I had a what I would describe as a near death experience tonight in my job tonight, a moment where I nearly died.
It has made me think about life and what is precious in my life.
I thought of my daughters and what would their lives be if I was not there?
I am thinking if what I do is now selfish towards my daughters?
I am thinking now do I leave what I do and love and let the infection in our society just take over or do I stay and fight for the decent people who work for a good life?
To protect the weak is what we all strive for it's a basic instinct, some of us are paid to do it but when does enough become enough????
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I do a semi dangerous job. Last week I was threatened with a knife, flashed at and nearly stabbed myself with a used needle. And I don't even work out on the streets.
I don't have any dependants, so it's never really worried me, I just do what I do and get on with it.
After last week, I'd seriously consider giving this job up if I had kids.
I guess only you can know whether it's worth it, no one appreciates a dead hero as the saying goes. Can you transfer to another job, maybe office based? |
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Having had an experience like that it makes you very aware of your mortality and vulnerability ....and the possible impact on those we love. It takes a bit of time to process that and come to terms with what happened and what could have been the result. Don't make any rash decisions at this time. If you need too ..get some support or talk to a professional before doing anything. It's a horrible feeling but it will settle .  |
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By *bi HaiveMan
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"I had a what I would describe as a near death experience tonight in my job tonight, a moment where I nearly died.
It has made me think about life and what is precious in my life.
I thought of my daughters and what would their lives be if I was not there?
I am thinking if what I do is now selfish towards my daughters?
I am thinking now do I leave what I do and love and let the infection in our society just take over or do I stay and fight for the decent people who work for a good life?
To protect the weak is what we all strive for it's a basic instinct, some of us are paid to do it but when does enough become enough????
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Not knowing what you do it's is difficult to be specific.
However - I'm sure there are thousands of policemen, firefighters, armed services personnel, doctors, nurses and paramedics who have children and who most would consider at risk in their chosen careers!
And a recent study by the HSE actually found that these are currently the most dangerous jobs in Britain (fatality numbers from 2012-2013 included but there were many more serious injuries.)
Builders - 39
Rubbish collectors - 10
Farmers/agricultural workers - 29
Miners - 2
Mechanics - 8
Estate Agents - 4
Those that do jobs do so for many reasons - it's a career they love, to provide for their families, it's what they've studied/trained for.
You can have a near death experience walking down the street, in a pub, on public transport, driving a car - or just by medical complications of a normally non life threatening illness.
Life is never predictable. So it's usually best to take time to reflect, consider your current position, short term and long term future and needs - and only then make a decision re a job.
Some careers carry more risks than others. But you could get hit by a bus tomorrow and be working in the safest of jobs.
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