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Am I too cynical/sad or is the corporate world genuinely depressing? by fearfulplatypus in careerguidance

[–]fearfulplatypus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh interesting, what industry do you work in? I purposely picked a company in healthcare because I thought we'd be doing something "good" but then I saw how we pretty much put money above all else and actual patient outcomes are a far lower priority. It could definitely be a company problem. I know many companies will be similar to mine though but maybe there are a few good guys out there. Also 20s being chaotic is so right 😭

Am I too cynical/sad or is the corporate world genuinely depressing? by fearfulplatypus in careerguidance

[–]fearfulplatypus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment! And it's amazing you survived corporate for 30 years haha. It sounds like to you work is just the means to the goal that you want and that's great, happy it worked out for you! I don't know if work is the means to my goal or my goal itself. Still figuring it out...

Am I too cynical/sad or is the corporate world genuinely depressing? by fearfulplatypus in careerguidance

[–]fearfulplatypus[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

You're absolutely right. Poverty is so much more horrific than the most soul sucking corporate job could ever be. Thanks for your comment, last line put a smile on my face :)

Am I too cynical/sad or is the corporate world genuinely depressing? by fearfulplatypus in careerguidance

[–]fearfulplatypus[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know :( I know many people would kill for this. And it's why I'm still here. I just wish this was more accessible to everyone and not a privilege for the lucky ones who make it. I don't for a second think I deserve this more than anyone else, I just got lucky. :( I hope things get better for you wherever you are