We’ve been conditioned to believe that getting a stable 9-to-5 job, saving a little each month, and waiting for retirement is the best path in life. But is it really?

• Most jobs barely keep up with inflation, making it harder to build real wealth.
• Your boss will always make more than you, no matter how hard you work.
• Trading time for money is a losing game—there’s a cap on how much you can earn.
• The wealthy don’t rely on salaries; they leverage investments, businesses, and passive income.

So, is the 9-to-5 really “safe,” or is it just a modern version of wage slavery? Should people focus more on entrepreneurship, side hustles, and investing instead?

What do you think—is job security an illusion, or is the 9-to-5 lifestyle the only way to stay financially stable?