Reasons for Earning Money

After watching the recent content on Shukaworld related to family, I felt the need to recommit to my own values. While everyone's values differ, I believe this aspect shouldn't be overlooked.

It's said that Koreans perceive even their home life as 'work'. That's why we call it 'household chores'. Furthermore, spending quality time with family and fostering good relationships within the home doesn't seem to bring Koreans a high level of satisfaction. It appears that family-related matters are gradually becoming seen as purely burdensome tasks.

Adam LaRoche, who played for the Chicago White Sox in the MLB, retired after the team banned his son from entering the locker room too often. He used the hashtag #FamilyFirst in his retirement announcement. He was earning a salary of 15.5 billion won, but he chose his family over that income.

It makes me think about why we earn money. I wonder if we're just trying to appear impressive, successful, or superior to others. Yes, if you're driving a Mercedes-Maybach in Korea and change lanes, most cars behind you will usually give way. Or people passing by might express envy at such vehicles. I do too.

But, fundamentally, if we don't have our family, the most important thing in our lives, how can these things bring us happiness and satisfaction? I believe that being able to live with loved ones, even if it means earning less money, is happiness. I believe we work hard every day to spend precious time with them.

Justin Welsh, ranked #1 for LinkedIn brand reputation, also planned a routine of working 4 days a week and less than 5 hours a day. He said that he spends all the time outside of work hours for his family and himself.

Yesterday was my father and brother's birthday, and I paid for the entire lunch and cake. I felt proud. Since I also gave up the path of soccer commentary for my family, I will continue to run hard for them today as well.