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Post by Arnold on Mar 2, 2007 10:11:56 GMT -1
Right. This is the sort of shit I love investigating! Give me the weekend and I will report back on a few things ;D
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Post by Dr LuKas on Mar 2, 2007 10:14:25 GMT -1
You want to come Jules? Help me funk it up. Or at least give me some job ideas, I know you've got the imagination too.
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Post by jh1980 on Mar 2, 2007 10:18:56 GMT -1
You want to come Jules? Help me funk it up. Or at least give me some job ideas, I know you've got the imagination too. Go where? With what money? I think the jadedness has already set in, and besides I have the mortgage, the steady job (potentially for life) I'm not gonna scream and tear my hair just yet though. Ideas? You already know what you want to do, I think... you're a creative person with skills in photography. You either pursue that or go down the music route, though I figure that's more a hobby than a serious career option for you? I totally admire people trying to do something different / more funky but I personally reckon doing what I'm doing is what'll keep me going. Can't really see the wood for the trees though!
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Post by Billy on Mar 2, 2007 10:27:04 GMT -1
Well, I don't have HUGE sums Lucas!!
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Post by Dr LuKas on Mar 2, 2007 10:33:57 GMT -1
But Jules doesn't that bore you, don't you aspire for something else, something a little more exciting something away from the normal life you slipped into? No I'm only joking about the money Billy you know that.
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Post by Billy on Mar 2, 2007 10:44:09 GMT -1
;D
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Post by Billy on Mar 2, 2007 10:45:13 GMT -1
and jh makes a VERY good point - I'm torn between buggering off and leaving the rat race behind and sticking at my job in the hope of earning a ton of money and having a house etc etc. I mean, that's what we're meant to do with our lives isn't it
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Post by jh1980 on Mar 2, 2007 10:49:20 GMT -1
But Jules doesn't that bore you, don't you aspire for something else, something a little more exciting something away from the normal life you slipped into? Yeah... I sometimes wonder if I might be depressed, not in the "slash your wrists" sense, but in the "comfortable enough rut" sense. There is fire in my belly but it only gives me indigestion!
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Post by Dr LuKas on Mar 2, 2007 10:50:19 GMT -1
We're ment to live free and be happy. We don't HAVE to do anything. We were born free and we can live free, you can do what ever you want if you want to bad enough. I understand if you have a mortgage and that it's difficult but don't let other people's small-mindedness get in your way.
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Post by Arnold on Mar 2, 2007 10:51:38 GMT -1
and jh makes a VERY good point - I'm torn between buggering off and leaving the rat race behind and sticking at my job in the hope of earning a ton of money and having a house etc etc. I mean, that's what we're meant to do with our lives isn't it Thats what you are lead to believe Billy because thats what everyone else does! They are boring!
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Post by jh1980 on Mar 2, 2007 10:54:17 GMT -1
and jh makes a VERY good point - I'm torn between buggering off and leaving the rat race behind and sticking at my job in the hope of earning a ton of money and having a house etc etc. I mean, that's what we're meant to do with our lives isn't it I'm not essentially a "dutiful slave to the system" but I can't see a way out of that, especially now that I've started down that road, and you can lose out by withdrawing - like if I sold the flat and went travelling, all my stuff would need to be in expensive storage, and then if I wanted to come back I'd have less money to put towards a home. I dunno, that sounds hella lame to me but y'know... I don't like that "meant" thing though...
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Post by Dr LuKas on Mar 2, 2007 10:54:25 GMT -1
and jh makes a VERY good point - I'm torn between buggering off and leaving the rat race behind and sticking at my job in the hope of earning a ton of money and having a house etc etc. I mean, that's what we're meant to do with our lives isn't it Thats what you are lead to believe Billy because thats what everyone else does! They are boring! Listen to Arnie.
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Post by Billy on Mar 2, 2007 10:54:39 GMT -1
Understand what you're saying folks, and the fact that there are other peeps on here who think that the idyllic lifestyle is achievable gives me confidence that I may be able to do somin that I really want to do I'd love a bar somewhere hot and warm with friendly locals, and I could teach the kids a bit of English too
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Post by Dr LuKas on Mar 2, 2007 10:55:23 GMT -1
But Jules doesn't that bore you, don't you aspire for something else, something a little more exciting something away from the normal life you slipped into? Yeah... I sometimes wonder if I might be depressed, not in the "slash your wrists" sense, but in the "comfortable enough rut" sense. There is fire in my belly but it only gives me indigestion! Seriously? I think you should try and do something about that, and getting funky is the first step mate.
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Post by Arnold on Mar 2, 2007 10:57:18 GMT -1
Understand what you're saying folks, and the fact that there are other peeps on here who think that the idyllic lifestyle is achievable gives me confidence that I may be able to do somin that I really want to do I'd love a bar somewhere hot and warm with friendly locals, and I could teach the kids a bit of English too Life would be boring without dreams Billy. They make the world go round and give people hope. Admittedly a lot of my mates really want a nice house and car and all that and I never say anything against them as it is up to the individual but sometimes I think they are blind to anything apart from what they see every day. Its a big world out there and I dont want to die without seeing it.
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Post by Dr LuKas on Mar 2, 2007 11:01:57 GMT -1
Understand what you're saying folks, and the fact that there are other peeps on here who think that the idyllic lifestyle is achievable gives me confidence that I may be able to do somin that I really want to do I'd love a bar somewhere hot and warm with friendly locals, and I could teach the kids a bit of English too Life would be boring without dreams Billy. They make the world go round and give people hope. Admittedly a lot of my mates really want a nice house and car and all that and I never say anything against them as it is up to the individual but sometimes I think they are blind to anything apart from what they see every day. Its a big world out there and I dont want to die without seeing it. I'm with Arnie.
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Post by jh1980 on Mar 2, 2007 11:05:01 GMT -1
I'm not essentially a "dutiful slave to the system" but I can't see a way out of that, especially now that I've started down that road, and you can lose out by withdrawing - like if I sold the flat and went travelling, all my stuff would need to be in expensive storage, and then if I wanted to come back I'd have less money to put towards a home. I dunno, that sounds hella lame to me but y'know... I don't like that "meant" thing though... What about this stuff people? Am I just being lame? Too sensible for my own good? Hmmm?
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Post by The Lucky C on Mar 2, 2007 11:07:05 GMT -1
Lucas, why not speak to a careers advisor about starting a career in photography? They'll give you some hints and tips, and might even be able to give you some contacts.
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Post by Dr LuKas on Mar 2, 2007 11:09:11 GMT -1
In a word Jules, 'Yes' but it's a good thing. You might want to let go every now and then though, let the funk flow through really.
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Post by Billy on Mar 2, 2007 11:09:32 GMT -1
I don't think you're being too lame jh - is hard for me to see a way out of the system I am now a part of. But with these other guys talking about this, I think it's the encouragement I need to think about it more seriously. I too am worried about ditching everything and worrying about the dream not working out, and like Arnie, I don't want to die without seeing what the world has to offer.
C'mon guys let's do this! ;D
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