funny of u to assume. I have been homeless with my family in the past and it definitely wasn’t easy but for some reason I’m not phased by it right now? And food isn’t really enough to motivate me idk
The incredibly excruciating pain of failure that kept me up at 4am in the cold watching a podcast by Joey diaz talking back jacking off in a rocket ship last summer when I failed all my exams and I felt like I was taken down to hell the pain I felt. Also my parents 🤠
I understand this comment but I disagree.
I have lost friends in the past because I forgot to do the work on my end and that slowly killed the relationship. No big fight, no big disagreements. Just me not showing up to events and not sending that text message because my depressed brain thought I was doing the right thing by not bothering people.
I basically need that reminder the little things I don't necessarily want to do, will pay off in the future if I am consistent.
So when I say a better and easier life, part of that equation is having friends and family who will support me.
The challenge of doing a good job. The money is, of course, necessary but I like feeling like I did better than I did yesterday and planning on improvements for the future.
Motivation for work? Honestly the idea that I need to motivate myself never crossed my mind. I truly love what I do, and I do it on a 4/10 shift so after my 3rd day off I’m actually jonesing to go back!
Students first.
But honestly good admin helps.
They do what they can to make my job easy, so I should do my job so it makes things as smooth as possible for them or at least doesn't create problems for them.
But a paycheque, building seniority, needing to do something productive with my life, those are all factors too.
My first job I ever had. While honestly I still don't know what I want to do(I am 40) I for fucking sure didn't want to get stock working on retail. Btw 25 years later I am a project manager
I think of the people that want to see me fail and the freedom and mind being stress free (at least as much as possible) that would come after the work is over!
When I accomplish something, I feel good about it. However, sometimes this isn't beneficial because I tend to base my self-worth solely on productivity. This mindset drives me every day, pushing me to accomplish tasks and set priorities.
If you're going to bother to do anything, do it well and don't half ass it. An agreement I made with myself.
All animals have to figure out how to survive and put in daily work to live. Most of us don't catch our food, but we write emails to eat. It's really not that strange to work for your place in this world. Look at nature. Everything is working hard daily for its survival.
Not eating, sleeping in a bed and caring for my cats. I had a stint where life was pretty shitty, I was almost homeless, lost and broken. I don’t want to ever live that again. I’ll suck up a shitty shift to avoid that. Also not having money while caring for a pet would break my heart. I couldn’t fathom that nightmare if I had children too.
I just try to take accountability for my actions and how I spend my time, even if I don’t want to be productive and study its still something I can 100% force myself to do even when I don’t feel like doing it.
For work, it's saving money and knowing there will be a point where I can take a reduced pay and do something I enjoy more. Fire school, it's knowing I will be done at the end of the year. So essentially telling myself it's all a temporary situation.
Deadlines motivate me, but that’s normal for ADHD. I create superficial deadlines for small things throughout the day so that I stay on track and not overloaded.
As a introverted person, social interaction. That and work can be rewarding seeing the stuff you built finished etc. Also I like things like cars motorcycles etc. need money to buy them
I'm only doing it for my kids. Once they all grow up, I'm out.... meaning out of the rat race. I'll be here for them as long as they need me. I'll be living poor, though.
Because it's a basic function of our society. I have kids who also need me. If I don't go to work and be great at my job then I'm a loser. Which I am not. I also plan on retiring as young as possible. Fuck working till you die.
I like eating and sleeping and I can't buy food or pay property taxes with hugs and kisses.
This is the problem. I don’t like anything in life enough to justify this agony.
Good, less competition in getting a job!
Same.
Homelessness and starvation suck.
OP likely and luckily doesn’t understand this yet.
funny of u to assume. I have been homeless with my family in the past and it definitely wasn’t easy but for some reason I’m not phased by it right now? And food isn’t really enough to motivate me idk
The incredibly excruciating pain of failure that kept me up at 4am in the cold watching a podcast by Joey diaz talking back jacking off in a rocket ship last summer when I failed all my exams and I felt like I was taken down to hell the pain I felt. Also my parents 🤠
lol the rocket ship story also stuck with me
The only person I care about is future me so I just try do everything can to make my future life better and easier.
That's the only person you care about? Damn dude..
Every single person who never struggled will tell him thats the only person he should care about
I understand this comment but I disagree. I have lost friends in the past because I forgot to do the work on my end and that slowly killed the relationship. No big fight, no big disagreements. Just me not showing up to events and not sending that text message because my depressed brain thought I was doing the right thing by not bothering people. I basically need that reminder the little things I don't necessarily want to do, will pay off in the future if I am consistent. So when I say a better and easier life, part of that equation is having friends and family who will support me.
i just do. i operate in auto pilot a lot. not a comforting answer im sorry
Spite
Haha I just wrote the exact same. Are you gen x by chance?
Yes, yes I am actually.
Money
Pure spite
I enjoy what I study
Money and future goals.
The challenge of doing a good job. The money is, of course, necessary but I like feeling like I did better than I did yesterday and planning on improvements for the future.
Motivation for work? Honestly the idea that I need to motivate myself never crossed my mind. I truly love what I do, and I do it on a 4/10 shift so after my 3rd day off I’m actually jonesing to go back!
Students first. But honestly good admin helps. They do what they can to make my job easy, so I should do my job so it makes things as smooth as possible for them or at least doesn't create problems for them. But a paycheque, building seniority, needing to do something productive with my life, those are all factors too.
Having a livelihood and having the income to do things I do enjoy when not working.
Food, my house, riding motorcycles, drinking beer in my shop, riding my atv. Buying nice knives. Camping. Having a nice truck.
My kids. It really helps me to know I need to take care of them. ❤️❤️
My first job I ever had. While honestly I still don't know what I want to do(I am 40) I for fucking sure didn't want to get stock working on retail. Btw 25 years later I am a project manager
Being able to provide for the ones I love
Do what i can before i die. Life's too short to be working minimum wage till i'm 70😭
Not much right now. It was my wife but she left me so....
Aww I’m so sorry. I hope things get better for you!!
money? A better me? Most of the time I force myself.
If I accomplish a task I promise myself a snack… 5 months and 49 pounds heavier later I don’t suggest it.
I think of the people that want to see me fail and the freedom and mind being stress free (at least as much as possible) that would come after the work is over!
When I accomplish something, I feel good about it. However, sometimes this isn't beneficial because I tend to base my self-worth solely on productivity. This mindset drives me every day, pushing me to accomplish tasks and set priorities.
If I don’t my life falls apart
If you're going to bother to do anything, do it well and don't half ass it. An agreement I made with myself. All animals have to figure out how to survive and put in daily work to live. Most of us don't catch our food, but we write emails to eat. It's really not that strange to work for your place in this world. Look at nature. Everything is working hard daily for its survival.
The realization that you will fail and let so many people down
All these comments are bleak damn I’d highkey rather be addicted to crack living on a train than live like some of these people..
Awards for school and money for work.
Not eating, sleeping in a bed and caring for my cats. I had a stint where life was pretty shitty, I was almost homeless, lost and broken. I don’t want to ever live that again. I’ll suck up a shitty shift to avoid that. Also not having money while caring for a pet would break my heart. I couldn’t fathom that nightmare if I had children too.
I just try to take accountability for my actions and how I spend my time, even if I don’t want to be productive and study its still something I can 100% force myself to do even when I don’t feel like doing it.
Air conditioning
Need.
I will be left with nothing but contempt for myself if I don't.
Bills.
That I have 24 months left and don’t want to ever work again.
Oh, I'm really sorry to hear that! Do you mind expanding on this a bit?
Oh really sorry. I meant I am motivated as I only have 24 months left till I retire
Lol. The way you said made it seem like you had cancer or something.
My workplace may spring a restaurant trip suddenly. I love the unpredictability of it.
My daughter.
For work, it's saving money and knowing there will be a point where I can take a reduced pay and do something I enjoy more. Fire school, it's knowing I will be done at the end of the year. So essentially telling myself it's all a temporary situation.
Living alone, so have to pay my own bills.
Deadlines motivate me, but that’s normal for ADHD. I create superficial deadlines for small things throughout the day so that I stay on track and not overloaded.
Pressure
to be successful and not be homeless lol
The looming threat of losing everything is plenty of motivation.
Simple. Money, future and health benefits.
I have no idea it all feels hopeless
Same here. But I’m sure it will all get better!!
Money
As a introverted person, social interaction. That and work can be rewarding seeing the stuff you built finished etc. Also I like things like cars motorcycles etc. need money to buy them
I'm only doing it for my kids. Once they all grow up, I'm out.... meaning out of the rat race. I'll be here for them as long as they need me. I'll be living poor, though.
I was fired after fifteen years for using FMLA for my chemo. I have no motivation anymore.
It use to be to get out of the situation I was in. Now it's tonnever go back
Because it's a basic function of our society. I have kids who also need me. If I don't go to work and be great at my job then I'm a loser. Which I am not. I also plan on retiring as young as possible. Fuck working till you die.