So, I've had a friend since High School, were both late 20s now and keep in touch. Since graduating, I got a job as a machine technician, where my buddy got a job as an accountant.
My job is very stressful, I work 9+ hours 5 days a week, sometimes more if machines are struggling. I move heavy machine parts, Im constantly on my feet and constantly getting yelled at if a machine is down for too long.
My buddy, brags about how he works 8 hours and for 7 of those hours, he watches YouTube or brings his laptop to play games. He also brags that 9 months out of the year, this is what his day looks like. Only until the holidays does he actually do any work. My buddy also makes $5 more than me.
I'm starting to think I chose the wrong field and that I fucked up. And the idea that people think there are jobs that don't require skill and should be below a living wage is ridiculous.
I make an OK amount of money as far as minimum wage is.. but I still budget food and worry about rent and God forbid I get injured when my job has a high injury rate..
Just hearing how my friend works versus me.. it's demotivating. I go home insanely tired, back hurting, knees dying and wanting to quit where my friend calls me asking if I want to play Diablo 4 with him and I'm like “fuck no, I'm tired”