Why is it so hard to thrive in America?

Working 40 to 50 hours/week, is NOT 

what I would consider thriving. It takes 

up way too much of my time. Most jobs

are too stressful, too fast-faced paced, 

and what's worse is: they're no loyalty.

You could get fired at the drop of a hat, 

and end up on the streets.  

30 hours/week, I could understand. 

That doesn't make me lazy. It 

makes a normal-human being 

with feelings who wants to enjoy life 

and not become a corporate-zombie. 

Your thoughts?