Alienation

Presupposing private property, my work is an alienation of life, for I work in order to live, in order to obtain for myself the means of life. My work is not my life.

That's Marx, slagging work under the capitalist system.

"My work is not my life." What might that mean? If it just means that one's work is not one's whole life, it's hard to argue with. But one's work is certainly a big part of most people's lives.

"I work in order to live." How awful. Of course, without private property, you could work for the greater good of the greatest number. That should prove motivating!

Annoyed at having to live by your labors?
Just imagine it's all for your neighbors!