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[quote=Anonymous]Is work always a "value" in life? Does the average person's job bring them that much satisfaction and truly satisfy their intellectual curiosity?  I'm sure that for many of you on here that's the case - but there are many, many more who are working simply to make ends meet. There are many others who do not particularly enjoy their field and don't feel they have the skill set at that point to venture out and try something totally new.  I get that a job often adds this value and fulfillment, but to speak as if it always does and without a j-o-b one must be pathetic or not curious of intellectual pursuits is just obtuse.

I'm a SAHM after working many years in a highly competitive field.  The lawyer pp above stated that if she didn't need the money, she'd pursue something in the arts.  I do that now and the flexibility I have has given me the opportunity to do that .... but it seems people are saying that it can only be intellectually satisfying or "legit" if I make money from it?  Make a business of it?

I love having the time to take sculpting and painting workshops, and to take classes through the Smithsonian learning about the lives and techniques of great artists.  I enjoy having the time to improve my french by taking a course through La Maison Francaise.  I actually have the time to allow myself to be a more well-rounded person, and I've been able to immerse myself in things I was never able to pursue in my 20's due to long hours.  It's very satisfying.

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