Night Monkey @ Outtatime @sh.itjust.works

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Wow that was a lot. Forgive me for not replying with as much. I don't have the time.

My only question to all of this is, what is your solution to these problems? If it involves the government, then I have news for you. The government isn't going to help anybody. My point being if these problems you say exist and are such huge problems, then what is the answer? How does society solve it? I've tried to answer these questions myself and it always comes back to asking myself one question. What can I DO TODAY, to make things better for myself and my family?

I also see this student loan thing being tossed around all the time. If people don't intend to pay them back, then don't take out a loan. It's really that simple. Stay out of debt. I can't stand banks. I loathe them. I refuse to owe a bank or anybody else for that matter any money. The public has been sold a lie. I used to be in a bad situation like what you're describing. I woke up one day and told myself enough is enough. I'm sick of the debt. I'm sick of blaming everybody else for my shortcomings. I paid off all my debts, bought a house, paid that off and now I try and save as much as I can. I didn't wait for anybody to rescue me. Nobody is gonna rescue me. The government, a bank, family. Nobody. I'm responsible for my own actions and I take accountability. The only way people can change their situation for the better is to think positively and work hard towards your goals. I don't know of any other way.

I don't rely on luck. Too risky. I do what I have to do and use what I'm given to make the best of my situation. Complaining and blaming others got me nowhere. I'm simply pointing out what I've witnessed over the last three decades.

I'm not strictly speaking of the place I work for. I actually like my job. Not a fan of the management. My argument is that a lot of people's work ethic has dwindled. Really all it does is punish their coworkers. You think the CEO or upper management cares about people's feelings or how the job got done? I don't. We're all replaceable. I do the best I can with what I'm given. Complaining gets me nowhere

I'm not simping for big corporations. They definitely have issues. But how did they get that way? A change in work culture in my opinion. Also, if somebody saved %15 of their pay from the time they're 18 until they're ready to retire around the age of 62-65, they would be a multi-millionaire and able to live off monthly payments until they die. Assuming you invested in some mutual funds or something similar. Nothing too risky.

I've heard that argument being made before. That people don't think there is a better tomorrow. I suppose I could blame it partially on the doom scrolling people do daily on their phones. Personally speaking, I believe there are always opportunities and a better tomorrow.

If money was an issue, I would simply find a higher paying job. I'm not owed anything. I'm trying to do the best I can just like everybody else. I've never agreed 100% with what management does. I'm just happy to have a decent job that pays decently. I wasn't handed this automatically. I worked my way up to it. I earned it.

I've noticed it in every industry I've ever worked in over three decades

I think I made that clear at the end of my above post

Ok. I'll bite. Even though I believe this conversation will go nowhere.

Differences I have seen in work ethic between the 90s and today:

1. Constantly complaining about being broke but refusing to work any overtime.
2. Refusing to do anything outside the scope of their job duties. Even if it's something small and won't take any extra time or energy off their current job duty.
3. Demanding or taking long breaks causing others to pick up their slack. And then acting like the victim.
4. Overly emotional about deadlines and jobs duties. Making decisions based on their feelings and not the job/project at hand.
5. People then would usually figure out solutions to problems without any supervision. Ingenuity was rewarded and favored. Today, people seem to prefer to be micro-managed. This could also be a change in employer culture as well.
6. Entitlement culture/attitude. More people today believe they are owed something without earning it. Hierarchical structures were more rigid, with clear distinctions between management and staff. Respect for authority was expected.
7. Employees were more likely to stay with one company for years or even decades, building loyalty and expertise within their organization.

I guess I could go on. And not all of this is due to employees, rather, management issues that have gotten worse over time. But I still believe the root cause is a negative change in people's work ethic. This is obviously not all inclusive. These are just some examples of what I've noticed between now and then. I have been working full time since the 90s. Yes, it's anecdotal. But you asked me. This is my opinion. It's okay if people don't agree with me. But I would find it hard to believe most people would disagree with all or some of these points especially if they have been working as long as I have.

I was there in the 90s. Working full time. There was a noticeable difference in the work ethic from then to today.

That might have worked then. Not so sure nowadays. The work ethic was different back then.

Edit: I didn't realize the can of worms I opened up. Hopefully it stirs a little bit of constructive conversation. I realize I have an unpopular opinion here. That's ok. I wish all of you a prosperous and content life. I'm not here to stir up hate. I simply expressed my opinion. I've learned a little about how passionate some of you are about this topic. I never thought I would start such a hornet's nest.

Search for the headline on a search engine and read the article elsewhere. Usually these news sites just copy and paste the article and slap a different website name on it.

Oh this is cool too. Thank you!

Oh Yeah!! I have that one bookmarked on PC.

I'll check that out thank you. Although, another commenter mentioned radiodroid. Seems to be everything I wanted

After messing with it a bit this is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. Wow

Wow this is really good. I'm gonna mess with it now..thank you very much

So I really love Sirius XM stations..they do charge ten bucks a month for it. I was kinda wanting an app that offers the same experience but free of charge. Obviously, I would support any app or station that I love. I'm just looking for more options.

Oh this is interesting. I recently (within the last year) found a few websites that offer SDR radio tuners for free. I thought that was so cool and I was able to tune into stuff using their equipment over the web.

I'm basically looking for an android app that lets me browse some internet radio stations (music). I probably should have been more detailed in my original post. But you have actually opened my eyes to some other things I'm interested in.