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Polls: Education & Career

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Yes, it secured me the job/jobs it could give
No it didn't, but helped me indirectly
It didn't help at all, working on a different field
It just wasn't worth it
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Did you always know your dream career, or just stumble into it like I did?

I guess i didn't at 18 years. old. By 19, I had to declare my major. My parents had very little education. But they worked hard and just wanted us to work hard and go to college. So I did, naturally. But never knew what...
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I guess i didn't at 18 years. old. By 19, I had to declare my major. My parents had very little education. But they worked hard and just wanted us to work hard and go to college. So I Show More
I am at a lost
I tried a few things... still searching
I found my passion by... please explain
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Are you a better writer or speaker?

Are you a better writer or speaker? Particularly when it comes to debate, persuasion, dialogue, or otherwise communicating an idea? I'm definitely a better writer.
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Are you a better writer or speaker? Particularly when it comes to debate, persuasion, dialogue, or otherwise communicating an idea? I'm definitely a better writer. Show More
Writer
Speaker
Both/either/neither
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Are you honest about what your job is?

When you tell people what your job is, are you honest about what it is and what you do? Do you accurately tell people what your role is? Do you ever over-sell or under-sell it? Inspired in part by this meme...
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Is this new security guard job a great fit for me?

I just started my security role on site today (sort of). I am still in training for this weekend. I got to assist in the arrest of a trespasser today. There are only 3 scenarios where I get to physically intervene: if...
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I just started my security role on site today (sort of). I am still in training for this weekend. I got to assist in the arrest of a trespasser today. There are only 3 scenarios where Show More
Yes
No
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3 months or over
6 months or over
A year or over
A year and a half or over
2-4 years or over
5 years or over
Think multiple short gaps would be a problem more than a longer one
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At 21
At 22
At 23
At 24
At 25-29
At 30 or older
Have yet to do it
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0|1
Yes when you were younger
Nope
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Is it normal to be afraid of a job opportunity and should I take it if offered the job?

So I may have the job but I have to go through a second round of interviews but they are looking to hire the candidate by Monday. And they want the candidate to be able to teach an orientation course in the future....
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So I may have the job but I have to go through a second round of interviews but they are looking to hire the candidate by Monday. And they want the candidate to be able to teach an Show More
Take it, you need the job and you have to overcome your fear
Don't take it, it's not worth you being outside your comfort zone
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tell me! Show More
yes
no
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Spanish
French
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Should I move near my current job or stay closer to my parents’ place?

I plan to get a new job and a studio room close to eachother 10-20 min drive. I used to work one hour away as I live with parents and they live far in the inland empire of you guys where that is located. I like be in the...
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I plan to get a new job and a studio room close to eachother 10-20 min drive. I used to work one hour away as I live with parents and they live far in the inland empire of you guys Show More
By current job
By parents house
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Should I start my own security guard company?

Sources claim it only costs $5k-$10k to get started
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Sources claim it only costs $5k-$10k to get started Show More
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No
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Should we stop adding new words to the English language?

There are already over 170,000 words, more like 470,000 if you include words that nobody remembers or uses. And can we please stop calling normal people cisgender?
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There are already over 170,000 words, more like 470,000 if you include words that nobody remembers or uses. And can we please stop calling normal people cisgender? Show More
Yes we have enough words
No we need to keep adding new words, including words for people who aren't confused about their gender.
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How important has doing well in school been to you?

Generally in Western societies today, those who do well in schools succeed more professionally. Have you tried to succeed in school? Also, be aware what "generally" means. Generally (not always) those who do well in...
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Generally in Western societies today, those who do well in schools succeed more professionally. Have you tried to succeed in school? Also, be aware what "generally" means. Generally Show More
Yes, generally succeed in school has been important to me.
No, not really. I really don't care about succeeding in school.
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Any other adult NEETs on SSDI struggling to keep a job long term?

I am 31, married, and a NEET Not in Education, Employment, or Training. I collect SSDI benefits. My NEET status may change here soon as I get a small part time job to supplement my SSDI benefits. As long as I remain below...
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I am 31, married, and a NEET Not in Education, Employment, or Training. I collect SSDI benefits. My NEET status may change here soon as I get a small part time job to supplement my Show More
Me
Not Me
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It's rude and disrespectful to not acknowledge all employees
I could careless ; I'm there to work, collect a check and go home
I like the idea
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Is being ghosted on a low bar of entry role a very bad sign?

I think I have been ghosted on a low-bar-of-entry role. I was in contact with a recruiter at the company last week, but no callbacks or anything this afternoon, despite reaching out this morning. The job requires only a...
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I think I have been ghosted on a low-bar-of-entry role. I was in contact with a recruiter at the company last week, but no callbacks or anything this afternoon, despite reaching out Show More
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No
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Duh
Technically yes
Nope
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Yes
No
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Will being on prescription benzos disqualify me from certain jobs?

I am pursuing a part time security role that entails driving, but I am concerned that being on benzos (even when prescribed by my doctor) will disqualify me.
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I am pursuing a part time security role that entails driving, but I am concerned that being on benzos (even when prescribed by my doctor) will disqualify me. Show More
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No
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