Things I’m sick of

There are some wonderful things in life. For example, being married is pretty great. My wife is amazing. Life is in general pretty fantastic right now. But I don’t people don’t like to hear about it when I’m vomiting sunshine and rainbows everywhere. That’s not why you’ve come here. So I’ll give you what you want.

I’m sick of lots of things. None of them are overly important. But all of them make me very frustrated. I don’t know why. They don’t affect me directly. But they just do.

1. “Occupy” protestors. We get it. You don’t like it that some people are rich and greedy. We get that in your perfect little world everyone would have equal wealth. I’ve got news for you. We tried that, it was called communism and it didn’t work. Capitalism is what gave you the right to protest in such a ridiculous fashion anyway. So maybe protesting against it isn’t the most wonderful idea. But then, I don’t suppose you’re the most intellegent bunch. “Occupying” somewhere for weeks (and by definition not working) isn’t likely to bring anyone around to your way of thinking. You probably don’t realise the ones you’re protesting against are working, paying taxes and paying for your welfare whilst you protest against them. Go home, have a shower and get a job.

2. Celebrities in general. Actually, not so much celebrities as those who care about their lives. Especially the ones who are famous for no other reason than that they are famous. Seriously. What on Earth did Kim Kardashian do to become famous? Actors can act, singers can sing. Even the royals at least have an inportant job to do. But this obsession we have of making idols out of people for the sake of it boggles the mind.

3. Reality television. I know this is an old one. But I hvae a particular beef at the moment. It’s the “journey.” Everyone’s on a journey. It doesn’t matter if it’s a totally artificial walk through a series of manufactured scenarios for the benefit of some very sad viewers. It’s a journey. Perhaps you could journey to somewhere where people won’t have to watch your crap.

4. Strikes. I am so sick of strikes. Everybody is striking. Pilots are striking. Engineers are striking. Nurses are striking. The guys who empty the bins at the hospital are striking. I propose a solution to the situation.
Number one: Employers stop offering their employees what is effectively a pay cut. You should be offering your employees at least CPI over the next few years. I understand this sometimes isn’t possible, especially for private companies. But I think this is good business.
Number two. Employees should realise their place. Having a job is a privelage, not a right. Employers take on all the risk in building a business, and they deserve to have the right to do what they want with it. If your employer isn’t offering you a deal you’re happy with, then quit and go somewhere else. If you can’t get a job anywhere else, perhaps you should re-evaluate your skills set and realise that perhaps your employer is actually offering you a fair deal. This is especially true for unskilled workers. Holding your employer to ransom for more cash when you really aren’t worth it is very unethical. As for working conditions, Australian’s have the best working conditions around the world. Get over it and be happy with what you’re given.

5. How could this list be complete without a rant about the government. Our government is awful. Everything they touch turns to ash. They only they can manage to achieve is a tax no sensible person wants that they promised they wouldn’t introduce. The incompetence is mindblowing. Not that the other side offers a great alternative at this point (which is another thing I’m sick of). But they have to go. And soon.

So there you have it. A list of 5 things I’m curretnly sick of. Please feel free to add things you’re sick of in the comments. It’s therapeutic.

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