Thread by @ApexOliver

The trap of the 'Temporary'.

We all do things "temporarily", and there's nothing inherently wrong about that.
Temporary jobs, temporary relationships etc.

When does it become a trap? When you don't have concrete plans in motion that move you forward.
Otherwise, you're trapped.

For example, you've graduated college but you now work a temporary job, it's fine as long as you keep looking for a better job.

When does the trap come to play? When you feel comfortable in the "Temporary" job, and it then becomes a permanent job.

The same goes for relationships.
You're dating a girl for a while, you don't seek anything serious, you definitely don't view her as a long-life partner, but it's convenient.
You don't search for anything else, you let the time pass, and without notice, you're 30+, you settle.

A decade ago I worked with a man who graduated college, we worked together in a supermarket, very strenuous low paying job. He was 33.
Met him last week, he's now single 40+, still works at the supermarket for around 1k$/Month
He never was serious about finding a job, felt comfy

A girl I know dated a guy since she was 25.
She isn't attractive, neither is he.
They are together for around 5 years, she was never "serious" about him, and when I asked if she truly loves him, her reply was "Meh.."

They got engaged today.
"We're both over 30, we want a family"

Always watch yourself when you go on "temporary" ventures, because you might fall into that trap.
A place where you don't want to be, but neither suffer enough to drive you out of it.
Relationships, jobs, houses, friends.. etc'.

Have a plan before you enter a "temporary" venture