Playful-Translator49 t1_j67boip wrote on January 28, 2023 at 5:51 AM

Reply to comment by hushpuppylife in Explaining your DC job when you go home? (Especially if it’s left leaning, policy, NGO, etc) by hushpuppylife

I grew up on a working farm in the west soooo it’s not like I came from a white collar family of doctors and lawyers. People from my small town of 700 people aren’t dumb they completely understand when I tell them what I do. Just because it’s not a job you can get there they get it. I’m not sure the distinction between the types of jobs, vs the geography I guess.

hushpuppylife OP t1_j67cbwv wrote on January 28, 2023 at 5:59 AM

Not just solely geo specific. But kinda reminds me of when I got my liberal arts type degree. That was harder to explain Vs the kid who majored in business, engineering, nursing, etc.

Or the kid who went to trade school and then did an apprenticeship

Idk if that example helps

Playful-Translator49 t1_j67cjlw wrote on January 28, 2023 at 6:01 AM

I had a full ride liberal art scholarship, I dropped out after first year because I couldn’t take normal classes only music. Yet here I am with no degree living my best life. You got this.

hushpuppylife OP t1_j67cobo wrote on January 28, 2023 at 6:03 AM

Thank you 💯

Playful-Translator49 t1_j67dbsh wrote on January 28, 2023 at 6:10 AM

Don’t be so hung up on the job or title, just enjoy the ride.