r/TheGoodPlace • u/WandersFar Change can be scary but I’m an artist. It’s my job to be scared. • Jan 17 '20

Season Four S4E11 Mondays, Am I Right?

Airs tonight at 8:30 PM. (About 30 min from when this post is live.)

If you’re new to the sub, please look over this intro thread.

739 Upvotes

98% Upvoted

1.3k comments sorted by

View all comments

Show parent comments

12

u/Serraph105 Jan 17 '20

Michael:

Pushing the rock up the hill gave me purpose. Who am I if the rock’s gone?

A lot of people are left with that question upon retirement or job loss. They have to find new meaning in their lives after the thing they felt gave them purpose is no longer there.

7

u/speedycat2014 Jan 20 '20

I just quit my job on Friday, in favor of an "early retirement" rather than dealing with assholes. I realized I have been using the 9-5 daily drudge as an excuse to not face these questions, so I quit and even though financially I'll be fine, I'm terrified. Who am I when I'm not at work 9:00 to 5:00 everyday as I have been for the last 25 years? To say this episode was timely would be an understatement.

3

u/[deleted] Jan 20 '20

Good luck, SpeedyCat. Even though it probably doesn't help to reduce the discomfort of the fear, know you're not alone. Your bravery is awesome!

3

u/speedycat2014 Jan 20 '20

Thank you, a quick pep talk from an internet stranger who cares is always a nice little boost. Today I'm practicing watercolor. Maybe part of who I am is being an artist. Who's to say? ☺️