• Fondots@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    My mental health is pretty solid, but it’s in spite of capitalism. I do pretty well at managing stress, I don’t have any real mental health concerns or other issues. I’m physically pretty healthy, have a decent head on my shoulders, and am lucky enough to work a job thats very secure and for me is pretty enjoyable and pays well enough that I’m not struggling in any significant way.

    But damn-near every ounce of stress or anxiety I ever experience has to do with money. What if I lose my job, what if I have a health problem, what if I need a new car, what if my house burns down, etc.

    Big one-time infusion of cash or a decent enough raise would eliminate just about every source of stress I have.

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      2 months ago

      Money really do work like that. People won’t get better until they got sufficient economic security to get of base level subsitance thinking.

      However, the regime’s actions indicate that’s exactly what they don’t want. They are grinding people to deathw with work and savage social conditions and making up labour shortage with migrant infusions which also suppress wages.

      Sad reality since most people still haven’t caught up to speed it seems. Nothing will change until critical mass starts acting in their own self interest and get a backbone.

      • FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world
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        2 months ago

        Money really do work like that. People won’t get better until they got sufficient economic security to get of base level subsitance thinking.

        This is very true. I’ve been a heavy saver my whole adult life and I have a number I want to hit. If things stay mostly the same for me, I should hit it within the next 10-15 years, and then I’m putting in my two weeks.

        I don’t need to be like one of these people who keeps making money until I die. I just want to hit a number that gives me independence and security and I’m out.