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In reply to the discussion: We romanticize manufacturing jobs when what we really miss are unions. [View all]LiberalLovinLug
(14,174 posts)At the risk of generalizing, there are two types of jobs. Ones that require more brain power, decision making, creativity, and ones that .....don't. Many dream of the idea of being boss, or foreman, or a professor, a clever entrepreneur etc.. but in reality do not have the fortitude. And so resign themselves to mundane labor or factory work.
But there is a silver lining to that kind of work as you say. Because when one is in that position, they can shift their priorities from job to their life outside of the job. You can think of that outside life as you stare into the abyss and insert buttons onto widgets. And when you are not working, there is no need to drag your work life into your non-work life as is the case with many of the brain power jobs. It can be much more stress free life. And many, like my own brother for instance, prefer even not to work towards management advancements because he'd rather give his energy to his off-work activities. Where work is regarded as a chore to get done so he can get on with his real life. When you are working with an expectation of authoritative responsibility, work life and non-work life can get muddled and more stressful.