The “How much should people work?” meme is enduring because it’s a mirror that triggers rationalization for the reader’s own choices.

Opt out of the frame! Choose the life you want and then optimize for that. No more arguments necessary.

+1.

Also, the hard truth is that life is a game of tradeoffs.

If you don't like commuting for 3 hrs, change the job for something's closer to you.

If you can't find a job closer to you, improve your skills so you'll get it.

If there's no jobs closer to you, rent something closer to the office, even if it's smaller.

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Context: I used to commute 3-3.5 hours/day to the job I hated.

software engineer / adventurer / musician / probably a simulation

It was hard. It's also been 8-9 yrs ago so I recovered long ago :)

fuckkkk that’s depressing. my condolences

Damn, I just barely got out of a situation where I was commuting 3 hours a day.

Told my bosses I was moving but I would like to stay on fully remote.

Took a few weeks and playing hardball with an offer on the table but it worked out 🙏