Venting Having a full time job is the worst thing that can happen to a human being

[Subhumano]

I work 8 hours a day + commuting. I come home too tired to do anything and in a few hours I go to sleep. Most of my time is spent doing something I hate, I dont think it is worth living like that.
And I dont have friends at my job, even though they are nice with me, the only things I say in a normal day is hello and goodbye.
And I spend most of my workday doing nothing, so the day passes very slowly.

And I fail all my job interviews so it doesnt seem like Im getting out of here anytime soon.

 

[DivineSpark]

I am a NEET...I havent had real work since 2020, I am pretty much living on taxpayers money. I am kinda ashamed when old people ask from me what do I do for living.

 

[Subhumano]

I am a NEET...I havent had real work since 2020, I am pretty much living on taxpayers money. I am kinda ashamed when old people ask from me what do I do for living.

I wish I could be a neet forever and just give up in life.
But I was neet for a year while looking for a job and it wasnt as good as it seems.
Having a work from home or half time job would be ideal.

 

[Darkover]

your a good slave good for the ruling class good for the economy good labor
mean while i've never had a job in my lifetime now 39 years old and i will never work
i get my rent paid for me 450£ per month
plus i get 1405£ per month for doing nothing

 

[DivineSpark]

I wish I could be a neet forever and just give up in life.
But I was neet for a year while looking for a job and it wasnt as good as it seems.
Having a work from home or half time job would be ideal.

I have become lazy and unmotivated. Not to mention struggling with mental health problems (anxiety, anhedonia, suicidal etc)

your a good slave good for the ruling class good for the economy good labor
mean while i've never had a job in my lifetime now 39 years old and i will never work
i get my rent paid for me 450£ per month
plus i get 1405£ per month for doing nothing

I get like 1400 euroes support per month. 586 euroes goes to rent. Rest goes to groceries, meds, and other necessary things.

 

[Subhumano]

your a good slave good for the ruling class good for the economy good labor
mean while i've never had a job in my lifetime now 39 years old and i will never work
i get my rent paid for me 450£ per month
plus i get 1405£ per month for doing nothing

I envy you. But not having a job is not that good if you have nothing to do.
Maybe if I keep gambling Ill be able to buy properties and live of rent. But its very unlikely.

 

[dreamsofhome]

I always felt like we were here to do so much more than work our lives away until we die, or retire… if even possible.

 

[Subhumano]

I always felt like we were here to do so much more than work our lives away until we die, or retire… if even possible.

If I keep going like this, Ill never do anything else than wageslaving until I retire

 

[LittleMagician]

I work 8 hours a day + commuting. I come home too tired to do anything and in a few hours I go to sleep. Most of my time is spent doing something I hate, I dont think it is worth living like that.
And I dont have friends at my job, even though they are nice with me, the only things I say in a normal day is hello and goodbye.
And I spent most of my workday doing nothing, so the day passes very slowly.

And I fail all my job interviews so it doesnt seem like Im getting out of here anytime soon.

Agreed im sorry :(

 

[Darkover]

I envy you. But not having a job is not that good if you have nothing to do.
Maybe if I keep gambling Ill be able to buy properties and live of rent. But its very unlikely.

I use to be a programmer as a hobby until getting a brain injury 9 years ago
I had plenty todo was working on a indie game

 

[SomewhereAlongThe]

I envy you. But not having a job is not that good if you have nothing to do.
Maybe if I keep gambling Ill be able to buy properties and live of rent. But its very unlikely.

That's exactly how it is for me, I have no job and live on disability, but then I have nothing to do, no passion to invest in, and I end up watching shows or browsing sasu. It's an unfulfilling life, but I am glad I don't have to work. That would really suck.

 

[ringo99]

I can't quit my job. There's zero social safety net in my country. If I quit or am fired, I'm on my own. My savings are fast being depleted by unexpected expenses. My dad will need multiple surgeries and my mom's still working but her health's failing too. We're almost living paycheck to paycheck here because the cost of living is so stupidly high and salaries are stagnant. No universal healthcare, no unemployment benefits, nothing. I and my family are one medical emergency away from total financial ruin. Good thing I never made the mistake of marrying and having children.

I have a life insurance policy that'll ensure that my parents can live somewhat comfortably for at least another decade. The universe has spoken to me and my path is clear.

 

[locked*n*loaded]

Imagine working 16+ hour days, 7 days a week for over a year. I did that once when I was in charge of a manufacturing department. I had to stay late every day to make sure the 2nd shift got machines changed over and running correctly every day, and then I had to come in early every day, like at 3am in the morning, to make sure the 3rd shift got the machines changed over and running so I could run what I needed to run on 1st shift. And sometimes I would get called-in by the morons at midnight or 1am because they were having problems. Yeah, did that crap for over a year, and when there was no sign of anything changing or letting up, on a couple of my vacation days, I found a new job.

 

[Subhumano]

Agreed im sorry :(

Yes

I use to be a programmer as a hobby until getting a brain injury 9 years ago
I had plenty todo was working on a indie gameView attachment 165184

That sounds pretty cool, Ive always wanted to make a game, but I dont have the skills or time due to my wageslave life

That's exactly how it is for me, I have no job and live on disability, but then I have nothing to do, no passion to invest in, and I end up watching shows or browsing sasu. It's an unfulfilling life, but I am glad I don't have to work. That would really suck.

Its sad how both options are terrible, there has to be more to life, but I dont know what or how

I can't quit my job. There's zero social safety net in my country. If I quit or am fired, I'm on my own. My savings are fast being depleted by unexpected expenses. My dad will need multiple surgeries and my mom's still working but her health's failing too. We're almost living paycheck to paycheck here because the cost of living is so stupidly high and salaries are stagnant. No universal healthcare, no unemployment benefits, nothing. I and my family are one medical emergency away from total financial ruin. Good thing I never made the mistake of marrying and having children.

I have a life insurance policy that'll ensure that my parents can live somewhat comfortably for at least another decade. The universe has spoken to me and my path is clear.

Yes, most of us have no choice but to slave our lives away, such a sad existence.

Imagine working 16+ hour days, 7 days a week for over a year. I did that once when I was in charge of a manufacturing department. I had to stay late every day to make sure the 2nd shift got machines changed over and running correctly every day, and then I had to come in early every day, like at 3am in the morning, to make sure the 3rd shift got the machines changed over and running so I could run what I needed to run on 1st shift. And sometimes I would get called-in by the morons at midnight or 1am because they were having problems. Yeah, did that crap for over a year, and when there was no sign of anything changing or letting up, on a couple of my vacation days, I found a new job.

Ive never worked that much, I think I would rather just kill myself inmediately.

 

[divinemistress36]

Its so sad people have to work so much just to survive. If only everyone could just work part time to get by , the world would be a better place.

 

[Michelstaedter]

This world is truly absurd, having to work practically half of an average life (77 years on average, 35 years or more of work) and that this often means having deficiencies, illnesses, sadness.

I guess "normal" people find it exciting to work, earn money, and spend it on crap, but at its core, it's horrible, a totally disgusting absurdity.

 

[divinemistress36]

This world is truly absurd, having to work practically half of an average life (77 years on average, 35 years or more of work) and that this often means having deficiencies, illnesses, sadness.

I guess "normal" people find it exciting to work, earn money, and spend it on crap, but at its core, it's horrible, a totally disgusting absurdity.

Normal people think working a bunch for meaningless materalistic shit is worth it . Its odd to me

 

[bankai]

Time is way way more valuable than money. That's just a fact. no need to pursue more money by trading your time for it. It's better to have a little less money and a lot more time. I work a decent corporate job. I could be going to another one for more pay, but I chose to stay at my current one because it gives me more time.

 

[Darkover]

Its so sad people have to work so much just to survive. If only everyone could just work part time to get by , the world would be a better place.

corporations play a huge role in the problem.

A lot of them are built to maximize profit, not well-being—so even when they can afford to pay more or offer better hours, they often don't. They lobby against policies like living wages, universal healthcare, or worker protections, because those things cut into profit margins. And because corporations have so much influence on governments and media, they help shape a system that keeps people overworked, underpaid, and dependent on jobs for survival.

If you look at productivity data, especially in wealthy countries, we already produce more than enough to cover everyone's basic needs. Technology and automation have massively increased output, but instead of that leading to more free time or reduced working hours for everyone, the gains mostly go to the top—while the average person still has to work full-time (or more) to get by.

 

[CatLvr]

Interesting. I was a single mom who, even though the court awarded me a small child support amount ($100/mo for each child -- which didn't even cover my daycare bill) I never received a dime. Instead I worked 2 jobs, came home took care of the kids, did extra-curricular activities -- thank God they all were interested in the same sport, took care of the house, cooking, science projects, kids' friends hanging out, pets (and we had a LOT of pets! Lol), all the typical mid-to-low middle class apartment/suburban home in the US. And yes, I dealt with my chronic pain issues even back then. Looking back, I have no idea how I did it. I am pretty sure that me being the only responsible adult in my children's lives just gave me that much more resolve to get it done.

I love my kids more than life itself so it never occurred to me that I should "check out" or that I might fail. Failure was not an option, as they say. I certainly did not want to wind up living in a 2-door car that was 20 years old with a bunch of kids in the American Midwest. The weather here likes to swing back and forth from one extreme to another. Can get uncomfortable enough living in a traditional home -- house, apartment, single wide trailer -- I would not want to deal with it a car ... Or a tent ... Or a cardboard box.

So ... To say I stayed busy would be an understatement. And interestingly enough it seems the busier I keep myself, the easier it is for me to deal with my suicidal ideation and chronic pain. I cannot explain it. I wish I could. But once I found SaSu and tried some of the suggestions in the Recovery forum, I slowly found myself feeling better.

Do I still want to kill myself? Yes.

Do I still feel guilty about wanting to "do the deed"? Yes.

Do I have my method picked out? Yes.
Is my SI HORRIBLE, and right now anyway, impossible for me to overcome? Yes.

Do I know when I will go? I thought I did, but now that my son and I are talking again, I have no clue. When my pain from my injuries (abused as a child, major accident with injuries, surgery upon surgery trying to "fix" what's all banged up on me) becomes unbearable 24/7.

Do I regret the things I did to keep a roof over my kids' heads, get them all a good education, and be able to afford the things they enjoyed doing in their off time?? (I figured I had relinquished my "off time" until my youngest turned 18 ... Lol.) Hell, no. My kids were worth EVERY sacrifice I ever made for them. In fact, it never even occurred to me that anyone owed me anything -- quite the opposite. I owe my children my life. I would have would up dead inside of 2 years if I hadn't been pregnant and realized I was living a life that was just one bad step away from me being in a VERY early grave.

My husband is my exact opposite. He would rather DIE than get out of his recliner. The only time he is up on his feet is when he is at work. I dunno. I don't get it. He's over there snoring right now.

 

[Rynos]

I use to be a programmer as a hobby until getting a brain injury 9 years ago
I had plenty todo was working on a indie gameView attachment 165184

Hey,
im a similar situation, college trained as programmer and 3d artist, now been off work for a year and half (I quit), and I'm thinking of making games for a living now... even if its a real struggle to make any money doing so. Struggling to find ideas atm, cause the drinking and depression really makes my brain works really bad but, who knows, maybe I can pull myself out of this hellhole. One can only hope.

Seems like something more enjoyable than working for a rich, incompetent boss, who hire all his family members and friends, instead of competent people..

cheers!

 

[hang in there]

I work 8 hours a day + commuting. I come home too tired to do anything and in a few hours I go to sleep. Most of my time is spent doing something I hate, I dont think it is worth living like that.
And I dont have friends at my job, even though they are nice with me, the only things I say in a normal day is hello and goodbye.
And I spend most of my workday doing nothing, so the day passes very slowly.

And I fail all my job interviews so it doesnt seem like Im getting out of here anytime soon.

>I come home too tired to do anything and in a few hours I go to sleep. Most of my time is spent doing something I hate, I dont think it is worth living like that.
>And I dont have friends at my job, even though they are nice with me, the only things I say in a normal day is hello and goodbye.
>And I spend most of my workday doing nothing, so the day passes very slowly.
Jesus christ I could have typed these exact words. I'm sorry you know the feeling.