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To ask which professions you would avoid

55 replies

Ifonlyiwasbeyonce · 17/09/2024 08:55

Just that really, my ex worked long hours and left the house at 7 and got in at 8pm, sometimes later. I was so lonely and sometimes he would more often than not go out after work. Are there any professions you would avoid?

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Mukey · 17/09/2024 09:01

These days, dentistry. The stress is unbelievable. Wish I'd made a different choice 25 years ago. And I'm "only" a hygienist. I feel for actual dentists just starting out now.

AngelicInnocent · 17/09/2024 08:58

Anything I couldn't just abandon at home time. I left my NHS role because of that.

Ironically I now work with animals so it's 24/7 but DH and I own the company so that's not the same.

TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 17/09/2024 08:58

Retail.

I did it for a few months. Never again.

I have 25+ years experience with dementia, learning disabilities, brain injury and conduct disorders. I’ve seen it all.

None of that came close to how bonkers member of the public can be.

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Ifonlyiwasbeyonce · 17/09/2024 08:58

I was so lonely when the kids were born. Everything would fall on me and it took its toll eventually.

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Beezknees · 17/09/2024 08:56

Anything that involved working more than 40 hours per week. I value time over money.