work in the modern world

[knotzen]

So, I'm back at work, sitting in a windowless office, my whole day's work done on a computer--the life of the modern-day information/knowledge worker.

 

Is this really a better way to provide housing, food, and clothing for myself? As opposed to a couple hundred years ago, when I would grow/raise my own food, perhaps sell some things I produce to others, or trade.

 

Now, somebody pwns my ass, to the point of what time I can start work, eat lunch, etc. In a more subsistence lifestyle gettin' by is more risky, but you yourself are responsible for getting up every morning and doing the work it takes to survive.

 

Consider the robin. Nobody tells a robin when to crap. They are their own GD bird, thankyouverymuch. The flip side is, they spend most of their life looking for food, and expend a lot of energy building a home in which to raise robinlets.

 

Is the tradeoff worth it? The risk of personal responsibility/ability/sufficiency for freedom from control by another?

 

Probably I wouldn't have the time or energy to go to the mountains if I were providing for myself. Putting in 40 hours a week does give a person a lot of freedom outside of work.

 

Just wonderin'...UNCAGE MY SOUL!

[John Frieh]

You can't grow/raise/harvest ephedra.

[knotzen]

 

I probably wouldn't need it--I would be getting more exercise in the course of providing for myself.

Edited March 21, 2006 by knotzen

[cj001f]

If you'd like there's plenty of openings in Nepali villages. You could grow your own millet, then carry it 2,000 vertical feet to the road so it can be threshed under the tires of passing busses.

[minx]

It sounds like you need to find an employer that encourages flexible work hours

[foraker]

Well, at least you didn't step on a land mine today or get shot because you were from the 'wrong' clan or ethnic group.....

[knotzen]

OK, so "shut up and appreciate what you have." I get the message.

 

There's just no pleasing some people (me).

[knotzen]

Well, at least you didn't step on a land mine today or get shot because you were from the 'wrong' clan or ethnic group.....

However, I didn't have enough cash to go through the Starbucks drive-through this morning. Life can be so cruel.**

 

 

** ironic sarcasm

Edited March 21, 2006 by knotzen

[cj001f]

Well, at least you didn't step on a land mine today or get shot because you were from the 'wrong' clan or ethnic group.....

metaphorically those are all hazards of the corporate world. substitute emotional uncomfort for physical.

[knotzen]

Well, at least you didn't step on a land mine today or get shot because you were from the 'wrong' clan or ethnic group.....

metaphorically those are all hazards of the corporate world. substitute emotional uncomfort for physical.

 

Exactly right.

[Gary_Yngve]

Start your own Fight Club and all will be better.

[JackY]

 

Knotzen,

You don't have do be a subsistence farmer to do something different. What's important to you?

 

Bust out of the cube!

[PBRstreetgang]

You could squat an abandoned lumbermill in 11worth & earn money for foos/gear by doing bavarian dances for tourist.

[knotzen]

You could squat an abandoned lumbermill in 11worth & earn money for foos/gear by doing bavarian dances for tourist.

 

Yo! I'm on it.

[still_climbin]

Launch your own business. Its like the difference between top ropping and leading trad. And the loøse your ass exposure can be exhilarating.

Edited March 21, 2006 by still_climbin

[Ireneo_Funes]

that's a good analogy

[willstrickland]

And the loose your ass exposure can be exhilarating

 

Freudian slip, double entendre, or just another bad cc.com spellur? You decide.

[underworld]

"back in the day, when 5.9 was 5.9 we didn't have to spell corektly"

[Ireneo_Funes]

if you free your mind, etc. etc.

[knotzen]

Launch your own business. Its like the difference between top ropping and leading trad. And the loose your ass exposure can be exhilarating.

 

That's a good analogy.

 

[knotzen]

Knotzen,

You don't have do be a subsistence farmer to do something different. What's important to you?

 

Bust out of the cube!

 

You're right, JackY.

[wessound]

You could squat

 

I've heard people will pay good money to see that!

[Mos_Chillin]

So, I'm back at work, sitting in a windowless office, my whole day's work done on a computer--the life of the modern-day information/knowledge worker.

 

Is this really a better way to provide housing, food, and clothing for myself? As opposed to a couple hundred years ago, when I would grow/raise my own food, perhaps sell some things I produce to others, or trade.

 

Now, somebody pwns my ass, to the point of what time I can start work, eat lunch, etc. In a more subsistence lifestyle gettin' by is more risky, but you yourself are responsible for getting up every morning and doing the work it takes to survive.

 

Consider the robin. Nobody tells a robin when to crap. They are their own GD bird, thankyouverymuch. The flip side is, they spend most of their life looking for food, and expend a lot of energy building a home in which to raise robinlets.

 

Is the tradeoff worth it? The risk of personal responsibility/ability/sufficiency for freedom from control by another?

 

Probably I wouldn't have the time or energy to go to the mountains if I were providing for myself. Putting in 40 hours a week does give a person a lot of freedom outside of work.

 

Just wonderin'...UNCAGE MY SOUL!

 

It is interesting to note that you chose robin in your analogy. Represents a need for family...

[cj001f]

It is interesting to note that you chose robin in your analogy. Represents a need for family...

 

I was thinking a desire for young men in green tights.

[Squid]