It could be worse

No point in complaining. Won't get you anywhere. All you can do is grit your teeth and get stuck in. Keep your head down, keep your nose clean and don't make waves. Don't try to be something you're not and don't try to be clever. No one likes a smart-arse. And don't forget there's always someone worse off. So cheer up, it could be worse.

And then there was freedom of choice.

It could be worse.