These are my opinions.. no way right or wrong. Just how I feel about the things being discussed.
Yes and no. Adults can be everything that you mentioned and sure, that can be considered childlike. But unlike kids, adults are way more calculating, deceptive and manipulative. Kids don't hide anything - it's all right there in the open and they are who they are without fear. Many adults hide who they are and would never have the stones to be as open, honest and direct as a 4 year old. In that way, adults are NOT big kids.
I disagree with pretty much all of this. Some people are full of shit to a degree but they'll never get anywhere by constantly "covering their ass." As Justin (and me below) mention, you can be successful, and even thrive, if you're honest, do a good job and are not full of shit.
People work to make money. If you don't like the work you do to make money, find another form of employment. Many people don't do what they "love" or are "passionate" about, myself included, but you can find jobs that you can tolerate, don't mind or moderately like doing. It might not be good enough for you and that's ok, but I'm ok with giving up some of my time for the ability to live the way I want to outside of the 9-5.
So yes, working is what people do when they need to pay for things. But that doesn't have to be the only thing they do.
I'm not a very passionate individual in general but I'd say that most people talk in extremes these days. Passion is just one of those many words that have been diluted a bit. Roll with it like most people and just know that it doesn't really mean what it probably should mean.
Normal people do not go around shoving their morals or way of lives into others' throats. The people who do that are just a minority. Though i'm now wondering if your talking about government and what is right/wrong.
They're called Catholics. In all seriousness, though, many people DO go around espousing their opinions as the right and moral and better and whatever else way to do things. People may not literally "jam ideals down throats" but will subtly let you know their opinions - be it through facial expressions, tone, diction, etc etc - especially (and usually more prominent) if there's a huge disparity in thinking. We're all very judgmental, think we know what's best.. you can even see it from all the judgment being thrown around in this thread.
thoughts on adulthood from a member of the community nobody has ever taken seriously. out
Nothing really to add to your post but I just wanted to say "props" for choosing the path that made sense for and felt like it would work best for you. All you can do in life is make the best decisions you can, for you, in any given moment and go from there.
I like how everybody posting in this thread is most likely under the age of 30 but they are all experts at adulthood. I'm 25 and won't even attempt to explain what adulthood is like.
Ah, yes, the next level of e-penis high ground lol. I do agree with you, though. My additional thoughts on that to nobody in particular:
Nobody here on Smogon is qualified to explain adulthood. First, nobody here is old enough to have experienced all the typical highs and lows of being an adult from start to finish. If you're on your death bed and like 85, then feel free to lay some knowledge on us. You've at least had plenty of experience. Second, taking it one step further, nobody here will have the same experiences or will want to experience life the same way, anyway. To surmise that "this is adulthood" is pretty bold when my adult life and the path I choose will differ greatly and my opinions of how to live will be formed and molded around those experiences. So even the hypothetical 85 year old can't really explain adulthood for everyone.
I will never be a so-called bullshitter. I'm a straight shooter. I say it how I see it. There are definitely a lot of people that will bullshit their way to the top, but it's easy enough to be successful and advance in your career without bullshitting. The people who get there by lying and talking down their fellow employees usually end up falling in one way or another.
The person in the main post just appears to be jaded at their current job because some scumbag got a promotion and he feels like he was more deserving. Whatever man. If you're good at your job you'll have your day.
I've found this to be a good approach. I'm not a "confrontational" straight shooter but I'm honest, fairly direct and take responsibility for my work performance. People do recognize this and will respect you for it. That goes a long way and can often be the difference in a new promotion or job opportunity. Some people are better at playing the game, ie bullshitting, than others and can make it look pretty seamless but eventually they do get caught and it costs them in one way or another.
I'll end with the cliched "life is what you make it." Last I checked, adulthood was part of life.
