How did you overcome the perception of work as modern day slavery?

[DoctorStrange]

I've broken free from the slavery system. However, trying to generate income is taking a bit of time.

[Sarian]

I was married to a man who all he did was complain....he got a great paying job but still complained...from the drive to the people he worked with to the bills we had (he had been squandering money like crazy)...the house was falling apart around us and still all he did was complain. Had the worst negative attitude. Me on the other hand did all I can to make the best of what I had and did yard sales and found treasures, fixed up my house with paint left by roadsides...it was hard trying to remain upbeat when I lived with a miserable thing who put me down continually. One day I saw the debt he created and file for divorce the next day. Bad enough his abuse but I was tired of it all. It took me years to get courage but I did it. Never been happier, my kids have never been happier.

I work 3 jobs at the moment and some days I am working 7 days a week..but I'm getting things fixed up and I do not feel any bit a slave and I make the most of free time. Yes, I have moments when I'm thoroughly exhausted but I have to say I've taken myself on a journey that I'm thoroughly enjoying now. And while I have 3 jobs I do not particularly enjoy, I chose those jobs but recognize that I have a different calling and so now that's my focus. Life's too short to be spinning wheels in a job or a relationship or anything that leaves you feeling unfulfilled. Also, a lot of people I notice create their own jail or slavery by staying in an unhappy place or spending above their means so they have to work more to pay the bills and it seems to never stop.

anyway, I'm being proactive to be debt free in less than 10 years. (school loans ugh!) I know what makes me happy and those things cause me to be filled with joy and love.

I think back to my early years and I so wish I knew what I know now or did what I am doing now...sometimes it takes getting life under your belt before the lightbulb comes on.