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Debt enslaves us to jobs we dislike from "summary" of Your Money Or Your Life by Joseph R. Dominguez,Vicki Robin
Many of us find ourselves trapped in jobs we dislike, day in and day out, because of our debts. Debt is like a heavy chain that ties us to our jobs, forcing us to continue working simply to make ends meet and pay off what we owe. It becomes a vicious cycle - we work to pay off our debts, but our debts keep us working. When we are burdened with debt, we lose our freedom to choose. We may dream of pursuing a different career, starting our own business, or even taking time off to travel the world. But the reality is that we are shackled to our current jobs by the necessity of making money to repay what we owe. Our debts dictate our decisions and limit our options, leaving us feeling trapped and unfulfilled. The more we owe, the harder we must work to keep up with our payments. This often means taking on additional hours, working overtime, or even taking on a second job just to make ends meet. Our lives become consumed by work, leaving little time or energy for anything else. We sacrifice our well-being, relationships, and passions in order to stay afloat financially. Debt enslaves us to a life of drudgery and dissatisfaction. We become resigned to our fate, accepting that this is just how life is meant to be. We settle for mediocrity and compromise our happiness for the sake of financial security. But it doesn't have to be this way. By breaking free from the chains of debt, we can reclaim our autonomy and pursue a life that truly fulfills us.
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