Trapped on the Hamster Wheel: The Educated Worker’s Never-Ending Struggle

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

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  • @shiptj01
    @shiptj01 3 дня назад +9

    I like how you talk. You don't cuss and you don't say "literally" for everything. You don't sound basic.

    • @MillennialSteam-h3s
      @MillennialSteam-h3s  23 часа назад

      @@shiptj01 a basic person could not do this channel

    • @shiptj01
      @shiptj01 22 часа назад

      @@MillennialSteam-h3s LOL

  • @jumper9108
    @jumper9108 4 дня назад +22

    “Put your degrees in the bag lillll broooooo”

    • @MillennialSteam-h3s
      @MillennialSteam-h3s  4 дня назад +7

      do you want fry's with that?
      university should train you in making fries, it is much more useful skill than literature major

    • @dhoffmann
      @dhoffmann 3 дня назад +2

      🏆

  • @Tamarind525
    @Tamarind525 3 дня назад +1

    @8:39 I am so sorry you heard that stuff. People can be awful to each other. My dad was from Appalachia and he often heard the phrase “don’t get above your raisin’s” meaning don’t get prideful (or really, don’t make people who never made it out feel shame bc you did something w yourself and they are envious).

    • @MillennialSteam-h3s
      @MillennialSteam-h3s  3 дня назад

      When people tell me to sound more poor?

    • @Tamarind525
      @Tamarind525 3 дня назад

      @ specifically when they say something like “you sound white”. I think that’s especially tough bc it just obliterates an entire group identity and puts the other on an undeserved pedestal. It’s awful programming and keeps people dependent on each other for group identity, no matter the cost. (The cost is your individual identity and uniqueness, which is every human being’s right to discover and shape for themselves.)

    • @Tamarind525
      @Tamarind525 3 дня назад

      That’s the kind of stuff that keeps people primal and in the dark ages. It’s meant to stop any attempts at self actualization dead in its tracks. And if there is anything evil in this world, I think that’s it: sabotaging people from
      “Bettering themselves” (aka making the most of their one precious life to live) if they have a desire and will to do so.

  • @Bob-b7x6v
    @Bob-b7x6v 4 дня назад +14

    I dropped out of college twice, got a worthless 2yr Applied Science degree, and finally got a Journeyman Inside Wireman's license. The JIW license bought me low 6-figure wages, ironically. Don't feel bad about your diction, people I work with in the electrical trade look at me as strange based upon my Renaissance Man-levels of general knowledge I've gathered in my short, mostly pointless pursuit of cash and purpose.

    • @darkamsiaaaa
      @darkamsiaaaa 2 дня назад

      …I wonder if that’s common around normies

  • @genx7006
    @genx7006 3 дня назад +4

    "You smile when you're sweeping the floors..." 💀

    • @MillennialSteam-h3s
      @MillennialSteam-h3s  23 часа назад

      @@genx7006 I see this at my gym, the gym has been working there for 7 years. The only original worker left

  • @Bob-b7x6v
    @Bob-b7x6v 4 дня назад +6

    My dad taught me that any practical knowledge of a subject catches the attention of your "superiors". I've made friendships with several foremen at the shop I'm working for just because of my basic knowledge of military history, weaponry, fishing, hunting, marksmanship, novice gunsmithing, ammo reloading, cooking, and my scale modeling hobby.

  • @LLXVI501
    @LLXVI501 4 дня назад +11

    Same for us Black guys who have similar backgrounds......Youre not alone....We deal with the same crab in the bucket mentalitiy from our "brothers"....We educated poor need to create a new space for ourselves not based soley on race.

    • @yungmentalproblems
      @yungmentalproblems 3 дня назад +1

      We're all on our own bro and even if we did form a group we'd probably still all find a way to hate each other anyway

    • @Dr.Beetlejuice110
      @Dr.Beetlejuice110 3 дня назад

      It's very upsetting. I always question, what's the point in graduation ceremonies. The degree literally means nothing unless you are a doctor or going into law.

    • @Dr.Beetlejuice110
      @Dr.Beetlejuice110 3 дня назад

      ​@@yungmentalproblems you ain't lying. Always trying to disqualify each other.

    • @LLXVI501
      @LLXVI501 3 дня назад

      ​@@yungmentalproblems Well how about we CHOOSE not to....Its already hard enough for us all...no need in making it harder for each otherm

    • @LLXVI501
      @LLXVI501 3 дня назад

      ​@@Dr.Beetlejuice110 We can choose to stop doing that.

  • @RaqueLauren
    @RaqueLauren 2 дня назад

    Workers have never liked work but the difference was they used to have community. A grueling job in a factory was done surrounded by your fellow neighbors and FRIENDS. There was comradery, stability, and relationships extended outside of work too. Today it's a cliche, but it did used to be that your coworkers were like family. The saddest thing now is that everyone is a stranger. The ties that used to bind us together have all been severed. The only thing giving me hope is watching people slowly wake up to and push back against this sick society. The inevitable revolution will bring us together again.

  • @johnnelligan4091
    @johnnelligan4091 4 дня назад

    You are a good educator My Friend ! You educate people everyday and leave a Historical record ! Make a back up for all Your videos ! Save history !

  • @darkamsiaaaa
    @darkamsiaaaa День назад +1

    As a 5th generation, Mexican American, and Computer Science (BS & MS)…Thanks

    • @MillennialSteam-h3s
      @MillennialSteam-h3s  22 часа назад

      Struggling all the time sucks

    • @darkamsiaaaa
      @darkamsiaaaa 18 часов назад

      @ yeah. I think it seems like few understand and even fewer have a plan of action for it. So many systemic issues that education isn’t enough to solve. Education only allows for a series of side stepping a few waves of the “raid” that never ends. These systemic issues have been know, but have not been addressed for decades.
      “Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable” -RFK

  • @dhoffmann
    @dhoffmann 3 дня назад +1

    M$ out here shaking his big ole education dong in errbodys face. "Are you not entertained?"

    • @MillennialSteam-h3s
      @MillennialSteam-h3s  3 дня назад +1

      I ask that question everyday David? "Are you not entertained because Mr. Beast is right over there?" 🤣

  • @Bob-b7x6v
    @Bob-b7x6v 4 дня назад +3

    Learning about the Dalits/Untouchables in India opened my eyes to the way the US classifies people. Once you're found to be an economic Dalit, you're pretty-much f'd for life.

  • @Dr.Beetlejuice110
    @Dr.Beetlejuice110 3 дня назад +1

    Im just so tired of work meaning nothing. I got stories for days but today, i have to go back as a caregiver.... basically crewmember job because they dont have people. I have a masters degree. It doesnt matter that its healthcare because doctors are not asked to be nurses because they are short, neither are psychiatrists. Lawyers are not asked to go cover a shift down at the jail because they cant find anyone. Neither are judges. Its BS. We all need to rise up. If work doesnt matter, longevity doesnt matter, loyalty doesn't matter, then lets take those philosophies and show them where it takes them.

  • @1101-f6z
    @1101-f6z 3 дня назад +3

    Intellect isn't a gift in this world, it's a curse. I'd rather be the dumbass in the smart room than the smart person in the dumb room. You can't grow in the dumb room.

  • @desirabbit6869
    @desirabbit6869 4 дня назад +4

    I think people get uncomfortable when they don't know how to pigeonhole a person.
    But this was very relatable. I'm half white and half hispanic. I read a lot so I sound educated, but I'm not. My parents were blue-collar folks and I've not fit in anywhere for so long that it would probably feel strange to have a sense of belonging anywhere. Mostly I've always felt like I accidentally got dropped off on an alien world where everything is backwards and the rules make no sense.

    • @MrSwapmeet1
      @MrSwapmeet1 4 дня назад +1

      @@desirabbit6869 dude me too (bout the alien thing)

  • @agb3871
    @agb3871 4 дня назад +4

    I think the commenter was telling you to lower your standards and accept where you stand. Most guys just get with the first girl they can no matter what they look like, gain a bunch of weight and live day by day

  • @ASTRA1564
    @ASTRA1564 4 дня назад +7

    Deny Defend Depose

    • @MillennialSteam-h3s
      @MillennialSteam-h3s  3 дня назад +1

      the system wants to treat us like crap, then we give crap in return

  • @dynamo3059
    @dynamo3059 3 дня назад

    i have a computer science degree, it has yet to get me a high paying job
    its a saturated market with too many ppl going for the same jobs
    not sure what u can even go into that a straight shot to financial success

  • @justhomas83
    @justhomas83 4 дня назад +4

    Thank you steam for keeping it real.
    I appreciate your videos and honesty.
    This life is short we work until 76 plus how is that a life to live.

  • @ennuiblue4295
    @ennuiblue4295 4 дня назад +1

    I was just reading about elite primary schools and the alumni. every year kids are born to be 'preened' over workers decades older than them, because they were bred to be servants

  • @ryanlangston439
    @ryanlangston439 23 часа назад +1

    Tired of it’s the same everywhere you work well it’s been a long time coming to break the cycle of it being shitty everywhere you work

    • @MillennialSteam-h3s
      @MillennialSteam-h3s  23 часа назад

      @@ryanlangston439 all jobs suck that they will let poor people do

    • @ryanlangston439
      @ryanlangston439 21 час назад +1

      @ right but my pt was it’s time to end the bull Schiza I’m 35 yrs old served this country military wise farm wise an industrial wise jack of all old trades pun intended with old trades an yet I’m barely getting by an I feel for the ones who can’t get by but at the same time two sides of the coin no need for the laziness

    • @MillennialSteam-h3s
      @MillennialSteam-h3s  21 час назад

      @ people are worried that things might change and the rich will lose power

    • @ryanlangston439
      @ryanlangston439 21 час назад

      @@MillennialSteam-h3s let the rich lose power I don’t care that’s when survival of the fittest happens

  • @dynamo3059
    @dynamo3059 3 дня назад +1

    my bosses home payment is $5200 a month, thats more than my entire take home pay
    made me realize im making a little kids paycheck

  • @briansutter7696
    @briansutter7696 3 дня назад +1

    What does a McWoman look like?

  • @Bob-b7x6v
    @Bob-b7x6v 4 дня назад

    I know how you feel, MS. Before I was a skilled tradesperson, people always looked at me like an orange lobster, a freak of a prole who used them fancy words like some type of f@g, hur-hur-hur. It was like I was Joe from Idiocracy during my 20s.

  • @authentictalkpodcast
    @authentictalkpodcast 4 дня назад +1

    I didn't know you were hispanic... That's wild lol

    • @MillennialSteam-h3s
      @MillennialSteam-h3s  4 дня назад +2

      from the most unconventional roots, deep poverty Mexico. No running water, no electricity, no education, and then rise to one of the most educated people I know
      its quite the story of poverty to poverty🤣

    • @authentictalkpodcast
      @authentictalkpodcast 3 дня назад

      ​@@MillennialSteam-h3s hard knock life. Hope it gets better for you... keep up the good content!

  • @roycertr5167
    @roycertr5167 4 дня назад +1

    I make about 106,000 a year and after owning a house and 2 decent vehicles. I still can't buy many groceries and I still live like a poor person. This world is a joke

  • @johnnelligan4091
    @johnnelligan4091 4 дня назад +1

    Crackerjack ! See Ya Professor !

  • @phoneticau
    @phoneticau 3 дня назад +1

    Angry philosopher

  • @richardouvrier3078
    @richardouvrier3078 3 дня назад +1

    MS, I want good things for you. I too have 4 degrees. Waste of time and money. I speak nice too. Still, I’m a prol too. Hang in there, sir. Be classy.

    • @MillennialSteam-h3s
      @MillennialSteam-h3s  3 дня назад +2

      Thank you for the kind words and solidarity, my friend. It's a strange world we live in, where education and effort don't always seem to pay off the way we were told they would. Still, it’s heartening to connect with others who understand the struggle. Let’s keep pushing forward, staying classy, and finding moments of meaning and humor in this journey. Your encouragement means more than you know-cheers to us proles finding our way!

  • @MrSwapmeet1
    @MrSwapmeet1 4 дня назад +1

    I'm noticing your numbers are up

    • @MillennialSteam-h3s
      @MillennialSteam-h3s  4 дня назад +3

      there is an entire genre of dystopian comedy that rising from my channel and channels like it
      I am getting more viewers coming from larger channels
      thank you

  • @raquelalhaqab5994
    @raquelalhaqab5994 4 дня назад

    Unfortunately the trades and handyman work is the way to go because nobody really what’s to do this dirty jobs.

  • @Bob-b7x6v
    @Bob-b7x6v 4 дня назад

    My wages are good, but you need a tight fiscal sphincter in the trades. You never know when the boardroom class will crash the economy into the 5h@tter and deprive your trade of lifeblood.

  • @franklsuarez
    @franklsuarez 3 дня назад +1

    So glad the incoming administration is focusing on what's important: elevating cryptocurrency.