> who is just like me but with a shitty job

This is funny because now you're making a point of being empathetic to the other party, while claiming their (lack of) empathy doesn't affect you.

What's funny about having empathy for people who don't express empathy outwardly? Or maybe don't even have it internally either?

I thought that was the whole deal about empathy. If it wasn't, then it's just being kind to the people you like, but with extra steps.