we versus the shark

i'm 18 yrs old, reckless, lost and living in NYC. i'm going to try to make this blog more about the around world me rather about myself emotionally but yet to a certain extent.

my first topic is work. we are put into a system (USA) that we are forced to work an occupation or follow some type of career. (unless you inherit loads of cash from rich grand/parents) currently i'm not very interested in logging 20 - 30 hrs of work a week. i know that is not alot of hours but i have no interest in working currently. its seems more of an hassle then actual enjoyment. i watch people at there jobs everyday, i see a 35 yr old man working in bank or 28 yr old woman making coffee. and i question myself are these people really happy? i figure not and i'm bewildered why they continue working these worthless jobs that have no real value but just provide income. i figure that we are just fucked in the system. with no real leverage (school/experience/luck) in getting a job you actually want, your forced to work unexciting jobs that boil your blood. you lose even more leverage and accept any job willingly when you must to feed the family, pay the rent, buy food, pay off school loans and pay for other expenses.

i just recently quit my last job after one week, working at a restaurant. i found it to be frustrating and not worth it. you might be saying to yourself look at this "young kid", he doesn't know anything about life or responsibilities. but i'm actually more of go-getter type of person (had 4 jobs previously/+ tons of misc. work). but currently i feel a extreme lack of interest. but i'm being forced back into finding a job due to my extreme lack of money. i'm probably going to eventually work as a canvasser or at a record store, grudgingly or not. hopefully i'll get out this "fuck the system" funk.