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Aotearoa Daily Kōrero 12/2/2024 (self.newzealand)
submitted 9 months ago by Dave to c/newzealand
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Welcome to today’s daily kōrero!

Anyone can make the thread, first in first served. If you are here on a day and there’s no daily thread, feel free to create it!

Anyway, it’s just a chance to talk about your day, what you have planned, what you have done, etc.

So, how’s it going?

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[–] ColonialSpore 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

The reason I said don't laugh is because that's what most people do when I tell them that "... you'll be wasting your talent...". I should take Dave's advice and get qualified as a driver before I'm too old to be considered.

To answer your question, I was born an engineer so I can't stop being one.
But on the work front... my passions have changed.

[–] liv 1 points 9 months ago

Unless your talent is literally saving human lives (or your society made a huge investment in training you and hasn't recouped yet), I don't really buy the idea that you're obligated to do what you're best at. Because why? Do what makes you happy.

I hope you are able to make a switch that engages your passions!