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[–] snapoff@sh.itjust.works 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)
[–] Maeve@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Society doesn't reward intelligence and drive, together or singly. Society rewards mediocrity (make boss look good, not yourself) and undercutting.

[–] snapoff@sh.itjust.works 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

The cruelest dream - reality.

[–] HubertManne@moist.catsweat.com 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Chances thrown, nothing's free

[–] snapoff@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Longing for what used to be. Still, it’s hard