Die Bart!!! Die!!!

Ever wonder how the best laid plans can go so horribly wrong? No matter what you do, salvaging yourr failing plans is like trying to stop the Niagra with your bare hands. It ain't happening! You can do your best and then some, and it still won't be enough. Why is it always so complicated? Just for a moment coonsider what life would be like, if what you got out was in proportion to what you put in. More effort would mean more rewards and vice versa. Kissing a boss's ass would get you no where. That would also mean that the boss would not stay the boss unless he actually did some work... which would mean that most of today's bosses would be redundant and either demoted (what a beautiful thought) or retired. They would necessarily have to reform their way of working and actually start doing something worthwhile rather than harassing their employees and encouraging the ass kissers.
But such is not the case (highly unfortunate). Slaves, or contract labour as it is known today, must try by fair means or foul (the latter is more predominant) to get their grubby paws on as big a slice of the bonus pie as possible. Somehow actual work doesn't translate into rewards anymore. Its like doing an MBA. At one point in time it meant something. Today its just another degree that's necassary. Anyone remember the days when being a graduate meant something?
what is the point of all this misery? We struggle and struggle and then struggle some more, sacrificinig health, family, friends, personality, hobbies... (you name it and it will be sacrificed) and for what? the rising inflation makes sure we don't manage to save enough for our old age, the money is never enough, the stress is always too much, when there's money there's no peace (not because of the money but because of the people giving itt to you) So I say again.... What is the point of all this? Honestly! WE ARE ALL GOING TO DIE SOONER OR LATER... that's the one truth in all of our lives. so why are we working so that we can be miserable and ill and finally dead! Doesn't make too much sense. And I used to think ants and bees led a humdrum existence constantly carrying heavy loads or making honey, working for the greater good until they finally died (or got squished or eaten). Guess we humans aren't so intelligent afterall! Other than an opposible thumb there's precious little to set us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom.