You’re not jaded, just pragmatic and well adjusted. Work is not for friends, it is where we go to earn an income to support ourselves financially.
Maximize your income at work (while minimizing time spent working) to maximize your happiness outside of work (hobbies, family, side project, working towards financial independence, whatever).
I am working on starting my own business to hire family and friends; for me, time spent with those people comes first, and the overall profitability of the business is less important (just need to break even).
Maximize your income at work (while minimizing time spent working) to maximize your happiness outside of work (hobbies, family, side project, working towards financial independence, whatever).
I am working on starting my own business to hire family and friends; for me, time spent with those people comes first, and the overall profitability of the business is less important (just need to break even).