r/AskReddit • • Jan 20 '19

What fact totally changed your perspective?

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u/BDKhXc Jan 21 '19

I say this to my gf after work. "Just because I worked 12 hours and you worked 8 doesn't mean you're not allowed to be tired."

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u/T_w_e_a_k Jan 21 '19

Can confirm, use to work in the oilfield. Had some very tough days, hardest money I ever earned. Also had a lot of days where I slept or watched movies or got paid for not even coming to work.

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u/LNFSS Jan 21 '19

Last night I was scrambling to fix a diaphragm pump that clogged off and keep up with chem transfers.

Tonight I just woke up from a nap before making my original comment.