"Elissa has worked for over 15 years in a high-paying job that demands long hours, but she feels miserable despite her success and nice lifestyle."
"Lindsey enjoyed her previous low-paying job for nearly 12 years before switching to a higher-paying one, aspiring for more luxury, yet she's now unhappy."
Elissa and Lindsey are friends who are unhappy with their jobs, which they chose for financial reasons. Elissa has spent over 15 years in a well-paying but demanding position, yet continues to feel miserable despite her professional success and luxurious lifestyle. Lindsey, on the other hand, enjoyed a lower-paying job for 12 years before transitioning to a higher-paying role to afford a fancier lifestyle. Now into her third year at that job, she too is unhappy. The narrator expresses frustration at their complaints, believing they should acknowledge the trade-off of their choices.
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