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Old 09-13-2010, 04:53 PM   #25 (permalink)
ASU2003
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Originally Posted by Baraka_Guru View Post
I'd be more than willing to work 60-hour workweeks under the following conditions:
  1. I'm good at what I do;
  2. I love what I do;
  3. I take pride in my results;
  4. I have autonomy;
  5. I'm appreciated ;
  6. I have a measurable impact on my company, clients, and/or industry;
  7. I'm compensated fairly; and
  8. I have between 3 and 4 weeks' vacation per year.

I see the value of enjoying life while you're young; but at the same time, I don't want to be living off of cat food on crackers when I'm in my eighties.

I see satisfaction in a life of productivity. It's all about finding something you enjoy and value.

Now if only I'd do what I say instead of what I do.
That is a good list. I would only change 3 to 4 weeks to 3 to 4 months of vacation. 2 off in summer (June/July to see the world), 1 and a half off from Thanksgiving past New Years to relax and visit family. And a week off in Spring and Fall to catch up with things.

With the idea I had today about a product I could start a company around, this doesn't seem as far-fetched as it used to.
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