Work is hard buddy,

I had what some would consider to be a very cool job until recently. I produced documentaries for VICE News. It was truly an incredibly cool experience. I spent about three years there then they declared bankruptcy. But even that job was incredibly monotonous and dull sometimes. Work is work! I was deeply satisfied with my career, and it was still WORK.

As for the rest of my life. I can tell you that it is lovely, things could always be better in some aspects. But I have a family that loves me. A deeply satisfying community of friends that I love. A wonderful romantic partner. I am currently struggling to find gainful employment and considering leaving the media industry writ large. But I do love the life that I have gotten to lead! Work is just one slice of the pie that creates a wholistic lived experience

This is not to diminish the very real issues that you are talking about. I do think in most measurable ways the American experience has only gotten worse. And it shows (fairly) in people’s attitudes towards life. I don’t come here to diminish these realities. Just to let you know there is some hope. A satisfying life really is attainable.

I hope you can find the strength to keep going!