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[quote=Anonymous]Simple: Because for some people work isn’t work..
When you’re 30 and at the beginning of your career it’s stressful and time consuming  and you’re probably counting down the days you no longer have to work. if you have the luck to grow so much in your career, by the time you could retire you may not really want or need to.

I’m now in a position where I make a LOT to pretty much do nothing but use my brain :) At my level I get lots of job satisfaction by mentoring and giving back the next generation. People in my field/conpany respect and look up to me, reach out to network, and want my advice. I speak at conferences. I have the ability to refer someone for a job or give someone a leg up. I get lots of perks from my job which enhance my personal life (eating out at the nicest restaurants, Uber black, first class flights, free computer and phone,  subscriptions, etc). I have a admin assistant and career coach. Work life balance is great! My status gives me lots of once-in-a-lifetime bucket list experiences. Earlier this year I shared a stage and had private lunch with an A-list celebrity who works with my company and I have box seats at the US Open in 2 months.

I see this perspective from others I know who may not even have such extreme circumstances. Usually the type of person who has the drive to earn and save multi-millions  has the intrinsic need to continue achieving. Think of top athletes, politicians, and business moguls.  The way I see it - I’ve worked really hard for a lot less and had to juggle life on top of it. With all the sacrifices and effort I put in over the last 25 years to get here, why would I stop “working” now. Retiring at this point would be boring and  feel more like giving up and leaving a lot on the table. I grew up with a kit less, so I do think the generational wealth I’m creating is a key driver for me, but aside from more money  I’m a lot healthier mentally and physically and emotionally as well.  I may step back in 10 years for some unforeseen reason, but until then I’m going to keep logging in. [/quote]

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