“Suffering 10 years at a terrible job beats working your dream job forever”
Agree
- Freedom in your 50s is priceless
- Financial security reduces all life stress
- 10 years flies by faster than forever
- Retirement lets you pursue passions freely
- Health and energy while still young
Disagree
- Life's too short for misery
- Dream job doesn't feel like work
- Could die before reaching retirement
- Mental health damage from bad job
- Passion and purpose matter more than retirement
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