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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I've been chatting to someone for ages, spoke about all sorts.
I got a weirdly random message the other night about why am I only a bus driver, did I not gain any other qualifications or want to better myself.
Then he disappeared...I didn't do it...honest gov.
So I'm wondering if only being a bus driver equates to a 'failure' and, if anyone else has been job shamed... |
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By *iasubTV/TS
over a year ago
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Im really sorry that people are like that. It makes no difference what you do as long as your happy at your job thats the only think that matters. Its really none of anyone’s business what you do for a living.
I have too but because my organisation has a bad reputation for the nature of what it does. I now just dont say because its easier to say nothing |
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"I've been chatting to someone for ages, spoke about all sorts.
I got a weirdly random message the other night about why am I only a bus driver, did I not gain any other qualifications or want to better myself.
Then he disappeared...I didn't do it...honest gov.
So I'm wondering if only being a bus driver equates to a 'failure' and, if anyone else has been job shamed..."
Fuck them, that's judgemental as hell someone you woundnt want in your life in any capacity...love the way people filter themselves out |
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By *adCherriesCouple
over a year ago
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Just odd behaviour, we never share our professions because otherwise you would have weirdos trying to find you on LinkedIn etc. Plus it's a sex site not a life partner site.
Brush it off and put it down as experience and a lucky escape. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Every job is as important as the next, we're all a cog in a machine, take any cog out without replacing it and the machine breaks down.
Both of us have owned small businesses and also we've both cleaned toilets, neither job was more important than the other. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m sorry but that’s disgusting! I took a few steps down in my career cos I was really unhappy. I’m sure people think the same about me but I couldn’t care less! I’m really happy with what I do and I enjoy my job, that’s worth far more than any fancy title or higher wage 
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"Im really sorry that people are like that. It makes no difference what you do as long as your happy at your job thats the only think that matters. Its really none of anyone’s business what you do for a living.
I have too but because my organisation has a bad reputation for the nature of what it does. I now just dont say because its easier to say nothing "
Estate agent, car salesman, tax inspector, gigolo, plumber, solicitor, cold caller, stripper......?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You provide a valuable service that people rely on to get to their own jobs.
Plus dealing with public, aggressive, rude or d*unk passengers.
Navigating difficult routes, pedestrians, crazy drivers...
Not an easy job by any means. And so what if it is an easy job? Not everyone wants to rule the world. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've been chatting to someone for ages, spoke about all sorts.
I got a weirdly random message the other night about why am I only a bus driver, did I not gain any other qualifications or want to better myself.
Then he disappeared...I didn't do it...honest gov.
So I'm wondering if only being a bus driver equates to a 'failure' and, if anyone else has been job shamed..."
im sorry you have experienced this. I see people like you as hereos.if it wasn't for the likes of you that oerson most probably could not collect his benefits |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
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"I've been chatting to someone for ages, spoke about all sorts.
I got a weirdly random message the other night about why am I only a bus driver, did I not gain any other qualifications or want to better myself.
Then he disappeared...I didn't do it...honest gov.
So I'm wondering if only being a bus driver equates to a 'failure' and, if anyone else has been job shamed..."
I'd have thought people would have loved meeting bus drivers? 
Given how hard some people find it to get a meet its probably the best way to guarantee someone showing up, given that quite often you wait for one for ages and then three show up at the same time! 
Chin up OP. I'm sure there'll be someone riding your top deck in no time. 
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Every job is important.
I remember the story of the Janitor at Nasa.
During a tour of facilities once, someone bumoed into this chap and asked him what he did and he replied 'I put a man on the moon'
And the reason he said that was because Nasa valued each and every one of their employees and it was understood that, if he didn't do his job, then others couldn't do theirs effectively and the moon landings would never have happened.
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By *iasubTV/TS
over a year ago
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"Im really sorry that people are like that. It makes no difference what you do as long as your happy at your job thats the only think that matters. Its really none of anyone’s business what you do for a living.
I have too but because my organisation has a bad reputation for the nature of what it does. I now just dont say because its easier to say nothing
Estate agent, car salesman, tax inspector, gigolo, plumber, solicitor, cold caller, stripper......? "
No further comment but its on there
Definitely not stripper though, although it would be interesting |
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"I've been chatting to someone for ages, spoke about all sorts.
I got a weirdly random message the other night about why am I only a bus driver, did I not gain any other qualifications or want to better myself.
Then he disappeared...I didn't do it...honest gov.
So I'm wondering if only being a bus driver equates to a 'failure' and, if anyone else has been job shamed..."
Bus driver, failiure??? Are you kidding me?? You literally have people's lives in your hands every day.
The roads bus drivers have to go around down my way are mind boggling, even cars struggle sometimes so fuck knows how they get a double decker round there. The abuse they have to put up with too, for things which are out of their control. I will fight in Cornwall's coastal bus drivers corner until my last breath, I have nothing but respect for them, even the grumpy ones |
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Not sure what the opposite of job shaming is but I chatted (briefly) to someone on here who said that his job as a lawyer somehow proved he wasn't an 'idiot' like some others on here.
He then asked if his job matched my 'standards'
I said job and vocation are irrelevant to how interesting I find a person.
Suffice it to say the conversation didn't last long after that. |
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considering the amount of people that rely on bus drivers to get to work ,shops ,appointments etc i think bus drivers provide an important service to a lot of people.
On the rare times i need to use a bus i always thank the driver when i am getting off the bus and have seen lot of others do the same.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Anyone who shames anyone because of their job is an utter twat and wouldn’t give what they said a second thought"
It's definitely a them problem, I just wondered if there were anymore 'them' |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Im really sorry that people are like that. It makes no difference what you do as long as your happy at your job thats the only think that matters. Its really none of anyone’s business what you do for a living.
I have too but because my organisation has a bad reputation for the nature of what it does. I now just dont say because its easier to say nothing "
Have you been given abuse because of it? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Lot of skills required to drive a bus its an underated skill, i think that person wasn't interested for other reasons but gave that as an excuse "
It's a really skilled job, not just driving a bus that's required |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Fuck them, that's judgemental as hell someone you woundnt want in your life in any capacity...love the way people filter themselves out"
I too love it when the trash takes itself out... |
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By *iasubTV/TS
over a year ago
Ilkeston |
"Im really sorry that people are like that. It makes no difference what you do as long as your happy at your job thats the only think that matters. Its really none of anyone’s business what you do for a living.
I have too but because my organisation has a bad reputation for the nature of what it does. I now just dont say because its easier to say nothing
Have you been given abuse because of it?"
Yep because they thought i was individually responsible for what they do. It was a very quick block to say the least. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Just odd behaviour, we never share our professions because otherwise you would have weirdos trying to find you on LinkedIn etc. Plus it's a sex site not a life partner site.
Brush it off and put it down as experience and a lucky escape. "
Oh I'm not upset...I'm not looking for anything other than great sex...maybe that was the issue; he realised he wouldn't be able to provide the great sex
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"A job is a job. People do all sorts of jobs for all sorts of reason. As long as YOU are happy doing it then that is the main thing.
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Love my job, the issue is his, not mine |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Wow, that’s the level of some people mate, and obvs a good escape from you,
People can be beautiful on the outside and very ugly on the inside. Quite clearly with this person they are very firmly in that category |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Every job is as important as the next, we're all a cog in a machine, take any cog out without replacing it and the machine breaks down.
Both of us have owned small businesses and also we've both cleaned toilets, neither job was more important than the other."
That's very true, although I suspect more people would've complained about dirty toilets |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It’s crass to shame someone who doesn’t deserve it, in any fashion.
Yesterday, I railed against someone in another thread about insinuating another user was of low intelligence. I’ve seen him do it on a few occasions, in a dismissive manner yet he is praised for being a “gentleman” in the Lounge. Doesn’t matter how “erudite” or “eloquent” one is, belittling others is utterly reprehensible and deserves the same to be done to themselves.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I’m sorry but that’s disgusting! I took a few steps down in my career cos I was really unhappy. I’m sure people think the same about me but I couldn’t care less! I’m really happy with what I do and I enjoy my job, that’s worth far more than any fancy title or higher wage
Oh I don't care about his opinion, I just wondered if others thought that a being a bus driver was a failure.
Glad to hear you ended up where you need to be
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"Im really sorry that people are like that. It makes no difference what you do as long as your happy at your job thats the only think that matters. Its really none of anyone’s business what you do for a living.
I have too but because my organisation has a bad reputation for the nature of what it does. I now just dont say because its easier to say nothing
Have you been given abuse because of it?
Yep because they thought i was individually responsible for what they do. It was a very quick block to say the least."
I'm not a gambler by any means. But , I'd put every penny i have on it being a tax inspector |
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By *iasubTV/TS
over a year ago
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"Im really sorry that people are like that. It makes no difference what you do as long as your happy at your job thats the only think that matters. Its really none of anyone’s business what you do for a living.
I have too but because my organisation has a bad reputation for the nature of what it does. I now just dont say because its easier to say nothing
Have you been given abuse because of it?
Yep because they thought i was individually responsible for what they do. It was a very quick block to say the least.
I'm not a gambler by any means. But , I'd put every penny i have on it being a tax inspector "
Nope |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"People are so evil.
No one should be shamed for what they do. They are working hard and bringing income home.
Only lazy people should be shamed.
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I'd have been ashamed of myself for even thinking that of someone, much less telling them...what a twat |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"You provide a valuable service that people rely on to get to their own jobs.
Plus dealing with public, aggressive, rude or d*unk passengers.
Navigating difficult routes, pedestrians, crazy drivers...
Not an easy job by any means. And so what if it is an easy job? Not everyone wants to rule the world."
I definitely don't...I'd need to stay up late |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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" im sorry you have experienced this. I see people like you as hereos.if it wasn't for the likes of you that oerson most probably could not collect his benefits "
Never thought of it that way |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I'd have thought people would have loved meeting bus drivers?
Given how hard some people find it to get a meet its probably the best way to guarantee someone showing up, given that quite often you wait for one for ages and then three show up at the same time!
Chin up OP. I'm sure there'll be someone riding your top deck in no time.
A"
Lol...I've had standing room only...I'm doing fine in that regard  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Every job is important.
I remember the story of the Janitor at Nasa.
During a tour of facilities once, someone bumoed into this chap and asked him what he did and he replied 'I put a man on the moon'
And the reason he said that was because Nasa valued each and every one of their employees and it was understood that, if he didn't do his job, then others couldn't do theirs effectively and the moon landings would never have happened.
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I love that story too, I'm not ashamed of my job. I know how much work it took to get it. But also, it's not the only qualification I've got... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Bus driver, failiure??? Are you kidding me?? You literally have people's lives in your hands every day.
The roads bus drivers have to go around down my way are mind boggling, even cars struggle sometimes so fuck knows how they get a double decker round there. The abuse they have to put up with too, for things which are out of their control. I will fight in Cornwall's coastal bus drivers corner until my last breath, I have nothing but respect for them, even the grumpy ones "
I don't consider my job a failure, just wondered if others did. I know how hard it was to get the licence and it's not my only qualification
I'm only grumpy when I screw up a ticket lol...bloody machines  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Wow, that’s the level of some people mate, and obvs a good escape from you,
People can be beautiful on the outside and very ugly on the inside. Quite clearly with this person they are very firmly in that category "
I concur |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"They sound like a right BUS WANKER Op.
What people do for a living on here doesn’t really hold much interest to me. I’ll ask but it’s not like we’re going to go on Dragon’s Den together. "
Maybe just a wanker...and that's probably all he'll manage with that attitude |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I was a bus driver for 16 years. Trucker for 15. " only a bus driver" deserves all the contempt in the world. Its a very rewarding job "
I'm loving it too |
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I never truly understood how people can be like that about other jobs that people do.
A bit of humbleness goes a long way, all jobs need doing whether it’s cleaning the streets, bus driving or care work.
Those who look down on others just reek of arrogance and twattery |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"It’s crass to shame someone who doesn’t deserve it, in any fashion.
Yesterday, I railed against someone in another thread about insinuating another user was of low intelligence. I’ve seen him do it on a few occasions, in a dismissive manner yet he is praised for being a “gentleman” in the Lounge. Doesn’t matter how “erudite” or “eloquent” one is, belittling others is utterly reprehensible and deserves the same to be done to themselves.
M"
I agree, I make a stand for the underdog regularly. It's disgusting that people think it's acceptable to blurt out whatever opinion they have.
Opinions are like arseholes though...everyone has one |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I never truly understood how people can be like that about other jobs that people do.
A bit of humbleness goes a long way, all jobs need doing whether it’s cleaning the streets, bus driving or care work.
Those who look down on others just reek of arrogance and twattery"
I've not cleaned streets yet...I wonder what his take on that would be... |
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"Im really sorry that people are like that. It makes no difference what you do as long as your happy at your job thats the only think that matters. Its really none of anyone’s business what you do for a living.
I have too but because my organisation has a bad reputation for the nature of what it does. I now just dont say because its easier to say nothing
Have you been given abuse because of it?
Yep because they thought i was individually responsible for what they do. It was a very quick block to say the least.
I'm not a gambler by any means. But , I'd put every penny i have on it being a tax inspector
Nope "
A gamblers life is not for me then  |
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There are people who like to pull others down, just for the shear hell of it.
Oh your a stay at home mum, have you no ambitions? You've got a higher degree, you don't have any common sense? The list is endless, some people just feel rubbish about themselves and feel the need to make others feel the same. |
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By *iasubTV/TS
over a year ago
Ilkeston |
"Im really sorry that people are like that. It makes no difference what you do as long as your happy at your job thats the only think that matters. Its really none of anyone’s business what you do for a living.
I have too but because my organisation has a bad reputation for the nature of what it does. I now just dont say because its easier to say nothing
Have you been given abuse because of it?
Yep because they thought i was individually responsible for what they do. It was a very quick block to say the least.
I'm not a gambler by any means. But , I'd put every penny i have on it being a tax inspector
Nope
A gamblers life is not for me then "
Definitely not, when you paying up then we all saw your bet |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Not sure what the opposite of job shaming is but I chatted (briefly) to someone on here who said that his job as a lawyer somehow proved he wasn't an 'idiot' like some others on here.
He then asked if his job matched my 'standards'
I said job and vocation are irrelevant to how interesting I find a person.
Suffice it to say the conversation didn't last long after that."
There's a couple of lawyers that are bus drivers...better pay lol |
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"I've been chatting to someone for ages, spoke about all sorts.
I got a weirdly random message the other night about why am I only a bus driver, did I not gain any other qualifications or want to better myself.
Then he disappeared...I didn't do it...honest gov.
So I'm wondering if only being a bus driver equates to a 'failure' and, if anyone else has been job shamed..."
Sounds like you benefitted from their attitude, now uou dont need to waste jour time on/with them |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"considering the amount of people that rely on bus drivers to get to work ,shops ,appointments etc i think bus drivers provide an important service to a lot of people.
On the rare times i need to use a bus i always thank the driver when i am getting off the bus and have seen lot of others do the same.
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I think it's nice they say driver and I'm glad we don't have to wear name badges...I'd choose something random like enchanted moon fairy |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"30+ years train driving, but held a PSV/PCV group for many years too. People will always find a reason to want to degrade you but that says so much more about them than you x x"
Ah...maybe that was his kink...degradation...hope he gets friction burns  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"His ego is hurt because you’re a better and more advanced driver than he is and secondly he doesn’t deserve your magical mystery tour!! "
Nice comeback |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"No it’s not. Depends how it was said. Personal development is something I’m got at and I like seeing those I care about win. "
It was said with disdain...definitely looked down on the 'likes' of me...
I'm qualified in a lot of different fields and I don't mean agriculture
He's just a twat |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've been chatting to someone for ages, spoke about all sorts.
I got a weirdly random message the other night about why am I only a bus driver, did I not gain any other qualifications or want to better myself.
Then he disappeared...I didn't do it...honest gov.
So I'm wondering if only being a bus driver equates to a 'failure' and, if anyone else has been job shamed..."
Anyone who judges people by their job isn't worth anyone's time - we all have different passions, different circumstances. Stuff 'em. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Anyone who judges people by their job isn't worth anyone's time - we all have different passions, different circumstances. Stuff 'em."
No stuffing here anytime soon... |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
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I've had thousands of journeys on London buses and it's no easy job, in my opinion.
There are some maniac drivers and miserable gits, but I'd be one of them if I drove a bus.
I'd have a breakdown during school hours, with people blocking the aisles.
I could go on about the problems bus drivers have to deal with, but I won't.
I'll finish by telling you a friend of mine was severely beaten and put in hospital when he worked on the buses.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I've had thousands of journeys on London buses and it's no easy job, in my opinion.
There are some maniac drivers and miserable gits, but I'd be one of them if I drove a bus.
I'd have a breakdown during school hours, with people blocking the aisles.
I could go on about the problems bus drivers have to deal with, but I won't.
I'll finish by telling you a friend of mine was severely beaten and put in hospital when he worked on the buses.
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Thanks...I think
I hope he's ok now x |
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We all have a role to fill, they all count as ultimately its a jigsaw.
Roadsweeper to brain surgeon it's all worthwhile & we're all making our way in life.
There are a lot more bus drivers than brain surgeon's so fulfilling a more important role maybe? |
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"I've been chatting to someone for ages, spoke about all sorts.
I got a weirdly random message the other night about why am I only a bus driver, did I not gain any other qualifications or want to better myself.
Then he disappeared...I didn't do it...honest gov.
So I'm wondering if only being a bus driver equates to a 'failure' and, if anyone else has been job shamed..."
Wow 
I sometimes admire the hard neck of people, to not give a monkeys about how rude you are.
One guy messaged me last week to tell me that I was quite chubby but he'd still give me a go. Gee, thanks |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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That's just so shitty. Why would anyone say such a thing urghhhhh. Good job you found out hes a cockwomble before you met. Thanks for your driving service x
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"What a complete Twat! Buses are huge, hand them the keys and see how they get on "
Lol, they're huge alright and surprisingly nice to drive when they work |
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"Anyone who shames anyone because of their job is an utter twat and wouldn’t give what they said a second thought"
This..
Op, energy in thinking what the likes of such pond life think matters is wasted time.. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Just wow op
You're not just a bus driver ,you do an important job & it says more about them than you ,when they made you feel it wasn't enough. "
I was completely taken aback at the amount of arseholery about it |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"We all have a role to fill, they all count as ultimately its a jigsaw.
Roadsweeper to brain surgeon it's all worthwhile & we're all making our way in life.
There are a lot more bus drivers than brain surgeon's so fulfilling a more important role maybe?"
Or less people capable of being a brain surgeon... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Anyone who shames anyone because of their job is an utter twat and wouldn’t give what they said a second thought
This..
Op, energy in thinking what the likes of such pond life think matters is wasted time.."
I concur, just glad he showed his true colours |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Peoples perception of jobs often don't reflect the reality of it!
In my current job (which is well paid for our area) I've recommended it to a few ex colleagues and they turned their nose up at it  |
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I'm only a sales manager, I don't need any qualifications for what I do. It's a shit job that just so happens to pay ok. I have mates who are tradesmen who are way more skilled than me and get paid substantially more too.
We sometimes meet up in a pub straight from work. I'm wearing a suit and they're in scruffy, stained clothes. Automatically, I seem to get more respect than they do. I do find it strange that people make assumptions based on their own snobbish attitudes. I was brought up to never judge a book by its cover...
...or a person by their occupation. |
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"I have this problem, I don't work due to ill health. Funny how people's attitude changes!
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Have they ever considered how much you wouldn't choose to not work through ill health? Morons x
And hugs...cos x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Peoples perception of jobs often don't reflect the reality of it!
In my current job (which is well paid for our area) I've recommended it to a few ex colleagues and they turned their nose up at it "
Mad eh? Their loss |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm only a sales manager, I don't need any qualifications for what I do. It's a shit job that just so happens to pay ok. I have mates who are tradesmen who are way more skilled than me and get paid substantially more too.
We sometimes meet up in a pub straight from work. I'm wearing a suit and they're in scruffy, stained clothes. Automatically, I seem to get more respect than they do. I do find it strange that people make assumptions based on their own snobbish attitudes. I was brought up to never judge a book by its cover...
...or a person by their occupation."
And yet people are so derisive of sales people...been that too |
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"We all have a role to fill, they all count as ultimately its a jigsaw.
Roadsweeper to brain surgeon it's all worthwhile & we're all making our way in life.
There are a lot more bus drivers than brain surgeon's so fulfilling a more important role maybe?
Or less people capable of being a brain surgeon..."
Market forces, less brain surgery work than bus driving.
Must be many brain surgeon's doing part time bus driving between busy periods. |
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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago
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"I'm only a sales manager, I don't need any qualifications for what I do. It's a shit job that just so happens to pay ok. I have mates who are tradesmen who are way more skilled than me and get paid substantially more too.
We sometimes meet up in a pub straight from work. I'm wearing a suit and they're in scruffy, stained clothes. Automatically, I seem to get more respect than they do. I do find it strange that people make assumptions based on their own snobbish attitudes. I was brought up to never judge a book by its cover...
...or a person by their occupation.
And yet people are so derisive of sales people...been that too "
I feel for them, and people working in customer services in supermarkets. |
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By *os19Man
over a year ago
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"I've been chatting to someone for ages, spoke about all sorts.
I got a weirdly random message the other night about why am I only a bus driver, did I not gain any other qualifications or want to better myself.
Then he disappeared...I didn't do it...honest gov.
So I'm wondering if only being a bus driver equates to a 'failure' and, if anyone else has been job shamed..."
. As far as I am concerned there is no such thing as only a bus driver as not everyone can drive a bus and not everyone has a driver license.No such thing as a failure in the working world as the majority of us are doing our jobs to keep our families , have a home to show at the end of it , pay the bills , pay for little luxuries etc etc etc |
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"I've been chatting to someone for ages, spoke about all sorts.
I got a weirdly random message the other night about why am I only a bus driver, did I not gain any other qualifications or want to better myself.
Then he disappeared...I didn't do it...honest gov.
So I'm wondering if only being a bus driver equates to a 'failure' and, if anyone else has been job shamed...
Wow
I sometimes admire the hard neck of people, to not give a monkeys about how rude you are.
One guy messaged me last week to tell me that I was quite chubby but he'd still give me a go. Gee, thanks "
Have you fixed a date yet or still in negotiations |
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"I've been chatting to someone for ages, spoke about all sorts.
I got a weirdly random message the other night about why am I only a bus driver, did I not gain any other qualifications or want to better myself.
Then he disappeared...I didn't do it...honest gov.
So I'm wondering if only being a bus driver equates to a 'failure' and, if anyone else has been job shamed...
Wow
I sometimes admire the hard neck of people, to not give a monkeys about how rude you are.
One guy messaged me last week to tell me that I was quite chubby but he'd still give me a go. Gee, thanks "
That’s disgraceful and needs a nob amputation |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Disgusting behaviour .
Sorry hear that OP .
Some people just have massive need to humiliate others
They must be feeling very superior
Is disgusting . Simply disgusting
* humiliation kink Dom/ sub etc does NOT count in this comment . |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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" As far as I am concerned there is no such thing as only a bus driver as not everyone can drive a bus and not everyone has a driver license.No such thing as a failure in the working world as the majority of us are doing our jobs to keep our families , have a home to show at the end of it , pay the bills , pay for little luxuries etc etc etc "
My wage takes a lot of stress off, I'm happy to help out where I can and I love my job...the guy is an arse |
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"I've been chatting to someone for ages, spoke about all sorts.
I got a weirdly random message the other night about why am I only a bus driver, did I not gain any other qualifications or want to better myself.
Why are you wondering? If you're happy what's the problem?
Then he disappeared...I didn't do it...honest gov.
So I'm wondering if only being a bus driver equates to a 'failure' and, if anyone else has been job shamed..."
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By (user no longer on site)
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Have had this same treatment. I worked for short time between jobs in local small supermarket on the tills. Fair few people talk down to you and treat you like dirt. They don’t know anything about me I am fully qualified cabinet maker and Furniture restorer but all they see is someone on a till and think your beneath them. |
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Some people feel that to climb the ladder of life they need to use others as a rung!
These are the people I would keep away from, surround yourself with people who encourage and help you. I'd rather have any job then no job! Driving a bus is a good job and one which a hell of a lot of people are grateful for xx |
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"I've been chatting to someone for ages, spoke about all sorts.
I got a weirdly random message the other night about why am I only a bus driver, did I not gain any other qualifications or want to better myself.
Then he disappeared...I didn't do it...honest gov.
So I'm wondering if only being a bus driver equates to a 'failure' and, if anyone else has been job shamed...
Wow
I sometimes admire the hard neck of people, to not give a monkeys about how rude you are.
One guy messaged me last week to tell me that I was quite chubby but he'd still give me a go. Gee, thanks
Have you fixed a date yet or still in negotiations "
He's still waiting |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"A job doesn’t define you or what kind of person you are!
The trash took its self out, maybe you had a lucky escape. "
All good points that I agree with |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Have had this same treatment. I worked for short time between jobs in local small supermarket on the tills. Fair few people talk down to you and treat you like dirt. They don’t know anything about me I am fully qualified cabinet maker and Furniture restorer but all they see is someone on a till and think your beneath them. "
Never judge a book by it's cover...the world is full of people who do |
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Having a job is a win in my opinion. I'm JUST a TA, but I was a full time carer/parent of my 2 disabled sons for 13 years, so had to start back at the bottom. But I provide, and work hard at home and work. If anyone is shallow enough to judge me on that, then they're not my kinda person anyway! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"No shame in getting your arse out of bed in the morning and earning your own money.
I have no clue what half the people I know do for work.
The mr "
Yeah, I'm not sure why it was so important but I don't care either |
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"I've been chatting to someone for ages, spoke about all sorts.
I got a weirdly random message the other night about why am I only a bus driver, did I not gain any other qualifications or want to better myself.
Then he disappeared...I didn't do it...honest gov.
So I'm wondering if only being a bus driver equates to a 'failure' and, if anyone else has been job shamed..."
Na, only “tiny dick” shamed, “crap sex” and “ugly face” shamed here. |
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"Having a job is a win in my opinion. I'm JUST a TA, but I was a full time carer/parent of my 2 disabled sons for 13 years, so had to start back at the bottom. But I provide, and work hard at home and work. If anyone is shallow enough to judge me on that, then they're not my kinda person anyway!"
You're never JUST a TA, you pick up all sorts of other stuff no one else even notices.
Yeah I'm not gonna be associated with someone who thinks like that... |
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By *TG3Man
over a year ago
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"Having a job is a win in my opinion. I'm JUST a TA, but I was a full time carer/parent of my 2 disabled sons for 13 years, so had to start back at the bottom. But I provide, and work hard at home and work. If anyone is shallow enough to judge me on that, then they're not my kinda person anyway!
You're never JUST a TA, you pick up all sorts of other stuff no one else even notices.
Yeah I'm not gonna be associated with someone who thinks like that..."
do you drive past the caird hall and sinatras? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Op, worry not what others think.. Its your life, your choices, your happiness that counts, not what ANYONE else thinks "
I know I'm happy doing what I'm doing, I'm not changing it for anyone
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"do you drive past the caird hall and sinatras? "
Caird Hall area is all pedestrianised now and I don't think sinatras is open anymore...but aye, into the town centre etc |
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Na, only “tiny dick” shamed, “crap sex” and “ugly face” shamed here.
For real?"
No lolololol, my cock is massive and I’ve really handsome. I might be crap in bed though, never shagged myself to find out |
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I get this often when people ask me what I do for work and I say I work in a call centre, people say aww they are shit, they are depressing and what not.
But then change there mind when I tell them it’s a 999 call center annoys me so much |
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Na, only “tiny dick” shamed, “crap sex” and “ugly face” shamed here.
For real?
No lolololol, my cock is massive and I’ve really handsome. I might be crap in bed though, never shagged myself to find out "
For real....? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Well not sure if this has been said yet?
No offence OP it just an Inbetweeners reference and I really couldn't resist.
Bus Wanker!
I'll go stand in the corner and think about what I've done  "
I've managed to avoid inbetweeners...so just as well yiu said...although, I am, indeed, a bus walker...daily |
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"I get this often when people ask me what I do for work and I say I work in a call centre, people say aww they are shit, they are depressing and what not.
But then change there mind when I tell them it’s a 999 call center annoys me so much "
Call centre snobbery...wtf lol |
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"I've been chatting to someone for ages, spoke about all sorts.
I got a weirdly random message the other night about why am I only a bus driver, did I not gain any other qualifications or want to better myself.
Then he disappeared...I didn't do it...honest gov.
So I'm wondering if only being a bus driver equates to a 'failure' and, if anyone else has been job shamed..."
No job is a failure, at least not in my book, i couldn't give a toss if someone is a brain surgeon or a street cleaner... |
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"I get this often when people ask me what I do for work and I say I work in a call centre, people say aww they are shit, they are depressing and what not.
But then change there mind when I tell them it’s a 999 call center annoys me so much "
That must be one of the most stressful jobs ever! Good on you for doing it. I bet you have some stories about terrible things you’ve heard. Or dickheads calling in. |
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I haven’t been directly job shamed, but I have had people change their mind about meeting me and I believe it was because of what I do. What I mean is, they haven’t openly stated it but, as soon as the subject comes up, the chat fizzles.
It’s not helped by the industry in which I work. It is widely panned by many and I even find myself apologising for it, or prefacing what I do with a “but I’m one of the good ones!” |
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"I haven’t been directly job shamed, but I have had people change their mind about meeting me and I believe it was because of what I do. What I mean is, they haven’t openly stated it but, as soon as the subject comes up, the chat fizzles.
It’s not helped by the industry in which I work. It is widely panned by many and I even find myself apologising for it, or prefacing what I do with a “but I’m one of the good ones!”"
Are you a traffic warden?! |
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"I haven’t been directly job shamed, but I have had people change their mind about meeting me and I believe it was because of what I do. What I mean is, they haven’t openly stated it but, as soon as the subject comes up, the chat fizzles.
It’s not helped by the industry in which I work. It is widely panned by many and I even find myself apologising for it, or prefacing what I do with a “but I’m one of the good ones!”
Are you a traffic warden?! "
How dare you!!!! Haha only joking for the TWs among us. No, I’m not Nor am I a taxman or estate agent |
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"I haven’t been directly job shamed, but I have had people change their mind about meeting me and I believe it was because of what I do. What I mean is, they haven’t openly stated it but, as soon as the subject comes up, the chat fizzles.
It’s not helped by the industry in which I work. It is widely panned by many and I even find myself apologising for it, or prefacing what I do with a “but I’m one of the good ones!”
Are you a traffic warden?!
How dare you!!!! Haha only joking for the TWs among us. No, I’m not Nor am I a taxman or estate agent "
I knew it! You're a doctor's receptionist |
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My 2 pence
Life is for living, enjoying what your body, brain and it's sensors have too offer.
You do whatever makes YOU happy, it's not a competition, trust me the finish line is the end game anyway. Enjoy your time here, regardless.
As long as you are living a life YOU are happy with then who gives a two hoots what job that entails.
Those who judge are often just vocalising some self-reflection. I hope they find piece, in themselves and make the most of this one pass.
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I've done groundwork, landscaping, I've cleaned a pub at the weekends, cleaned communal areas in apartment blocks, I've done security, been a chef, I've had supervisor roles and management.
I've been the same person, throughout, other than growing with age.
If anyone judges others by their job, it's likely we aren't compatible.
I'll leave them be, allow them to feel better, if that's what it takes. (Shrugs) |
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"I haven’t been directly job shamed, but I have had people change their mind about meeting me and I believe it was because of what I do. What I mean is, they haven’t openly stated it but, as soon as the subject comes up, the chat fizzles.
It’s not helped by the industry in which I work. It is widely panned by many and I even find myself apologising for it, or prefacing what I do with a “but I’m one of the good ones!”
Are you a traffic warden?!
How dare you!!!! Haha only joking for the TWs among us. No, I’m not Nor am I a taxman or estate agent
I knew it! You're a doctor's receptionist "
Crikey, I definitely haven’t got the patience to do that job!!! I know they can be difficult sometimes, but then you hear the shit they have to put up with.
And, of course, they don’t decide the surgery practices. |
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