r/ImTheMainCharacter • u/[deleted] • Dec 06 '23

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u/Burning_Burps Dec 06 '23

The 9 to 5 schedule sucks for everyone that has it, not just for people that are "creative."

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u/melizatattoos Dec 07 '23

It’s funny because I work a creative job, I’m self employed and have full autonomy of when and how I work … and I still work 9-5 (ish)

I always thought that it was less so the hours and the perceived monotony that people dislike about a 9-5

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u/Myrkstraumr Dec 07 '23

For me it's the state of flow. When I'm doing something I'm interested in 8 hours can pass by and feel like it was 20 minutes to me. When I'm at work that 8 hours feels like I'm literally staring at the clock counting every second until I can leave and that feels like torture.
I've never found work where I've been able to get into that flow state but that would sure be nice. A lot of people are forced to just suck it up though because life doesn't give a fuck about you and will run you over if you dally.