In our country, this is the most common tradition or belief. While we're young, we were taught to study hard and finish schooling, and get a stable job. Because once we have already acquired a stable job, we will start earning and improve our lives. And create consistent progress, until we end up getting rich and enjoy the best things in life.
But I don't think we are getting align with it. Instead of working to earn and get rich, why are majority now end up struggling in life? Honestly, what I'm seeing right now is that we work to survive, not to make money and get rich in the process. Could this be the real possibility of life? Or we are just blinded by fantasies in life? Or is it because working alone is never sufficient enough to make riches in life, but we need various investments to achieve success and get wealthy in the long run?
I know different opinions and ideas may arise, but I'll be more willing to read and reflect each of it.
Because the system is broken and it's made for us to believe that we'll have a good life after we finish schooling and started to work. This is designed for the rich to get richer and the commoners to struggle even if we've gone through the process. So, there are jobs that workers are fortunate in getting paid rightly. But those that aren't, needs to work harder and look for more side hustles just to survive. The job market is tough and not only the wages are the problem but also the prices of the commodities and goods that we consume are dealt to inflate.
You made a very valid point. The system really is structured in a way that rewards capital more than labor, which explains why many who follow the study hard, get a job path still end up struggling. I think the real key is learning to diversify using your skills not just for wages but also for investments, side businesses, and developing assets that grow over time. This way, we’re not only depending on a single paycheck but building something sustainable for the future.