Hello all,
I currently have been thinking a lot about work and how generally the working world and rat race has contributed to my misery even though I actively participate in it.
I think back to how I was always was very excited to learn since a young age-I was fascinated by so many things: geography, drawing/art, writing, science, etc. When it was time to pick my major in college, I was stumped what I wanted to do: I really liked medicine so thought about being a doctor, but also thought about journalism, economics, materials science and computer science as possible career choices. I literally struggled to pick “one” thing and finally settled when I got into a healthcare program (not medicine) in college.
I wasn’t happy in my program at all-I was excited about the content in my program, but I didn’t see my profession as a personality trait. I felt like I didn’t connect with my peers because the whole environment was competitive and toxic and my classmates thinking they’re better than others because of their professional status. I did finish my degree but I changed my career as soon as I graduated (not entirely out of my own volition, I could not find a job after graduating). I’ve since built a ton of different skills and go to Meetup groups, conferences, etc. to keep learning. I enjoy learning a lot. But I’ve been unhappy with my work experiences in general because I feel like I’m not getting to do the things I really want to do and am constantly hindered by either poor management, bureaucracy or other things. When I’m on LinkedIn to network, it feels like an absolute clown show because of the professional world being so self-congratulatory and profit driven.
I’ve come to realize I really dislike work culture but I still like learning new things and teaming up with people who are just as excited about new ideas that serves a clear goal and purpose to fix real problems. I’m curious to hear from others how you reimagine a society where you can learn and implement meaningful things without work dragging us down.