Back in February, I got a job as a Cashier at a local Wing diner. All seemed going well. Some days were crazier than others. Then people started leaving. Then the owner had some fallouts with the cooks. Because of this, he had to shut down the restaurant, citing lack of employment.
During this time, I've actually been much happier again. You see, what attracts me to the antiwork movement, is that I have my own aspirations. I understand giving back to your society or paying dues or whatever, but i can easily do that thru gardening and other communal aids.
I'm a writer, legitimate gardener (tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, lemon mint, jalapeno peppers, etc), i run a youtube channel where i interview people, and i also pursue competitive games like League or Competitive Magic the Gathering. Oh, and I also make music!
This is all to say that im not an “idle” person. It's been weighing heavy on me again that people think that just because I've not opted into some kind of wage labour, that im “just sitting at home doing nothing”. I know i shouldn't “care” about what other people think, but it's just so exhausting and draining. The conversation goes in circles to some derivative of “hey what do you do” , “oh i do hobbies XYZ” , “yeah but what do you DO?” , “What do you mean? I do the do. Things come out of my hands every damn day. I aspire just like you. Im not 'lazy'.” , “Lmao okay liberal”.
And honestly those kinds of conversations just push me further here into this space. So, hello guys, gals, and non-binary pals! Im back again to say i hate it here! (My work-obsessed country, not this subreddit)