Poll: Are you happy?

[Erttheking]

With all the pessimism that goes around on the internet, but with the common amount of hyperbole that commonly goes with it, I feel like sometimes we only see people on the internet when they're at their worst. As a direct result, we form images of them in our heads that may not be very accurate. AS a result, I want to ask a rather simple question.

Are you happy? Do you think you have a good life? Are you happy where you are? Do you feel like you have good friends? Do you feel like, overall you have it good? I realize that this is a simple question that could lead to complex answers, so feel free to explain your answer and reasoning to your hearts content.

As for me? My family is pretty dysfunctional and I can really get irratated with just about all of them. But at the end of the day I still love most of them and I know most of them love me back, I've got a stable source of income, access to entertainment, a hobby I flat out love and can partake in whenever I want, a group of friends that are easily some of the best I've ever had and can confide personal problems in. Yeah, overall I'd say I'm happy.

 

[Queen Michael]

Honestly? Yes. I've got good food to eat, good manga to read, and a good job. And also a good friend. I'm happy.

 

[tippy2k2]

Define happy.

I owe $56,000 still on student loans that are absolutely bleeding me dry. I am 28 years old living in a studio apartment that I could spit across because I can't afford anything else with those loans. The piece of paper I got for my money is worth about as much as the piece of paper likely cost the school and am receiving no help in any way, shape, or form from my former college. I am in a job that would have gone to a high schooler ten years ago and the pay reflects that. I have the social graces of a dead fish and my lack of love life reflects this. It doesn't help that I'm a fatty

However, I have a handful of very close friends (two of which are going to be married shortly). I have a loving family and lots of video games to keep me entertained. I absolutely LOVE where I work (even if I don't always love the job itself) and am currently receiving a HUGE amount of help from my boss in getting me a promotion, even if that means he has to lose me as an employee. Even with the knowledge that I'm looking to move on, he STILL gives me extra work to do, which I greatly appreciate for that shows that they still trust me and gives me more to build with for future opportunities. I love my job but I don't think about letting the car drive itself on the highway when I'm going to work just to have an excuse not to go (unlike that dark age of call center tech support...the horror....). I'm slowly working on becoming less of a fatty, though that will probably take some time.

So....to steal from Facebook; it's complicated

 

[Barbas]

I prefer the word "content", but yes, I am at the moment. The weather is terrible, but at least I have you interesting characters to converse with! There are untold realms of unbelievably filthy porn information at my fingertips and I'm getting enough food and sleep.

 

[Scarim Coral]

For the most part, yes. I've already mention on here that I am unhappy with my current job and with my current situation, it could of been better. In saying so I am content with what I have as it could be worse (I may still lived with my parent but they still loved and support me and I got good friends etc).

 

[JoJo]

Pretty much, yes. It sucks that I'm currently unemployed but I'm lucky enough to have a family who can afford to host me until I track down that elusive job and I enjoy living and having fun in general. Not everything is perfect but I'm content with my lot in life.

 

[Barbas]

Pretty much, yes. It sucks that I'm currently unemployed but I'm lucky enough to have a family who can afford to host me until I track down that elusive job and I enjoy living and having fun in general. Not everything is perfect but I'm content with my lot in life.

You're unemployed as well? UNEMPLOYMENT PARTY!

What was your job previously?

 

[JoJo]

Pretty much, yes. It sucks that I'm currently unemployed but I'm lucky enough to have a family who can afford to host me until I track down that elusive job and I enjoy living and having fun in general. Not everything is perfect but I'm content with my lot in life.

You're unemployed as well? UNEMPLOYMENT PARTY!

What was your job previously?

*Blows party popper*

I graduated university mid last year and I worked in a children's summer camp for a couple of months until the season ended, since then I've been unable find anything. Doesn't help that my local area sucks for science, which is what my degree is in, probably going to move in the long run but I'd like to find my feet in a place I know first. What was yours?

 

[Barbas]

I graduated university mid last year and I worked in a children's summer camp for a couple of months until the season ended, since then I've been unable find anything. Doesn't help that my local area sucks for science, which is what my degree is in, probably going to move in the long run but I'd like to find my feet in a place I know first. What was yours?

I held several small jobs, the most recent of which was taking care of a kitchen - cleaning and organising things, mostly. It was enjoyable and therapeutic. My co-workers were a fine bunch and the customers were largely agreeable.

 

[JoJo]

I graduated university mid last year and I worked in a children's summer camp for a couple of months until the season ended, since then I've been unable find anything. Doesn't help that my local area sucks for science, which is what my degree is in, probably going to move in the long run but I'd like to find my feet in a place I know first. What was yours?

I held several small jobs, the most recent of which was taking care of a kitchen - cleaning and organising things, mostly. It was enjoyable and therapeutic. My co-workers were a fine bunch and the customers were largely agreeable.

Shame that job didn't work out then, well I wish you luck finding another

 

[Barbas]

Shame that job didn't work out then, well I wish you luck finding another

Oh no, it was merely time for change. All things must expire. My employment concluded, but will begin again in another form at some point in the near future. Opportunity cannot hide itself from my gaze.

 

[Movitz]

To be honest, I'm kinda sad over the in many ways bleak future of my country and the western World in general, which of course affects my well being negatively.

But if I look at my own Life, I can't really complain. Sure, there's room for improvement, but overall I'm happy and content with how things are.

 

[Foolery]

Truthfully, kinda depressed. But I think feeling 'low' would describe it better.
Anyway, moving on to the positive, I have more than enough money saved to go back to school, I just don't know what the hell I want to do. Was thinking of getting into a skilled trade.

 

[ScrabbitRabbit]

Life is kinda mixed, though I definitely have more good going for me right now. I have wonderful friends and a family that cares deeply for me. I have access to tons of entertainment, despite not having much money, though we've clawed our way out of imminent homelessness.

On the negative, one of my best friends is currently living in a specialist hospital for people with severe eating disorders and I'm not allowed to work. That's... about it. Not working has made money slightly tighter again, but we're basically OK for now.

So I don't know why I'm still unhappy. I'm so rarely happy and I don't get it. I'm having constant panic attacks and doing... well, stupid things and my fucking anti-depressants are making me worse, if anything. I don't get it. It makes no sense.

I try not to be too pessimistic about things on here, but I dunno how successful I am.

 

[Mr Fixit]

At the moment, no. I'm listening to two women argue & the whole thing is a complete waste of breath. I'm car-less at the moment as well which means I can't even leave. I do have a couple good things going on, but right now they are no help. A few good friends & a job that is steady at least. I got family that cares & some family I wish would just go away, this ties into the above argument. All in all, I'll live, but not completely happy.

 

[TehCookie]

Life has it's ups and downs, I was depressed until yesterday due to the weather and crashing my car. Then it warmed up so I felt better and I cleaned my room and started to clear out the basement. Then I got a call that my grandpa broke his hip, and with him in the hospital someone has to take care of grandma since she has alzheimers. She's not bad enough to need a home yet, but you can't leave her alone for long periods of time. Shit happens, if I can deal with it without going insane I'm happy.

EDIT: And my mom just broke a mirror while trying to organize the basement, that does not seem to be a good sign...

 

[Esotera]

I'll be a lot happier in two weeks when I've finished this round of university exams and finally have a bit of time for holiday. I've got a lot of worries like having a lot of debt and not having a definite job after I graduate, but generally life is good and I imagine it will probably get better overall.

 

[Eclipse Dragon]

I'm in a situation similar to Tippy above.

I have bills to pay (student loans arg!), and don't make enough money to pay them without feeling squeezed. I (tangentially) work in my field, so my degree is at least worth the paper it's printed on. However, I feel overworked. I also do side jobs to make more money and that doesn't help the situation. When I get home, I'm so tired I don't want to do anything, I don't even want to draw, which is something I need to improve on for my financial future (or risk getting stuck in a dead end and stagnating).

My family is very caring, supportive and really functional. I'm the weird one of the bunch, but they never criticize me for it. I also have two very awesome friends I split my rent with. I love spending time with all of them, but sometimes I feel like I can't because I need to work, there just aren't enough hours in the day.

Of course I also have the Escapist and the awesome people here.

So am I happy? It goes up and down.

 

[Lucyfer86]

Nope, no i'm not. I know my life could be worse, but that's not enough to actually make me happy.
Content at best... on some days.

 

[omega 616]

Do you think you have a good life? Are you happy where you are? Do you feel like you have good friends? Do you feel like, overall you have it good?

I live in a house, I have internet, a phone, a ps4 and food ... I couldn't have it much better.

Am I happy? I really should be but my stupid computer needs work and the PC I am using now SUCKS! and as such I am not a happy camper. On the other hand, I have just signed off (meaning no more benefits) for at least a year and after that year I could have a full time, full pay job for the first time ever (well, I had a job for 2 months before but got laid off).

So I should be happy but I can't honestly say I am ... I'm more content.