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15d •
I commented this under his Job video post and Ramboh said I should post this so maybe I can attain some perspective on my situation.
I’m 19 and go to school for the electrical trade. Usually on weekends, I would work at a Mcdonald's near me but recently Ive been going through a lot of perspective and lifestyle changes due to various reasons. I don’t like my job and it has nothing to do with the people, but rather the fact that It doesn’t actually better me as a person. More importantly, I don’t like it because I don’t want to be apart of something actively poisoning society. I told my dad this and he laughs at me saying “They’re doing it to theirselves”. He’s a MAGA KJV Christian, so I wouldn’t expect anything less from him. But at the end of the day, it’s his house and I wouldn’t be going to school if it weren’t for him. He’s a “work isn’t easy”, “You’re not supposed to like your job” kind of guy. I feel stuck. Imprisoned by circumstance. I love nature and adventure, and hope that one day I will have the means to go off on my own and live a simple life nomadically exploring the world. But in times like these, you can’t do much without money and that's the hell of the material world that has been implemented onto us and basing our parents with their calcified pineal gland. I day dream about just leaving and traveling anywhere I please on foot, train hopping, hitchhiking, bus riding, etc. But how could I if i’m broke!?!? This might sound stupid but It’s all Ive been able to think about. My dad thinks I’m sitting here rotting away for not working more shifts at McDonalds or not studying for my “Electrical career”. But I already feel like i’m rotting away for Indulging in this slave like life. We were never meant to be this way. But we are and I don’t know what to do.
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@Robin Weleda This is a very “keep it safe” opinion, haha. I appreciate this perspective.
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@Sean G I have already divided a lot of my time from social media. I deleted instagram, tiktok, and X. The internet is a double edged sword and I do my best to use it for good rather than slop. I will just have to save money and stay positive while taking care of my self mentally and physically.
16d •
The Philosophy of Jobs
What do you think of the video? I made it from my current perspective, where my job doesn’t really feel like a typical “job.” I enjoy what I do, and that shapes how I see work overall. At the same time, I understand that this viewpoint might come across as a bit “rage baity,” especially since a lot of people have very different, often negative, experiences with work. *SPOILERS* I push back against the common narrative that jobs are inherently miserable or that working is something to escape from. Instead, work can actually be an important part of building a fulfilling and meaningful life. Not just financially, but mentally and emotionally as well. I believe that having something to work toward, contributing to something, and developing skills over time can bring a strong sense of purpose and satisfaction. However, many people haven’t found that kind of experience with work yet, which makes this perspective harder to relate to or even frustrating to hear.
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I’m 19 and go to school for the electrical trade. Usually on weekends, I would work at a Mcdonald's near me but recently Ive been going through a lot of perspective and lifestyle changes due to various reasons. I don’t like my job and it has nothing to do with the people, but rather the fact that It doesn’t actually better me as a person. More importantly, I don’t like it because I don’t want to be apart of something actively poisoning society. I told my dad this and he laughs at me saying “They’re doing it to theirselves”. He’s a MAGA KJV Christian, so I wouldn’t expect anything less from him. But at the end of the day, it’s his house and I wouldn’t be going to school if it weren’t for him. He’s a “work isn’t easy”, “You’re not supposed to like your job” kind of guy. I feel stuck. Imprisoned by circumstance. I love nature and adventure, and hope that one day I will have the means to go off on my own and live a simple life nomadically exploring the world. But in times like these, you can’t do much without money and that's the hell of the material world that has been implemented onto us and basing our parents with their calcified pineal gland. I day dream about just leaving and traveling anywhere I please on foot, train hopping, hitchhiking, bus riding, etc. But how could I if i’m broke!?!? This might sound stupid but It’s all Ive been able to think about. My dad thinks I’m sitting here rotting away for not working more shifts at McDonalds or not studying for my “Electrical career”. But I already feel like i’m rotting away for Indulging in this slave like life. We were never meant to be this way. But we are and I don’t know what to do.
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