I F***ING QUIT

i have a desk jokie, slogging job (40hr/wk), no kids and devote my whole life to eating/sleeping well and climbing/biking. 

you don't have to "fucking quit" to climb a lot, you just have to make it happen...but obv you can climb more if you do quit. have you ever heard the phrase, work hard, play harder? there's also the argument that if all you do is play then play doesn't seem as fun. no ying to the yang if you will

all that said, having no job and only climbing does sound lovely often haaaa

abe r wrote:

i have a desk jokie, slogging job (40hr/wk), no kids and devote my whole life to eating/sleeping well and climbing/biking. 

you don't have to "fucking quit" to climb a lot, you just have to make it happen...but obv you can climb more if you do quit. have you ever heard the phrase, work hard, play harder? there's also the argument that if all you do is play then play doesn't seem as fun. no ying to the yang if you will

all that said, having no job and only climbing does sound lovely often haaaa

I think something that doesn't get discussed a lot is that there's a massive spectrum of how much energy normal, healthy adults have. I know a lot of people for whom just working a 40 hour work week is so draining that they don't have the energy to play hard, much less harder. 

For a large subset of their population there's a tradeoff between financial security and actually living and both are not a realistic option. 

Ricky Harline wrote:

I think something that doesn't get discussed a lot is that there's a massive spectrum of how much energy normal, healthy adults have. I know a lot of people for whom just working a 40 hour work week is so draining that they don't have the energy to play hard, much less harder. 

For a large subset of their population there's a tradeoff between financial security and actually living and both are not a realistic option. 

this is a nice point you brought up. i'm grateful that even tho i call it a slogging job, i genuinely do enjoy it/find purposeful meaning in it (whatever that means). that prob helps a TON.

plus, don't you peeps know, working are the rest days ;) but thats completely overlooking your good point.

abe r wrote:

i have a desk jokie, slogging job (40hr/wk), no kids and devote my whole life to eating/sleeping well and climbing/biking. 

you don't have to "fucking quit" to climb a lot, you just have to make it happen...but obv you can climb more if you do quit. have you ever heard the phrase, work hard, play harder? there's also the argument that if all you do is play then play doesn't seem as fun. no ying to the yang if you will

all that said, having no job and only climbing does sound lovely often haaaa

To be fair this basically is what I'm doing right now, except I don't bike. I am definitely making it happen, but there's just not the adventure and consistent enjoyment (everyday/almost everyday) that I had when I was unemployed. Part of the question is... Is having a full time job even worth it? Almost feels like nobody else is leaning towards no. 

Example, I'm going to Jtree or Vegas on the 6-9. But the 2 days before I leave I work 12.5 hours in the emergency room. And when I get back, I have to immediately work 2 more 12.5 hours days in the emergency room. It doesn't feel like "work hard, play harder" when every day I climb is also my day to meal prep and do all the chores and then it's sandwiched by 12 hour work days. 

I'm still trying to wrap my head around what must be the worlds smallest Walmart parking lot I've ever seen.

Hey if uncertainty is your thing why even question it. Just do it.

Where's Walden wrote:

To be fair this basically is what I'm doing right now, except I don't bike. I am definitely making it happen, but there's just not the adventure and consistent enjoyment (everyday/almost everyday) that I had when I was unemployed. Part of the question is... Is having a full time job even worth it? Almost feels like nobody else is leaning towards no. 

It’s is worth it but do consider your wasting your money and time not trying to befit/sustain your self financially in the future. Dare I say invest to make old where’s walden comfortable. Unless you wana live in a white Honda civic at the pit in j tree and love every moment that is 

The daily grind can be monotonous and challenging especially mentally. For me I find it makes my time climbing more precious and enjoyable. I’m sure I could love it to death if I was a full time climber. Maybe a hybrid lifestyle will suit me when I’m older. I have a wife and three kids and work in the trades. So right now I’m committed to providing. I have a lot of friends who work really hard for 6-8 months in the trades and take several months off for their pursuits throughout the year. 

The mental and associated physical strain from demanding work is certainly challenging. As I age (46 now) I’ve learned that mental stress will impact me physically. Sometimes you just have to scale back or take a break from fun strenuous activities.

It’s unfortunate however, it’s important to listen to your body.