We have a limited amount of time on earth. Simulating a low-level office job in some of your peak years of neuroplasticity isn't as romantic to me as it is to you.
A lot of teenagers spend a significant amount of time scrolling social media in their phone; is they a better use of time?
My closest friends are the ones I share similar hobbies and interests with. We have more in common and lots to talk about. Growing up I had very little in common with my friends and other than hanging out and drinking together we didn’t have anything else. Those friendships didn’t last very long.
We have a limited amount of time on earth. Simulating a low-level office job in some of your peak years of neuroplasticity isn't as romantic to me as it is to you.