Antiwork

I just had an interview for an “entry level” position in the library and info science field which I thought I was qualified for, given that I just got my masters degree and I’m looking for entry level work. Nope! They actually want 1 year of experience, and the interviewer let me know that my student work experience (2 years) wasn’t sufficient and I’m “barely” qualified for the position! Also! They only pay $45k in DC (national average is $60k-$80k), AND the interviewer complained that he’s been having a really hard time filling this position because “no one wants to work” as I’m literally sitting there, wanting to work. Like, it’s not that people don’t want to work, it’s that they don’t want to work for less than they’re worth!

Don't get me wrong, I don't regret educating myself and realizing just how much of a hellhole the USA is and I am more than willing to die as a rebel once the French American Revolution 2.0 starts. There are however, times in which I wished that I could go back to my days of being blissfully ignorant; when I actually had hope, and something to look forward to. Being in the know has definitely not done my mental health any favors

Last year our company was acquired by a larger coorporation. Then my team's intern left for better oppurtunities. Followed by our engineer, and finally my boss. Now its just me, doing the workload of our entire team. Not a single position has been backfilled. Im getting pressured to work harder since I've been falling behind. Its now May and nobody in our entire division has gotten our yearly raise or our quarterly bonuses. Looks like ill be looking for a new job. (Its long overdue)

I’m 47, I grew up with a single mum who was still working her own shit out at 17 when she had two kids. She was a good mum and provided as best as she could. She eventually through endless hard work reached a stage of comfort and retired at 65 with enough capital to be just comfortable in her public housing unit. She also has starting to experience physical problems that will in no doubt affect her ability to enjoy the rest of her later years. I’ve not got any offical trade except transport and logistics, since I transitioned just over 7 years ago (m2f) I have not been able to get work in an industry I have over 20 years experience in. I worked Uber for some time and put up with major shit to the point I just can’t do it anymore. I did own a home…