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I mean, I wouldn't boast about it but can you blame them? You can relax all you want, it's annoying to hear for people who don't have time to breathe. Life is hard, let people cope however they want.
It’s when people ‘guilt trip’ other people for ‘not being busy’. Bruh being busy doesn’t mean you’re being productive SMH >

They're not busy. They tell people they're busy because other people say they're busy. >

I’m pretty fucking busy. 
I work 50-60 hours a week (as does my wife.) We have two kids. 
I can assure you, I’m plenty busy. I also don’t really talk about it much. >

Same here but we're too busy to talk about it. I'm sure my why is similar to yours: so in 5-10 years in my 40s I'll be financially free and eventually can pass that financial security to my kids assuming they don't become total fuck ups >

I don’t think it’s “great” to be busy, but the reality is that with work, two kids, and a semblance of a social life it’s hard not to be. 
I also really really REALLY like doing things. I’m constantly bored, constantly looking for ways to learn and grow, and constantly trying to see a world for which I have fleetingly little time left in my life. I thought I had tons of time to travel. I’m now 40, and I realize that at best I have maybe 30 years before I’m too tired to travel to some of the places I want to see. 
So yes, I’m busy. But I’m also ALIVE. >

It’s because people equate being busy with being important, specifically more important than others who are not so busy. It just becomes some dick measuring contest and just comes across to me as plain insecure. >

I never realized how pointless it was to always be doing something until I moved from a big city to a small town in a different state. But it can also be pointless to do nothing so it really just depends on how you want to waste your time I guess 🤷🏻‍♀️ (not that either is necessarily a waste, but both could be seen that way depending on the person) >

I work 80+ hours a week. I'm not proud of being busy all the time but I'm most definitely proud of the results of the hours I put in and the life it will be creating me in the future. >

You work over 11 hours a day every day? I don’t believe you. >

My dad works 13 hours not something to be proud of but he does what he has to to provide for us 😥 >

A lot of the people who are always busy aren’t proud or bragging, they’d probably give almost anything for exactly what you describe, but don’t see how to have that life. Or feel guilty for wanting something that seems so different from what “everyone” says is the right way to be. Which… may be a possible benefit to these posts. Maybe they give someone the permission to be themselves sometimes. >

I wouldn't. Maybe I'm wired different but I enjoy the hustle. 3-5 years ago I hussled like crazy, to the point of constant exhaustion. That was too much and I cut back too much and got bored last year. Now I'm trying to find a middle ground of hussling enough but not to the point of exhaustion. Work from home really helps though, when I need a fuck it I'm not working this afternoon day I easily can but couldn't before. But to me the hussle is fun and worth it and by the time I'm 40 in 5 years I could absolutely retire and not do anything if I want and that's worth it for me >

Sometimes I wonder, if money were no issue, are there enough jobs, is there enough land, etc. For everyone to live the lifestyle they want? Because we are so different. There are people stuck in cities who want to live in the country, but that’s not where the paycheck led them. Or people who love the hustle stuck in a place that doesn’t challenge them enough. I respect those who love the hustle, but for me, my present “hustle” is just … a little soul crushing. It is endlessly fascinating to me how unique we really all are, though. >

I have a friend who constantly posts on instagram about how he works 12 hour days 5-6 days a week. I feel bad for him because I think he thinks people are impressed, but it’s really just sad that he gives that much time to work. I don’t think he makes much either. >

I agree. The oppression/busy/stress olympics are a real thing these days and I’m guilty of it too. We all have to be the one who has it the worst. It’s how we justify letting our other responsibilities and social obligations slip. >

Those who want to lead an extraordinary life need to do extraordinary things
Unless of course you're born into wealth like my future kids >

If people are telling you they're always busy whenever you talk to them, they could also just be telling your they're busy to avoid interaction with you or others 
Although there's times where I work 70+ hours/week. There's also times where I'm not busy with work and just want to relax at home so I'll just tell people I'm busy. Sometimes we all just need "me days". >

This isn’t unpopular ffs >

I mean, I wouldn't boast about it but can you blame them? You can relax all you want, it's annoying to hear for people who don't have time to breathe. Life is hard, let people cope however they want. >

It’s when people ‘guilt trip’ other people for ‘not being busy’. Bruh being busy doesn’t mean you’re being productive SMH >

They're not busy. They tell people they're busy because other people say they're busy. >

I’m pretty fucking busy. 
I work 50-60 hours a week (as does my wife.) We have two kids. 
I can assure you, I’m plenty busy. I also don’t really talk about it much. >

Same here but we're too busy to talk about it. I'm sure my why is similar to yours: so in 5-10 years in my 40s I'll be financially free and eventually can pass that financial security to my kids assuming they don't become total fuck ups >

I don’t think it’s “great” to be busy, but the reality is that with work, two kids, and a semblance of a social life it’s hard not to be. 
I also really really REALLY like doing things. I’m constantly bored, constantly looking for ways to learn and grow, and constantly trying to see a world for which I have fleetingly little time left in my life. I thought I had tons of time to travel. I’m now 40, and I realize that at best I have maybe 30 years before I’m too tired to travel to some of the places I want to see. 
So yes, I’m busy. But I’m also ALIVE. >

It’s because people equate being busy with being important, specifically more important than others who are not so busy. It just becomes some dick measuring contest and just comes across to me as plain insecure. >

I never realized how pointless it was to always be doing something until I moved from a big city to a small town in a different state. But it can also be pointless to do nothing so it really just depends on how you want to waste your time I guess 🤷🏻‍♀️ (not that either is necessarily a waste, but both could be seen that way depending on the person) >

I work 80+ hours a week. I'm not proud of being busy all the time but I'm most definitely proud of the results of the hours I put in and the life it will be creating me in the future. >

You work over 11 hours a day every day? I don’t believe you. >

My dad works 13 hours not something to be proud of but he does what he has to to provide for us 😥 >

A lot of the people who are always busy aren’t proud or bragging, they’d probably give almost anything for exactly what you describe, but don’t see how to have that life. Or feel guilty for wanting something that seems so different from what “everyone” says is the right way to be. Which… may be a possible benefit to these posts. Maybe they give someone the permission to be themselves sometimes. >

I wouldn't. Maybe I'm wired different but I enjoy the hustle. 3-5 years ago I hussled like crazy, to the point of constant exhaustion. That was too much and I cut back too much and got bored last year. Now I'm trying to find a middle ground of hussling enough but not to the point of exhaustion. Work from home really helps though, when I need a fuck it I'm not working this afternoon day I easily can but couldn't before. But to me the hussle is fun and worth it and by the time I'm 40 in 5 years I could absolutely retire and not do anything if I want and that's worth it for me >

Sometimes I wonder, if money were no issue, are there enough jobs, is there enough land, etc. For everyone to live the lifestyle they want? Because we are so different. There are people stuck in cities who want to live in the country, but that’s not where the paycheck led them. Or people who love the hustle stuck in a place that doesn’t challenge them enough. I respect those who love the hustle, but for me, my present “hustle” is just … a little soul crushing. It is endlessly fascinating to me how unique we really all are, though. >

I have a friend who constantly posts on instagram about how he works 12 hour days 5-6 days a week. I feel bad for him because I think he thinks people are impressed, but it’s really just sad that he gives that much time to work. I don’t think he makes much either. >

I agree. The oppression/busy/stress olympics are a real thing these days and I’m guilty of it too. We all have to be the one who has it the worst. It’s how we justify letting our other responsibilities and social obligations slip. >

Those who want to lead an extraordinary life need to do extraordinary things
Unless of course you're born into wealth like my future kids >

If people are telling you they're always busy whenever you talk to them, they could also just be telling your they're busy to avoid interaction with you or others 
Although there's times where I work 70+ hours/week. There's also times where I'm not busy with work and just want to relax at home so I'll just tell people I'm busy. Sometimes we all just need "me days". >

This isn’t unpopular ffs