I've never understood this argument. "I couldn't not work because I'd be too bored/I need to feel useful/I need mental/physical enrichment, etc." You can be unemployed and still do things. You don't have to sit on your couch all day staring at the wall. You can take up hobbies, volunteer, travel, all without having to worry about a work schedule. I would retire in an instant if I had the opportunity.

[–] killeronthecorner@lemmy.world 11 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Some people don't function well without hard boundaries or someone else holding them accountable. I don't get it myself but it seems to be pretty common. It includes the "I can't work from home because I'd just play Xbox all day" crowd.

[–] Honytawk@lemmy.zip 1 points 11 months ago

After a while those people will also search for something more in life.

We shouldn't blame them for wanting a rest a couple of months after Capitalism forced them into servitude for so many years.

[–] Lifebandit666@feddit.uk 4 points 11 months ago

I agree wholeheartedly, and when we got locked down for COVID I learned how to play guitar and automate my house using a raspberry pi. It was a great time, and I look back on it fondly. I finally had time to pursue things that interested me, that I didn't have time for with work.

Nowadays I play guitar and tinker with home automation, and work as well, but back then I had the hours to put in to starting the hobbies.

[–] WallEx@feddit.de 4 points 11 months ago

I think you are right, but having a purpose to doing stuff (be it monetary or others) can help imo.

Also I don't sit on my couch all day, even if I'm working ^^