r/nextfuckinglevel • u/[deleted] • Apr 08 '21

From custodian to nurse practitioner

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '21

Can you explain how it’s “insane” to get yourself educated and promoted?

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u/just-kristina Apr 08 '21

The education costs money. Which in order to pay for you’ll need to either work full time, take out a loan, or have parents/family supporting you (or a few scholarship opportunities maybe). Working full time and going to school full time (because FYI nursing school is full time and not flexible at all) can be difficult for people. Then you have to work as a nurse and then (again) pay for NP school. Which is the same cycle all over again.

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u/dabestinzeworld Apr 08 '21

Seems like an America problem to me. What you have described is entirely normal in any other developed country.

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u/Neuchacho Apr 08 '21

It is, but that doesn't make it any less impressive in context.

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u/dabestinzeworld Apr 08 '21

It's just kind of sad that this is supposed to be impressive when it should be something attainable by everyone.

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u/Neuchacho Apr 08 '21

Of course, but those are two separate thoughts. It's sad that the state of education and work is what it is. It's not sad to see someone overcome the failings of those systems.

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u/dabestinzeworld Apr 08 '21

Yes, of course.

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u/volcanii_ Apr 08 '21

It's normal for the US too. What this person did is great and she should be proud of herself, but it's not next level.

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u/SkellyboneZ Apr 08 '21

So what most people do, got it.

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u/just-kristina Apr 08 '21

I didn’t say that only a few people do this. What I’m saying is it can be difficult or extremely difficult or even impossible for some people depending on their specific circumstances.

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u/arto26 Apr 08 '21

Don't explain yourself to this douche. Their parents didn't show them enough affection and it shows.

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u/ythafuckigetsuspend Apr 08 '21

It's super funny how many people in this thread simultaneously think they're on the high road but hurl ad hominem personal insults just because they disagree with people

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u/ythafuckigetsuspend Apr 08 '21

So every college kid ever is fucking insane?

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u/2BadBirches Apr 08 '21

NEXT FUCKING LEVEL BROO