The feeling of being traped in this world

Before writing this post, I came across a YouTube video that summarizes the storyline of a TV show, Maid. The show is based on a novel and tells the writer's own story. 

Being a parent is not easy, especially in today's world where people often juggle work and childcare due to the high living cost. The story of Maid makes me think of my childhood. Just like the single mom in that story, my parent worked a low-paid job. My dad worked a night shift job at the airport which was undoubtedly exhausting. Meanwhile, my mom was a beautician who worked 6 days a week from 12:00pm to 9:00pm. To be honest, I hated that there wasn't much time I could see my parent when I was a kid. I don't know if my brother shares the same feeling. 

As I grew up, I worked hard with the hope of finding a decent job that would allow me to spend more time with my family. As a kid, I always thought the other kids got to see their parents much often than my brother and I did. However, now that I have worked for a while and gained perspective as an adult, I realize those kids probably didn't spend as much time with their parents as I thought. 

Working as a mentor at school, I've got a lot of opportunities to engage with the teachers. They work endlessly, and I wonder how they have time to be with their families. I used to think that being a teacher's child meant having a happy family life, but now I'm not so sure. Those kids properly only see their maid but not their parents when they go home after school. 

I've come to realize that even with a decent job, people can still feel exhausted and struggle to find time for their families. It makes me wonder how we can achieve a happy life. Personally, what brings me happiness is spending time with loved ones, pursuing new knowledge, and engaging in hobbies. Unfortunately, it often feels like work and the need for rest after a tiring day consume most of my time. I'm certain that many people share this sentiment.

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