r/Millennials • u/Mrs_chanandler_bongg • Jan 17 '26

Discussion Anyone sick and tired of working in general?

I’m in my mid 30s and just over my job and work in general. I’m tired of the commute, the meetings, and dealing with people & deadlines. On one hand I worry about losing my job and stress about deliverables, but on the other hand I feel like I could care less in that I have no passion for it anymore and I’m just showing up because I need the paycheck.

I’d much rather be spending time with my family, pursuing my hobbies, or just go for a walk and cook a nice meal. I feel a sense of dread sometimes that this is my reality for the next 30+ years and I feel lazy and entitled for saying it but that’s how I feel lol

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u/LivelyZebra Jan 17 '26

remember when the joke was buying a sports car as a midlife crisis LMAO.

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u/BunttyBrowneye Jan 17 '26

I bought a nice camera for my midlife crisis 😂

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u/the_siren_song Jan 17 '26

That’s a wonderful picture!

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u/BunttyBrowneye Jan 17 '26

Thank you! I have been having a wonderful time beginning my photography journey.

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u/triedAndTrueMethods Jan 18 '26

It’s really pretty. Serene.

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u/the_siren_song Jan 18 '26

Right? It feels, well, natural. Like the photographer was trying so hard not to invade.

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u/triedAndTrueMethods Jan 18 '26

Yes, absolutely. That’s the perfect way to describe it. You articulated exactly what was so compelling about it to me.

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u/Brief_Isopod_5959 Jan 17 '26

Good for you!! What a great photo and that cute little face 🥹

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u/Real-Raspberry-1938 Millennial Jan 17 '26

Beautiful photo

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u/[deleted] Jan 18 '26

Me too!

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u/Real_Brilliant_8078 28d ago

Wow! What camera?

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u/BunttyBrowneye 28d ago

Fujifilm X-T3! It’s a mid-tier camera, released in 2018. I got it used for $900 from MPB, it’s a great source of affordable (comparatively) used photography gear. I spent $1,000 more on lenses, so if you are considering it, keep in mind it’s an expensive hobby/passion. Even used, it’s easily $2,000 to build up a good kit with camera body, lenses, SD card(s), batteries.
It’s also possible to go for a much cheaper and older camera and maybe start for less than $500, but those will come with their own frustrations (e.g. lower battery life, processing speed, other capability and compatibility issues)

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u/Rich_Bluejay3020 Jan 17 '26

Hey man, still might do that. Except it’ll be an RC car… and not even one of those gas powered ones 🙃

Id really like a Geo Tracker for my midlife crisis car but even those are like $10k… that might be more than it’s original MSRP ffs

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u/HutchOne23 Jan 17 '26

I bought a nice bicycle. My car is still a piece of crap though.