Are you ambitious?

MuvverRussia · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:11

Very. Downside to this is I'm never really that happy with how things are going.

A new years resolution this year is to take things a bit easier though and stop working 60+ hour weeks though.

Bleek · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:12

Extremely driven, it consumes my every waking thought and my dreams too.

RickST · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:12

my career defines me, thats not a good thing but thats life for you. So yes, I work extremely hard to get ahead.

Philtor · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:13

J-FRO said:
Lotto winnar gone bankrupt?!

I wish

Came into a lot of money which I managed to loose, during which time I realised how shallow people can be and how useless money is in the long run.

Superficial · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:13

philtorrens said:
You will never be truly happy mate. I wish I could tell you how I know this but im not about to on a public discussion board.

Money does not make you happy. (It helps), but causes unimaginable amounts of problems.

maybe but...well what does 'true happiness' mean?

for those on this board that have secured a profitable deal...that buzz, for me, is an important part I currently consider to be happiness....but the buzz does fade i'll give you that.

it's very difficult to articulate properly but when you figure out a way to earn very good money in a fraction of time it takes the general public....it makes you feel great.

Philtor · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:14

**** !! Double post

RickST · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:15

Superficial said:
If the day comes that i have to get a 9-5 job then I will view myself as having failed in a big way.

A lot of people work 9-5 and make a huge amount of money, not sure the hours you work has anything to do with it

Bleek · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:17

I think I would crack my head open with a stray bus if I had to return working the 9-5 grind!

Philtor · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:18

Superficial said:
maybe but...well what does 'true happiness' mean?

Having secured that 'pot of gold' and lost it I can tell you from the bottom of my heart that sometimes the most desirable thing you have is already looking you right in the face and it's not a 7 Series BMW or Mercedes CLK.

Bleek · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:23

philtorrens said:
Having secured that 'pot of gold' and lost it I can tell you from the bottom of my heart that sometimes the most desirable thing you have is already looking you right in the face and it's not a 7 Series BMW or Mercedes CLK.

Aye, you can't beat hookers and whiskey!

Superficial · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:23

RickST said:
A lot of people work 9-5 and make a huge amount of money, not sure the hours you work has anything to do with it

I already said that if you do it for less than £60,000 its not worth it.

it means you are literally working your life away for compensation that is not worth it.

that is what it has to do with it.

I was saying that additionally I would never want to go back to 9-5. Life is too short.

Raptor · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:23

Nope, too laid back to be ambitious.

BennyC · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:27

I want to progress to a level where I am financially comfortable and able to enjoy life relatively worry free and to also be content in my occupation & level of responsibility that comes with it.

I don't have any desire to end up as a director or high roller of any company I should work for. Merely to have a steady job and be able to enjoy my life. That's not to say I would turn my nose up at any promotion or progressive opportunities that may arise during my career, especially if they give me more worth to the company.

I very much feel that a healthy work/life balance is important. Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM I work. Hours outside of this are for me and not to think about work.

As someone here once said work to live not live to work. This doesn't mean you have to be dissatisfied with your career but that it is not the most important thing in your life.

Bleek · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:27

Raptor said:
Nope, too laid back to be ambitious.

You don't necessarily have to work hard to be ambitious, some people put 50% in and get 200% out... some work to the bone and barely register a mark.

Philtor · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:34

Bleek said:
Aye, you can't beat hookers and whiskey!

How did you guess?

Well more the Whiskey as we don't really have hookers here *checks Easyjet fares to Amsterdam*

BennyC · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:38

philtorrens said:
You will never be truly happy mate. I wish I could tell you how I know this but im not about to on a public discussion board.

Money does not make you happy. (It helps), but causes unimaginable amounts of problems.

I agree entirely. My father always said this to me when I was younger. I would always be concerned with how much his new TV cost or how much the new car set him back or how much he was earning (whilst I was in my teens).

He always said 'Money doesn't make you happy'. I listened but I never really understood. Until he died 2 years ago leaving me a life changing amount of money, not loads but enough to get me on the property ladder just outside London almost mortgage free. I'd give it all to still have him here

I don't know if it differs when it's money you've earned but I can't see it being much different other than you'd have a sense of satisfaction and achievement for a short while.

When you eventually realise that there's only so much low level happiness to be gained from material possessions you'll appreciate the prospect of sharing your life with someone, having kids and eventually your own family.

This coming from someone who's 21. I know the value of money. I know the value of happiness. If I could be loaded and alone or have a family and live comfortably I'd take the latter every time.

I see no attraction in having loads of money and lots of nice things if you have no one to share them with. That's just me. Each to our own. Some of us that work hard and/or are fortunate enough, have both .

Superficial · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:41

money *may* never make you truly happy by itself.

But a lack of it can make your life hell.

Bleek · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:51

Any man who suggest he doesn't need or want more money is not to be trusted.

Philtor · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:52

BennyC said:
I agree entirely. My father always said this to me when I was younger. I would always be concerned with how much his new TV cost or how much the new car set him back or how much he was earning (whilst I was in my teens).

He always said 'Money doesn't make you happy'. I listened but I never really understood. Until he died 2 years ago leaving me a life changing amount of money, not loads but enough to get me on the property ladder just outside London almost mortgage free. I'd give it all to still have him here

I don't know if it differs when it's money you've earned but I can't see it being much different other than you'd have a sense of satisfaction and achievement for a short while.

When you eventually realise that there's only so much low level happiness to be gained from material possessions you'll appreciate the prospect of sharing your life with someone, having kids and eventually your own family.

This coming from someone who's 21. I know the value of money. I know the value of happiness. If I could be loaded and alone or have a family and live comfortably I'd take the latter every time.

I see no attraction in having loads of money and lots of nice things if you have no one to share them with. That's just me. Each to our own. Some of us that work hard and/or are fortunate enough, have both .

wow !! I started reading your post thinking you were my age (30) but your probably the wisest 21 year old I've never met. lol! Your Dad is soo right mate... Money doesn't make you happy.... My Dad told me that too.

Heliospherez · 17 Mar 2011 at 20:58

Bleek said:
Any man who suggest he doesn't need or want more money is not to be trusted.

Such a sweeping statement - which I just can't agree with - in fact I think it's just wrong....

Both my parents retired 20 years ago - still get the virtually the same amount of pension as they did when they retired & for as long as I remember - have always said they never want or need anymore money. All they wanted in their retirement was their health / and for me / their kids / grandchildren to be safe and healthy. Are you telling me they shoudn't be trusted simply because they tell me they don't want any more money.

And some people are actually quite happy with the amount they earn or have as savings to live a normal life on - as you would see if you visisted other places in the world (like parts of Mexico, Asia etc)