Self-awareness: Why Different People Choose Differently

Being stuck at this low-paying, high-nonsense company is frustrating—full of inefficiency, performative busywork, and helplessness.

But you need to understand one thing: while you're here, everyone's pretty much on the same level. Even if there are differences, they're nowhere near the huge gaps you'd see at private or publicly listed companies. Besides, this place will take care of you for life.

But once you leave, the gap between people becomes enormous. Some will become wealthy, while others will be laid off in middle age and end up collecting welfare on the street.