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Old 03-09-2010, 02:01 PM
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I'm not trying to be evil or get personal but, honestly, what makes Kevin so special that he could find a job "just like that?"

I don't think he's as different as he thinks he is unless he has strong and influential social ties that prevent any hint of struggle regardless of the circumstance.

Seriously.
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Old 03-09-2010, 02:07 PM
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I'm not going to pretend that I know everything about this issue, but I don't understand why people who aren't mentally or physically disabled can't be completely self sufficient and take total responsibility for themselves
Completely self-sufficient with total responsibility for themselves? Most of us can't meet those criteria. If you're employed by someone else, you are not completely self-sufficient nor do you have total responsibility for yourself. You rely on your employer for income and benefits. Even if you're self-employed or own your own business, you likely rely on others to provide materials you need for your business or, at the least, enough others who will (and can) pay for your services.

True self-sufficiency is rare in modern economies.
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Brilliant, as always! The bolded made me chuckle.
And you make me blush.

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I'm not trying to be evil or get personal but, honestly, what makes Kevin so special that he could find a job "just like that?"
He's working in his dad's firm.

Not that there's anything wrong with that -- not at all. But I've been around long enough to know that doesn't necessarily provide eternal job security.
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Old 03-09-2010, 02:13 PM
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He's working in his dad's firm.

Not that there's anything wrong with that -- not at all. But I've been around long enough to know that doesn't necessarily provide eternal job security.
Ohhhh, bless his heart.

I say this with sincere warmth in my heart because I feel like I'm talking about a 10 year old. NOT because he works for his dad's firm (family firms and other businesses are fantabulous ) but because he thinks that means instant eternal employment. Awwwwww *pinches his cheeks*
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Old 03-09-2010, 02:26 PM
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I'm not trying to be evil or get personal but, honestly, what makes Kevin so special that he could find a job "just like that?"

I don't think he's as different as he thinks he is unless he has strong and influential social ties that prevent any hint of struggle regardless of the circumstance.

Seriously.
Exactly...and that is my whole point...just because he has these ties doesn't mean everyone else has the wherewithal to do so, as demonstrated by the statements of people.

Same as he knows he will have a job 'the rest of his life'.

Tomorrow is never promised.

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