I cook at home because of restaurant prices and tip culture. Driving everywhere sucks. Everything feels miles away so good luck walking.

  • Zephorah@discuss.online
    35·
    9 hours ago

    Work and shared hobbies. I recently went to buy some hardwood from a work colleague. We don’t even work the same shift but they’re fond of asking what I’m building or showing me what they’re building because who else are they going to talk to about their hobby (I imagine).

    We’re not friends, but there’s this hobby. I get there and it’s not a mere business transaction nor do we talk work. It almost had a kid feel to it. Like when you crossed the hedge to the yard of the kid next door and he welcomes you because it’s more fun if you can show off and share your toys. Only as adults. Kudos on reclaiming a small piece of that.

    Adulthood is such a roadblock sometimes.

        • Darkassassin07@lemmy.caEnglish
          2·
          3 hours ago

          I just woke up from a nap, and now I’m eating cookies. Don’t have any juice boxes on hand tho; a can of cola will have to do.

        • curbstickle@anarchist.nexusEnglish
          4·
          6 hours ago

          Being subjected to the whims of clueless adults is miserable.

          Sounds exactly like adult life with a job when you phrase it that way.

                • idiomaddict@lemmy.world
                  4·
                  4 hours ago

                  Many people live in towns with fewer than five companies, with poor internet access. Many people have to keep odd schedules because of family care obligations. Many people are functionally illiterate. Many people have criminal convictions. There are a lot of things that can limit your ability to leave a job you already have.

                  Many people do accept work conditions worse than they have to, but not every worker is flexible enough to choose their work.