Self-Rejection, Self-Sacrifice, Self-Denial VS Egoism, Earthly Pleasures, Hedonism

[AB Caro]

Not my thoughts but society’s. For the “selfishness” think of it as, instead of being altruistic? Or doing something for others’ benefit, it’s self-serving. Especially if the hobby isn’t financially lucrative it’s seen as not spending time to serve society’s economy.

I don’t even know myself about the “greediness”, it’s coming from society, not my thoughts.

Hobbies aren't really meant to be financially lucrative.

Yes, being financially lucrative is definitely important, but it does not need to be put on a pedestal. As if full-time work hours isn’t already exhausting enough, some jobs make you do extra hours for no additional pay.

And the whole point of hobbies is to fill the time not spent studying/working/sleeping.

But some enforcers in society act like financial lucrativeness should be put on a pedestal, and praise work hours that consume an overtly large ratio of work time to non-work time, the 5:2 ratio is already as unbalanced as it is, and some of these society enforcers praise a 6:1 or maybe even 7:0 for being “altruistic” “selfless” “serving”, and not everyone wants these “status symbols” either.

If I have so much wealth but never get to use it for something other than paying bills, daily necessities, or serving any entity outside of myself (family members also count), why overwork myself just for “society’s approval”?

Some workplaces do a 4:3 ratio which is better. Or 3:4 and less if part-time/unemployed, but these won’t be as financially lucrative.