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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I didn't have what it took to be successful in college despite everyone constantly telling me I was smart enough. Now I'm a forklift driver at a plastic factory. Should I feel badly that I don't contribute more to society? I kinda feel like I should after reading your comment.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Not at all! I think it’s enough for everyone to contribute according to their abilities. You’re making a living using your skills instead of mooching off of others, and that’s more than a lot of people can say.

I also believe that the vast majority of work benefits human society in some way or another, even if it’s sometimes harder to see. As long as there isn’t a scalable alternative to plastic, people need it to meet their daily needs and standards, and you contribute to that directly.