In a society such as America’s, the future is always an uncertain place. The current political pissing contest is about the vision of America: one where there’s some safety, some assurance, or one where there’s very little. Both having “unique selling propositions”.

Are you mistaking political extrapolation for your own fear? Or trying to explain a perfectly reasonable worry in terms that make it less scary?

Yes, we all need that “elevator pitch”; even going for a job stocking supermarket shelves I figured out what my pitch would be. It’s part and parcel of living in today’s economy. It’s not desirable; people should be able to demonstrate their capacity and capabilities, but that’s reserved for a few. It is what it is. Even now there’s a place for those who don’t want to “fit in”; the biggest challenge is figuring out where that is! Platitudes, I know. Sorry 🙁 I can’t provide any concrete suggestions or words; I’ve not held a “real” job for over a decade and have spent a lot of that time figuring out what I want to do with the rest of my life. I think I’ve got it figured; perhaps it’ll make me a living wage, perhaps it won’t. But I’m gonna find out!

Good luck to you. 🙂