BuddhistMonque wrote:
When Did It Become Bad? wrote:I don't think that is inherently bad. I also don't think it is unique to the very wealthy. I spend my days in a crappy office and I will definitely encourage my children to do something a bit more meaningful.
When did it become bad for a parent to want their kids to have fabulous lives? Maybe you are using the word fabulous in a way that suggests faaaabulous and I just missed it.
Mostly agree. The wealthy know there's no virtue or "point" to slaving away for global capitalism in any form. It's really a middle class thing to exalt "hard work," but we all know that is a meaningless trope.
No, that is not what I am saying. I don't consider what I do to be "working hard," it is largely boring and unhelpful to society. I would find more self fulfillment in doing lawn care, but it doesn't pay as well.
I think hard work is rewarding in and of itself, which we can all attest to in running. I would like to see my children pursue more meaningful careers, whether it be helping with poverty, health care, etc. Something to make the world a better place.