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Re: Gregg Kellogg has died

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zwnow wrote: post #46
moron4hire wrote: post #18

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It's possible to enjoy work and make time for family, too. It can be difficult to find such a job, but it's worth the effort. I've found having a good job that I enjoy is a significant factor in me being emotionally available to my family. Work doesn't have to be a combative relationship between employee and employer. Though I do think it's a bit easier to find outside of the tech industry. You can still be doing sof…

I am lucky enough to work for a friend of mine and I like the job. Its not fulfilling though. I can pretty much work on whatever I currently want as long as it supports the business but its all meaningless. I'd find joy in working on something that can actually help people in a meaningful way. Working on event tickets and cashless payment isn't really that...

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Re: Gregg Kellogg has died

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jahsome wrote: post #35
zwnow wrote: post #11

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Professional joy does not matter. Do not make your job your life. Family matters, personal goals matter, professional goals however do not. When my father had cancer the only question his employer ever asked was "when is he coming back to work? We need him here". He passed not long after. Your work does not care about you, no matter if its a corporation or a tiny business. If your personal goal is to be a professiona…

It's hilarious this is being blasted. People on this website are so sadly out of touch and misguided.

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Re: Gregg Kellogg has died

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el_benhameen wrote: post #40
jahsome wrote: post #35

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It's hilarious this is being blasted. People on this website are so sadly out of touch and misguided.

Consider that it’s possible for other viewpoints to be valid for many people. I don’t think folks are “blasting” the GP because they’re all blind careerists; I think it’s because it discounts alternative points of view rather flippantly. I’ve chosen to focus on my family at the expense of career progression and additional income. I don’t think my work would be more than half a sentence in my obituary. But I like what…

The issue isn't with "liking" what one does for work, the issue is with making one's career integral to their personality.

Re: Gregg Kellogg has died

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southernplaces7 wrote: post #44
jahsome wrote: post #35

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It's hilarious this is being blasted. People on this website are so sadly out of touch and misguided.

People are sadly out of touch and misguided for scorching an absurdly narrow definition of professional joy that categorizes all manifestations of it as the same stupid thing? Really? None of the millions of people throughout history who have enjoyed a creative outlet for their cognitive abilities also involve professional work should be proud or happy about the things they made because someone might think they're sa…

That's what we in the biz call a whole lot of straw men!

Re: Gregg Kellogg has died

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Post by jeneleski »

Sad and sorry to hear of Gregg's passing. I've known Gregg since day one. his father knew my father. we took 2 week long family ski vacations together in Sun Valley, Idaho. Im missing Gregg's smile and laughter. He laughed when his sister and I wrapped my brother in a Scott ski boot box and presented to Gregg for his birthday. or when thought we were so funny following Gregg into the movie theatre. we stacked my brother on my shoulders and put a raincoat over the two of us thinking the theatre ticket person would let us in because of the height created by stacking my brother on my shoulders. Gregg just laughed at our silly pranks. Gregg left me with the best life lesson he shared. pay attention to what can be " Certainly, seek out meaningful work, but prioritize loving relationships over it.

Re: Gregg Kellogg has died

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Post by jeneleski »

Sad and sorry to hear of Gregg's passing. I've known Gregg since day one. his father knew my father. we took 2 week long family ski vacations together in Sun Valley, Idaho. Im missing Gregg's smile and laughter. He laughed when his sister and I wrapped my brother in a Scott ski boot box and presented to Gregg for his birthday. or when thought we were so funny following Gregg into the movie theatre. we stacked my brother on my shoulders and put a raincoat over the two of us thinking the theatre ticket person would let us in because of the height created by stacking my brother on my shoulders. Gregg just laughed at our silly pranks. Gregg left me with the best life lesson he shared. pay attention to what can be " Certainly, seek out meaningful work, but prioritize loving relationships over it
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