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> expect me to work 12 hour days with little pay and no benefits

This is not how it should be, but sometimes when you have no other opportunities this is what you need to do to open doors.

Capitalism is vicious and not participating because you (rightfully) find it demeaning is your prerogative, but it is also poor local optimization.

I joined the military and walked with PTSD not because I’m a patriot but because I needed to pay for college. I got out and took an internship well below the poverty line. I turned that into an entry level job, climbed the ladder to build a cushion. Started several side businesses trying to improve my lot. One was successful enough now I can live a comfortable life.

The world sucks but you’ll be eaten alive if you wait for it to become fair. Some obstacles are stepping stones.