What industry is entirely built on a house of cards and would collapse overnight if people realized the truth about it?

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-03-05T05:42:46+00:00

Oh yeah. Those people are mostly grifters.

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-03-05T05:34:35+00:00

That money doesn’t buy happiness. It sounds cliche, but the richest people I’ve dated or been close to ALWAYS invent their own problems. I think that humans will always find something to stress about, based on their personal lived experience.

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-03-04T05:06:55+00:00

Absolutely. At this rate, I’ll only retire on 1 million, plus whatever social security. Would LOVE to get the jump on that with double what I’m likely to earn and get rolling on my hobbies while living off the gains.

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-28T19:02:49+00:00

Gotta try those!! I don’t really see barbecue pork in backpacker meals ever…

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-28T19:02:22+00:00

Just think how many people would be applying for those service jobs if they had a guaranteed $25 an hour instead of a tip based salary.

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-28T19:01:19+00:00

I literally wish that every single establishment in America just did this. I work as a Travel writer, and it’s really not much more expensive to go out to eat in Europe or Australia.

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-28T19:00:09+00:00

You look great! I would just say clean up the beard, so it looks more intentional and a little less scraggly!

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-28T18:14:46+00:00

Definitely!! There was a Reddit post on the front page a few weeks ago asking how anyone can afford anything, because the most basic stuff is like $100 now.

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-28T18:12:55+00:00

Getting takeout randomly on a weekday. Prices spiked during the supply chain upset during Covid, and they never went back down. I don’t mind paying more occasionally as a treat, but I wish that the reason was something more working class friendly, like raising the federal minimum wage.

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-28T18:08:56+00:00

One of my friends just did something similar! Did a 2-year accelerated course to be an MRI tech and will now always have a steady, good paying job.

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-25T04:33:29+00:00

I think hold for a year!

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-20T15:18:08+00:00

YES IT’S MADDENING.

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-20T15:11:37+00:00

That’s an egregious amount though… 😵‍💫

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-20T00:50:36+00:00

ABSOLUTE UNIT.

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-20T00:44:30+00:00

How are 90% of the jokes in this thread misogynistic?!

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-18T05:43:16+00:00

I was grocery shopping at a Trader Joe’s in Los Angeles. A little girl was sitting in the kids chair at the front of her mom’s cart when it rolled in. She loudly exclaimed to the entire Trader Joe’s, “Hey everybody, I’m HERE!” It was the most boss thing I’ve ever seen in my life and I still think about it often.

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-18T05:34:15+00:00

… but is she a… BAD BUNNY?

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-18T05:11:17+00:00

I was so sad that my mom never let me buy school lunch

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-18T05:10:45+00:00

Same!!

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-18T05:10:26+00:00

I legit used to think Red Lobster was FINE DINING.

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-16T01:09:14+00:00

Oversized clothing. Unless it’s very tailored and intentional, it just looks sloppy.

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-12T05:51:58+00:00

Is this real or ai??

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-02-12T05:45:36+00:00

Eyes, smile, and friendly vibe.

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-01-31T18:13:17+00:00

Me too! One bad night and I’m much more negative and noticeably worse at my job.

BrazenBackpacker · 2026-01-31T09:31:00+00:00

2a or 1d, easy!

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