In Buddhism, desire and ignorance lie at the root of suffering. By desire, Buddhists refer to craving pleasure, material goods, and immortality, all of which are wants that can never be satisfied. As a result, desiring them can only bring suffering.

https://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm

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    7 months ago

    What steps are you taking to achieve these goals? I think the most important one would be to find a job you like.

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      7 months ago

      ah yes let me add job hunting to my current list of things I have to cram into a single workday, hope I can find one that doesn’t pay substantially less than my current job, apply for an interview, and pray to god that they hire me and that I won’t have to move house in order to accept the position

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        7 months ago

        You have time to look for a job hunt if its a priority. What other option do you have if you actually want a better life?

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          7 months ago

          For this person, a better life consists of the satisfied smirk they get to feel for a few seconds any time they hear of a successful person failing.

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            7 months ago

            I have to say I wont be able to relate to them, it just sounds like a terrible way to live.