The way I saw it, I had two choices: Not work at all and become homeless after my money ran out, or try to find a way to generate a simple income to sustain my simple lifestyle. Keep in mind that holding down a job is not the only way to create an income. It took me a long time to get that into my head – All part of society’s programming, I suppose.

Because, when it came down to it, I really didn’t mind working for a living; it was the actual “job” mentality that turned my stomach. The idea that the only way to eke out a living was to sell my time to a faceless corporation sickened me. That was the root of the problem right there. I detested the control aspect of the typical job.

Obviously, I couldn’t work for anyone else. By this time, my attitude towards work would have sabotaged any chance I had of winning a position with a company. I’m sure they would be able to see right through me. I didn’t care. For once in my life, I refused to kiss ass for the opportunity to work for someone else. I refused to try and hide my true feelings.

This new attitude was exhilarating. I felt more alive than at any other point in my life. Coming to the conclusion that I would never work for anyone again was a little frightening, but left me feeling giddy with anticipation of what was to come – A new freedom that few 9 to 5ers will ever experience.

Undoubtedly, any personnel manager would have picked up on this negative attitude instantly. Yes, unless I changed my tune, I would never work for anyone else again.

There are worse things in life:)

Filed under: A new life • Becoming self-sufficient

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