Another question that pisses me off - Page 2

HotDamnImAPhiMu · #16 02-07-2006, 01:33 PM

Ha. Bonbons.

Dionysus · #17 02-07-2006, 01:36 PM

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Originally posted by Coramoor
Hey, just because you got a liberal arts degree and can't find a job don't bitch about the rest of us that got a worthwhile degree and started a career!

1. You're horrible at this ESP thing.

2. I'm still in school.

3. I'm not really looking for any "worthwhile" careers as of right now because of #1.

4. I'm pretty satisfied to work at any job right now, as long as it pays for my expenses.

5. As chaos mentioned, "worthwhile" is subjective. I'd rather have a career that I enjoy and make less money, than to have a career I despise and make more money. I'm not saying that enjoy=less$$$ and despise=more$$$, for everyone, but it seems that way for me.

Dionysus · #18 02-07-2006, 01:43 PM

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Originally posted by HotDamnImAPhiMu
I think it's ridiculous and childish to expect people to avoid asking you what you do 40+ hours a week.

And I think if you're that ashamed about what you do, it's time to look for another job.

Jacquelyn
- Degree in process, with worthwhile job.

1. You're also horrible at this ESP thing.

2. Where in my OP did I say I condemn others asking "what I do 40+ hours a week", period? I said, it bothers me when people ask me this question before they get to know me.

3. I don't think I could ever be ashamed about what I do, because I probably would not work at a job I would be "ashamed".

HotDamnImAPhiMu · #19 02-07-2006, 01:47 PM

The snippiness isn't helping your "I am NOT childish!!!!" case.

Just sayin'.

AlphaFrog · #20 02-07-2006, 01:47 PM

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Originally posted by Dionysus
1. You're horrible at this ESP thing.

3. I'm not really looking for any "worthwhile" careers as of right now because of #1.

You're not looking for a worthwhile career because Cooramor is horrible at ESP???

GangsterOfLove · #21 02-07-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally posted by DSTCHAOS

Well, alrighty then.....

lmao

Dionysus · #22 02-07-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally posted by valkyrie
If I ask someone that question, it's because I'm getting to know someone and curious -- I don't care if you're an attorney or if you sit at home on your ass all day shopping online and eating bonbons. "Do" can mean more than work, you know.

Maybe I'm too cynical. But, I do think people like you are in the minority.

GangsterOfLove · #23 02-07-2006, 02:18 PM

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Originally posted by Dionysus
Maybe I'm too cynical. But, I do think people like you are in the minority.

I agree.

I'm sure there are tons of people who wouldn't mind dating someone who has a not-so-great job, but is striving to do better. However, I don't know anyone who wants to be with a person who sits at home and eats bonbons all day.

KillarneyRose · #24 02-07-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally posted by Coramoor
Hey, just because you got a liberal arts degree and can't find a job don't bitch about the rest of us that got a worthwhile degree and started a career!

What KSigKid said.

KR
- liberal arts/journalism degree who bills $lots/hour to freelance PR.

ETA: I'm not busting on you personally, Coramoor. My husband, who has an engineering degree (that he doesn't really use), would completely agree with what you said.

ETA again: Hehe, I just did the math and I figured out that if my liberal arts degree and I worked fulltime, I would inch out Mr. KR in the "which spouse brings home more bacon" contest. I'll have to mention that to him tonight

WCUgirl · #25 02-07-2006, 02:37 PM

I'm unemployed!

My husband took a new job, so I had to go ahead and move without having something lined up. I've been unemployed for a week and two days and already I've had three people ask me if I work from home.

It took me by surprise the first two times I heard it, but I think I'm getting used to it.

Rudey · #26 02-07-2006, 02:46 PM

I was unemployed for 2 weeks before my current job

I made sure to call everyone I knew in the middle of the day to let them know that and to ask for a free lunch. I even said it to people I just met. It made my day.

-Rudey

preciousjeni · #27 02-07-2006, 03:26 PM

One of my sorors was talking about this on her Xanga. She got sick of this question and has taken to saying (with an absolute poker face):

"I'm a professional golddigger."

According to her, the responses are priceless!

GangsterOfLove · #28 02-07-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally posted by DSTCHAOS
I agree and see nothing wrong with not wanting to be with someone who is not striving to do better. Again, I'm assuming we're talking about the dating scene and not other types of networking.

Since we aren't talking about stay-at-home parents (or trust fund babies), people who do nothing and have nothing to show for themselves tend to be very sad and depressed people. They feel as if they aren't contributing anything worthwhile. Even stay-at-home parents (and trust fund babies) can feel this way.

So...why should anyone want to be with someone who doesn't feel comfortable with their life and contribution? You can't be happy with someone until you're happy with yourself. Get yourself out of the rut you're in, so you can feel confident in telling people what you do. Then you can be confident in sharing your life with someone else.

You and yourself = speaking in general terms

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You and yourself = speaking in general terms

Isn't it a shame that you have to say that^^^, so that folks won't take things personally? lol

dekeguy · #29 02-07-2006, 05:22 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DSTCHAOS

Most people who aren't proud of what they "do" will give some disclaimers about how they JUST lost their job or are still in school because they took time off to go to the military. Or maybe they are still in school because they are getting their PhD.

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"because they took time off to go to the military" Holy Mother of Pearl! What a condescending comment! In this day of an All-Volunteer-Army no one "takes time off" to serve your country. It is an honorable committment where one puts their neck on the line for their beliefs and their country, and it bestows certain bragging rights on those who have served. You might also notice that most who have earned those bragging rights don't make a big deal about it. They do their duty and either stay for a career or go on with other plans and with a great sense of pride in what they have accomplished. You might also notice that re-enlistment rates are at an all time high, even with (or perhaps because of) the dangers currently attendant to that committment. ]

Eclipse · #30 02-07-2006, 05:27 PM

I think it all depends on how tied your identity is to what you do. I have gone through 2 periods of extended unemployment. The first time, I took some time off to take care of my grandmother while she was ill. I lived with her and was her primary care giver for about 8 months. I was fairly young (about 26) and I would positively cringe when someone in my peer group/from my alma mater asked me what I was doing at the time. While they were climbing the corporate latter (which is what I thought I should be doing) I was not. Don't get me wrong, that time with my grandmother was priceless and I wouldn't give it up for all the promotions in the world, but at that time I was more concerned with keeping up with the jones and how others perceived me.

Fast forward to last year when I was out of work for 5 months, I told people I was out of work with no major twinges of guilt or shame. My identity was not so clearly tied to what I did for a living anymore .