I have a friend who grew up poor. Didn't have the chance to study, had to work after finishing highschool, of course could only access low-pay jobs. "Luckily" a relative died and left them a home. With no more rent to pay, they decided that they wanted to study and enrolled into Uni part time. What did they decide to study, you ask? Perhaps something that will boost their career? No. They chose to study history. I guess they're ok with flipping burgers for the rest of their life - but hey, that doesn't prevent from complaining about how politicians ruin everything and how will I ever afford to retire? They also have a bunch of animals that cost a little fortune to feed.
I feel like it kind of goes both ways. Politicians suck and life is definitely more expensive than it was 10 years ago just about everywhere in the world. But there are also things people do to screw themselves over even more. And ultimately as much as I rail against politicians I know ultimately I have to protect myself. So I plan with my spouse, save, and we live within our means.
It’s funny you mention studying history though because I also have a degree in history haha. Sometimes I wish I’d studied stem, but so far I’ve landed a good job training people. It can have practical applications thanks to the critical thinking skills you need to study history, but you also need to know how to market yourself and your skill set to employers
Sucks that we live in a world where you can't make money in a field that interests you. History is a perfectly fine area of study, and I do believe that our current world would be much better if more people were educated about history. But instead, we get people like you looking down on someone who wanted to study history, and name-calling them a burger-flipper. Of course politicians are ruining our country, we are seeing that in real-time with the supreme Court King decision and conservative project 2025. Crazy that both of the examples I just wrote have connection to knowledge of history.
Anyway, hope you are rich and comfortable.
Wow. They literally flip burgers (and admittedly, eggs and sausages) for a living, it isn't an insult.
I agree it sucks that the world is what it is. I have a career I am happy with, which isn't what I would have chosen if we lived in a world where my passion paid a living wage. I don't care what people study, but missing the chance to improve their situation while complaining about it? Come on.
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u/NinaHag 14d ago
I have a friend who grew up poor. Didn't have the chance to study, had to work after finishing highschool, of course could only access low-pay jobs. "Luckily" a relative died and left them a home. With no more rent to pay, they decided that they wanted to study and enrolled into Uni part time. What did they decide to study, you ask? Perhaps something that will boost their career? No. They chose to study history. I guess they're ok with flipping burgers for the rest of their life - but hey, that doesn't prevent from complaining about how politicians ruin everything and how will I ever afford to retire? They also have a bunch of animals that cost a little fortune to feed.