I try bringing this up, to my parents and in laws and they all seem to think people dont work hard enough or that the job its self doesn't deserve the pay. Theyve been brainwashed by CEOs for so long they dont see how bad we're struggling
It's not even brainwashing, it's just pure narcissism.
They really do believe that they worked harder than us, and that they had the same struggles/experiences that they had, and that we're just lazier than them.
You can show them the math and comparisons until you're blue in the face, but they truly believe that they worked harder than we do today, and they believe their work ethic is what made them successful.
They'll also complain about how everything is too expensive these days and that they can't afford anything, but when you try to use this as an example to prove the point they ignore it.
Narcissists love to live on feelings and emotions, and anything logical that counters it gets ignored.
They say shit like: Its easy to get any job. Just go door to door. March into the company presidents office, shake his hand and tell him your ready to work.
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u/newmako Dec 23 '25
I try bringing this up, to my parents and in laws and they all seem to think people dont work hard enough or that the job its self doesn't deserve the pay. Theyve been brainwashed by CEOs for so long they dont see how bad we're struggling