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Should I apply to work for the government? (lemmy.ml)
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To me it seems that the only way that I could get hired right now in 2026 is if I work for the government because unlike the private sector which is decreasing, the public sector is increasing, a trend which I think would continue if the government keeps on spending more and more money.

I have also been trying to find a job ever since January of last year with no success, applying to places like Tim Hortons, McDonalds, Sobeys, Walmart, and just about anywhere. The only "success" I had was doing landscaping on my own and I would like to have something more stable.

However, I really would not like a government job because to me it is just like stealing people's money because of the fact that the only way the government is getting money is by printing it which causes inflation and taxes.

Also, I am a Gen Z Canadian citizen with no experience working for an actual company.

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[–] blarghly@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

And the only way you can run your landscaping business is by driving a truck that emits hydrocarbons and contributes to climate change. And working in fast food is contributing to obesity. Your self-flagellation accomplishes very little. Accept the world as it is, and do what is necessary to achieve your goals, starting with making your life secure, comfortable, and meaningful.

If you want the government to change its policies, then join your local anarchist/libertarian movement, or run for office, or go stand outside the capitol and scream at anyone walking on or out (don't recommend), or make oodles of money and use your influence to hobnob with politicians.

But simply not doing things doesn't change the world, and simply fucks you over