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I read posts about people quitting jobs because they're boring or there is not much to do and I don't get it: what's wrong with being paid for doing nothing or not much at all?

Examples I can think of: being paid to be present but only working 30 minutes to 2 hours every 8 hours, or a job where you have to work 5 minutes every 30 minutes.

What's wrong with reading a book, writing poetry or a novel, exercising, playing with the smartphone... and going home to enjoy your hobbies fully rested?

Am I missing something?

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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

On the flip side, I have a job where there are a number of roles where all you have to do is be ready until idle time stops. There are no restrictions outside of safety. When I've covered those jobs, I take it as a break from my regular job and enjoy some music or an ebook. I've seen others studying when it was their regular job. And I've seen some experience emotional distress, not from the boredom of their job but because it doesn't allow them to be distracted from their personal lives.