"你知道你脖子上挂着用来放你的工作证的东西吗？我称它为蹦极绳，因为无论你多远想逃离你的工作，它总会把你弹回你的隔间。"
— Jerry Seinfeld
Simplified Meaning:
Imagine you have something around your neck that keeps your work ID badge. Just like a bungee cord, no matter how far you go, it pulls you back. This is saying that your job can sometimes feel like that. You might want to escape, take a break, or even run away, but your job responsibilities always bring you back. For example, think about a time when you were on vacation and got a call or email from work even though you tried to disconnect. It can feel like you are being pulled back to your office or work duties. This idea suggests that work can be hard to completely escape from, so it's important to find ways to manage it without letting it take over your life. You could set boundaries, like not checking work emails after a certain time, to prevent this “bungee cord” from always pulling you back.
