>>7568731before I got a job, i was unreliable and while I was smart, i wasnt even close to wise. I couldnt see what the consequences of my actions were before I acted. I couldnt relate to those who deserve it most. work, and therefore doing something you dont want to, changes a man. it teaches humility, it teaches valuable lessons, and it teaches you to appreciate not working. you quickly learn how nice it is to have your own money to spend on whatever you like, you have lots of doors opened for you when you open up to the uncomfortable. things that matter become clearer, you worry just a little bit less about all the bullshit out there because hey, i have to work right now. you become proud of your craft even if its some dogshit burger flipping job, you have to be proud of it. you're constantly getting better at something, it feels good on a certain scale. when all the joy and life is sucked out of you, which for most people it eventually does, you realize there are jobs out there that you would much rather be at, and by knowing what you *dont* want to do for the rest of your life, youre one step closer to the thing you *do* want to do. everyone has to do something, but it all starts with your first job. your arc, your story, it all starts with becoming a decent, self-sustaining person.
I know i sound like some obnoxious go-getem-type boomer but they for the most part are right about hard work. it molds you into a stronger man than you were before. whatever your philosophy is about government, society, and the world, it doesnt matter. works done when works done. its objective, and in that way it is mentally calming.
