Work is violence, the boss is an abuser

More and more people talk about work like it’s a toxic relationship.
Work is trauma. Work is violence. Work is slavery.
And the boss? Of course, a sadist tormenting poor souls who “had no choice” but to grind.

We’ve started living in a world where every form of obligation becomes a form of oppression.
And every criticism – emotional abuse.
Someone told you you’re doing something wrong? Abuse.
Someone made you show up on time? Abuse.
Someone didn’t thank you? Abuse.

In this narrative, there’s no room for normality.
You’re either a victim of the system or one of its cogs – and anyone who expects you to be effective is an abuser.
It’s not enough to just work anymore. You have to be adored, appreciated, hugged and fed with positive affirmations. Otherwise – trauma.

Work as trauma.
Many people truly believe that having to do something for money is a form of harm.
They don’t understand that work doesn’t exist to develop them or stroke their ego – but to perform specific tasks in exchange for compensation.

But today “I don’t feel appreciated” = “I’ve been harmed.”
“I can’t be 100% myself” = “I’m experiencing violence.”
“I’m stressed” = “Someone is destroying me mentally.”

Work has been reduced to an abuser who doesn’t let you be your “free self.”
Because of course, everyone has the right to live according to their dreams, passions, and internal biological clock.

Everyone expects a paycheck just for being themselves.
The result doesn’t matter – just the fact that you exist.
I showed up? I’m breathing? I have emotions? Then I deserve it.
And preferably: no stress, no boss, no hours, no control.

It’s enough that I am – and I already deserve benefits, mindfulness, a high rate, and time off, because of “wellbeing” and “mental health.”
Except – work isn’t therapy. And it’s not your mother.

This isn’t a rebellion against exploitation.
This is a rebellion against reality.