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I think there are a lot of people like that yes, but I don't think everyone is like that. I think just as many will genuinely care about supporting and helping. Just depends on the person.

I definitely don't think it is human nature to only care about how things affect yourself though, look at all of those people that cannot help themselves and live for others.

I do understand what you're getting at and that yes there are a lot of selfish people that have no concern for others, and when I come across those people I choose not to have them as part of my life.

I think that it appears that way but only as a consequence of societal conditions. I don't believe that people are intrinsically that way and in the long term it may be counter-productive behaviour. As someone once said:
'People were made to be loved. Things were made to be used. The reason why the world is in chaos is because things are being loved, and people are being used.'

In the real world, this seems to be the case. Even relationships are transactional these days. Pragmatism. I find that it is here in the online sphere that people still show kindness in supportive words without expecting anything in return.

ConstantGardner and Lackwittyname, I see people being used and taken advantage of the most at work. Companies will do whatever it takes to make the Almighty dollar no matter how it affects people. The whole world really does revolve around money in a lot of ways. It's a very disturbing thought.

YES from many years experience of it:(

I don't think you can compare how a business treats people as how people treat people. As a VP for a business I've learned a lot from when I started with the company in a much lower position. Sometimes absolutely it is chasing the almighty dollar at the employees expense. And let's not start on the CEO salaries and golden parachutes and what not. There is massive disparity in what employees are paid and executives are.

This all said there are also other considerations for businesses, especially smaller ones like I belong to. sometimes there will be choices that will negatively impact a few people but will save a lot of other jobs.

This all said, don't compare businesses to how people treat people, just not a good comparison.

I've found that while there are those who are simply in survivor mode on every level, they don't compare to the number of those who are compassionate and not only thinking of their own agendas. I think the selfish ones can stand out more from time to time because of the huge impact they leave on us...it's like our minds really want us to remember that these self-driven individuals exist in our lives so we can see them for what they are in an effort to protect our heart and minds from their manipulation.

I think there are far more people out there that care and do the right thing than those that would take advantage of you. The "bad" people get all the "press" and that is what sells not small acts of kindness. and that is very sad... we should celebrate those wonderful acts and squash those that look to harm us!!!!!

slowly steps off soap box...

People want approval and attention. Friends will stab you in the back, so trust is a major issue as people are always looking for information with me.

My experience is this: When I needed some support for the first time ever since they had met me (in some cases, 20+ years before), everyone left.

Myzery I'm so sorry you've been treated like that.