Life Experience
As far back as I remember, I was never really interested in going to work or keeping a steady job. At the age of 20, I had graduated from University with a degree in Bugger All, and I had planned to be a dog walker for the wealthy – preferably for randy lonely old women living in the Eastern Suburbs and who didn’t have time to walk their terriers between yoga and brunch.
When I ended up in the hospital after one day of walking ‘Max’, I came to two conclusions: First, never interrupt a dog mating; Second, I needed a new job.
All this got me thinking about what my perfect job would be. Unlike all my other friends with a BA, I had no interest in working at a bank. So instead, I decided I would help save the planet.
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This is a post about finding someone in your life who is critical of you.
I’m part of the over-esteem generation. Our grandparents were more likely to be cold, distant and reluctant to praise or coddle.
When our parents raised us, they over-compensated for their lack of praise by building us up with doting affection and constant positive reinforcement.
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marley says:
Well, I think the voters have told both parties that they suck. Unfortunately, I don’t see either of them getting the message - it’s more a matter of “you suck more than I do.” Schoolyard stuff. Both parties should be taken out behind the shed and given a good tanning. Read more »
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John Dark says:
“Gen Y are mollycoddled”. Next thing you’ll be telling us sometimes politicians say things they don’t exactly mean. Trouble is, these days when people hear something they don’t like (truth, fact or otherwise) they are likely to sue, and the laws enable them to do so instead of learning to… Read more »
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