Monday, September 19, 2011

The cost of living?

The definition for "the cost of living" as stated by Wikipedia is: "a theoretical price index that measures relative cost of living over time or regions. It is an index that measures differences in the price of goods and services, and allows for substitutions to other items as prices vary". But what does it really mean? Well, when you look at it from my point of view as a husband and a father, this definition is all wrong. The real cost of living is what you actually pay for your earnings. You pay with the lack of quality time with your family, you pay with the absence of free time and you pay with the lack of deep sleep. You basically pay the price with your physical and mental health. Writing this blog from work is another cost of living. Living at the office that is.
So you start thinking to yourself, is it all worth it? Should I work for less but pay less? Is it possible?
Think about it and let me know... I'll be at the office :-)

2 comments:

  1. שלח את אשתך לחלק עיתונים בבוקר ותתפטר לאלתר

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  2. זה הכל תלוי ברמת החיים שאתה רוצה ורגיל לחיות בה, רק אתה תבחר האם אתה קורבן של החומרנות...אגב, לא מזמן היתה הפגנה על זה , אולי לא היית בארץ

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Great minds...