• Frog-Brawler@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    I would not switch my current scenario for a scenario where I was back in school. Hard pass. Now is much better.

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      1 year ago

      Yeah, there are some things missing from that list, like the homework and bullying. No thanks.

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        1 year ago

        And the endless testing that sometimes, especially if it’s not gone well, feels like your whole future life depends on it. No thanks, I hated that, with work I can just quit if it becomes overwhelming and all-encompassing like that.

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        And not having money. If I feel sad now I can go for a drive or ride to clear my mind. Also I have the presence of mind and maturity to introspect what is going on and how best to address it.

        Also if I feel really sad I can always buy another motorbike.

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      Same for me for college and highschool experience. School from 7am-3pm, and then work from 4pm-9pm and 10 hour shifts on Sat and Sunday, from age 14 until I graduated college.

      Whenever I say I hated school, people always said it was my own fault for not getting more involved with more extracurricular activities. Those people weren’t trying to pay bills while making 4.25 an hour.

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      1 year ago

      For real, as an undiagnosed ADHD kid school was a hellscape of boredom, frustration, and bullying.

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      That’s not what this is about at all. You’re missing the entire point.

      The only thing being discussed is the amount of time you had to yourself with a school schedule, versus how little time you have to yourself on a work schedule. That’s it.

      They’re not talking about literally being back in school. They’re not talking about bullying, homework, taking classes etc. They’re not talking about not having money or being dependent on your parents. They’re not talking about Mr Jones from Biology who wouldn’t stop shouting at kids.

      Reading comprehension, however, is something that’s worth remembering from those days.

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        The only thing being discussed is the amount of time you had to yourself with a school schedule, versus how little time you have to yourself on a work schedule. That’s it.

        I have so much more free time now than I did in school. This post is ignoring the existence of homework and extra curricular activities that your parents sign you up for.

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        1 year ago

        But they are talking about seeing their friends every day? So only the good things about school then eh?