I’ve taken six+ months off between contracts before, it’s been amazing. Time to spend with friends doing outdoor pursuits like cycling, time to do all the things work stops me doing.
I don’t believe being in a state of unemployment, which is crushing because you can't provide for yourself, is the same thing as not working because you don’t need to work.
I already do a lot of home maintenance and landscaping, I have an house that needs work and 5 acres to maintain, more or less solo. I spend lunchtimes and most weekends in it and wish there was more time in the day. There’s no imagining going on here.
I see. Sounds like you're future-proofed. I know some retired people also have a pretty good life with their hobbies and family. But I doubt most people will cope well - especially young men who never even had profession or any way to feel worthwhile, except perhaps gaining power over other people - which seems to be what happens in contexts where there's nothing real to strive for.
I don’t believe being in a state of unemployment, which is crushing because you can't provide for yourself, is the same thing as not working because you don’t need to work.
I already do a lot of home maintenance and landscaping, I have an house that needs work and 5 acres to maintain, more or less solo. I spend lunchtimes and most weekends in it and wish there was more time in the day. There’s no imagining going on here.
So yes, I believe ‘Will’ is correct for me.