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Old 11-29-2014, 02:26 PM
 
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NYT article...http://op-talk.blogs.nytimes.com/201...y/?ref=opinion

I hadn't known about the B-Corporation thing at all, nor Wonolo, which at this point operates in OK City and SF from what I gather on the website. There are so many of these temp-job connector sites now.
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Old 11-29-2014, 03:41 PM
 
Location: NJ
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The idea of huge swaths of mobile workers, hired for only a few days or weeks at a time brings to mind the image of day laborers during the Dust Bowl years. Hardly a recipe for a stable and flourishing society.

Great for corporations though.
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Old 11-29-2014, 03:51 PM
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Yes, my job makes me happy because it allows me to live a comfortable life outside of work. The work is enjoyable because I decided to take an interest in it and I signed on to do the work. If you aren't happy with your work then you need to find something else to do.
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Old 11-29-2014, 07:50 PM
 
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The title of the thread is the title of the article. I thought it might be of use for someone seekign happiness, I'm not running a poll. As you say MJ7, people need to find what's right for them.
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Old 11-29-2014, 09:41 PM
 
Location: Southwestern, USA, now.
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It doesn't 'make' me happy.
But I am happy with my job.
I and God ''make'' me happy.

I am very clear where my happiness originates from!!!
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Old 11-30-2014, 06:22 AM
 
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No.

My happiness comes from within at the moment. Yeah that doesn't say much lol
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Old 11-30-2014, 07:21 AM
 
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No.

My happiness comes from within at the moment. Yeah that doesn't say much lol
I like the article thanks for posting it.

My job does not make me happy. I feel like this poster above, Xlexa. While I like my job, I wish I could work part-time, say no more than 20 hours a week or even fewer. I'd use the free time for interests and activities that "make me happy."
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Old 11-30-2014, 07:43 AM
 
Location: Altadena, CA
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I'm going to be positive and say that the next job I'll get, which will hopefully be very soon, I will be HAPPY.
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Old 11-30-2014, 08:12 AM
 
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I get more enjoyment when I am doing private consulting and am not tied to a corporate paycheck. Sometimes I think that paychecks are the equivalent of dog leashes.
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Old 11-30-2014, 08:13 AM
 
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No its just a paycheck to get $, i do something else out 9-5 to keep me happy, 90% of people are this way
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