re: Question for the middle age folks on this board..

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assuming you held a job constantly since your teenage years.

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glad i didn't do that

I’ve never had any motivation to work. I only do so because I have to pay my debts and my bills so I can keep on being fed, clothed, and sheltered. I work so I can afford to do my hobbies that I enjoy and which give me a sense of purpose which my job does not.

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What do you do?

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fly jets

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My daughter. I want to give her the best life I possibly can

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In my 30s, I used to say the same thing. Now sitting at 45, that's not motivating me anymore

I aspire to be Creed Bratton

You might have a certifiable midlife crisis on your hands, subtle onset. What it might morph into and how you manage it and avert potential damage or disaster, Heaven forbid, these are all things you must consider rather swiftly and strongly. The midlife crisis is probably no myth, and of course affects folks differently, maybe even drastically so. Apathy and burnout are very likely symptoms of MLC.

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Where do find the motivation to keep giving it your all at your job?

Every year that passes, I find myself less and less motivated to get up and go to work everyday. I know my motivation should be to take care of and provide for my family, but leaning on that just isn't working for me anymore

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I hear your overall point, but for me the answer is money. That's it.


Also, working from home helps a lot. So much less crap to deal with with regards to the hassles of everything that comes with working away from home.

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Here’s a clue…

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looks like Little Rock, I've been there!!!

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You might have a certifiable midlife crisis on your hands, subtle onset. What it might morph into and how you manage it and avert potential damage or disaster, Heaven forbid, these are all things you must consider rather swiftly and strongly. The midlife crisis is probably no myth, and of course affects folks differently, maybe even drastically so. Apathy and burnout are very likely symptoms of MLC

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I do have a sudden urge to grow a mullet and buy a Corvette

I work in government and am fully vested in state pension, so I can retire any day. That helps my motivation somewhat. My work hours are manageable, I have tons of built up leave, and I still enjoy my work, so all that helps as well. No wife or kids either, so nobody else to worry about taking care of.

Government workers are easy to hate on, and a lot of that hate is well earned, but deciding to go work in government 2 decades ago was the best career decision I made.