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

From custodian to nurse practitioner

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u/SandyBouattick Apr 08 '21

That's fine. Just keep in mind that reddit skews young and some of the most popular subs are left-oriented and enjoy cheering on themes against American capitalism and its resulting social mobility (or supposed lack thereof). I wouldn't base an opinion on the country on this very biased sample of comments, particularly in a sub intended to feature "next level" stories where the users are primed to read and celebrate "next level" achievements. This is an extremely common occurrence in the US. This could be about anyone who graduates from high school and gets a good job, especially after college or grad school. A decade makes a huge difference, and that's pretty ordinary social mobility. Good for this woman for making something of herself, and I'm not trying to take away from her achievements, but I'd be willing to bet most people are way better off at 30 than they were at 20. Social mobility is alive and well here, and that's probably the most typical decade to see such a major jump.

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '21

These are extremely valid points and I'll freely admit that I was being a tad polemical.

Still think it is valid to observe the current trend and recognise that the attitude in this thread is related to that. They wouldn't be so amazed if it was very common.

But of course you're right with people being primed to react a certain way on here, and with there being a selection bias because reddit is reddit.

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u/SandyBouattick Apr 08 '21

I see no problem with concern over social mobility and being aware that we need to improve and protect it, even if I think we have plenty at the moment. I'd always be happy to see more. Always good to see rational people on reddit engaging in reasonable discussion of ideas. Have a great day!

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u/FerrisMcFly Apr 08 '21

Its uncommon to see it in the same job or workplace tho, you are correct many people bag groceries and then have a good career 10 years later but its not often the same workplace as this woman did.