Why does life revolve around paying bills?
I am finding it increasingly frustrating that my life (and I think it is fair to say the majority of everyone else's too) revolves around paying the bills. In our plans for moving to Belfast, I thought I could explore a new vocation, try out something different, have a little fun. However that was until the applications started being rejected and interviews being unsuccessful and with three weeks to go I realize that I won't be able to pay the bills if I don't get a job soon (any job). It is terrifying. But why?
Why do our lives have to be decided by the council tax, water, broadband, electric and gas companies? Why are so many aspects of our lives tied up in raising money to pay for these amenities? Why do we let such things rule what jobs we have, where we live, what money we have, if we can afford to go out etc etc? It all seems ridiculous. The stress of keeping a job to pay the bills; what happened to having a job to in order to contribute to society, for enjoyment, for sharing skills? For me, my job is not the most important element in my life, and yet the way society works means my life will revolve around it, the money I earn and those bills. Is the idea of life revolving around love, friendship, beauty and enjoyment such a terrible one or are the sight of all those bills so much more appealing?
Photo by: Steve Wampler
