I get it, you’re not stupid. You’ve got the capabilities to think these things through. It’s very nice to have these skills.
Although I wasn’t familiar with all the circumstances in BE, they seem better on average than in NL. That sounds great, because our countries’ wealth is brittle and unequally divided.
While I do agree it’s sometimes a motivational issue (minority), I think that anyone working FTE should be able to live without uncertainty, living a modest life. Even if they have no desire to grow a career.
In here that is not the case. No proper social housing system (it’s a shell of the past), waiting times around 15 years for Randstad.
Private sector rent of 1200-1500 is common. Many people cannot escape the wage slavery trap.
Fun fact, even earning twice median here is no guarantee for stability.
My point is, your view is definitely not universally applicable.
Even in BE there will be circumstances where people cannot predict the outcomes. Poverty, drug addiction or mental disorders can happen anywhere on earth - and people do not choose for this to happen to them.
It’s an interesting story you shared. Seems like you’ve got it decently with your family. Happy to hear that!
I agree that learning can and should be fun and stimulated.
In the Netherlands we have the opposite problem actually, too many people have a higher education. Not enough practically schooled workers. We drastically need people to change to a “lower” education I’d we want to have plumbers, electricians, builders etc.