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But under communist party rule you'll be a coal miner πŸ˜‰

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[–] Catsrules@lemmy.ml 23 points 8 months ago (1 children)

My question is how did that little kid become an EMT in 7 years?

[–] axont@hexbear.net 13 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Most EMT training programs are under six months. The little kid might be 12 years old and the adult is 19.

Yeah there are people born in like 2005 who are adults now, that's how the world spins

[–] Catsrules@lemmy.ml 4 points 8 months ago

I am thinking the kid looks around 5-7 years old.

[–] funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works 17 points 8 months ago

I went to clown school, lived my 20s as an actor, now work in marketing for a software company.

But I'm still an actor. Can't talk about a lot of my achievements without doxxing myself - but some world firsts, imdb credits, awards, etc

My day job bought me a house, my other job bought me life skills, enjoyment, friends, a sense of worth, achievement and happiness.

[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 11 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

at what age do you become aware of the fact that just because you want something doesnt mean youll get something? this just comes of as petulant whining about reality.

and wtf does this have to do with the communist party??

e. nm, i see its a hexbear propaganda bleed

[–] axont@hexbear.net 11 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I never wanted to be anything. Adults would ask child-me what I wanted to do as an adult and I'd just stare at them.

[–] Patches@sh.itjust.works 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I do not dream of Labor either, comrade

[–] Kbin_space_program@kbin.social 10 points 8 months ago (2 children)

EMT is a noble calling. It's far from a "broken dream"

[–] Jorgelino@lemmy.ml 3 points 8 months ago

Doesn't really matter if it's a job you don't like doing.

[–] BigMoe@lemmy.zip 1 points 8 months ago

Agreed, and it could also be changed dreams. Maybe got older and found other interests. I feel like the comic could read just as well as a being surprised how far my chosen course was from what I used to want

[–] retrieval4558@mander.xyz 10 points 8 months ago

As if EMS is stable lol

(Former paramedic here)

[–] HowMany@lemmy.ml 10 points 8 months ago (1 children)

This is usually the case after growing up and discovering your dream job (as a kid) pays dick.

[–] BigMoe@lemmy.zip 4 points 8 months ago

I used to want to be a teacher, and would still consider it, but the drop in pay would be abysmal

[–] oscardejarjayes@hexbear.net 9 points 8 months ago (1 children)

They wanted to be an artist, but ended up becoming an EMT because income. I wanted to be an EMT, but ended up not doing that because the pay is low.

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

I wish they paid EMTs more. I was planning on going for an EMT cert for kicks and giggles if I had time but I couldn't imagine doing it for a living because they get paid like shit for one of the most stressful jobs.

[–] BigMoe@lemmy.zip 8 points 8 months ago

I originally went to college to be a high school teacher but went into computer science when I found it. I had one semester where I was a geology major and a computer science minor (thought I could be an earth science/computer teacher), but decided I didn’t want to go in for something else just to be able to teach computers.

Eventually decided to do computers all the way and no regrets. Sometimes our dream jobs aren’t what we think I they will be.

Fun story, on the university website my freshman year, I first signed up under β€˜Phys Teaching’ thinking β€œoh I love physics”. Turns out it was Physical Education Teaching. Yeah no

[–] CredibleBattery@hexbear.net 8 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

i want to be an emt, that's how i know i'll end up in art, somehow.

[–] InfiniWheel@lemmy.one 7 points 8 months ago

Its honestly amazing on its own that they are quite good at drawing as an EMT. You'd think they'd be so busy nowadays.

[–] Cratermaker@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Nothing wrong with being an EMT who does all those things as hobbies, unless the capitalist pigs to whom you sell your hours demand more than their fair share...

[–] parachaye@sh.itjust.works 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

What's she painting? A girl pooping?πŸ’€

[–] Assian_Candor@hexbear.net 4 points 8 months ago

My career dream has always been to be a rich failson

[–] JurassicPork@lemmy.one 2 points 8 months ago

Currently looking at this meme, working in EMS. And currently on shift right now, wouldn't have it any other way, very rewarding job, pay is pretty decent (in Canada). This girl did alright than in this meme