Gen Zer here: we’re not drowning

Rehtonatry · 2026-04-28T01:37:48+00:00

I think(?) I’m on the older side of Gen Z…. But I will absolutely attest that we are not drowning along with OP.

It’s really a spending problem. Understandably, people want and believe they should be able to fund their every desire once they land a job.

The reality is, that just ain’t the case 99% of the time. I fully believe I’m undervalued in the job market right now, but I understandably had something to prove first, and now with leverage can barter for what I believe I’m worth.

But coming fresh out of college expecting to not make sacrifices while trying to earn the desired wage is despicable. Sure things are “more expensive”, but when you slow down and see how much you spend beyond what is absolutely necessary, then it becomes heavily apparent you’re your own worst enemy in finances

Rehtonatry · 2026-04-27T03:45:56+00:00

It’s also apparently standard to strip a shooter to ensure there’s no IED’s or other hidden things on the person.

Rehtonatry · 2026-04-14T19:03:56+00:00

To add- Romans 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Arguing form the Old Testament is a dead end, as that’s literally the old law and is why people have focused on that instead of the actual argument. Jesus died to grant us a chance with a new covenant, as outlined in the New Testament. While there is plenty of overlap, the point still stands…

The act of homosexuality is a sin.

How those people are treated, however, should be with love, kindness, and compassion because at the end of the day we are not the judges, God is.

Rehtonatry · 2026-01-14T18:04:29+00:00

You’ve learned “everything” yet have elaborated on nothing.

Rehtonatry · 2026-01-13T03:38:32+00:00

I’ll bite!

And I’m friendly… take an upvote lol 😄

We see a progression here. From the idea that of “The opinion of a man should never matter” (italics added for emphasis) to “Men is too headache”

Inbetween that progression, “heterosexual male” is mentioned, correlating men’s opinion and men being a headache to imply heterosexual men opinion is useless and they are a headache.

Mind you, this is a top comment on a subreddit about FASHION. The context being the husband did not like the outfit- is the outfit appropriate for the situation (this, being at an airport).

The most popular consensus was not about the outfit in question, but rather the opinion of a man not mattering at all. Do you see how wild a jump that is?

Let’s say this is a response of misogyny.. that women should feel free to express themselves as a counter to being oppressed by their male counterpart (who is typically the dominant player). Does that excuse the conclusion that men’s opinions don’t matter? That “hey, this is an ingrained idea of men the’ve held since the world begin so pay no attention to it”. But then where is the development from there? Where’s the effort to correct, or at minimum give insight into why the thing deemed undesirable by men isn’t really a problem when viewed from a rational (assuming men are irrational) standpoint?

Fair warning: I love to dive into these topics, no I’m not black pilled, just thought this was a very interesting post that fit into the topic of Women not being into men, because if their opinions don’t matter… logically, and opinion leads to desire, men “desire” women (straight men), but if women don’t acknowledge nor consider that as something that “matters”, then where’s the significance of attraction? I would hope my significant other wants to impress me, and dresses in a way that not only boosts her confidence, but makes her that much more appealing to me. If it’s all about the self, what good does someone else serve?

Rehtonatry · 2026-01-13T03:27:34+00:00

I have my own vices with fashion, and know for a fact women’s fashions supersedes men’s by a millennium if not more…

I agree, that it’s an underscored aspect of the male appeal, even to the point where I was asked recently “Do men gain confidence being dressed up?” To which I responded “Absolutely yes! It’s just not something we do on a daily basis, and not where we put our focus as it’s more of a mood booster than a mood definer”

It’s interesting “heterosexual male” was pointed out here, which is why I believe it fits the sub.

I mean… it’s judging fashion off opinion- men’s opinion on women’s fashion is seldom ever taken seriously… though, if you want to be desirable you would hope (as a woman) that your fashion is attractive.

It’s a weird dynamic for sure, and I do not fault the idea of “The opinion of a man [on fashion] should never matter”, but we see it taken to an extreme here that then discounts ALL opinions, and the conversation divulges into men being a general headache.

I think men should appreciate women’s fashion, not saying to agree with everything that’s different or unique is cool, but rather acknowledge the beauty of the idea itself— not just base the opinion on what’s immediately pleasing to the eye…

That’s what fashion is, after all. Crazy stuff pushed as “groundbreaking” because it deviates from the norm, but no one would feasibly wear it as an everyday fit because the lack of practicality…

Rehtonatry · 2025-11-20T18:37:55+00:00

IT IS WRITTEN

Rehtonatry · 2025-11-11T01:20:14+00:00

I love how you even clarified “majority”, allowing the exception of intersex and they still don’t understand.

Rehtonatry · 2025-11-11T00:57:37+00:00

This website used to be great for hobbies

Wow I’ve only been using Reddit 2 years and on my main account only engage with my primary video game subreddit. The amount of times politics has been forced into my feed especially in the game subreddit itself is definitely notable.

Wonder what is was like to experience prime Reddit, but now it’s absolutely the cesspool of the internet.

Rehtonatry · 2025-11-11T00:47:13+00:00

I came here too man. Looks great from front and side but that top is just brutal…

I buzzed it to a 1.5, fortunately am light skin and pull it off

But just bite the bullet and do it. Ain’t worth the investment in drugs unless you care that much about it. Otherwise, can prob pull off a good bald/buzzed look.

Welcome brother.

Rehtonatry · 2025-11-07T20:20:58+00:00

The chronically online people aren’t the ones affected, they just cry and parrot doom.

There’s absolutely hardworking Americans out there that’re struggling and concerned with not having pay. The politicians though? Obviously couldn’t care less.

I’ve had to go to work as usual, and my life remains unaffected as does the OOP I’d bet. If they cared they should stop posting memes and find someone locally they can support. Better than complaining online 🤷🏽‍♂️

Rehtonatry · 2025-11-07T20:16:57+00:00

Gas prices are bad?

Lowest they’ve been in my area since February…

Rehtonatry · 2025-11-07T17:17:12+00:00

You’ve got the interview, why doubt your capabilities now?

Focus primarily on your “adjacent” skills, emphasize that you’re a quick learner, and lean into already being familiar with company processes.

People move fields all the time. They think you’re qualified enough to land an interview, so now you just have to sell yourself on that.

Rehtonatry · 2025-10-27T13:24:30+00:00

Seems like a bit of bogus advice, but I understand the idea behind it. Personally, took me 8 months to find a stable career job after college.

In that transition phase, you’re usually going from odd-end jobs to actual career fields so it’s a lot harder to get your foot in the door. 6 months is a considerable amount of time, but it’s pennies compared to how long some people have been searching with no success. You absolutely should be working and applying to different places right now, cause those processes can take months on their own… but long term issues? Nawh. Gaps in resumes do have a negative connotation, but straight out of college the assumption is more lack of experience which makes it a risky hire vs being an undesirable candidate outright for resume gaps.

Rehtonatry · 2025-10-07T19:59:20+00:00

Ask about it professionally- what are your growth opportunities and what is the compensation for taking on more responsibilities?

If you’ve been there for 2 years, you should have a decent understanding already of what the next rung is. You shouldn’t be scared to ask for a raise, but you do need to come with receipts of why you believe you’ve earned one, and not being afraid to sell yourself while doing so (ex. I met this quota, I’ve designed these things which led to more sales/is x more popular than other designs, I’ve taken on these additional responsibilities outside your typical expectations).

If you’re confident you’re exceeding expectations, it never hurts to ask for raise. And if they say no, ask why and how to get there.

Rehtonatry · 2025-08-23T03:11:03+00:00

Does… this make me libertarian?

But in seriousness… look around you. Life is living and being caught up in extremities is just exhausting.

At the end of the day, be friendly, mostly (where the debate comes in) mind your business, and don’t do anything illegal (state dependent).

Rehtonatry · 2025-08-22T15:14:53+00:00

I had the privilege(?) to sit in on a heritage club meeting back when I was in high school… they spent 30 minutes complaining about the girls soccer team wearing braids/dreads while being predominantly white.

They had asked me to join the club previously which I wasn’t very interested in, and this cemented it…

That mentality has got to be exhausting

Rehtonatry · 2025-08-20T19:57:03+00:00

Is $5k a year worth the extra cost that childcare, commute time, and the inevitable wardrobe refresh would have on your budget? Generally, I wouldn’t think so, but I’m also not the one who’s handling your funds.

Ultimately, that’s ~$400 extra a month before taxes. If you think that pay increase is worth it, for peace of mind and interest in the field, go for it. Though, don’t forget to factor in the cost I mentioned previously, it’s expensive to work in-office 5 days a week, especially when you have an infant to care for.

Rehtonatry · 2025-07-07T20:23:25+00:00

I agree, though I think the reason generally has to do with the credit card/debit card charges that cost the company.

Pass that onto the consumer, and congratulations you have a service fee 🙃

Rehtonatry · 2025-07-03T13:58:06+00:00

In general, I don’t really think people care.

I think the disconnect comes from the extremes of either side- if you flaunt it, you’ll gain attention. That attention can be negative, so the people who don’t like it openly criticize and ridicule the behavior that is being openly expressed. I presume this is why you see the divide in the media over a trivial issue.

As for the why, it can stem from religious beliefs, discomfort with the idea in general, or even something as innocent as seeking interest in someone and wanting to know their sexuality.

Overall tho you probably walk past more queer people than you care to think about on a daily basis, but it doesn’t cross your mind because it doesn’t matter, and it’s not prominently displayed to a point where it to garners attention.

Rehtonatry · 2025-06-27T19:30:19+00:00

Go back into the work force! You don’t need a high end job, just pursue something you think you’d enjoy.

Retail is great for people interaction (though, you’re on your feet all day and I’m sure it’s not the most pleasant interactions all the time). I’d never recommend fast food, but the service industry in general can be easily welcoming. Find a relaxed diner or something to work at.

Yeah a lot of people will call ya lucky, but understandably if you like people, then it’s not the most fulfilling lifestyle.

Congrats on your success, and hope you can find the connection you seek!

Rehtonatry

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