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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:51 PM Original message |
My parents think I'm a loser for wanting to go back to college. |
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Mutley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
1. You do what you feel is best for you. |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:56 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Good point. |
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Mutley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:59 PM Original message |
Ha! I know that feeling. |
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democracyindanger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
2. It'd be stupid not to |
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MadAsHellNewYorker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 06:59 PM Response to Original message |
4. Im quitting my job in 2 weeks, that has full benefits and pays a lot to go |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:02 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. Thanks! |
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MadAsHellNewYorker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:04 PM Response to Reply #6 |
10. down with the man! |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:07 PM Response to Reply #10 |
15. I'm not sure yet... |
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MadAsHellNewYorker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:10 PM Response to Reply #15 |
17. cool |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:12 PM Response to Reply #17 |
21. I was a bio major once upon a time... |
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txwhitedove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:01 PM Response to Original message |
5. No job has to be 'for life', especially not if you hate it. Best to hang |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:04 PM Response to Reply #5 |
13. I know... |
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txwhitedove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:13 PM Response to Reply #13 |
22. As a single mother, I had to take a lot of jobs that required me to ... |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:15 PM Response to Reply #22 |
24. I tell them my plans everyday... |
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txwhitedove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:26 PM Response to Reply #24 |
29. Hmm, time to change the subject quick every time they bring it up. |
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Burma Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:02 PM Response to Original message |
7. Did your folks go to college? |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:03 PM Response to Reply #7 |
8. Nope. |
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Burma Jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:09 PM Response to Reply #8 |
16. They might feel you are "getting above your raising" |
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nini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:03 PM Response to Original message |
9. I graduated from college on my 35th birthday |
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GoddessOfGuinness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
11. "Full benefits" for how long? |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:05 PM Response to Reply #11 |
14. That's the thing... |
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GoddessOfGuinness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:27 PM Response to Reply #14 |
30. Yup. |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:44 PM Response to Reply #14 |
41. not really |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 09:20 PM Response to Reply #14 |
45. a college degree doesn't last a lifetime tho |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
12. Let me ask you a question Fox Mulder. |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:10 PM Response to Reply #12 |
18. I'm basing this decision purely on my happiness. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:57 PM Response to Reply #18 |
34. do what makes you happy, so long as you hurt no one & can survive |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:10 PM Response to Original message |
19. The old "stay with a job with 'benefits'" bullshit canard is old & stupid. |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:11 PM Response to Reply #19 |
20. Amen! |
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never cry wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:14 PM Response to Original message |
23. Go back to college |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:15 PM Response to Original message |
25. Go to college, if that is where you feel you need to be. |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:16 PM Response to Reply #25 |
26. I am! |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:17 PM Response to Original message |
27. Thanks for the advice, everyone. |
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Mayberry Machiavelli (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:18 PM Response to Original message |
28. Your life, your dreams. You should respect your parents' opinion, since |
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Book Lover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:32 PM Response to Original message |
31. Tell your parents that the future of US printing is not secure |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:01 PM Response to Reply #31 |
37. I know... |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:34 PM Response to Original message |
32. Oh, and I need to say one more thing: it's not YOUR job/duty |
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Fox Mulder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:00 PM Response to Reply #32 |
36. I'll have to remember that. |
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zonkers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
33. College. College College. Academia is a great place. There is plenty |
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Lavender Brown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 07:58 PM Response to Original message |
35. There's almost nothing worse than having a job you hate |
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FSogol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:05 PM Response to Original message |
38. All thru college, I managed restaurants and tended bar. |
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Deja Q (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
39. Sounds like my situation. |
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Commie Pinko Dirtbag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
40. Your plans are HARDLY those of a loser. I llike them. |
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NNadir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 08:45 PM Response to Original message |
42. Go for it. You are young. |
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brook (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 09:18 PM Response to Original message |
43. In today's world... |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-24-06 09:18 PM Response to Original message |
44. does it matter what we all think? |
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FSogol (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 05:39 AM Response to Reply #44 |
46. All jobs do not suck. My job is challenging and rewarding. |
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NMMNG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 05:41 AM Response to Original message |
47. Trying to better yourself is never a "loser" option |
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AirmensMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 06:00 AM Response to Original message |
48. Getting an education is never stupid. |
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calico1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 06:26 AM Response to Original message |
49. No, it would not be stupid at all. |
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JackDragna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-25-06 07:19 AM Response to Original message |
50. Don't listen to people on the internet for validation. |
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