Does The American Dream Still Exist

Does The American Dream Still Exist

Before the recession hit before the internet came out more than a decade ago people were meant to follow in their parents footsteps. Social Security was strong 401K all the benefits were available. Most would remember this as the American Dream. To their amazement like most good things unless trusted in the good hands will not last. This American Dream was not taken care of not because human fault or ones ability to get something done. Worst the American Dream was stolen away by greed, selfishness, and pure arrogance. If I am correct these words were taught to us in grade school of what not to do.

I use to believe when I put my hand to my chest and said the pledge of allegiance that everyone around me meant what they said. I hate to say it but that is not the case here ladies and gentlemen. The American Dream is to drop the middle class to the poor level and the rich to be richer. This seems a little unfair to me.

Every day when I wake up and go to my job I put on the same boots. I always tell myself I am working to help to maintain are economy. Then I listen to the news on the way to work to find out somebody else in the upper class stole money from the government but is not going to jail. This not only ruins a good day but it also makes me wonder why I even put on those boots to go to work anyway. I am paying for things that wont be around when I get older. Dont get me wrong I like taking care of the elderly and helping out people in need.

When it comes to the life of people I say live it. I believe in savings but at the same time try to expand who you are. I believe that even though it is not safe to invest in this economy I believe there is still one safe investment left and that is ourselves. In order to get more out of life happiness is the key. If youre happy you think better and make smarter choices.

If you want to look at those boots for the rest of your life I understand. I dont because all I see is the wear and tear on ones body from working. Not to mention all the times you will be away from your family. Lets not forget working for a boss who doesnt care about anything but the overall make of the day. If something were to happen to you who knows if your health insurance will cover you or even be there.

I am not trying to scare you I am just showing you that there are other sources out there to survive in this recession. I believe and respect people that go to work every day 57 days a week for 40 plus hours a week. Thats what my parents do and their my heros, but they taught me to always look after myself and the people I love. With this kind of encouragement I started to think outside the box and realized that I dont want to be stepped on or taken advantage of. Life is too short to do what others want you to do, so today do what you want to do and let others follow..