Small little humans - chapter 2

Then, as the pattern grows intricate, the questions become more subtle: is it enough just simply lay around doing something to make money? Sure, you'd choose something that is reasonably close to what you like. Of course, some collateral considerations might shift your choices: you want something that gives you lots of money, you want something that's respected as a profession, you want something cool.

You study a lot, then get good grades on high school, then you get all stressed out because of the application process to a college (even if you get in or not). Considering you made it to college, stretch the part about studying to get good grades for some more years, just like you did in high school. In any case, you'd be getting a job (or a career) by now. You could move out, get married, get kids... or not.

The problem now is that you're going to die. Your marriage is going to end. Your job doesn't give you enough money.