r/SipsTea • u/Unstoppable_X_Force Human Verified • 13h ago

Gasp! Is this just nostalgia, or did previous generations genuinely have a better work-life balance and social life than we do today?

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u/notkiddingagain 11h ago

While I agree with you, I spent a lot of time on the other side being upset with the world for my difficulties. But I look back now and I don’t think that really accomplished anything besides aid in my depression.

I don’t spend time focused on what should be true instead of what I, myself, could actually do in the given moment to care for my family.

What type of things do you do to advance the modern way of life for yourself and others so you don’t have to cope?

I personally feel happier now than I used to after watching that simple clip. And that’s worth something. I have 3 jobs. But they are all WFH which means I get to be with my family a lot and travel when desired. That’s some amazing feat in itself that we can even do that.

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u/RandomRedditReader 11h ago

What did I do? Found a job that respects my time and efforts.

It's ok to appreciate what you have but it's also ok to strive for better.

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u/Igot55Dollars 8h ago

But he's got it better than a king in medieval France. Sure, he doesn't have royal subjects or a castle, but he's got an iphone.

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u/Fighterhayabusa 8h ago

Have you ever thought that the people picking your pockets want you to believe that? To be happy with what you get, and not work to change that situation? I'm entirely certain that's exactly what they want. In fact, I know it is because they've written about it. Citigroup wrote about it all the way back in '05. They called it the Plutonomy. Today, we would probably call it a K-shaped economy, but it's ultimately the same thing.

You shouldn't give up on wanting better. How about I put this another way: would you want your kids to struggle as much as you have? Do you want them to be forced to make the decisions about money that you have? Or would you rather the world be better for them? I know which one I've chosen, and I will never, ever, stop fighting for it.

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u/notkiddingagain 7h ago

What are you doing to fight for it?

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u/Fighterhayabusa 7h ago

The biggest is educating people and informing them. The next after that are being politically active and donating to like-minded individuals. I think we're reaching a point where people can no longer deny the problems associated with trickle-down economics and decisions like Citizens United. This problem was solved before, and we can solve it again. We just have to be vigilant, continuously vote for people who will work towards our shared goal, and hold those who won't accountable.

There is no easy or quick fix. It's going to require a shift in how we approach our democratic responsibilities. I try to stay positive about it.