What’s something people only romanticise because they’ve never actually done it? – 17 things that aren’t as amazing as people expect

10.

‘academia and grad school. a lot of people go in thinking it’s intellectual freedom and discovering new ideas, and there’s some of that. but the bulk of it is writing grant applications, navigating departmental politics, doing the same analysis twelve times because a reviewer asked you to, and spending years on work that might get four citations. the romance evaporates pretty fast once you realize how much of the job is institutional survival, not thinking.’
-AttitudeGlass64

11.

‘Living in any time period before now, honestly. The further back you go, the worse it gets. I’m surprised there aren’t caveman dramas.’
-arkington

12.

‘Teaching. Second career teachers can be amazing (I’m one!), but the first year is a real wake up call for those who think it’s going to be easier than whatever job you had before.’
-PossibleDry3663

13.

‘Traveling full-time, nomad life.

‘Looks magical online, but it’s just constant stress, laundry, and no real home lmao.’
-Miss-Peach-

14.

‘living in a tiny house sounds cute until you realize you can’t stand up straight’
-Human_Soft9005

15.

‘Sex on a beach’
-ThatMeasurement3411

16.

‘Being pregnant’
-Mitaslaksit

17.

‘Living on a tropical island. You’re constantly fighting the environment off from ruining your home, your food, your clothes, etc.’
-Repulsive-View-7317

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