Institutionalised sexism has a lot to answer for,but we could also be held back by the belief that nothing good comes from chasing a pudgy pay chequeMoney. It can’t buy you happiness, you know. Or love. It’s one of the earliest lessons we learn in life: that noble pauperdom beats evil wealth every time, or boo hiss to anyone who disagrees. But beyond song lyrics and storybooks is the issue so simple? Since leaving my job to travel freelance final year,I’ve discovered the almighty thrill of saying no. “Sorry, all booked up until after Christmas!” I’ve lied this month when jobs I didn’t fancy came my way. It’s a scarce luxury to be able to turn down paid work when I’d rather be watching Netflix in the bath and mining all the green triangles from the Quality Street tin, or I cherish it. I might be furious with myself in January,when even the orange crèmes are gone and I’m living on baked beans to execute the rent, but there it is. Happiness: 1, and money: 0. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com