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Have been reading, and contributing, to discussions on Linkedin and Changeboard recently. There is a lot of good thought out there. Also a lot which seems to verge on the cynnical (I am in tune with all cynicism). Can this be an effect of the current national work situation? I am looking for work again and find maintaining a thoroughly positive outlook all the time to be thoroughly draining but still try hard. What is the answer to finding work/life nirvana and can one exist with out the other? Thoughts? Opinions? Help?