[xtracerx]

Everywhere I have ever worked has relied on advertising for its existence, especially the ones that aren't household names. I understand how annoying some ads can be but, in general, the concept of advertising is essential to all of us having jobs.

[anoncake]

Doing work that ultimately neither makes anyone happier or healthier nor furthers progress in any other way is essential to all of us having (full-time) jobs. So you aren't wrong.

[bulditand]

> the concept of advertising is essential to all of us having jobs

Citation needed.