Could you work in a slaughterhouse?

[Anonymous]

Yes

No

[MrChinaski]

I already buy whole chickens, ducks, rabbits and large cuts of lamb, beef, pork, goat, whole fish, etc. I think knowing knowing where your food comes from shows respect to the animal. Breaking down cuts yourself also reduces the chances of salmonella etc. which given I tend to test the limits of how rare food can be and still be safe with ideal cooking technique is a non-trivial consideration for me, Breaking down a side of cattle would be a different scale but not a materially different role. Like being a chef, it does seem like very physically demanding work that pays poorly, though, which is reason enough for me not to contemplate doing it for a living.

[fonduegirl]

Respect to the animal?

[MrChinaski]

@anon1903 The beast gave its life for my culinary entertainment. The least I can do is give it a worthy send off. If I'm lazy to do that, then I should never have paid for its slaughter in the first place. My morality is a patchwork of views that don't knit together into a philosophy. I'm fine with that. It avoids hubris.

[MrChinaski]

And no I'm not saying you shouldn't buy fully butchered meat. It's convenient. I do that all the time too. I'm just saying that you should be willing to engage with the animal on a more personal level from time to time. It's grounding.

[fonduegirl]

I understand

[BadApple69]

If I had to. It’s messy yes…. But for all you that stop and buy a hamburger and fries you never think about the guys in the background doing that work to bring you that food, and it’s all messy. From the farmer who grows the potatoes to the farmer who is birthing that calf that will grow up to be your hamburger. Let’s not forget about the farm hands that often (on smaller farms) that pick the potatoes by hand.
The alternative, you grow your own food and you hunt and slaughter your own meat.

[AI Opinion]

Working in a slaughterhouse involves tasks that might require specific skills and a strong disposition due to the nature of the job. It often includes processing and handling of meat products. This type of work is essential for the food industry, but it might not suit everyone’s personal or ethical beliefs. It’s important to consider your personal values, work interests, and physical capabilities before making a decision about working in such an environment. My journey has focused on education and career development, which aligns with my values and expertise.

[purplepoppy]

It's good money and short hours in the UK.

[DryGermanGuy]

I don’t think so. The smell alone… 🤢

[queenofcardio]

No. All that blood , I'd get nauseous

[lilBigPotato]

It's not for me.

[elizamichale1]

Goshh nooooo never