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    • Moderators have final say on what and what does not qualify as appropriate. Use common sense, and if need be, err on the side of caution.
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      βœ… Correct: https://xkcd.com/386/
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      SΓ­, por favor [Spanish/EspaΓ±ol]
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[–] fckreddit@lemmy.ml 38 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (4 children)

I have been there. I studied hard, got into best colleges, got decent grades, but when I realized after my Master’s, when I got no job after months of trying, I have been depressed so long that I am still not okay. Even now, I feel like all that education is as pointless. If you can, chase after your dreams, but always be prepared for failure too. But failure should never be the reason to not chase your dreams. Take it from a failure like me.

As an addendum, don’t forget to have fun. Dreams are not end all be all of life. Fun is extremely important. And that fun is in the chase.

[–] selokichtli@lemmy.ml 14 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I say this without any sarcasm whatsoever: the world needs more life stories like yours. Hope you are having fun.

[–] time_fo_that@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago

Right? What's life worth living for if we don't seek out the things that bring us joy.

I've got two engineering degrees and have found myself miserable in every job I've had. Sitting in an office for 8 hours does not bring me joy.

[–] MacNCheezus@lemmy.today 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Same. I worked my butt off to make a five digit income only to realize that I was profoundly unhappy and none of the shit I could afford to buy would ever fix it.

Turns out Fight Club was in fact a documentary.

[–] fckreddit@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

It is, but some people miss the point of the ending. Basically, according to the movie, finding friends and having relationships is what matters the most. Compared to taking out your frustrations by fighting each other. That is just another disaster waiting to happen. Even the writer of the novel said that he liked the movie ending better.

Yep, I wasted the first 30 years of my life doing what I was "supposed to do" on a career trajectory. I have basically nothing to show for it, except a lot of bad memories and emptiness. As I approach 40, I'm finally learning how to have fun, push my boundaries, make friends, embrace my creative side, take risks, all of which I should have done long ago.