I want to preface this by saying I’m not trying to zing you or be antagonistic.
I don’t hear this sentiment anywhere but online. A majority of the interactions I have with people is positive in real life. Maybe it’s because I frequent the same places but there really is a lot of good stuff happening.
You have to look for it. I don’t know your situation and I don’t want you to think I’m telling you your life isn’t hard or that you don’t have a right to feel how you do. I’ve been there. Some days I’m still there.
It’s the little baby who says “hi” to you in the grocery store with the confidence of an old friend. It’s laughing at that one guy’s shitty joke for the 30th time because it makes him happy. It’s the awkward cashier who tells you about their show choir meet.
Try to look for the good. It doesn’t have to be big stuff. Find your people and lift each other up. Try to make someone’s day. Make yourself uncomfortable by talking to a stranger until it’s not uncomfortable. People start to like you more literally just by seeing you more.
It’s hard to be right now because every part of our media culture is hell bent on making you feel alone so you buy things.
This is definitely not the main reason I'll never have kids but it is absolutely on the list. Lmao
Imagine purposely bringing another being into this shit hole we live in. I could never.
I think they're saying this conversation is about tech workers, but your comment included everyone. Obviously everyone matters, but in this moment in time the tech world is on fire.
Edit: but I do agree with your sentiment. I've been desperately wanting to get out of my current situation, but for the last 4 years it's been "OMG recession is coming recession is coming!" So I can't leave...