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Well then have you ever played the hunter call of the wild? It's really good! I just got it on the steam sale and it's super immersive! If you liked hunting in Skyrim you'll love it imo! over

You know who I am? You know who I am?

Buffy the roe deer slayer, that's who!

Do political science majors have to play any of the civ games? They should imo. Ghandi is a cool ass mother ****er, and Dido is a back stabbing *****. That's really all you need to know.

eh, looks like a game with guns. I'll pass. Crossbow is the most i can stand these days

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what will make this deal work?

Bahahahah. You sound like an utter fool. You have no idea of the progress of my career or what my actual goals are.

At this point you are just making things up. Embarrassing? The only thing that would be embarrassing to me is if I had the attitude you did. That would be embarrassing.

That's nice. I couldn't care less about any of that, though. You have fun in Paris, buddy. Report back, I'm sure everyone will be enthralled.

Quick reminder that I am in fact far less insecure than Wil, and you know that from how quick I am to tell you.

I'm super confused about why going on vacation to Italy is lazy.

Most I can tell is Wil is inevitably one of those who think "work ethic" means killing yourself for an employer who sees you as an FTE who enjoys the fact his American employees don't take vacations and will work extra hours for nothing so they don't have to hire the correct number of employees to get the job done in 40 hours a week.

I'll take a minute to explain my position. There is absolutely nothing wrong with going on vacation, to even make that argument is silly. My issue with him is his criticism of my work ethic. Jalfrezi has a very understandable European attitude towards life, that work isn't important and that leisure is of more significance.

I disagree with that attitude entirely. Work ethic and career are meaningful aspects of life. In order to be successful at anything, a certain amount of dedication is needed, and that applies here too. So jalfrezi disparaging me for working hard, calling me a "sucker", is what I disagree with.

On a related but different note - ideas have consequences, because stupid people believe in them. The idea of "buy experiences, not things" sounds like a good idea, but it really isn't fulfilling, at least, not to me. There seems to be this consensus on people believing travelling is the ultimate goal in life.

It's not. It's no where near the thing to concentrate on. The thing that brings happiness to most human beings (in my view) is the strength of our personal relationships. Money doesn't make me happy. The memories of me visiting places while travelling doesn't make me happy. Remembering having dinner at the French Laundry or walking through the redwood Forest doesn't make me happy. Good personal relationships with the people around me make me happy, and I do everything I can to ensure they are kept up with and my responsibilities are met, and my work is part of that equation.

I have a fundamentally different view of life than he does. I view his outlook as inherently selfish and I am glad we don't view it the same.

I honestly can't think of a single person considered "successful" that works 40 hours a week. Not one.

Can you?

That is orthogonal to the point. The American Dream story is told by employers who are delighted when their employees work 40+ hours a week while only paying them for 40. Too many people buy into the whole "name a successful person who works 40 hours a week" bull**** and literally exploit themselves for their employer.

Everyone starts somewhere and during your lifetime you will be underpaid sometimes and overpaid at others.

If you are saying some employers exploit their employees by underpaying them, I agree. Who wouldn't? Now, if I told you I do not feel exploited in any single way and I actually think I'm overcompensated for my time, would you describe me as a "sucker"?

Keep in mind I am scheduled for a 40 hour average workweek, which makes this entire argument even more idiotic.

Wil my opinion of you is based solely on what you type and changing that opinion is a ship that sailed a long time ago. With the demise of unions, employers have all of the power in labor market. Spreading fantasys that working more hours for free is the only way to get ahead plays right into that power disparity.

I am in no way asking you about your opinion of me personally. I don't give a flying **** what YOU think about ME. You're a dildo, we all know this.

I asked you your opinion on a situation, not if you wanted to have coffee, dumbass. Trust me, whatever happens in this world, you and me being friends just ain't happening. We both agree on that, homie.

Gonna need Wil to cite some European friends on this one.

I can name a bunch but you equate success with shinny things so they would not count.

I don't at all. Money isn't the defining metric.

So, what examples do you have? I'm genuinely curious, because I can't think of a single one.

Ive got none. You win!!

I'm pretty successful if you ask me

I am awesome and my goal is like that guy in office space.

By what metric?

Financially? Emotionally? Relationshipally? Internet Forum Posterally? You know, all the important ones. I'm also very humble, which is important.