Pretty much everyone knows the feeling of dealing with people who have no idea what your profession is actually all about. Sometimes it even becomes frustrating to explain the nuances of your job over and over again. But if people will pay attention to this post, many won't have to do it ever again.
Recently, Portland-based icon designer Louie Mantia started a very informative Twitter thread, asking people, "What's something that seems obvious within your profession, but the general public seems to misunderstand?" Many people rushed to debunk the myths surrounding their professions, and their responses are both hilarious and eye-opening.
"I was inspired to ask that question because I too have felt like there are misconceptions about what I do," Mantia told Bored Panda. "Earlier that day, I posted about best practices in app icon design, and was met with a lot of pushback. I realized a lot of others probably feel the same way about their own jobs."
"I remember when I visited Buckingham Palace a few years back, there was an insane amount of people," Mantia added. "The police officers had to continually keep their cool while telling different people to stay in a certain area. They couldn’t get mad at them because every time they had to say it was to a different person." He thinks a lot of people can relate to that. "They might have to repeat something to [their] customer, but that customer doesn’t have the knowledge or experience about the other side that often. They need a short explanation."
Mantia thinks there are many reasons why such misunderstandings are common, but pop culture is the big one. "Hospital shows portray hospital jobs inaccurately. Law shows do the same. And any show that has ever shown someone pounding away at a keyboard has contributed to some incorrect views of hacking or programming," he said. "TV and movies can do a lot of damage in this regard. For example, Lee Unkrich at Pixar noted that voices are recorded before the animation. But because of Mrs. Doubtfire’s opening scene with Robin Williams recording a cartoon character’s voice after the animation was finished, a lot of people now believe that’s the way it’s done."
Continue scrolling to read the responses Mantia has received and upvote your faves! (Facebook cover image: Marina Kuperman Villatoro)
More info: louiemantia.com | Twitter
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Nurse
wait, you're NOT all sexy? well sorry, but saving lives and healing the sick is pretty sexy in my book.
Librarians
Do people not go to libraries? Our community library plays a big role in the community.
Programmer
Photographer
Environmental Scientist
Marriage, Family, And Sex Therapist
It Consultant
As my families IT-technician (because I do work in IT) I can relate to this so much.
Editor
As a writer I got always a similar question: "Is your editor correcting typos and grammar?" Ehm, no, that is the job of the corrector. The editors job is.. see above
Forester
Dietitian
This 100000x. Yes cut your carbs, get skinny fast, but as soon as you start back eating them...
Massage Therapist
Massagists have unfortunately a bad reputation from all the frauds in this area :(
Artist
I could say the same thing about Graphic Designers. People want amazing logos, corporate image, websites, campaigns and all.... but they don't want to pay for it, because.. "their niece could do better in powerpoint".
Baker
Clinical Social Worker
Yes yes yes!!! I was going to add this if it wasn't here!! I'm a medical social worker. I work in a hospital and some patients have a terrified look when I say I'm a social worker. I work for a hospital not child protective services. It blows my mind that the general public has no idea how many different kinds of social workers there actually are.
High School Teacher
That is true (go, Jay, go!) - but is it eye-opening? I thought that was common knowledge.
Bartender
No, but some people don't like the alcohol they do get to be so diluted.
Cell Biologist
Archaeologist
Lawyer
Interpreter
One things that annoys me so much is when people translate idioms from one language by just directly translating the words. That's not how it works. You need to find the closest meaning of the idiom itself, not the words it contains.
Intern
I am tutoring an intern right now and make sure SHE benefits from this work experience. Coworkers who tried to give her their work to do would soon learn that they have to go through me...so this was nipped in the bud.
Director Of Marketing
Historian
Neuroscientist
Pharmacist
Sorry Debbie, you kind of do. I was in pharma sales and guess what? unless you are not in a drug store or a grocery store, you are mostly paid to double check what under paid pharmacy techs do for you. And guess what? You get paid 6 figures and the Pharmacy Tech gets barely minimum wage. Yet they do the yeoman's work. Sorry. I know I'll get down voted, but you aren't mixing in a compounding pharmacy or working in a hospital, you are a pill counter and a consultant at the checkout window. And telling people on which aisle the cough syrup is at.
Psychologist
I am sorry, but I love that. Did actually really someone ask you if you can read his mind? That's hilarious.
Creative
Veterinary Technician
The problem is the health care system for humans and non humans alike in the USA. I have lived in first world and third world countries. And only in the US are the costs the way they are. Countries with both free public (100% free) and non free private care, the latter is still 90% less than if you do have insurance in the US. For pet care, procedures and minimal routine care is not supposed to break the bank. And don't get me started on dental care. All you need to do is talk to others who have lived in countries that actually provide a standard of health care that is decent. Only in "America" there are horror stories of how unaffordable getting sick is.
Musician
Howard Goodall wrote the theme songs for Red Dwarf and every Blackadder series.
Composer
Tell me about it... All the majors I know are actually somewhat grumpy or overly serious people, and a lot of the minors around where I live seem quite jolly...
Animator
Neil, are you an expert animator? Obviously not, as Animation is Art, and to do it well takes time. BitCoin is make believe computer money, only supported by popular demand, which will disappear when the "next big thing" comes along. Quit being an a*s.
Chemist
Some are discovered and reinvented through stepwise processes in the lab.
Teacher
My moms a teacher/professor and an adjunct (I think that’s the word) and i can tell it’s really hard
Arborist
Don't you tell me Dave still has that rickety ladder. I've told him 100 times to get rid of that thing.
Radiographer
Linguist
Let's also agree, that by definition, English is the most "tainted" language in the Solar system. It is the most-spoken second-langauge by a huuuuuge margin. Germanic-languages aside, English is poorly understood, both grammatically and particularly, in tone by almost every other language. Slang lives outside the grammar and diction, and cannot be used to compare "right or wrong use" of English. The purpose of grammar, diction, and tone, (in any language) it to make sure the thoughts and feelings expressed in your mind, are verbally communicated as close as possible in your words. Less ambiguity, and a closer understanding of what the mind and heart are attempting to express.
Graphic Designer
Civil Engineer
Math Teacher
Actor
Occupational Therapist
Pediatrician
Only idiots could think such nonsense. Everybody who ever had a serious injured or ill kid (or once was one) knows otherwise.
Local News Reporter
First off, Balls, you don't know for certain that they work for a local paper---they might be local TV newscasters. Second, I didn't see any grammatical felonies in the statement. Quit being a grammar narc.
Transportation Engineer
Barista
Novelist
Speech Pathologist
Nonprofit Worker
Sister in law worked for a nonprofit making near nothing for the area, while the Vice President pockets massive amounts and CEO lays low and acts like “oh, I only pay myself 40k a year” but we all know that’s not their only means of money (lives in huge house to say the least).
Urban Planner
Copywriter
Ux Designer
French-English Translator
Model
General Practitioner
Waitress
Tipping is not optional - in the US! In other countries it is. The system is very unfair in the US.
Right, the system should be fixed so that tipping is optional. If it's not optional then it's not a "tip", rather it's much closer to an undisclosed service charge.
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Disagree with the statement!! Tipping IS optional and I'll tip based on the service I receive. Any waiter/waitress who thinks it's mandatory needs a reality check.
Tipping is not optional: yes it is, what law would I be breaking if I did not not tip? The fact that restaurants in America expect their customers to subsidise the wages of their staff does not change this fact.
Restaurants are supposedly required to make up for lack of tipping. Good luck finding one that does.
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Actually, tipping is optional - by definition it is optional. I am not about to pay an extra 20% for having a drink spilled on me or other terrible service. I am VERY generous when the service is good, but I will NOT pay extra to be treated terribly.
Where i live tipping is optional and it depends 100% on how good the service was. Imo, this is the only fair deal.
As a Swede, I have never understood why the US has a system where you cant live of your vages , but absolute need tip. Its seem unlogical to me.
Your country is so weird your culture is built on being nice for money instead of pride in your work , why not just pay the staff a fair wage, no other low paid workers (call centers,shop workers,factory) get tips why should you?
Tipping should always be optional, and 15% is a lot of money, just to "give away". A lot of families have to save money for just one nice evening eating out. And they don't count in the tips. Not all people are rich and can afford a 30% tip. As a waitress, you also have a boss that pays you your monthly check. Just like everyone else with a job. I don't give the postman a tip, just because he delivers my letters. Tips should never be mandatory. You will lose a lot of customers. Doesn't mean we don't appreciate you bringing our food, we appreciate you doing your job, just as we appreciate the postman, or the grocery man, or the police officer.
You're right. Tipping should be optional, but in the US the minimum wage for wait staff is $2.13. Once taxes and the like are taken out, they usually get a few dollars from their paycheck. They literally live off of their tips. And in the US, we do consider the tip when planning a meal out. My mom always told me that "if you don't have enough money for the tip, then you don't have enough money to eat out."
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Tipping is optional and I don't understand why waiting staff think their customers should pay for their service AND the food when the cost of the meal should cover both. I'm in the UK and I always leave a small tip but when I was a waitress I didn't think I was entitled to a tip for doing what my boss pays me for.
Wait staff in the U.S should be paid a decent hourly rate,then"tipping" would be what it is supposed to be a bonus for service above the normal ,basic level.In most other countries(I'm Australian) expecting a tip ,for following you job description,would be considered extremely rude.
How is this not at the bottom? Tipping is definetely optional, otherwise it should be put into the price.
In the US, tipping is NOT optional: wait staff make a base wage (usually around $2.50/hr), and tips are "avaeraged in" as a wage supplement. This is BELOW minimum wage. Restaurants get by with it by claiming wait staff make more in tips than they do in wages. This isn't always true, due to differences in the economy, season, political climate, etc.
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Tipping is always optional. Just because you've integrated it so hard into your culture doesn't mean it's mandatory. I'll give you a tip on your service toward me, not because you expect it.
In Germany, where I'm from, you dont have to tip anybody, even though good work deserves a tip. In Japan, so I was told, tipping the waiters is considered very rude and will not be accepted. America has a crappy system for waiters. Poor fellas, I feel pitty for you.
Tipping is optional or it is a charge, a customer paying your wages under the guise of gratitude is disgusting and a disgrace that food establishments pass their employment costs on to others. It explains why fast food is so popular in the US no tips, when you go out to eat you should not be paying for another meal on top.
Tipping isn't optional, but your job is. You don't like the pay system? DO. SOMETHING. ELSE.
Easier said than done. Food service jobs are relatively easy to get and don't have high educational requirements. If the choice is between no job and no pay or a job with low pay they are going to take the job. IT. DOESN'T. MEAN. THEY. HAVE. TO. LIKE. IT.
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If the food is cold, it COULD be the fault of the waitress. If the food is bad, improperly prepared, or not what you ordered, that's the kitchen. Punishing the waitress is foolish, and makes you look cheap. I went to dinner recently with my husband, and I didn't like my entree. Waitress took it back & had them make me another, and I still didn't like is, so I asked her to take it back & take it off the bill. When the check came, I told my husband to tip her on the entire bill. Even though she'd removed the price of my meal, she had still brought me the meal. Twice.
Please pardon my lack of experience with tipping, I don't mean to be a*s I just don't know how the system works that well and I suck at math, also I'm not from the US
It really is all over the place: Some services are expected to be tipped at rates like 15% of the cost, like a $10 pizza delivery should see the deliveryman handed a buck and a half. Some are expected at 20-25%, like an $80 meal in a restaurant or ride in a cab should see the server or driver get a $20 bill on top of that. Others like luggage porters, bathroom attendants, or doormen, should just be handed a few dollars as there is no base charge to take a percentage from. A lot of these people are not paid enough to live without tips - in fact the US has a minimum wage just for people who are expected to be tipped that is less than a third the normal minimum wage. I would prefer the system was changed, but have little influence beyond my vote on it.
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Sorry, but tipping IS optional, even in the US. Don't get me wrong, most of the time I tip at least 20% because I've tried waitressing (hated it because i was awful at it). But there are some people who should either not be in that line of work or are having a bad day. Your financial issue is with the company you work for, not your customers. And worst of all, there are so many more professions these days that expect tips!
I know that is the case in the U.S., but I still find that .....(illogical, stupid, not right, etc... you fill in the word). People should get paid to do a job and not depend on what outsiders are willing to give them. If they can get a something extra for excellent service, that is something entirely different.
I thought it WAS optional in the US. I've never seen someone FORCED to leave a tip when they don't. They were never blocked at the door and not allowed to leave. There were times my sister didn't get tipped because the people were rude/didn't know any better. Her service was great.
Guess there's just more to it that I didn't know about. Learned something new.
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Yes it is... You cleaning the table picking up plates... is the wage that the restaurant pays you (although, after tax, not much is left) The tip, which you don't seem to understand, is gratuity for your good service. If you make the experience bad for the customer, you don't get tipped. I do agree that sometimes people can't talk to the cook and takes it out on waiters. But you are NOT entitle to a 15% tip from everyone, you EARN it.
If it's not optional the restaurant should include the percentage in each item on the menu. Of course it's optional, it's not like it's illegal to not pay tip. Also, usually no tip means that the service is bad.
Geez, clearly most people on here haven't working in the food and beverage industry. If you don't have enough money to leave a tip, you don't have enough money to eat out. It's that simple. You don't tip retail workers or mailmen because they are not paid $2.14 an hour. The hostess at a restaurant is not paid $2.14 an hour. They make at last minimum wage. Servers on the other hand may walk out of work having made far less than minimum wage because people don't tip. Often because the food takes too long (because of the kitchen), the food doesn't look like the picture (because of the kitchen), or people just don't think its necessary to tip.
Tipping is VERY optional. It was made popular in the US during the depression because restaurants couldn't actually pay their staff so they basically said, "if you want to eat, you better ask that guy for some money." Now it is just used as an excuse for businesses to underpay their staff. If we get rid of tipping we can raise the actual pay of those workers to what they are worth. Tipping is the worst practice... ever.
Tipping is an American thing often carried to extremes like when a relative visiting the U.S.A. asked a random stranger for directions to a place. He was followed and harassed for a $40 "tip" for said directions.
I have no problem with tipping unless the service is bad. Also, I have been a waitress myself and sometimes I didn't get tips and I don't have kids so I couldn't play that card.
Tipping is optional. If the menu says $1 then I can pay that. If all you have done is carry the food why would I reward You? If the food is good I can tip the cook.
In the US, tipping is optional. I almost always tip 20%. But there have been 2-3 times when I did not tip at all. And it was very definitely due to the server's performance (not food). In one case, we waited and waited for our bill out on a patio. Server never came to ask if we wanted more drinks (we did), or if we were ready for the bill (we were initially not). We just kept chatting and didn't mind TOO much. For about 45 MINUTES after our meal was done. Finally, I went inside and stood at the bar to ask for the bill. Stood for about 3-4 minutes, was ignored, and finally said, "Excuse me". Finally got the bill. The waitress was sitting at the bar the whole time I was standing patiently waiting for someone to acknowledge me. The crazy thing is we were THE ONLY TWO PEOPLE IN THE RESTAURANT THE ENTIRE TIME. The only two people. We should have just left without paying.
Personally, 100% of the tip is attitude. Most people can carry a glass, pour something from a bottle or transport a plate of food from point A to B by the time they're 12. 15% On top of the meal for the activities that I could have done myself? "Hey kids, line up and be polite!! FIsh and chips times two, there ya go you little-tykes, greet Mr chef, Schnitzel for the missus, roger that. UUPS, Mr Chef, we got an icy, icy plate, feel, yup? Fix? OK, you agree, ok yes she actually wants a plate piping-hot, I'll remember next time no, no, this plate feels a LOT warmer, Quick plate-switch?! Sweet. My steak looks a little more medium than I expected, never mind it smells divine, I'll note that next time See ya!" And off we go to the table... waiters... WHYYYYYYYYYYY???? DOOOOOO THEEEEEEYYYY EXIST?
Then next time you are at a restaurant, do all of that yourself and see how that goes.
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Tips are optional in most countries, if the service is bad.... i wouldn't tip.
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Teachers seem to be thought of as magical parents these days. They're expected to take your kid and turn them into a better person, without giving any punishments that might hurt the kids feelings. However, if the teacher, heaven forbid, makes a mistake, then prepare to get sued, yelled at, and possibly lose their job. I remember when teachers were just supposed to teach... Good luck to all you new teachers out there.
Political scientists don't have an answer in their pockets "What to vote for?"
Hats off to all you accountants though. I made it through two years of business school majoring in accounting. And yes, the math itself wasnt complicated, but holy cow, all of the different ways to account for money and all of the concepts you have to remember broke me. I had to switch my major to finance and real estate, and yes, I was still able to complete a double major in less time than it would have took to finish my BA in accounting and the CPA exam. I truly respect you accountants more than ever now.
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Artist don't just sit around and draw or paint all day. We also still have to deal with clients, gallerists, other artists, some times assistants, many emails, phone calls, invoices, writing bios and statements which often change with each show, travel, conception, installation problems, packing, shipping, materials, web design, marketing, advertising, legal issues, copy infringement (from other artists) contracts from usage rights to commissions.. etc. Also galleries take 50% of all sales usually after a 20% discount. and as someone else stated you don't always have to be talented to be successful.
College Receptionist: I do not know the answer to your question. I might know how to direct your call to a professional in that field. Also, I don't know where Professor Jones is, leave a message.
And the follow up..No, I will NOT give out personal emails or phone numbers! NO I will not go look for Professor Smith! NO I don't know why he won't return your calls/emails/texts!
Load More Replies... Retail employees: no I do not know why those jeans are priced so high! Hey, here's a novel idea..stop harassing the poor employee just making barely above min wage! They have no power over any of these stupid ideas Corp comes out with! Why don't you call the corporate hq and harass them!
Stay-at-Home-Moms: 1) no we do not sit around all day in our jammies eating cookies and watching TV! 2) No I will not watch your kid for free just because I happen to be home. If your child is sick, I really do not want them getting my family sick! 3) just because I am a SAHM, does not mean I am too stupid to get a "real job"!
Preschool teacher We specialize in brain and physical development from zero to five years old. We are not babysitter that likes to play with cute perfect children.
I am a professional magician, no I don't pull a rabbit out of my hat, I know of no magician who actually does that. And no I cannot make your friend disappear.
People share the reasons why do they keep using the same formula when they add title to their posts and number 14 will makes you think it's just a f****g clickbait.
I understand that, in the US, the tip is not optionnal because they simply aren't paid a living wage. But every other country in the world, it's a courtesy. I already pay for my food and that amount SHOULD cover employees wage. I am the type to tip generously no matter, but it shouldn't be obligatory. It's not directed to the staff, but to a broken system.
#45 is spot on! When people learn I'm a local news reporter, why do they automatically assume I spend all my time writing about world politics?
My boyfriend wants to no why cops are not on the list? He said there are a lot of misconceptions. 1) No Karen I didn't give you a ticket to fill a quota I gave you a ticket because you blew a stop sign...in a school zone!!! 2) yes some cops are racist D bags but not all of us are, it goes back to the old saying just because one dog will bite doesn't mean another one will, of I pull you over it might just be a hey man just an FYI you might want to fix that broke taillight no because it's the law...but if you start yelling at me yea your going to p*** me off and I'll ticket you instead of just a heads-up.
A single bad influence can ruin what would otherwise remain good. Cops are very tight and most of the time ignore, overlook or downright support shady stuff other cops do. That's a fact. If we like it or not. Don't forget almost 40% of cops are likely to engage in domestic violence which is extremely devastating. Do I believe every cop is bad? No. Do think a lot of cops look away when bad stuff happens? Yes. A lot of cops would rather defend their colleagues. Just search for stories of small down police Stations or wrongful deaths. It's a thing and it's not going away by saying "not every cop"...They have to take responsibility.
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I'm a Podiatrist...no, we don't just cut toenails, if that was all we do I wouldn't have had to study at university for 4 years.
Retail workers: We are paid less than a living wage most of the time, and we do our best to accommodate our clients. While clients pressure us for discounts, we have no say as to our pricing, and can lose our jobs, if we give said discounts: our hours of work do not matter to the client walking in one minute before the store closes. We work holidays away from our families, because you cannot accept that you can't buy what you need/ want tomorrow. Or yesterday. We are always on call. The world needs to be less focused on material things, and accept all holidays, as what they are meant to be, a day with family.
Law Clerk Yes, we do all of the research and writing. No, we do not, and will never get credit for good work.
Car Salespeople aren't selling cars because it's the only thing we can do. It is not easy money like people assume and why turn over is so high. Many of us are educated and work our asses off. We have to put up with people treating us poorly with smiles on our faces. We are product specialists who take pride in knowing our product. We know you spend a minimum of 36 hours doing research online. Why do you still treat us like we are ripping you off. Also, stop reading "how to buy a car" articles. They're B.S. treat me like a human being and I'll treat you the same.
Teachers seem to be thought of as magical parents these days. They're expected to take your kid and turn them into a better person, without giving any punishments that might hurt the kids feelings. However, if the teacher, heaven forbid, makes a mistake, then prepare to get sued, yelled at, and possibly lose their job. I remember when teachers were just supposed to teach... Good luck to all you new teachers out there.
Political scientists don't have an answer in their pockets "What to vote for?"
Hats off to all you accountants though. I made it through two years of business school majoring in accounting. And yes, the math itself wasnt complicated, but holy cow, all of the different ways to account for money and all of the concepts you have to remember broke me. I had to switch my major to finance and real estate, and yes, I was still able to complete a double major in less time than it would have took to finish my BA in accounting and the CPA exam. I truly respect you accountants more than ever now.
Load More Replies... Artist don't just sit around and draw or paint all day. We also still have to deal with clients, gallerists, other artists, some times assistants, many emails, phone calls, invoices, writing bios and statements which often change with each show, travel, conception, installation problems, packing, shipping, materials, web design, marketing, advertising, legal issues, copy infringement (from other artists) contracts from usage rights to commissions.. etc. Also galleries take 50% of all sales usually after a 20% discount. and as someone else stated you don't always have to be talented to be successful.
College Receptionist: I do not know the answer to your question. I might know how to direct your call to a professional in that field. Also, I don't know where Professor Jones is, leave a message.
And the follow up..No, I will NOT give out personal emails or phone numbers! NO I will not go look for Professor Smith! NO I don't know why he won't return your calls/emails/texts!
Load More Replies... Retail employees: no I do not know why those jeans are priced so high! Hey, here's a novel idea..stop harassing the poor employee just making barely above min wage! They have no power over any of these stupid ideas Corp comes out with! Why don't you call the corporate hq and harass them!
Stay-at-Home-Moms: 1) no we do not sit around all day in our jammies eating cookies and watching TV! 2) No I will not watch your kid for free just because I happen to be home. If your child is sick, I really do not want them getting my family sick! 3) just because I am a SAHM, does not mean I am too stupid to get a "real job"!
Preschool teacher We specialize in brain and physical development from zero to five years old. We are not babysitter that likes to play with cute perfect children.
I am a professional magician, no I don't pull a rabbit out of my hat, I know of no magician who actually does that. And no I cannot make your friend disappear.
People share the reasons why do they keep using the same formula when they add title to their posts and number 14 will makes you think it's just a f****g clickbait.
I understand that, in the US, the tip is not optionnal because they simply aren't paid a living wage. But every other country in the world, it's a courtesy. I already pay for my food and that amount SHOULD cover employees wage. I am the type to tip generously no matter, but it shouldn't be obligatory. It's not directed to the staff, but to a broken system.
#45 is spot on! When people learn I'm a local news reporter, why do they automatically assume I spend all my time writing about world politics?
My boyfriend wants to no why cops are not on the list? He said there are a lot of misconceptions. 1) No Karen I didn't give you a ticket to fill a quota I gave you a ticket because you blew a stop sign...in a school zone!!! 2) yes some cops are racist D bags but not all of us are, it goes back to the old saying just because one dog will bite doesn't mean another one will, of I pull you over it might just be a hey man just an FYI you might want to fix that broke taillight no because it's the law...but if you start yelling at me yea your going to p*** me off and I'll ticket you instead of just a heads-up.
A single bad influence can ruin what would otherwise remain good. Cops are very tight and most of the time ignore, overlook or downright support shady stuff other cops do. That's a fact. If we like it or not. Don't forget almost 40% of cops are likely to engage in domestic violence which is extremely devastating. Do I believe every cop is bad? No. Do think a lot of cops look away when bad stuff happens? Yes. A lot of cops would rather defend their colleagues. Just search for stories of small down police Stations or wrongful deaths. It's a thing and it's not going away by saying "not every cop"...They have to take responsibility.
Load More Replies... I'm a Podiatrist...no, we don't just cut toenails, if that was all we do I wouldn't have had to study at university for 4 years.
Retail workers: We are paid less than a living wage most of the time, and we do our best to accommodate our clients. While clients pressure us for discounts, we have no say as to our pricing, and can lose our jobs, if we give said discounts: our hours of work do not matter to the client walking in one minute before the store closes. We work holidays away from our families, because you cannot accept that you can't buy what you need/ want tomorrow. Or yesterday. We are always on call. The world needs to be less focused on material things, and accept all holidays, as what they are meant to be, a day with family.
Law Clerk Yes, we do all of the research and writing. No, we do not, and will never get credit for good work.
Car Salespeople aren't selling cars because it's the only thing we can do. It is not easy money like people assume and why turn over is so high. Many of us are educated and work our asses off. We have to put up with people treating us poorly with smiles on our faces. We are product specialists who take pride in knowing our product. We know you spend a minimum of 36 hours doing research online. Why do you still treat us like we are ripping you off. Also, stop reading "how to buy a car" articles. They're B.S. treat me like a human being and I'll treat you the same.
