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A friend's friend. Working in Amazon for 15-16 years (still not manager). His stock would easily make him a millionaire. He puts minimal effort just enough not to get fired, doesn't care about promotions, works 6-7 hour days and has a good life. My friend asked him why doesn't he quit? He said this job gives him something to do.



I have never been in that situation so maybe I can't judge. But it makes me sad that people when given freedom to do whatever they want to do, need some corporation to tell them what to do. Again, maybe I would be the same if I was in that situation.




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