Some people even try to work more than the average because it’s the only way to get ahead.

Or at least they think it’s the only way to get ahead. I know there are better options and Wealthy Affiliate sounds like a good place to start.

Robert

This is a good description of the American workplace. I too have been one of those working more than 40 hours most of my working life.

One of the frustrations you didn’t mention are those jobs where it’s so exciting, so fun, that you want to put in the extra hours, 50, 60, 80 hours a week. Then, when it’s all done and delivered, and the company has made a $billion$ or two, they lay everybody off.

I also recommend the University at Wealthy Affiliates as a place to learn the trade and create an additional stream of income. It might take years to replace a full time job, but it’s a lot more fun than those dumb TV shows you’ve been watching.

Also don’t forget about that 112 hour a week job called “stay at home mom”. They could use a fun side job as well.

Gary

Hey Jason,
I know it’s a sad and horrible feeling to have a job that makes you resentful or worse, I’ve been there too.
Your story and images made me laugh out loud. Not many stories about work can do that.
It’s all so true, thanks for the info.

Hi JHeard,

Great post. I didn’t know so many americans over worked that much. I agree with you that a great alternative to working a day job is wealthy affiliate. I too am a member and have loved every minute of it. I truly wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors as I can see you are trying to help out others.

Happy Blogging

Any activity that people carry out and feel that its interfering with their health and social life, will always make them to resent. The thing is that companies take advantage of the scarcity of job opportunities to exploit those looking for work simply because they care much more interested in making profit instead the well being of their employees. Its good you are recommending wealthy affiliate to some of these people, they will like it.