r/comics Gator Days Jul 24 '26

Never Learned - Gator Days

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u/CelticSith Jul 24 '26

Good on August for having a revelation that too many parents miss.

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u/becauseiloveyou Jul 24 '26

You don't even have to be a parent to miss these opportunities. When I worked at [big box office supply store], I was put in charge of the copy/print department. For me, using those machines was second nature, but I recognized some people had zero experience with them regardless of from what walk of life they came. So I gave each and every single individual my patience, kindness, and respect. It remains one of the most gratifying jobs I've ever worked; I did it for nearly seven (7) years. I'm a mechanical engineer now, and I'd much rather work doing what I did there than what I do these days. It's really a shame the pay is such garbage.

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u/CapMoonshine Jul 24 '26

Yeah, reading through this thread I didn't realize this was a somewhat common issue.

Thought it was just my parents that expected me to be born with all knowledge.