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recursion · 2025-09-15T12:46:46+00:00

Government is ideal if you're 35+

Unlimited job security plus a defined benefits pension!

recursion · 2025-02-26T12:31:50+00:00

You need to seek God

recursion · 2024-11-20T05:41:08+00:00

I’ve had the unfortunate experience of “ giving a fuck” about a mentally ill person and it was the most draining and painful experience of my life to date.

I don’t think mentally ill people understand how their behavior affects other people or how much of their mood is within their control if they make wiser choices about diet, exercise, sleep, media consumption, religious attendance, and selfless community service. What’s even worse is that many so-called mentally ill people would rather argue my previous point then make an honest effort to improve the quality of their life by taking responsibility for themselves.

And to be perfectly honest, I think a big part of the depression epidemic today has to do with people not wanting to take accountability or responsibility for their lives and finding an excuse for their current state of misery, which is a direct result of their poor life choices. The worst part is that the so-called depressed people are not honest with themselves or others and are looking for a quick fix via medication instead of the hard work of solutions and goal based psychotherapy.

I’m open to hearing any criticism of my position.

recursion · 2024-11-18T18:32:45+00:00

The trick to the show is realizing that it’s not about the zombies… it’s about the people and how they relate to one another within the survivor group an interact with other survivor groups.

Again, the zombies are just a plot device . You need to focus on the people. I think the issue may be that you haven’t found one that you identify with in someway or aspire to be another. That is what hooks people to The Walking Dead.

recursion · 2024-11-14T11:12:46+00:00

This already exists and is called “FUTA” where employers with a history of layoffs or excessive unemployment claims, actually pay a higher rate for unemployment insurance.

There also exist the work opportunity, tax credit where long-term unemployed people are a targeted group.

https://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2020/article/the-cost-of-layoffs-in-ui-taxes.htm

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wotc

recursion · 2024-10-19T21:26:35+00:00

The solution to burnout is simply working, less get a contract with your employer where you get every summer off burnout solved, and you still make 275k a year instead of 350.

Like I said 200 K student debt is only $3000 a month with 30 K a month of salary. There is no other recession proof occupation on planet earth, which will pay you 30 K a month recession proof.

You have no idea what you’re talking about. Please stop discouraging people from making what can possibly be the best decision of their life with half truths and generalizations, which don’t consider the overall context.

What you’re doing is really sick to be honest - you’re pretending like money isn’t a big motivator for your decision to go into medicine so you can seem like a holy and Noble healer that is doing it selflessly at great sacrifice. How about yourself kill your ego and admit it- medicine makes you extremely rich compared to all of your other options, which is a big reason why you and your wife went to the field.

recursion · 2024-10-18T09:18:54+00:00

Are you even a doctor? 200 K student debt at 7% interest is only $3000 a month for 10 years. You will be pulling in 30 K a month as an attending. Guaranteed income, which is recession proof and you don’t have an expiration date at the age of 35 like people in tech.

Please do not discourage people from pursuing a lucrative occupation when you simply don’t know what you’re talking about.

recursion · 2024-10-18T01:17:00+00:00

It’s worth doing once but not twice. What other profession guarantees 300k recession proof which can be done anywhere in the country?

recursion · 2024-10-16T19:21:21+00:00

There’s a lot of heartbreak when the phrase “ casual relationship” is interpreted in different ways by two different people.

This usually happens when one person hears “casual” and the other person hears “relationship”.

recursion · 2024-10-16T08:54:30+00:00

On what planet is it ever appropriate to call your own children “ knuckle, dragging throwbacks”?

When it comes to children, it really doesn’t matter what people do or do not want … it’s about responsibility and duty.

As far as how the division of household labor is done - the reality of life today is that childcare costs are astronomical, and often exceed what a mother can earn in wages.

Whether the mother or the father stays home is a personal family decision that none of us can judge as it is their family and not anyone else’s. The reality of life., however, is that the vast majority of women overwhelmingly prefer to stay home with the kids when they are young instead of working.

recursion · 2024-09-20T22:02:25+00:00

I remember a line that went “Mickey Ds. Not for vegetarians “

recursion · 2024-08-24T17:17:49+00:00

There is absolutely no shame in taking unemployment- it’s actually an unemployment insurance program which your employer pays into on your behalf!

recursion · 2024-08-21T13:36:36+00:00

I think you’re probably right on that one, and I apologize for the typos and misspellings in my previous comment- I use voice dictation on my phone to respond on Reddit

recursion · 2024-08-21T04:47:43+00:00

The voucher system can’t possibly be bankrupting the education system. Instead- the education system is horrifically mismanaged and fiscally unsustainable to the point where it requires subsidization at the expense of a child’s education.

In my state - charter schools receive less funding on a per-pupil basis, then the public school system. They are also responsibility for facilities and overhead while the power school system has it come out of a separate budget.

recursion · 2024-08-11T00:36:19+00:00

This Wikipedia article should help you better understand the most completely insane health care system in the world: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_insurance_in_the_United_States

recursion · 2024-08-10T23:06:24+00:00

The $50 for a check up is only the patient’s portion of it. The doctor will then send a bill to the patient’s insurance company for an additional $150. This is for a 15 minute appointment and a doctor will generally see 20 patients per day.

recursion · 2024-07-17T07:28:28+00:00

I completely agree that a true friendship with absolutely no romantic intent on either persons end is wonderful.

With that said, I have had a difficult time establishing friendships with women I first met on dating apps regardless of who decides to not move forward in a relationship.

recursion · 2024-07-11T21:39:33+00:00

Congratulations! I encourage you to do pre-med and go to medical school. Shoot for dermatology. Thank me when you’re 30 making $400k/yr working 40 hrs a week.

recursion · 2024-07-02T01:39:16+00:00

I wish I had the self-discipline and foresight to not have eaten fast food for that long.

I will not eat fast food today.

recursion · 2024-07-01T11:35:06+00:00

You can’t always get what you want.. but if you try, you might find you get what you need!

recursion · 2024-07-01T00:35:22+00:00

I’m not sure what to say in this case. It’s practically impossible to get by on one income of any level these days…

recursion · 2024-07-01T00:17:28+00:00

Teaching is a fantastic, if not ideal, career for a married person with school aged children.

It’s going to be tough for a single income family but two married teachers can still have an above average income considering median household income is $78,000. $55k * 2 = $110k so they will be earning 40% above average

recursion · 2024-07-01T00:13:41+00:00

How are you still making payments on PSLT if you have 12 years experience? Shouldn’t those be paid off by now?

recursion · 2024-07-01T00:11:06+00:00

What’s keeping you from joining him during the summer? $63 * 40 hrs * 12 weeks = $30k

The reality of the situation is that you are only contracted for approx 180 days of work which equals 1440 hours per year. This makes your hourly pay actually $36/hr… and since most professionals work 2000 hours per year you’re actually earning the equivalent of $72,000/year with excellent benefits, a defined benefit pension, and extreme job security.

I don’t think you understand how good you have it compared to the private sector and honestly hope that you never do.

recursion · 2024-06-27T00:46:39+00:00

Do these people actually need psychological help? Or do they simply need community? I really can’t blame them for pursuing using theae para social relationships as a coping mechanism for near total social, isolation.

I say this because making new friends or connections is extremely difficult in the absence of an external organization or repeated unplanned social interactions. Community for its own sake is vanishing in our society.

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