Why is life so unfair?
74You can't win for losing.
Why is that life is so unfair? Why is it that things don't always go the way you planned, or ever? You think that you've got everything, the perfect spouse and marriage, the greatest children, job and then one thing after another constantly goes wrong. Every time you turn around something is always holding you back from accomplishing your dreams. Of course the major factor is always money. You want to take risks to try to get ahead but it seems like whatever they are there is always some drawback. You try to make money on your own terms and that blows up in your face. Your bills are getting behind, your kids need to be fed and clothed, your perfect little marriage you thought you had is starting to get rocky, that job has become just a paycheck, you feel alone almost always and you want to cry all the time. You can't go around burdening everyone else with your problems because 80% of America is dealing with the same shit.
If you weren't born with a silver spoon in your mouth your pretty much screwed! I can't stand it when some 16 year old idiot working at the grocery store who knows absolutely nothing about having to take care of a family or making ends meet complains the whole time you are in line about how they really want that new Prada bag like their friend has but they can't get it yet because their cruel parents are making them buy their own school clothes because they just bought her a new Mustang and the payment is a little high. HELLO, you are 16 years old, what the hell do you need with a Prada bag? What do you need with a brand new Mustang? Are you that ignorant to not appreciate that you get everything you want and don't need and the majority of other kids will never have or even imagine having because their parents had to work for everything they had and taught them the value of a dollar? Do you not ring up hundreds of people a week who are paying for their groceries with an EBT card or are digging real far in the bottom of their purse claiming that they want to get rid of some change and pay only in change? Do you not take other peoples situations into consideration when you are acting like a three year old because you have one little responsibility and don't understand why?
Why are the people in this world so cruel? Will it ever change? Will we all ever accomplish our life dreams? Will there ever be a day that goes by that we're not worrying which bill we gotta pay next or when our paycheck will hit the bank? Will there ever be a day when those snot nosed spoiled rich kids don't get it all?
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Let’s start out on the cruel side here. Why should I – the 16 year old idiot – take YOUR situation in consideration when I reflect on my situation? And even if I did, even if I’d stop whining about my Prada bag, would that change anything for YOU? I guess it wouldn’t, would it?
Now I’m not going to justify Pradadolescent, mind you. There are a lot of things that are far worse than not getting a bag and hopefully this kid will learn to be content with what she has, rather than to look at what she doesn’t have. Please be aware that adolescents have a very limited view on the world. By which I don’t mean they’re stupid or shortsighted, but at this age they’re going through a lot of changes. They’re looking for their own identity and often do so by relating and comparing to others. Many people never come out of this stage. As your own kids enter this phase you will see that their ‘worries’ are extremely important to them. What should I wear today is a life-or-death decision. So I wouldn’t take offense at this kid in the grocery store, if I were you :)
This is just a rant of someone and thier view of life at that particular moment. What I was getting at was that no matter how skilled you are, no matter how much work you put into your dream there always seems to be something standing in your way. However, people born into a wealthy family will easily pick up the job and life style that someone in my position works so hard for and will never get. The bad thing is the person born into that wealthy family doesn't appreaciate a damn thing they have and still look down on people like me because they have no idea what its like to worry about a light bill getting paid or buying your kids school clothes. They have no idea what its like to watch your child cry because the kids at school have more cool stuff than they do.
Now is it the person whom was born into the wealthy family's fault? Not at all. But at times it can certainly get the best of you knowing that you have more skill determination, motivation, and knowledge than the person down the road. Yet they have the great job, thier kids have all the cool stuff just because they were born into a wealthy family.
I bet the followers of the Law of Attraction won’t agree with you there, knslms :)
Personally, I don’t share your experience, but I know that life has this tendency to work out differently than you planned.
I can relate to what you're saying. Life can seem to be so unfair sometimes. I,ve been there. But I also know it makes me stronger than a lot of other people, more inventive and maybe sometimes even more proud. Getting angry and staying angry about it won’t work.It’s difficult for others to imagine what you have to do and have to go through. And it’s even more difficult to let them see that. The only thing you can exert an influence on is the way you handle all those things yourself. How you handle your ‘set backs’:)
Allot of people won't agree with me on that ananta, but allot will. Its a state of mind and its like Lazur says its something that we must get over. Everyone has there problems and obsticles to overcome, even the people we are sometimes jealous of.
Interesting viewpoint. But, life is what you make of it. The glass half full instead of half empty. When life hands you lemons make lemonade. Look at the good side in every situation. for years I felt much like you did. finally when life handed out the big kicks, divorce after 35 years, Cancer, no home, no Job,I resigned myself to the situation and started to look at the good in every situation. Suddenly, now over 60 every thing is working. Great Job (no-one over 55 can get a job right - particularly in South Africa where BEE rules that jobs must go to Previouly disadvantaged individuals - right ). a new wife, great house, good car. I just leveraged my abilities and changed my approach. (see my hub how I lost 35 years of marraige and beat cancer). I always get my parking spot at the mall in front of the door. I win competitions from time to time. I never won anything in my life before!
I think if you can be happy in yourself every good thing becomes great. every adversity becomes another lesson in life's journey.
A pity I could have been like this at 30!
Look on the bright side that kid was serving you at the counter not you serving her!
Thanks for the inspiration! There is allot to be said for faith! I know your words are very true
sixtyorso says: if you can be happy in yourself every good thing becomes great; every adversity becomes another lesson in life's journey.
I like that one
Agreed
the prada bag issue is quite irrelevant....but life is unfair....why is it that some people who hurt others are never punished for it....it seems as if they are actually rewarded for it
I have come to the conclusion that those who don't fight god don't have the opportunity to lose. Those of us who are believers are not perfect, we commit many sins that we are punished for. Somewhat like a parent punishes a child to keep them on the right track.
Those who don't believe and don't care, there is no need for punishment. So those of us who are being punished should be thankful.
God loves all of us, but those who love him back are punished so that we may learn from our mistakes and stay on the right track.
life is'nt fair... like you said there is always something pushing you away or stoping you.. in the end someone who works so hard and try so hard does'nt make it but someone who is smart makes it and every one loves him/her.. and no body see's or seems to care about the hard worker... so life is'nt fair.. but you have to keep your head up.. and be strong live for your kids and if you want your kids to be happy... if you really want to make them happy you will... but if just feel sorry for them one day your kids will be like you feel sorry for there kids
life is'nt fair... like you said there is always something pushing you away or stoping you.. in the end someone who works so hard and try so hard does'nt make it but someone who is smart makes it and every one loves him/her.. and no body see's or seems to care about the hard worker... so life is'nt fair.. but you have to keep your head up.. and be strong live for your kids and if you want your kids to be happy... if you really want to make them happy you will... but if just feel sorry for them one day your kids will be like you feel sorry for there kids
Verily, in the remembrance of Allah (God) do hearts find rest." [Quran, Chapter 13, Verse 28]
Verily, in the remembrance of Allah (God) do hearts find rest." [Quran, Chapter 13, Verse 28]
yes... i agree
I am lately going through many things,, Divorce, bankrupcy...and I'm only 17 . But religion, I think is very important. Search for help from above..Think of your situation as a training experience for later in your life. That's what I am thinking right now...Just being hopeful.
I WOULD LOVE TO COME UP WITH A SYSTEM THATS FAIR AHD GOOD.BUT THE ESTABLISHMENT WILL NEVER ALLOW THAT,NOR THE COMMUNIST.THE ANGLO SAXTON LEADERSHIP EOROPE MINDED THINKING PEOPLE HAVE IT ALL WORKED OUT,LIVE OUR WAY OR NOT AT ALL.EVER NATION THAT THEY HAVE COME IN CONTACK WITH THEY HAVE FORCE THERE SYSTEN OF LIVEING.WELL IT IS THE YEAR 2009 AND BELIVE ME WHEN I SAY A LOT OF HUMAN,ES ARE FED UP WITH THIS PICK AND CHOSE SOCIETY.THERE IS NO ONE TO BLAME BUT THE LEADERSHIP OF THE WHITE-ESTABLISHMENT FOR OUR SAD STATE.THEY SOLD THIS BULL----TO THE WORLD.THEY NEW IT WAS BULL----IS WHY THEY NEED LAWS.ENFORCEMENT[THE POLICE] ARM-FORCE,ES.A LOT OF BIBLE STUFF STARTED IN AFRICA BUT ROME CONTROL WRIGHTEN HISTORY,STILL EUROPE,HITLER SAW THAT LIE THE COMMUNIST KNOW IT,AND RICH AMERICA IS AFAIRD OF POOR AMERICA FINDING OUT IT,S ALL BULL----ME ILL KEEP TRYING TO GET MY SLICE OF THE PIE TILL THE DAY I DIE.UNTILL THEN ILL KEEP LOOKING FOP THE TRUTH AN IF I SHOULD FINE IT I,AM GOING TO SELL IT,
shut up and stop compaining and be grateful for what you have. the more you complain the less you will have. Its ignorant people like you that make the world a lousy place.
Thanks a lot everyone, I was stress out about life being unfair and stuff. After reading this, I felt much better about myself and the world around me. I also recommend this website about Job in the bible. It is an very interesting article, I hope it helps:
I know.. life could be unfair. I faced it, and everybody does. But if you just look around you a bit more, then you will find out that there are things in life that are reasonable and ok. Life isn't how you always wanted it to be.. just face it. and keep moving on...
Hey "Richy rich", i'd have to disagree with you; i'd say it is people like you who make the world a "lousy place". This person noticed one of the many flaws of our society and decided to voice his annoyance on the matter. What did you say that was at all useful? He wasn't speaking of what he didn't have, he was pondering why it is that some people seem to be naturally favoured by god, allah, existence, etc. while others suffer from repeated day to day situations that point out to them they are not one of the favoured. Also; "the more you complain the less you have."... I shouldn't have to elaborate on how much of a moron that statement makes you look like. But judging from your obvious astouding intellect, you might need an example; Think of "Paris Hilton", a complaint-ridden spoiled little she-douche. BUT she has what she wants, doesn't she?
man,life is unfair,i want somethigh so bad,i want....my love,but i have no chance,and i mean no chance at all.but that is life i guest.you juz have to deal with,i like a girl,not like,love.i would die for her,but she is very far away and she did't even know who i am.and hell i felted that kind of pain,it sucks,so deal with it mate :)
I am only 19 years old, with enough to say about life is unfair, recently my parents got separated, my job is something that i cannot stand but something i need to do to keep my little ford laser going. I work, at night doing three University courses, and all i ask for is a little help. What really pisses me off, is that i go to uni and work, so i really dont have much of a social life, i know that this is all self inflicted, but i am only 19. I am sacrificing my own happiness and liberty now, so when i am older i will have the great career, a nice house in a good neighbor, and a car that will take me from A to B and eventually contribute and help my community and society now. Life is so unfair i work my ass off to get high marks and to perform well at my job, but it really annoys me that people that are perfectly fine, but totally and utterly lazy are getting allowances and support from our government, that is my tax dollars paying someone to be a bludge, to sit on the ass and get fat, just because they filled out some paper work saying, i cannot find work. please anyone can find a job if they look hard enough. Yet if i want to get some financial help from the government i am dreaming. I am a full time student which in its own right i am allowed to get some help for, but because get pitifully not enough from my job, i am not eligible for any government help because i earn to much. yeah right i don't even earn six thousand dollars a year.
sorry to unload this but i have been so upset about how life is so unfair, when i work really hard for what i have and yet some people don't even know the meaning of work, let alone hard work and they seem to have everything, and such a simple life
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Rudra says:
2 years ago
i agree, life has always been unfair. banks, corporates, governments are all there to con us. tread life with caution. might want to read this
http://hubpages.com/hub/saveyourlife