Hi,
I came across an article in the paper and I thought I should share with you.
It is like this. Is leisure, a pleasure?
Think about this. How would you feel if you employer were to ask you to take a
Month odd? Would you be happy that you would have more leisure time? Orwould you feel depressed that you will be away from work? If you are like
Most of us, you will be happy at first, more so if you employer pays for the
Holidays! Indeed, classical economics tells that we derive more pleasure
from leisure than we do at work. But you and I may be wrong in assuming
that leisure is more pleasure. Why?
Work is more than a means of earning money. We derive some meaning from
Our work. And if you believe Victor Frankl, the famous Viennese Psychiatrist
and a Nazi concentration-camp survivor, it is this search for meaning that
motivates people’s lives.
A survey conducted in the US found that nearly 70 per cent of people
Preferred to work even if they have enough money to retire.
Of course, you may not agree with this especially if you do not like
Your job. But sometimes, your boring job may be better than having
More time for leisure than you actually need. My friend who got laid-off
Knows that well.
Your views, suggestions, or comments are most welcome.
Best Wishes!
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