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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I genereally agree, but I feel some nuance is missing: That is assuming a "harmful" environment is total toxicity and something you can just leave with no ill effects.

Sometimes the environment that hurts you is normal-ish and even "nice", but you personally are sensitive to some aspects of it, making it exhausting. It gives you purpose and happiness and you may not want to leave it.

Sometimes you have to stick to a harsh job because you have responsibilities. I'd rather take reasonably harmless medicine like melatonin and beta blockers to reduce the effects of stress and have a fulfilling life raising and supporting my kids, than saying "Work and life makes dad sad. I need to move to Spain and be a bartender at a beach. Sorry kids, I'm sure someone will find you a foster home bye."

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Sounds like daddy needs a workers revolution.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

That was essentially my point.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Sure, nuance all day. I agree that i havent pointed out every aspect but as you said, the general point is valid.