Have you noticed that some people settle for less,never hoping to rise above their current situation? After hearing some people say how we should be grateful to have a job, and more along the same lines. What I got from that was that if I'm working a dead-end job, I should be happy with that. If I don't like the relationship I'm in, I should be happy I have someone I'm with. What is that?

Nowhere did anyone mention that there is room for improvement. That you don't have to settle. Use the dead end job as a stepping stone. If the relationship is not healthy, then leave. I don't want to have crumbs on the table, I want a whole dinner. I don't have a fixed "place" at the bottom of the barrell. I should be rising to the top.

My goal is to remember that I must improve my living and finical status. I will grow, I shall rise, and take my place as a leader, not a follower. We gotta do for ourselves, 'cause too many people are treating us like we're not supposed to have feelings or desire.

Besides, why waste God given talent and drive.