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Good points and never really considered the advancement side of things.
Still remember when I took my God Daughter to her first day of school because her parents were attending a funeral... it was my day off and said I would be glad to do it.
Got a call and told I had to report immediately and said I would be tied up for at least 2 hours because I was at school...
Thought all hell broke loose... it was a real ugly situation. I was later asked why someone else couldn't have stepped in and that I better not make it a habit to get out from coming in.
I think part of the problem is those without kids seem to expect more from those without kids...
None of the Department Heads had kids and they were in their 40's and 50's
One of the guys took time off for the birth of his second child... came 10 days early... the woman CEO, who is also a Doctor said there is nothing he can do but get in the way... and it's not like it was his first child???
I guess kids or no kids can be a hot topic no matter the situation.
You're only going by what you read into what I wrote. I wrote my opinion of child centric parents, nothing more, of which I AM 100% entitled. You attacked against TOS! I'm very serious when I say stop replying to me! This is over! You wrote that you believe I am not entitled to an opinion, I have nothing more to say to you. Go back on topic!
Your judgements of people you don't know are pathetic and I won't drop it as long as you keep harping it.
I've heard crazy lord of the flies type of tales about hospitals, so I'm not surprised to hear your story. They're weird places to work. I'm at an institute (Swiss co) and corp policy is set in stone for all.
Hey... my trip was to Switzerland and it was great
Last edited by Ultrarunner; 01-18-2014 at 12:30 PM..
Good points and never really considered the advancement side of things.
Still remember when I took my God Daughter to her first day of school because her parents were attending a funeral... it was my day off and said I would be glad to do it.
Got a call and told I had to report immediately and said I would be tied up for at least 2 hours because I was at school...
Thought all hell broke loose... it was a real ugly situation. I was later asked why someone else couldn't have stepped in and that I better not make it a habit to get out from coming in.
I think part of the problem is those without kids seem to expect more from those without kids...
None of the Department Heads had kids and they were in their 40's and 50's
One of the guys took time off for the birth of his second child... came 10 days early... the woman CEO, who is also a Doctor said there is nothing he can do but get in the way... and it's not like it was his first child???
I guess kids or no kids can be a hot topic no matter the situation.
The only one harping is you, endlessly, with great emotion, and against TOS
Please stop and go back to topic!
You wish you could evoke great emotion, but you're not that important. Sorry.
Ok, on topic. I don't think having or not having children brings happiness as this forum clearly show with the incessent vitriol and complaining. If people were to try to focuss on what the DO have rather than worry about what they DON'T have, be it children, things, power, marriage, whatever, happiness might be an attainable state.
Absolutely!!!! As long as you don't have an ego problem. People intentionally have kids for purely their own ego satisfaction. Get past that and you will discover life is WONDERFUL without the terrible burden and expense of children. (now here comes the "I love my kids" blah blah blah stuff)
Every time I talk to others about my future (sometimes long-term) plans, people are horrified to know I wouldn't even consider raising children. It's such a shocking thing to say. Aside from the fact I'm gay, meaning kids are out of the question, it's not even something I would even want.
It's not that I don't understand the potential joys of children, I came from a large, happy family. And I encourage others to have children, it's just not something for me.
In my opinion, I can travel, have nights out, save money, etc. But people remind no one will take care of me when I'm old. But my 85 year old neighbour never sees his kids who live only 15 minutes away.
So I ask. In your opinion, is it possible to be happy and fulfilled without kids?
I'm 37 and have never wanted kids, so much so that I got a Vasectomy. I am not stable in all the ways (financially, mentally etc) that are needed to bring a life into this world. I have a very dim outlook on the population and I refuse to add to it, there are already too many people on this planet.
I see so many unfit human beings having kids, they think it's cute, they think it's the natural and normal thing to do. I admit it's the primitive drive in us to procreate but if we are going to believe that we are the superior beings then we should use our brains more and realize that it's just the primate is us driving us to procreate, and with that knowledge make our own choice.
Sure it would be nice to have a couple kids to take sledding, or to concerts etc, but all the other stuff outweighs it, for me anyway.
I have to add that my Mom gave me 2 great brother and I'd be lost without them so I can't claim to be against having kids I guess.
Last edited by Challenger76; 01-17-2014 at 04:03 PM..
You wish you could evoke great emotion, but you're not that important. Sorry.
Ok, on topic. I don't think having or not having children brings happiness as this forum clearly show with the incessent vitriol and complaining. If people were to try to focuss on what the DO have rather than worry about what they DON'T have, be it children, things, power, marriage, whatever, happiness might be an attainable state.
Nothing about that post was on topic, you are using the guise of on topic to attack me further. For someone who doesn't care about my opinions, you sure are trying hard to change and attack them, and me as a person.
I have attained great happiness with a full wonderful life, full of family, children, and friends I love and adore, many of whom are amazing parents that I have nothing but the utmost respect for. If it makes you feel better to assume I'm miserable, have at it
I genuinely hope you have happiness also.
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