The author's premise is that most people equate work with something unpleasant. Therefore, the 4HWW is a "lie" because most people need to enjoy their work more instead of adult fantasizing about living the retired lifestyle (I didn't get the logical leap).
As a programmer, I think there is some enjoyment from being able to create and weave stuff that people use out of code. Yes, there are parts to the job that I dislike: the downtime, some group apathy, office politics, etc. However, I feel that I am fortunate to be in a profession where I can exercise problem-solving and creativity and have relatively durable metrics for performance vs. Some of the more abstract office jobs my friends have.
As a very smart kid I know said in his valedictory address:
"Work doesn't necessarily make you happy, but it may give you the means to do the things that make you happy*"
Remember life balance is not static, it's a dynamic process. Happiness is fleeting because our survival depends on it.
As a programmer, I think there is some enjoyment from being able to create and weave stuff that people use out of code. Yes, there are parts to the job that I dislike: the downtime, some group apathy, office politics, etc. However, I feel that I am fortunate to be in a profession where I can exercise problem-solving and creativity and have relatively durable metrics for performance vs. Some of the more abstract office jobs my friends have.
As a very smart kid I know said in his valedictory address:
"Work doesn't necessarily make you happy, but it may give you the means to do the things that make you happy*"
Remember life balance is not static, it's a dynamic process. Happiness is fleeting because our survival depends on it.