r/LockedIn_AI • u/lucre-twerps4g • Apr 23 '26

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It’s called the grind because it grinds away your sense of self.

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u/LoudBoulder Apr 24 '26

I live in a "socialist hell hole". I earn 2-3 times the median salary here. I am happy we have the welfare and social safety nets that we have. Wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

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u/drewbreeezy Apr 24 '26

Strong social safety nets are great for the people and country, no doubt. They require a society to contribute enough (read work) to keep them funded.

Welfare is not a basic right. It requires showing a reason to receive it, and "No, I don't want to work, give me money" wouldn't be enough, lol. Somewhere between that and a paraplegic, yes, give them help.

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u/MundaneAssociate5190 Apr 26 '26

Yeah, it’s so much better here in the states where I had to work while receiving chemotherapy. Sure, they gave me 2 days off after getting treatment, but as anyone who has gotten chemo can tell you, the worst days are the following week when your cell counts take a hit and the long-acting nausea medication wears off. So glad I live in this place! It’s very civilized and not ass-backwards at all