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Originally Posted by Background Noise
I agree that happiness is not measured by titles and money, and society defines success in narrow (financial) terms. I am not a luxurious person, and lead a simple life financially. I don't like eating in restaurants, and I don't buy clothes all the time. Yet, I like to feel secure financially. These days, I am always worried that I will end up on the streets, or I'd have to do low skill jobs that I don't like and would consume my time and energy with little returns. Corporate jobs are not perfect, but they are the safest way to feel secure financially and to have benefits. Besides, although I don't think about it actively now, I would like to be ready when a romantic relationship appears as an option.
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I think all of us desire solid financial stability, and also being accepted by others. I'm sure even the highest paid celebrities have planned far out because of these desires also. In a similar way to how Darkness puts it, success isn't defined just by some superficial hierarchy or money; it's finding something that makes you happy and utilizes your strengths. But I trust that you are striving to do your best and not just settle and with your ability to do so I have full faith in you!
I may not be in the best position for romance due to my insecurities around women and previous rejections that have drained me (just see my old threads!) but from what I've learned since being on PC is that romantic relationships aren't always guaranteed to make someone's life easier (or sometimes happier), but if you believe that love will make the ultimate cherry on top of life's cake, then by golly do it! There will always be someone, romantic or not who will discover your positive qualities and admire you for those.