Money doesn't buy happiness
By Diana
@dya80dya (36805)
December 30, 2025 4:42am CST
I worked for a year, and I have a full-time job. My depression is still the same, maybe a bit worse. Lots of my things needed to be replaced. I just bought what I needed. I am still thinking whether I should continue working here or maybe I should search for something else. Money helped, but it also caused many conflicts. I don't live on my own because I still can't afford to live alone. My old phone needed to be replaced. Money is never enough. Do you still think that money will buy happiness? I was so sure that a job would bring me happiness. And I thought that depression would be gone. I don't have a support system. I want to be active here as often as I can.
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5 responses
@snowy22315 (202424)
• United States
30 Dec
Don't quit this job unless and until you have another one to replace it. It is the only thing you have.
@RevivedWarrior (3838)
• India
30 Dec
It is natural to feel disappointed when a job doesn’t bring the relief you badly hoped for. Money can reduce certain stresses, but it cannot by itself heal depression or replace emotional support. There are things money can buy and then there are others it can never buy. The fact that your depression feels the same or worse does not mean you failed; it means the problem needed more than employment to change. Replacing essentials and still feeling financial pressure can be exhausting and demoralizing. Living without a support system makes every challenge heavier, even when you are doing everything “right.” It’s okay to question whether this job is right for you while also acknowledging that it has helped you survive. Happiness usually comes from a mix of stability, connection, purpose, and care for mental health, not from income alone. Your awareness and honesty about how you feel is a strength, not a weakness. We all have went through same.Staying active here and talking about it is a meaningful step toward building the support you deserve.
