Letters: Readers respond to an article about quitting the rat race, with some saying their generation was handed an untenable position and others saying the struggle is nothing new
Deaths of despair, you know? I just want something productive to do that doesn’t destroy my mind and body and actually pays a proper living wage. I feel like I’ve got a lot to offer but I’m not able to work the system like some people. Or even navigate it.
Most everyone has been to this point some time in their life. The question is how you handle the answer.
The world is cruel and doesn’t care. That’s why YOU must care for yourself, not kill yourself.
My suggestion for you is to take stock of all that you have to offer and then list what you like. Interests, hobbies, skills, knowledge (like can you do your own taxes or expert at filling out student loan forms, you can do construction or plumbing, etc.). Anything goes.
Now see what lines up from column A and column B and write down a list of jobs that needs/uses those things. Now you know what kind of work you can do and won’t hate.
Next list what you like and dislike about your personality. Then, do the same for everyone else. You should see a pattern (i.e. I like intelligent conversations/ I dislike loud people) of things that go hand in hand. Like the loudest person in a room is usually the dumbest too.
Anyway, once you know all these things, you should be able to tell if a job is for you and if the people you’ll be working with are a match.
The key is to like what you do and the people you do it with. The money will eventually come if you don’t hate going to work or the people you work with. At the very least, your life won’t suck. Also, never stop looking for a better job or opportunity.
A perfect job doesn’t exist (unless you are your own boss) and the good ones don’t always stay that way. Adjust to that reality and always be looking ahead. That is how you navigate/work the system. I am a sore loser and never back down so letting the system win is not an option. It shouldn’t be for you either.
i’m reading your comments and i don’t have an answer for you. you sound really discouraged. i hope you will find a reason to stick around, and i hope it gets better for you soon. ❤️
Oh please don’t let capitalism kill you.
Deaths of despair, you know? I just want something productive to do that doesn’t destroy my mind and body and actually pays a proper living wage. I feel like I’ve got a lot to offer but I’m not able to work the system like some people. Or even navigate it.
Most everyone has been to this point some time in their life. The question is how you handle the answer.
The world is cruel and doesn’t care. That’s why YOU must care for yourself, not kill yourself.
My suggestion for you is to take stock of all that you have to offer and then list what you like. Interests, hobbies, skills, knowledge (like can you do your own taxes or expert at filling out student loan forms, you can do construction or plumbing, etc.). Anything goes.
Now see what lines up from column A and column B and write down a list of jobs that needs/uses those things. Now you know what kind of work you can do and won’t hate.
Next list what you like and dislike about your personality. Then, do the same for everyone else. You should see a pattern (i.e. I like intelligent conversations/ I dislike loud people) of things that go hand in hand. Like the loudest person in a room is usually the dumbest too.
Anyway, once you know all these things, you should be able to tell if a job is for you and if the people you’ll be working with are a match.
The key is to like what you do and the people you do it with. The money will eventually come if you don’t hate going to work or the people you work with. At the very least, your life won’t suck. Also, never stop looking for a better job or opportunity.
A perfect job doesn’t exist (unless you are your own boss) and the good ones don’t always stay that way. Adjust to that reality and always be looking ahead. That is how you navigate/work the system. I am a sore loser and never back down so letting the system win is not an option. It shouldn’t be for you either.
I completely understand. I’m sorry amigo. Do you think maybe some volunteer work would be an idea at least to feel productive?
I’ve done so much work for no pay in my life I think I need to swear off it, but in principle yes, volunteer work is not a bad thing.
I just wonder if it would make you feel occupied. I understand.
Yes in that respect it would be good, maybe I should consider it again. It’s silly though, if that work needs doing maybe it deserves a wage.
i’m reading your comments and i don’t have an answer for you. you sound really discouraged. i hope you will find a reason to stick around, and i hope it gets better for you soon. ❤️
Thank you, I appreciate it!