Capitalism and corporate greed have seriously fucked everything up.
Sometimes I get really frustrated about the fact that we don't have the same opportunities that previous generations had. I know I'm not alone.
It's discouraging because I don't see it ever getting better.
I don't come from a family with money but I did everything “right”. Worked my way up into a career where I'm making a decent salary. Yet I still can't buy a house. Still can't build a solid savings. I still can't have the peace of mind that comes from financial freedom. Feels like there's no way out at times, no matter how much time I spend working to elevate my career.
It could always be worse, I am grateful for where I'm at. Due to my career I have a roof over my head even if I am at the mercy of a landlord. Able to provide for and feed my family.
What about the people who do have it worse despite their hard work and best effort? It breaks my heart.
Thinking about the future and how it's looking like I'll be working another 30+ years in a system that benefits the rich isn't great for motivation.
Working to pretty much pay for survival. This leaves little time for our loved ones and limited energy to focus on our true passions. Is this really life?
We know what caused shit to be this way. Who the fuck let it get so out of control and why?
I wonder how some people survive even now with the cost of living.
70% of Americans are feeling financially stressed. Millions of people are 1 paycheck away from homelessness. I'm genuinely worried about the future for people who aren't rich.
I try to not think about this much because it just stresses me out. Wtf are we supposed to do?