Having a stable job with a regular income with a company that actually considers long-time employees as valuable assets for those past seven years has done _wonders_ for my mental health.

I was on (German) social welfare once, for nine months that seemed like an eternity. I was _wrecked_ during that time.

And now I have a stable income that arrives on my bank account every month which is more than sufficient for my ongoing expenses, and allows me to save for the future.