[quote=The-Shoveler][quote=skerzz][quote=FlyerInHi][quote=bearishgurl]Of COURSE, seniority means everything! It DOESN’T MATTER if millenials “think” they are smarter than their superiors because they were “educated” and “know how to dive for data.” They aren’t getting paid as much because they don’t deserve it …. yet. That’s what the “merit system” is in place for.
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That’s not merit, it’s bullshit. It’s old protectionism.
In a creative economy, it’s all about what you bring to the table (revenue you generate).
BG, I have what I consider 4 jobs… I have 1 job which I would call “normal”. But the other 3 jobs are about my own creativity (one is finding innovative/smarter ways to invest in real estate) and a schedule that I make. I’ve been really busy lately and I haven’t able to travel (I should because the Dollar is strong), but I hope to take time off once I get all my ducks in row.
What bothers me is the “establishment” non-stop talking about hard-work and merit, but they don’t do shit. It’s all talk.[/quote]
I agree. The working for the appearance of working, unnecessary “facetime”, etc. old school “establishment” view on how to approach work is garbage. Why work away the most physically capable (youthful) years of your life in exchange for the chance, assuming you survive the rat race without major health problems, that you’ll reap great benefits during your “retirement” years. Instead, why not use technology to eliminate most unnecessary/inefficient “work” and free yourself to enjoy more of life today? If results are there, an organization shouldn’t care where/how the work is getting done.
As Timothy Ferriss lays out in his book the four hour work week, abandon the “Deferred Life Plan” and join the New Rich. This outlook doesn’t typically sit well with Boomers since they’ve already bought into/committed to live the “Deferred Life Plan”.[/quote]
Sounds great on paper, but realistically probably only 5-10% of workers can work like this and have modern society you know things like electricity, water, roads, Food etc… function.
Yes there are Boomers who live this life style too, maybe 5% or so.[/quote]
Agreed – Not everyone can live this way, that’s why they are referred to as the “New Rich” (emphasis on “Rich”, i.e. not everyone can afford to do so). As a professional that bills by the hour, I’m still working out the details of how I can put this into play myself. I have some ideas, but haven’t quite built up the courage make the leap.
