“Perhaps you feel you’re being treated unfairly?” - Darth Vader, The Empire Strikes Back
I think far too many people would answer ‘Yes’ to that infamous quote above. Just look at all of the lawsuits, mass protests, and workplace disdain going on in our country. There’s really a lot of people that think they’re being treated improperly. But is it all justified?
While I’ve done my fair share of complaining on the work world, I’ve always been the first to say that if you don’t like your job, then start looking for a new one. Unless you’ve signed a contract, quit and go elsewhere… otherwise, cease your bitching. I’ve yet to have even the slightest need to protest or file a ridiculous lawsuit. But will I? Would I join a protest if they branded all novelists as plagiarists, or all artists as bigoted?
Feel free to argue, but I think it all stems from our preoccupation with money. If everyone made a million-a-month salary, we all wouldn’t complain so much, or sue for lavish amounts, or have to protest for higher raises. The obvious problem in life is there is no almighty voice of Reality to tell us when we’re just being too sensitive or if it is meant to be fought for. Yes, there’s also no Darth Vader to choke the resistance out of us either. :o)