Having Kids is for people with Unsatisfying Careers? - Bilge

P pablus Tiki Socialite www.thecrazedmugs.com Joined: Jul 23, 2003 Posts: 2163	P pablus Posted posted on Tue, Jul 26, 2005 2:01 PM My European buddies tell me that when you ask someone over there what they do they'll answer "I ski. I bicycle. I like to bake. I climb mountains." Mostly hobbies and other rec. stuff like that. In America the answer is always "I'm an accountant. I'm a mechanic. I'm a talk show host." Always with the profession first. That was their observation and I've found it to be pretty accurate. Defining oneself by job is uniquely American. Therefore, children, being difficult and not monetarily rewarding would be looked upon as liabilities from a self-centered mouth breather's point of view. I'm quitting my job and growing what's left of my hair long and starting a commune right now.

My European buddies tell me that when you ask someone over there what they do they'll answer "I ski. I bicycle. I like to bake. I climb mountains." Mostly hobbies and other rec. stuff like that.

In America the answer is always "I'm an accountant. I'm a mechanic. I'm a talk show host." Always with the profession first.

That was their observation and I've found it to be pretty accurate.

Defining oneself by job is uniquely American.
Therefore, children, being difficult and not monetarily rewarding would be looked upon as liabilities from a self-centered mouth breather's point of view.

I'm quitting my job and growing what's left of my hair long and starting a commune right now.

Post #174874 by pablus on Tue, Jul 26, 2005 2:01 PM