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As more Americans contemplate their employment prospects during a time when it’s becoming increasingly difficult to retire, experts stated Wednesday that it’s not too late to change careers at 50, despite the fact that they sure as fuck wouldn’t. “If you’re finding your work increasingly unfulfilling and always dreamed of doing something else, there’s nothing wrong with making that career switch, even if you’re over 50, although that personally sounds like an absolutely stupid-ass idea to us,” said Stony Brook University economist Clare Ewell, adding that there are a few notable examples of people who pivoted career paths late in life, but statistically your chances of succeeding are abysmal, which would definitely prevent her and all other employment experts from even considering something so goddamn shortsighted. [...]


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[–] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works 7 points 4 days ago (7 children)

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Fuck the instances that want that.

[–] monogram@feddit.nl 1 points 4 days ago (4 children)

I’m confused, which instances want self censorship?

I’ve never come across a server that is anal about profanity.

[–] MHLoppy@fedia.io 2 points 4 days ago (2 children)

https://aussie.zone/post/252773

I don't personally care so long as the meaning is still obvious, so I try to keep it in mind for the sake of those who do

[–] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 days ago

The goddamn Aussies are on this kick? I thought it was just the tankies!

[–] PolarKraken@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

You should stop catering to folks who can't handle basic words like adults. Stop helping with this crap, it's not good for us at all.

[–] MHLoppy@fedia.io 2 points 4 days ago

it's not good for us at all.

I personally think it's good to be considerate of others when it has essentially no negative effects, but you're welcome to do whatever the fuck you want

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