It really seems honesty and kindness get you nowhere.

I’ve spent hundreds of hours volunteering. I donated money to good causes when I had it. I spoke up for others.

But I have nothing for it. No one will wish me happy birthday this year. No one will ever do any of the things that I did for others for me.

While evil people succeed. Narcissists can charm others into playing along with their world, people who do their jobs poorly will keep them.

Hard work, honesty, really any of those “positive” values seem to get you nowhere in life.

  • krawutzikaputzi@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    16 days ago

    I think you’ve articulated your point well and have solid advice! I think the whole thread was a rant and they didn’t want any advice though. You were trying to help out but that’s just not what they wanted/ needed to hear right now. So your viewpoints just clashed because of that.

    • NoTagBacks@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      15 days ago

      Well, I appreciate your vote of confidence. I’d like to point out that OP started the post asking for advice and continues to engage with everything despite appearing to only want to rant. It’s possible that what I’ve said is indeed not what they want/need, but it’s also possible that it’s exactly what they want/need. Whether or not they’re receptive isn’t up to me, but whether or not I try is. And that’s exactly my point.