One of the lessons I learned early on while working for minimum wage, which at the time was $1.25, was that I needed to gain skills, above and beyond what the average worker could bring to the table.
Working hard to make a buck was instilled in me by my mom and dad. To this day I have yet to run into a married couple that worked harder than them in order to provide the basics for their family.
Having a job and being successful at it, contributed to their sense of pride.
I truly believe that the fabric that helped to create America the Beautiful, which I'm proud to be a citizen of, has changed.
Many folks who could and should be working, hesitate to do so.
The way our GVT is printing and handing out money, to those not in need, is deteriorating work ethic. Many Americans are taking the easy road, or better put, the low road.
I've always thought of opportunities as doors, either open or closed.
The harder you work and the more skills you possess the more doors will open for your choosing.
The choices of which open doors to enter are ours. Being able to see what is offered once inside can only be possiblke if you can get in.
Our country is in crisis, as are so many other countries around the globe.
With all of the fiat being passed around, you would think that the people controlling the purse strings would be able to get a handle on important issues like health care, hunger, equality, racism, and education.
There is very little that can replace first-hand experience.
I've got no problem letting you know that I admire your work ethic here on the platform. Everything that you obtain because of it, is well deserved!
Have a great day
Sense of pride, self, sufficiency - I don't get how some people can happily live off others for years on end and still face the mirror daily.
It is at both ends - stops some people from working, plus the handouts to the companies make people say "what is the point, it is rigged"
Covid is the new cashcow that replaced terrorism. Trillions are being injected, extracted and converted to assets for the few, at the expense of everyone else.
Sometimes I wonder if I have work ethic here - or an obsession ;D
I don't know if I would call it an obsession, just a love for what you do.