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Computer Science 2w
genuinely after getting laid off, i have nothing. i have pretty much no value as a person
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Anonymous 2w

don’t let society make you think your productivity is your value, this system is fucked anyway

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Anonymous 2w

You are more than just your job. As Liam Nelson said “what I do have are a very particular set of skills, skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you.” Find a project while you’re out; and work on your skills. I’m building a unity game to vibe code while I’m out, it’s teaching me how to use AI, and it’s something I can put on my resume to stay active and doing stuff.

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Anonymous 2w

damn capitalism did a number on you bud

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Anonymous 2w

Yes you do have value

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 2w

it’s not even capitalism though, i literally don’t have any redeeming qualities about myself. not good at anything, not that cool/charismstic, not that attractive, not that accomplished, nothing

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

does it matter? maybe it’s not just capitalism, but society overall emphasises things that again shouldn’t determine your value. i know people who are “untalented”, “uncool”, “unattractive”, and “unaccomplished”, and yet in spite of these arbitrary labels, they are still cared for and loved. as long as you try your best to be a decent person, none of that stuff matters - and even if you don’t, you can improve yourself, slowly but surely.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

that is capitalism. you're describing not having material and labor value (likely untrue anyway) as if it means you have no personal value. but call it whatever you want: society hurt you. you should give yourself more grace and kindness. how would you respond to a beloved friend that was in your situation? try that on yourself

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 2w

like what?

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

just being a person trying your best. how is it fair to expect anything more?

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

i just feel like i put so much in to make software engineering work, that it would suck for it to amount to nothing. idk if i can viably pivot anymore at this point

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