For some years, I have been living the crypto dream. Or at least, not dying. I rode the bull market like a true Chad, watched my bags pump to the moon, and even when the bear came, I just gritted my teeth and kept farming, staking, and yield-maximizing like the degen I am.

Somehow, against all odds, I’ve managed to avoid wage-cucking.

But lately… something dark has been creeping into my mind. A thought so bearish, so unsettling, that I can barely bring myself to type it out:

I’m considering getting a job.

Yes, you read that right. I, a seasoned crypto survivor, am actually thinking about waking up at 7 AM, putting on real pants, and “contributing to society” like some kind of normie. If that’s not a bottom signal, I don’t know what is.

Living Off Crypto — Because I Don’t Need Much Anyway

I can make a living from crypto not because I am a whale (I wish), but because I don’t need much to live. I have always been pretty nihilistic about life. As long as I have proper food on the table and an annual pass to my favorite theme parks, I am good.

While other people are out there financing their brand-new Teslas and trying to impress LinkedIn with their fake productivity, I am just here, making yield appear out of thin air and spending my days vibing. No need for a mortgage, no need for an “impressive career.” Just me, my crypto wallets, and a few roller coaster rides a year to remind me that life is short and adrenaline is free.

That has been my bear market survival strategy - low expenses, high conviction, and just enough passive income to keep the nihilism going strong. But lately, something's been off…

From Farming Yield to Farming Paychecks?

It all started when I checked my Binance Launchpool rewards the other day. Normally, this is one of my favorite moments because the joy of seeing free tokens magically appear in my wallet never gets old. Binance is still printing, and I am still stacking.

But then, after the dopamine rush of free money, I caught myself doing something unthinkable; I opened LinkedIn. Yes, LinkedIn. Like some kind of fiat enjoyer. I even Googled “remote jobs that don’t suck” and “how to explain degen trading on a resume.” The algo must have sensed my weakness, because now my feed is full of productivity hacks, corporate cringe, and recruiters telling me that “we are like a family here.”

And worst of all? I didn’t immediately close the tab.

Is This the Ultimate Bottom Signal?

This is not about needing fiat. I have been through enough rug pulls to know how to stay liquid (well, mostly). No, this feels… existential.

Maybe it’s the loneliness of watching my PnL chart resemble the 2018 Bitcoin crash. Maybe it’s the psychological toll of waiting for the next bull run like a dog waiting for its owner to come back. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s because the idea of having co-workers, deadlines, and scheduled Zoom calls suddenly doesn’t sound like absolute hell.

Could it be that… I actually miss structure? That I crave some kind of purpose beyond farming yield and doom-scrolling CT for the next 100x gem?

We, if that’s the case, then this Trump market has truly broken me.

My Final Conclusion

Look, I haven’t signed any employment contracts yet. I am still holding on. But if you see me tweeting about 401(k)s and “team synergy”, just know that we have entered maximum capitulation.

That said, if you are still looking for ways to stay afloat without clocking in for fiat, Binance is pretty much the last big earners’ club right now. Free tokens, passive yield, and all you need is some $BNB chilling in your wallet.

If you haven’t signed up yet, use my Binance invite link and start stacking those airdrops before I fully transition to the dark side.

And of course, follow me here on Publish0x and also on Medium for more crypto survival tips, market insights, and desperate attempts to avoid getting a real job.

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