[1ncorrect]

This is largely why I’m on disability and have not been a “functional” member of society for the better part of a decade. I have been unable to identify a role available to me which will not materially make things worse. This leaves the only viable options as living in abject poverty, or ceasing to exist, the latter frequently more attractive.

[0xDEAFBEAD]

I'm sorry to hear that you feel that way.

Is it possible that you've gotten fixated on ways in which a role could make things worse, without also noticing ways in which it could make things better? It seems to me that when choosing a career, you should account for both costs and benefits.

One idea is to try & identify a job that does as little harm as possible, then live frugally and donate excess earnings to a charity you believe is making a positive impact.

[CharlesW]

> I have been unable to identify a role available to me which will not materially make things worse.

Have you ever watched The Good Place? What you're saying resonates with me, and there's a character (Doug, S03E08) that you might identify with. I'm wondering if seeing a conversation about the topic played out in fiction might bring you some comfort.

[1ncorrect]

I watched _The Good Place_ when it originally aired, the strongest residual and most attractive concept was _The Final Door_. This has promoted it on my rewatch queue.