Capitalism has to change for sure, the exploiting of people is a nasty job. But people should also understand that it's their economy not the economy and that they have to provide for themselves.
A job will not get you far nowadays without a side hustle. :D
This is indeed true. Sadly, it's not a reality for everyone though. For single folks without families to support - this is much more easily achieved. Certain sacrifices are required, savings is essential while you navigate the realities of freelancing/starting a business/generating (online)sustainable income...but it all changes once you have a kid and a family.
Many people w/ families and dependents are trapped because they don't have the luxury of escaping their 9-5 (or in the case of my nurse friend, the graveyard shift) - perhaps due to lack of formal education (total BS, but a reality). Depending where they live - rents + food can take up most of their income and saving can be impossible. It's even harder when one person is the 'breadwinner'. Letting the babies starve is not an option :-/
Capitalism is that tricky double edged sword - it's not all bad. Steemit wouldn't be here if not for Capitalism. There are good guys too - of course, they often get lost beneath all the greedy ones. In my younger days, socialism seemed like the answer (before I had to pay taxes lol) - but it also has it flaws.
You put it perfectly "people should understand that it's their economy, not the economy, and that they have to provide for themselves." Self-sufficiency is freedom - create your own reality!
Sadly, you are right. It's harder to escape when you already have roots but not impossible.
Yeah, people should not whine that much about their lives and instead of being dependent on their governments they should do something, anything that may create them an income besides their job, if they have one.
Everything's in their control. :D