As someone who doesn't need much structure to keep themselves occupied and has always wanted to be financially independent and work for themselves, I've been looking forward to AI.

But I actually appreciate that there's people who enjoy being a store clerk (or whatever). You get to interact with people, be social, contribute, and have a purpose. This is not a bad thing. I actually think that these people have life figured out, being able to find meaning in and enjoy the little things. Not to mention they are meaningfully contributing to society. So you shouldn't call them "enslaved". There's room for both. And I'm sure people who don't like their job would be happy to switch to something else if they could, and that could be something like running their own shop.

Of course, in trying to explain this thought, ChatGPT did a better job, lol:

> "Enjoying one's job is an important source of personal fulfillment and happiness. If your friend enjoys their mundane job, it means that they find meaning and satisfaction in their work, which can be beneficial for their mental and emotional well-being.

> Overall, it is important to focus on the present and on finding joy and fulfillment in the work that we do, rather than worrying about speculative scenarios in the future. Your friend's enjoyment of their mundane job is not a bad thing, and it is a testament to their ability to find meaning and satisfaction in their work."