it's such a goddamn rip-off in every way imaginable.  > you're probably commuting & hating every second of it > massive tax burden > no fucking leverage with anything, ever > easily replaceable > no respect > endless stress & responsibility > your performance is never good enough/"always room for improvement" > no meaningful rewards i could go on & on. i totally understand why people say "fuck it" and pitch a tent in the woods. i totally get it now. it's fucking humiliating to trade your life for a pitiful 5-figure salary and have no time & energy left over for yourself.
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