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When I was younger, I thought “making it” meant money, hustle, status. Now I just want stability, a calm mind, and maybe a good dinner. No shade to ambition, but these days, peace of mind feels like the bigger flex. Curious if other guys have had this quiet shift too, or if I just got tired.

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[–] vikingtons@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I don't know if the change is that quiet, really. I'm liking the greater emphasis on work life balance, working form home, class solidarity & unionisation, spending more time with your friends and loved ones.

for real though I'm never setting foot back in an office.

[–] solsangraal@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 months ago

equating "making it" with money, hustle, and status are the carrot on the stick of capitalism to turn people into more productive workers, and make them think it was their own idea.

everyone's priorities are different, but for me, my 20s and 30s were all about acquiring shit. now 45+ and it's more about getting rid of shit