Do we live to work or we work to live?

Working to live means obtaining resources so that you can be a functional member of society, and to permit yourself a good lifestyle. On the other hand, “live to work” might be understood in two different ways. One is that your life is based around your work and nothing else, which could be pretty bad for you.

Is USA a good place to live and work?

The United States ranks No. 20, down five spots from last year, by survey respondents for providing a good quality of life. Even though it placed No. 4 for its job market, the country placed No. 51 for affordability.

Why do Americans live to work?

Americans live to work because we live in the environment where many people believe that working hard as American is the right way or patriotic. The labor laws were voted in favorite to employers, but many employees don’t see it.

How many people want more hours at work?

This tells quite a different story to the one we’ve come to accept, of an insecure and underemployed workforce who would like more hours. About 14.1 million people want to work flexibly. One in 10 British workers – or three million people – don’t have enough hours, rising to one in five in so-called elementary or low-skilled occupations.

What does it mean to work to live?

Working to live can have huge implications on your attitude toward life and business. And this goes beyond enjoying your job. Building your life around this philosophy and starting from a place that brings you joy and fulfillment will naturally translate into greater success in every aspect of your life.

How can working to live transform your approach to work and life?

Here’s how working to live can transform your approach to work and life: You begin to live without regrets. Why live each day in a way that will leave you kicking yourself down the road? Taking advantage of opportunities–and trying to be spontaneous–will expose you to more gratifying experiences. Burnout is no longer an issue.