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by KaoruAoiShiho 1264 days ago
Yeah but not everyone's trying to be an influencer, most people are still doctors, engineers, etc
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Most people are still low wage or "gig economy" service workers. Which is a big part of why these escape-the-grind fantasies are popular and have been for generations. The problem is the world we've made not how people are trying to navigate it with hope in their hearts.
Perhaps you haven't already heard: Becoming an influencer is what a large portion of kids today dream of and fully expect to succeed at.

"The importance of school is secondary because I am easily going to become a rich and famous YouTuber or TikTokker."

Source: Many school teachers.