is anyone even listening?

[cherries.in.nyc]

I will be fired in 3 days. I will lose my income and maybe be denied unemployment because I was put on a PIP by a sociopathic boss. these people always win. i am scrambling to figure out how i will pay my rent and i refuse to leave my apartment. i do not see how things could turn around and i am just voicing that my days are numbered in my willingness to see things through or to "Try" to make things better (which always makes things worse btw!!!!) I did a freelance photography gig a few weeks ago that I need to get paid for, and then I will use that money to by SN. I do have benzos, but nothing else. so i guess it'll just be benzos and SN....i don't want to fast. it makes me soooo dizzy. i just want to chug the SN and get it over with.

 

[puppycharge]

Yeah I really hate how this world is run where the rich can sit comfortably while they can easily fire someone and ruin their life in the blink of an eye. If more people stood up for themselves we probably wouldn't have it be this big of a problem but unfortunately people would rather hate on minorities than actually fix problems in the world.

 

[Darkover]

somewhere to work without the threat of poverty or deprivation.

the modern work system as exploitative and dehumanizing, particularly when it involves low-wage, precarious jobs that offer little in terms of personal fulfillment or security.

In capitalist societies, the means of production (land, factories, resources) are owned by individuals or corporations rather than by the community as a whole. This concentration of ownership leads to economic inequality, as those who own the means of production accrue wealth, while those who sell their labor are often paid just enough to survive. This structure necessitates that people sell their labor (work) in exchange for wages, which they then use to purchase the necessities of life (food, shelter, healthcare, etc.).
The necessity to work arises because without income, one cannot afford these essentials. The market-based economy doesn't provide these for free, so individuals must participate in the labor market to survive.

Most societies operate on a social contract where individuals are expected to contribute to the economy, often through work. This contribution is seen as a fair exchange for the benefits provided by living in a structured society (infrastructure, security, etc.).
There's also a cultural expectation that work is a fundamental part of life, contributing to one's identity, social status, and self-worth.
Low-Wage, Precarious Jobs: Many jobs in capitalist economies are characterized by low pay, insecure contracts, and poor working conditions. These jobs often lack benefits, job security, and opportunities for advancement, leaving workers in a constant state of anxiety about their livelihoods.
Lack of Personal Fulfillment: Work that is repetitive, monotonous, or disconnected from an individual's interests and values can feel dehumanizing. When jobs do not provide opportunities for creativity, growth, or contribution to something meaningful, they can become purely transactional, reducing the worker to a mere cog in a machine.

This concept centers around creating conditions where people can work not out of necessity for survival, but out of a desire to contribute to society, pursue personal fulfillment, or engage in meaningful activities.