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Sketzell t1_itozm5k wrote

Reply to comment by Artchantress in Top sources of meaning across different countries by PaulHasselbaink

Occupation is not something that gives your life meaning, just something that helps you survive. Most people in the US hate their job but they go anyway.

Honestly the reason the US is so depressing right now is because people don't feel like the things they spend most of their time doing are meaningful in any way.

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WingerRules t1_itzpc7c wrote

Many people feel empty or worthless if they're not working, for some its their only means of social interaction even if they're not close friends, some might be genuinely interested in what they're doing, some might like the power/status of their position, etc so not surprised to see it listed so high up.

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Sketzell t1_itzwoyx wrote

But I thought we were talking about why it wasn't higher up

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