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    Learn, earn or quit!

    Is there another philosophy in term of approaching work that deviates from this?

    Just asking, there are probably more seasoned people than me around here…

    #2
    Well, the way I see it, a man's got to have a philosophy in life.
    Down with racism. Long live miscegenation!

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      #3
      You mean suicide?
      bloggoth

      If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'
      John Wayne (My guru, not to be confused with my beloved prophet Jeremy Clarkson)

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        #4
        When the fun stops, STOP.

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          #5
          Where does retirement fit into that? Not really earning a living, living off investment income.
          First Law of Contracting: Only the strong survive

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            #6
            Originally posted by _V_ View Post
            Where does retirement fit into that? Not really earning a living, living off investment income.
            Earning a deferred living?
            Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ here

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              #7
              Originally posted by GigiBronz View Post
              Is there another philosophy in term of approaching work that deviates from this?

              Just asking, there are probably more seasoned people than me around here…
              Do you mean work, or do you mean your current career?

              If you mean work, then surely 'quit' is only an option is you have earned enough over the years to pay for the lifestyle to allow you to quit?

              Personally, I'm always looking to learn - I never assume I know everything (I know, hard to believe) and I'm always learning and developing. I take this learning on to future roles (and by learning, it doesn't always have to be a new hard skill/programming language, could be a soft skill).

              At your age (30 ish?) you should be learning something new every day. Never think you know it all, it's not a good trait and will come out in interviews.
              I am what I drink, and I'm a bitter man

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