• acchariya@lemmy.world
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    4 hours ago

    What they don’t tell you is that the real American way for high skilled workers is to work a couple years, then get laid off or quit to take 6-8 months off doing woodworking or van life or some shit. Maybe found a company if you are too bored with what you are doing or start a YouTube channel. Americans take the time it’s just that they do it between jobs not during

    • 3abas@lemmy.world
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      3 hours ago

      Is that what you do between jobs? Woodworking and starting a successful YouTube career?

      Most people burn through savings and turn to credit cards to survive between jobs, but I’m glad it’s working out for you buddy.

      • TXL@sopuli.xyz
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        41 minutes ago

        I guess life is different for high skilled workers living the real American way.