employment

When I read the article below, it did make me laugh. However, when looking at it deeper, it also make me think about a few things.

I remembered seeing a painting once (unfortunately, I can't remember who the painter was), but basically they captured the image of workers going to work each day like robots. Sometimes I feel like this too. It becomes a monotonous experience and I feel like I'm on auto pilot!

Lately, I've also read news commentators proclaiming how recent studies have shown that in the western world we are working even harder each day to support our lifestyle. A lifestyle you cannot even enjoy (ie: the big house, the nice car, etc...) because people are spending more time at work and by the time they get home, it's already dark! To add to this, those that have families, spend a partial chunk of their incomes on childcare and they too suffer from not being able to spend quality time with their child/children. This in turn makes parents feel very guilty and they end up spoiling their child/children out of guilt for working so much. A vicious cycle then occurs as these children will grow up to be so spoilt, materialistic and consumers themselves. Worse still they do not learn to appreciate the things they receive as we push through becoming such a disposable society.

I know I seem to sound bleak in my views, but I hope after reading this post, you too will take the time to breathe and reflect on your own lives.

Recently, my husband and I went off on a little holiday break and it was great for the soul. To be away from the office and to do what we really wanted and to just enjoy the day was very relaxing. Having time out from the hustle and bustle of life is definitely a must and I highly recommend it.