Why do most people react so negatively or confused/surprised when I raise that I am currently unemployed? It's like my worth as a human just drops instantly or something..

chachaChad · 2018-10-10T02:25:50+00:00

It’s a fitness test that you don’t pass.

GayLubeOil · 2018-10-10T05:41:45+00:00

Because in a shallow materialist capitalist society a man's worth is determined by his pay check. Most ameritards don't have an identity beyond their job. They don't even have a racial cultural or religious identity.

They are undifferentiated cogs that can easily be replaced by other undifferentiated cogs.

BPasFuck · 2018-10-10T02:52:45+00:00

Just tell people you're managing your investments or some other vague shit.

"What investments?"

"Some stocks, bonds, mutual funds, a little property. It's all kinda boring. What do you do?"

BrutalMan420 · 2018-10-10T02:58:43+00:00

because youre a bum. youre too lazy to even pose a counterpoint like “im working on my first feature film / business / album / masterpiece”. what are you doing you lazy bum?

obviously i dont really think youre a worthless bum but you come here saying “hey people think less of me when they find out im unemployed” - well yeah, no shit. wheres your income? can you support yourself without daddys money? all these stigmas will immediately come to mind. better get busy if you arent already.

UnbreakableFrame · 2018-10-10T03:06:21+00:00

Let's set the record straight. If you are employable and make any effort at all, you will have a job. I interview people nearly every day that I work. If a guy with an RP mindset ever sat across from me and didn't raise any red flags, he would almost definitely get the job. If you are unemployed for more than a calendar week, you are being lazy.

SpiderMonkeyCheetah · 2018-10-10T07:22:03+00:00

I’ve been underemployed for several years and I generally slay it. So, I think it’s all a frame issue. I just say I’m semi retired. It’s not a lie, I pick and chose the temp jobs that suit me i.e. construction projects that I can handle by myself. Plus I fill my life with insane amounts of fun shit, hobbies, etc. most people dream of living like guys of our ilk. Are you lifting, reading, eating well and working on yourself? Then any employment situation doesn’t really matter. This is real shit.

JerryLawlerPigFace · 2018-10-10T02:50:45+00:00

People are largely unconscious meaning that they dwell on the superficial level, where things like employment, wealth, social circle, physical appearance, clothes, and status overall define your worth.

Is this accurate? Not really. Spend a few months meditating and you’ll see that none of this actually defines you as a person. The idea of “worth” or “value” actually starts to make less and less sense to you.

However, on this superficial level (you can call it the level of the ego I suppose), these things matter. If you want women, these things matter. It comes down to knowing how to play the game more efficiently.

I understand that people look for these things to determine another’s worth. Meditation has, however, allowed me to not define myself by any of it.

failingtheturingtest · 2018-10-10T02:20:20+00:00

You just answered your own question.

bondbandito · 2018-10-10T06:06:14+00:00

Yea some guys here will say it's cause you're a bum.

I say, 80% of people are just salty you're not paying into their system, not justifying their world view of beta bux

DeBrawnMD · 2018-10-10T13:49:08+00:00

Men are defined by actions.

Most men fill our time with work. Thats the default. Thats why they secretly judge you.

Just as long as your day is filled with action youre fine

FlyingSexistPig · 2018-10-10T13:50:57+00:00

That's because a man without an income is about as useful as a screen door on a submarine.

I'm not currently working for anyone. But that doesn't mean I don't have an income.

imtheoneimmortal · 2018-10-10T17:36:36+00:00

I think is about how you sell yourself Some people tell me I made too much money (ironic way) and I agree amplify

dr_warlock · 2018-10-10T20:52:14+00:00

Don't admit to being unemployed. Lie and say you work in some general category like "administration" or "finance" or whatever. They will glance over and not care. Stop trying to get people to like your 'i-don't-give-a-fuck-ness'.

Wrath_of_Trump · 2018-10-10T12:13:38+00:00

A lot of right wing talking points about how you're a bum for not having a job, nothing about the realities of competitive markets, skillsets, etc. Market darwinism at its finest, then they complain about how women are so materialistic.

Your worth drops if your inner game isn't congruent with your reality of unemployment. If they sense you're not happy with your situation, that's when you lose it.

Title	Why do most people react so negatively or confused/surprised when I raise that I am currently unemployed? It's like my worth as a human just drops instantly or something..
Author	bf1bro18
Upvotes	16
Comments	44
Date	October 10, 2018 1:51 AM UTC (7 years ago)
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