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A few years ago, I took a business trip to Italy with my partner. It was a fantastic opportunity, but as the trip approached, I found myself anxious that someone might ask me, “What’s your job?” and I wouldn’t know how to respond. I didn’t have an impressive job title or a high salary; I was a stay-at-home parent who took on freelance writing gigs while my kids were at school.
Years ago, I had stepped away from the corporate law path, and while I was happy with that choice, insecurity still crept in. After all, we live in a world that values bigger salaries, more prestigious job titles, larger homes, and fancier cars. This cycle of striving for more can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction.
Even though I left that relentless pursuit behind, I still grapple with feelings of inadequacy. A popular meme highlights our culture’s flawed obsession with job titles and income rather than personal fulfillment. While health and well-being shouldn’t be the sole indicators of success, it raises crucial questions about our societal values.
To put it plainly, we are entrenched in a culture of toxic capitalism. For many in the U.S., capitalism is as ingrained as the notion of the American dream, which often equates success with climbing the corporate ladder. In my early twenties, I began to reject this narrative, choosing to leave a lucrative legal career for a role that paid half as much. Over the past 15 years, my professional journey has seen its ups and downs, but I’ve mostly embraced my decisions.
Yet, even with my conscious choice to reject the capitalist lifestyle, moments arise when I feel… less than. Especially when surrounded by those who are fixated on earning more and climbing higher, I occasionally wonder what my life might look like if I had stayed on the traditional path of career success. Would I be more respected or important?
But that’s not the truth. I often remind myself, as I share this message with others, that our worth shouldn’t be tethered to our salaries or job titles. While professional achievements are commendable, they only represent a fraction of who we are.
This isn’t to say we should dismiss our ambitions. We all have a responsibility to contribute positively to the world. However, true success lies in nurturing our souls and finding contentment in our choices.
Acknowledging these truths isn’t simple. I’ve spent considerable time in therapy addressing these feelings, and I often find myself spiraling into insecurity over not earning as much as others or not having a prestigious title. Deep down, though, I know that real success isn’t defined by job titles or paychecks.
Maya Angelou beautifully encapsulated this idea: “Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” We must stop equating our self-worth with our salaries or job titles. How do we break this cycle?
Truthfully, I’m still navigating this journey. It helps to surround yourself with like-minded individuals who share your values, reminding yourself that what others pursue doesn’t have to be your path. As Amy Poehler wisely stated, “Good for you, not for me.” Recognizing that rejecting the capitalist view of success is a radical act can be empowering.
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