Too Good to Work
More and more often, we see young people proudly rejecting the traditional work model.
“9 to 5? Never in my life.”
“I don’t want to waste my life working for someone.”
“I wasn’t born to work.”
These slogans are gaining traction on social media. They sound rebellious and catchy, but when we look deeper, it turns out there’s something entirely different behind them.
1. A job is not oppression – it’s how the game works
For many, a full-time job is a necessary evil. They treat it as something degrading – a symbol of slavery. In reality, a job is simply an exchange: your time and skills for money and stability. It’s not oppression – it’s one of many options. No one is forcing you. You can try freelancing, start a business, sell online, write books. But every path comes with its own costs, risks, and failures. Work isn’t the problem – the problem is expecting to live without effort.
2. Overestimating yourself with zero achievements
Many young people believe they deserve everything right now. They want remote work, flexible hours, high pay, a friendly team, company trips, and lots of perks – ideally with no expectations. The question is: what do you offer in return? Do you have experience? Do you possess any unique skills? Do you provide real value? If not, then why should anyone pay you more than those who actually know what they’re doing?
3. The passion-as-a-job myth
Another popular illusion: “Make money doing what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.”
It’s nonsense.
In most cases, turning your passion into a job kills the joy. Suddenly your hobby becomes a duty – with clients, deadlines, and bills. If you can make money doing something you enjoy – great. But don’t confuse that with the idea that you can skip all the boring stuff and live off what you “love.” It just doesn’t work long-term.
4. High demands, zero skills – but everything is “deserved”
It’s not a problem if someone wants to earn 2–3 thousand euros per month. That’s what many people in Western Europe make – through hard work.
The problem starts when someone lacks skills, avoids responsibility, and still demands top-tier conditions:
- company car,
- work phone and laptop,
- no overtime, remote work, perfect office culture,
- salary 50–100% higher than the market average.
Meanwhile, there are people doing manual or technical labor for 2,500–3,000 euros a month – without complaining. And someone who contributes nothing feels entitled to 4–5k just because they “have ambition.”
And when they don’t get it? The system is unfair. Capitalism failed them. Employers don’t appreciate them. In reality – they bring nothing to the table but entitlement.
5. No one has to pay for your dreams
In the adult world, what counts is skill, engagement, and responsibility. If you lack these – don’t expect to get paid just for showing up. Simply “being yourself” isn’t a job. Just because you feel special doesn’t mean you are. Most people are average – and that’s okay. The key is to do something well, not to wait for the world to hand you a paycheck.
6. Hating work is a luxury of the privileged
Here’s the truth:
The people who complain the most are usually those who have the most – a roof over their heads, stable internet, food, entertainment.
That comfort allows them to whine about “not wanting to work” and “life isn’t a race.” Meanwhile, those who don’t have a choice just do what needs to be done – and don’t cry about it.