'Steeplejacking's a bit of a spasmodic job, so you can play with your steam engine instead. It's a bit like being very rich.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The job involves irregular bursts of work, allowing time to pursue hobbies like steam engines, which is a luxury akin to wealth.
- In plain terms
- Your work is sporadic, so you have free time for fun things, just like rich people do.
- What can you take from it?
- Irregular work schedules can create unexpected leisure time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you spend your unexpected free time?
- Is leisure a form of wealth?
Another view
Not all sporadic jobs come with the freedom to pursue expensive hobbies.
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