Ah, I remember your last day, Eric (well, from afar, obviously) - back then you were just that dude who quit his job and is doing something cool (I was very young here). And now I'm so glad that a year on, you're good, you made it and that you're happy.
I wanted to tell them in a way that would truly convey the marrow of it but the right words somehow failed me.
This is so chilling....like you're talking about a prison, which I guess in a way you are. You're an infinitely cool dude, sir.
Thanks @honeydue! Very keen observation on your part, it is a prison, but a self-imposed one. Human resource departments within corporations have a systematic way of making employees feel as if you should be thankful to give your best years to their company and be grateful for mediocre compensation. They prey on people's fear of the unknown and poor self-esteem. The younger generations (like you) are waking up to this in a major way and it's amazing to watch.
Well, at least they have a place in society, you know? they can hold their head up high and say "i work for X" and be proud of the good little minions they are.
Why do you say that? :O
Right, the situation does give people a place in society and as long as they're happy and satisfied it's a good thing. I encountered a lot of people who were miserable in the situation though. Entrepreneurship definitely isn't for everyone.