Is socializing largely a waste of time?

TeddyTedson · 18-01-2020 01:41PM

Jurgen Klopp wrote: »

Sacred heart you're still alive Ted, many a gas moment you gave us.

I'll never forget your removing the head phones of a strange woman to ask if she was ok and she lost the plot at you

Thank you kind sir/madam.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 18-01-2020 02:00PM

OP I can’t quite make you out, on one hand you ask a sensible slightly philosophical question about socialising and it’s benefits etc etc and then you come across immature and envious because someone has €10k in their bank account as if that is some huge some of money, it’s not and wouldn’t go far if he had a house and kids to look after. Enjoy your life, save a bit of money if you can. Socialise and keep your friends and don’t worry about what others have or haven’t done in their lives.

Lyan · 18-01-2020 02:07PM

Feisar wrote: »

OP reads like some sort of American coming of age teen film.

Except it's an edgy modern one that ends in a school shooting.

Upperpunch · 18-01-2020 02:09PM

Lyan wrote: »

Except it's an edgy modern one that ends in a school shooting.

He said film, not documentary.

Snails pace · 18-01-2020 02:58PM

Socializing is great, you dont have to be in a pub every night of the week either. A few friends called over the other night for a chat and just a cup of tea. It was great, shortened the night and really lifted the mood.

irishguitarlad · 18-01-2020 06:28PM

Feisar wrote: »

OP reads like some sort of American coming of age teen film.

A bildungsroman

christy G · 09-03-2020 08:37PM

mr_fegelien wrote: »

Before you kill me with comments, I'm talking about socializing when it comes to nights out, football, etc..

I remember back in 3rd year in 2013, there was this kid who sat next to me that I pitied. He looked weird, wasn't awkward but quiet and worked hard. Never went to any nights out in TY or drank much alcohol. When he socialized, he talked with the smart Chinese students. I pitied him for not taking a break.

Fast forward to 2020 and this guy who graduated the same year as me has nearly €10k in his bank account, did a computer science internship in UCD that got him to Silicone Valley and is thinking of working for a year in America.

Better than most lads in my school who graduated and especially me.

Now people will be screaming that "socialization is important for getting jobs" but I'm not talking about that kind of socialization. I mean "nonsense socialization" where you go out to the pub/nightclub and talk rubbish or gossip about people.

There's a good quote by Eleanor Roosevelt, "Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." I thank that guy perfectly illustrates that.

10k is not a lot to be fair, but he sounds like he had a plan in place and it's going good for him , you can very easily still have 10k in your bank account even more and still have a social life , I think it's very important to have a social life so aim for something inbetween you only live once enjoy life.

09-03-2020 08:38PM

Socialising is nearly dead anyway.

branie2 · 10-03-2020 11:45PM

Nope

ILoveYourVibes · 11-03-2020 02:26AM

one way of thinking

Allotting time purely to socializing outside of lifelong relationships you wish to bloom ...yes.

Socializing during and through your time doing other productive things ..no.

other way of thinking

it makes people comfortable with emotional honesty rather than bottling things up

somefeen · 11-03-2020 02:57AM

mr_fegelien wrote: »

He told me. Now he seems quite narcissistic and flaunts his wealth along with his girlfriend.

If he's flaunting 10k then he's gonna be broke again soon.

Is socializing largely a waste of time?

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