on 'bullshit jobs"

So, I came across this commentary "On Bullshit Jobs" at The Economist and found it quite amusing. I recognize (and complain) a lot about certain jobs that I thought shouldn't have existed and do not have a meaningful existence in the economy anyway, most noticeably bathroom attendants (isn't it creepy to have someone hand you a towel suddenly when you turn your head to the mirror and have to pay for that) and elevator attendants (seriously? Why?). I agree that some administrative jobs are inevitable and some are putting through their routine working patterns involuntary, and ultimately machines will take over.

Sometimes you feel weighed down by something inexplicable, like an intangible force that suffocates you and extracts all positive energy in you.

我現在有種很強烈的感覺去了解一個人

好想知道你的一切，你的小習慣，你對待家人的方式，你對工作的熱誠，你對我的看法...

My mind is a bit clogged after listening to a thoughtful dinner conversation. To say the truth, I am too much of a coward. If I have my own perspective and position, I should step up and advocate them, instead of acting like a passive listener all the time. Too much emotional response running through my head at the same time and I try to anticipate what kind of feedback I will get- which often deters me from saying the truth. Then I'll always have to resort to writing as a means to reorganize my thoughts.

The topics discussed weren't the most important thing, but the extent to which others are willing to give you time to back up your statement. Too often, we neglect others' opinions because we just spit out our views like a reflex. It's not easy for someone to go against the flow, especially for an introvert. Nobody said you have to buy into their argument- but do you have the capacity to listen and appreciate someone's boldness to challenge you, before making a judgment call and proudly proclaiming that you are a liberal and respectful individual?

i can't get this song outta my head...

Afterthoughts...

Nothing feels emptier than letting a callous force- whom you poured your heart and passion to- tear your world apart. 

In a good mood today, since my first article for SCMP went out. I cannot seem to find it online, BUT I have another story that's selected to publish on American History of Business Journalism! So hyped up!

Read the story here.