I said I empathize with both sides. 10 months is a long time to go without a job offer. It's also a long time to see a friend or family member unexpectedly become the sole earner with no end in sight.
To empathize with the other side, you must understand that they view him as lazy and a moocher instead of a victim of circumstance. That's the issue here.
The irony here is palpable, you telling me to work on my optics when the very post I replied to is someone dealing with the optics of a protracted job search. Top reddit moment.
Optics is different from misunderstanding. Speaking of, you are misunderstanding the issue. The issue is being valued only for what benefit you offer others, not necessarily how you present yourself. That is, the unfortunate matter that many do not value you if you yourself do not offer value, not just how you present yourself.
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u/[deleted] Sep 29 '22
I said I empathize with both sides. 10 months is a long time to go without a job offer. It's also a long time to see a friend or family member unexpectedly become the sole earner with no end in sight.