In my case, a few things, but probably being healthy, having a good quality of life in a safe country. Being able to spend time with my friends and family.
I appreciate all the wild life flying, crawling, walking, running and just enjoying the sun.
Downtime. Three day weekends with nothing to do but chitchat with my spouse.
Also finding a reason to use skills I taught myself.
Those are all good things. I appreciate having a roof over my head, a full belly, and overall good health.
Having a nice job that gives me lots of time off to do the things I love. I feel very lucky to have that.
Oh my yes. I have the same thing 30 hour max contract as a software engineer/DevOps 99% remote. I go in for a meeting here and there or if I need to physically touch a computer for a while. I generally work 20-25 hours per week and take Fridays off.
I got the job by first working there full time for 7 years and then quitting for a while and then coming back as a contractor.
What did you find that offers a lot of time off? I want options!
That sounds brilliant! I work 36 hours over 4 days so get a 3 day weekend which is lovely. But I also get 8 weeks annual leave pro rata which I value so much. I could get paid a lot more working somewhere else but I can’t give up my free time, it’s too important.
I’m a buyer for wholesaler which is a worker co-operative.
I work 36 hours over 4 days so get Saturday-Monday off. Plus 8 weeks holiday pro rata + accrued time off in lieu. Honestly, working 4 days a week has made my life infinitely better.
That could be my next move tool. I’m already ending on Fridays at 3 and that’s much better than earlier, but I am still not sure I can afford the pay-cut they would probably ask me if I wanted to lower my hours.
My family. I guess I appreciate my family the most because it is the most important thing in my life. I’m not in Western countries where there’s too much focus on individualism, and unique identities, and whatnot. But, in my culture, it could be said that family is the most important part of one’s life. I am Pakistani, and a Baloch after that. Hope that helps.
