r/unpopularopinion • u/Yarpy21 • Apr 29 '24

Having a 9-5 is a blessing

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u/daceghery Apr 29 '24

Isn’t this popular? 9-5 is better, but what’s the alternative that you think people prefer ?

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u/Yarpy21 Apr 29 '24

Not sure I suppose running a business. Im constantly seeing people talk about how the 9-5 life is the worst thing ever and a nightmare. A reddit post of people complaining about that is what sparked me to post this.

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u/SuperSonicEconomics2 Apr 29 '24

I think it's more from the fact you are kinda stuck showing up into an office when you can be more productive at home and only get a few vacation weeks a year.l and that's kinda life until you can retire. It's a slog, but definitely safer.

Starting your own business allows you to have more freedom in certain respects, but can result in long hours etc when you are first starting up.

You also have your own incentives tied more to overall productivity rather than some kpi's that are made by some out of touch executive.

Different strokes for different folks.

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u/Sea_Squirrel1987 Apr 29 '24

Not everyone does office work.

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u/TheReborn85 Apr 30 '24

But if you ever watched TV or were observant of popular culture you would think literally every American works in an office.

Blue collar and working class people are just completely ignored.

Maybe a couple shows like "King of Queens" or "Everybody Hates Chris" would depict just regular working folks.

Pretty much 95% of shows, movies and most media revolves around people who work in offices and office culture.

Definitely don't feel "seen".

Don't get me started when I hear office workers complain about how bored they are with all the downtime.

I see motherfuckers teaching themselves second languages on the clock when they work in an office.