What’s a job you would like to do for just one day?
It sounds odd, but being a funeral director would teach me a lot about what matters to people. Sometimes I understand people and their lives but sometimes what compels them remains a complete mystery to me. Seeing them in this moment would reveal a lot.
About the fleeting nature of life and death, of what matters in the end to people, about what they recall of the dead person once they are gone. How and what they remember. Hopefully it would make me treasure my own life more and treat each day that I have on this earth as special, the people in my small circle whom I call ‘my people’ as the real treasure of life.
Seeing the dead and the living who miss them throws into stark focus what matters and what doesn’t. It’s about that person’s character not about how much money they made, their brand of car or handbag…none of that shit matters really once you are gone and it matters only in the most shallow way when you’re here as well. If you are a person of character you can be homeless or a millionaire but there’s real value in having a good heart and the ability to shine that into the world. Religion has nothing to do with being good.
It would be incredibly draining emotionally to be a funeral director. But for one day, I think I could handle it. What about you, what would you do for one day?
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I actually have no idea what kind of job I’d like to do for just one day. The only thing I can think of is that I’ll succeed on my current internship, get hired as a frontend web developer and that I’ll keep that job forever and ever. That’s what important for me now.
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Honestly, sitting on the couch and having nothing to do!😉😁😅
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Reflecting on my twenty-some years dedicated to public safety, both as a Paramedic and Firefighter, I am continually struck by the profound impact those roles have had on my perception of existence. This extensive career not only deepened my appreciation for the fragility and beauty of life but also offered me a unique window into the human condition. Throughout my tenure, I encountered humanity in all its forms—from the euphoric moments of bringing new life into the world to the solemn occasions marked by loss and death. I was present through times of need, with individuals across all stages of life, engaging with their joys and sorrows, their victories and devastations.
The demands of this profession were immense, taxing both body and soul. I carry with me scars that are both visible and hidden within. These marks are not merely remnants of pain but are also symbols of strength, resilience, and commitment. Despite the physical and emotional toll it exacted, my journey through the decades of emergency response and firefighting remains a chapter of my life that I would embrace all over again without hesitation. The profound lessons learned and the intrinsic satisfaction derived from being able to serve and protect are invaluable, reinforcing my unwavering resolve to repeat the experience if given the chance.
Thank you for allowing me a moment to reminisce. 🙂
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Interesting take on the prompt
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I worked at a funeral home for two years. Absolutely love it, but my mental health declined and I had to stop. G
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Oh! Two years is a long time to be surrounded by sadness I fully get it and also get why you loved it ❤️
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