Why a Full-Time Employee Is Not Better Than a Part-Time Employee

The role of a full-time salaryman is undeniably creative. However, the complexity of creativity surpasses routine tasks, where proficiency increases with repetition.

In essence, creative work offers numerous options and abundant freedom. Deciding on the best option is not always a straightforward process, often requiring more than mere contemplation to yield a correct answer.

The mental strain of navigating uncertainties, facing constant deadlines without a breakthrough idea, and coping with failures and mishaps is formidable. Unpredictable events are a constant, and rewards for efforts are not guaranteed. It’s disheartening when substantial exertions seem futile, leaving one feeling trapped without a solution.

I find myself akin to an adventure novel protagonist, optimistic yet anxious, engulfed in a sea of uncertainty with an obscured future. While novel readers might find this exciting, being the central character is more than just an adventure.

Contrastingly, the creativity in full-time office work exceeds that of individual hobbies, offering authenticity, greater value, and grander scale. However, this creativity thrives through collaboration within a team, necessitating cooperation with diverse individuals. Colleagues may not always align with your expectations, requiring efforts to compensate for subpar work.

The smallest lapse in attention can lead to criticism or a pay cut, with repercussions extending to personal life. The weight of work lingers even after office hours, prompting constant reassurances and concerns about potential pitfalls in negotiations or projects.

Weekends lose their luster as they become mere pauses in the incessant flow of work. A supposedly delightful steak dinner fails to be fully savored due to lingering work thoughts. Mental exhaustion persists, overshadowing the joy of even the most delicious meals.

Conversely, part-time jobs offer a potentially more creative outlet. Without the burden of decision-making, workers follow instructions, completing tasks without worry or suffering. Once work ends, thoughts shift entirely to social plans, with work becoming an afterthought.

Part-timers find joy in life without the drain of work-related concerns, relishing each day casually. The freedom to switch part-time jobs easily contrasts starkly with the commitments faced by full-time employees.

For part-time workers, life’s essence lies in fully enjoying the mundane, a pursuit of happiness in its most fundamental form. This stands in stark contrast to the life of a full-time office worker, whose pursuit of joy in a career often leads to a distorted reality, burdened by heavy responsibilities.

Part-time workers truly savor life, receiving more value than the money they invest. The mental toll of work on full-time employees erodes the perception of the world, turning it into a monstrous entity.

While discussions often revolve around lifetime wages, the critical factor is the lifetime value of life. Sacrificing the taste of life for a prosperous retirement, as in the case of a full-time employee like Joe, pales in comparison to the rich experiences of a part-time worker throughout their lifetime.

As age advances, health concerns such as high blood pressure, diabetes, hay fever, and atopic dermatitis often arise, limiting the ability to relish life fully. Even if full-time office workers secure ample free time post-retirement, the compromised enjoyment of youth diminishes the overall quality of life.

In summary, the allure of part-time work lies in its freedom, simplicity, and the ability to focus on the joy of life, making it a truer embodiment of human happiness compared to the complicated and burdensome life of a full-time office worker.

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This post was previously published on medium.com.

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