Rayvin 4964 Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Just now, Dr Gloom said:  of course no one wants to work for the man but if you like drinking wine and buying clothes and eating out, it's a necessity - unless you're in the 1% who are lucky or talented enough to make it, or you have wealthy parents who finance a lifestyle, we all have to do it.  the secret is trying to find a job you don't hate which pays enough so you can endure it.  a good friend of mine has spent his entire adult life studying and working creatively. he has two degrees, a PHD, about 6 A-levels and has put on the odd art installation and cut some drum n bass tunes. He says he couldn't imagine doing something he didn't love. i'm sure he'd come around to the idea if he didn't have a trust fund to live off.  Tempted to argue this is Wolfy's point - you do what you need to survive, and as the need to survive diminishes, you become more free to pursue other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy 12 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Just now, Alex said: The only thing you need to read into my posts is that I think you're a fucking idiot. And I'm correct You are entitled to think what you like. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30462 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 It's not like there's a viable alternative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9016 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 3 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: cut some drum n bass tunes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19840 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 1 minute ago, The Fish said:  he had two tunes pressed. i don't think the royalties would pay the mortgage (if he had one).  nor would the money made from his various art installations.   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30462 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Post them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy 12 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Many people fail because they a reliant on morals. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30462 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 1 minute ago, wolfy said: Many people fail because they a reliant on morals. Â And English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy 12 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Just now, Alex said: And English. It depends on the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9016 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said:  he had two tunes pressed. i don't think the royalties would pay the mortgage (if he had one).  nor would the money made from his various art installations.   I was chuckling at the phrase "cut some tunes" more than anything. It might be correct, but it just tickled me. Would have been the same for "dropped some beats", or "played a hot jam".  Edited September 20, 2017 by The Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 44 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said:  of course no one wants to work for the man but if you like drinking wine and buying clothes and eating out, it's a necessity - unless you're in the 1% who are lucky or talented enough to make it, or you have wealthy parents who finance a lifestyle, we all have to do it.  the secret is trying to find a job you don't hate which pays enough so you can endure it.  a good friend of mine has spent his entire adult life studying and working creatively. he has two degrees, a PHD, about 6 A-levels and has put on the odd art installation and cut some drum n bass tunes. He says he couldn't imagine doing something he didn't love. i'm sure he'd come around to the idea if he didn't have a trust fund to live off. I don't know, I'm dole scum baby and I've spent most of my working life doing what I want to be doing.  I guess I'm lucky to have a passion that's marketable (problem-solving and risk-taking).  Basically I like jigsaws and the odd danger wank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9016 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 25 minutes ago, adios said: I don't know, I'm dole scum baby and I've spent most of my working life doing what I want to be doing. Â I guess I'm lucky to have a passion that's marketable (problem-solving and risk-taking). Â Basically I like jigsaws and the odd danger wank. Â You a professional extreme sudoku-er? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Not far off actually. Â Â I might just say that in future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9016 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) 2 minutes ago, adios said: Not far off actually. Â Â I might just say that in future. Â Something financey... I'm going to go with.... Actuary? Edited September 20, 2017 by The Fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Aye, it's real seat-of-your-pants stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4964 Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 I assumed you played poker professionally... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I do, I thought it was known. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4964 Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Maybe I've just missed the joke from Fish then. Wouldn't be the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9016 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 In my defence, I'm fairly self-obsessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I did half-think you were joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9016 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 1 minute ago, adios said: I did half-think you were joking. Nah, your job was, until now, a total mystery to me and I guarantee if the topic comes up again in a few months I'll not remember what it is then either. Â Nothing special about you, I'm just not very good at remembering stuff about other people's lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 The one time you're not making a joke and we think you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Park Life 70 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) I read everything he posts in that Eric Morecambe voice. Â Â Edited September 21, 2017 by Park Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9016 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I was typing all the right letters, just not necessarily in the right order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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