“The idea that 'doing what you love' leads to fulfillment is a lie sold to make exploitation palatable”
Agree
- Passion becomes prison when monetized
- Employers exploit emotional investment ruthlessly
- Hobbies die when they're obligations
- Fulfillment comes from freedom not labor
Disagree
- Meaningful work creates actual purpose
- Loving your work isn't privilege
- Misery compounds across decades of career
- Passion sustains through difficult periods
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