Why would they choose a route that goes against what they believe? Is that not the definition of a hypocrite?
Things that impress you...
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blinkbelle
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When you get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom and then scurry back to bed.
That feeling, the second you pull the duvet back over you - that impresses me
haha thats a good one.
People that impress me:
People who are not afraid to get out of a relationship which doesn't work, especially if they are in late 20s, early 30s and if all their friends are getting married/having kids. It takes courage to go against the grain and to remain single rather than just settle for a substandard relationship. There are too many people who just 'settle' for a partner because they are late 20s/early 30s and want a partner & children, and are afraid they won't meet anyone else.
People who change jobs/careers in their 30s & 40s, going back to full time college or taking a pay cut in their job. Society puts pressure on us to have a house & car by a certain age. It takes guts to 'opt out' of that and to retrain for a career change. It is often easier to put up with a 'boring' job, for the money & not having to worry about bills.
People who go to foreign countries and work voluntarily helping the poor. The conditions are often difficult, heat & dust & little food. These people live like that because they want to help others. They put their own lives on hold for a few years and help out.
Childminders everywhere. Even though the owners of creches get paid well, the childminders employed by them get very little money. Esp. for a highly responsible job. They must get to know each child individually, and need to be able to answer qs from anxious parents, e.g. What did X eat today, who did X play with? It is very hard to keep track of what each child does every day.
People who care full time for the elderly/handicapped children in their own home. It is a 24 7 job, with no breaks. Parents of handicapped children are often concerned about neglecting their able bodied children as everything must centre round the handicapped child. Single people who care for an elderly parent in their own home are to be commended, and they shouldn't have to do this. When there is only one single son/daughter, they must arrange for another person to mind the elderly parent while they even go shopping and they really have no break. At least when there is a family minding an elderly parent, they can give each other breaks to get shopping etc.
People who are not afraid to get out of a relationship which doesn't work, especially if they are in late 20s, early 30s and if all their friends are getting married/having kids. It takes courage to go against the grain and to remain single rather than just settle for a substandard relationship. There are too many people who just 'settle' for a partner because they are late 20s/early 30s and want a partner & children, and are afraid they won't meet anyone else.
People who change jobs/careers in their 30s & 40s, going back to full time college or taking a pay cut in their job. Society puts pressure on us to have a house & car by a certain age. It takes guts to 'opt out' of that and to retrain for a career change. It is often easier to put up with a 'boring' job, for the money & not having to worry about bills.
People who go to foreign countries and work voluntarily helping the poor. The conditions are often difficult, heat & dust & little food. These people live like that because they want to help others. They put their own lives on hold for a few years and help out.
Childminders everywhere. Even though the owners of creches get paid well, the childminders employed by them get very little money. Esp. for a highly responsible job. They must get to know each child individually, and need to be able to answer qs from anxious parents, e.g. What did X eat today, who did X play with? It is very hard to keep track of what each child does every day.
People who care full time for the elderly/handicapped children in their own home. It is a 24 7 job, with no breaks. Parents of handicapped children are often concerned about neglecting their able bodied children as everything must centre round the handicapped child. Single people who care for an elderly parent in their own home are to be commended, and they shouldn't have to do this. When there is only one single son/daughter, they must arrange for another person to mind the elderly parent while they even go shopping and they really have no break. At least when there is a family minding an elderly parent, they can give each other breaks to get shopping etc.
blinkbelle
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well said buzzzybee.
My Mum minds her dad full time now in her house and it really is a 24/7 job like you say. I do try and give her a break just so she can get out to go shopping and do a few things for herself.