tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345181.post3062153065420438510..comments2023-05-08T06:37:31.910-04:00Comments on Alikat Corner: Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02989117217802567527noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345181.post-44837481929533710862007-03-02T10:42:00.000-05:002007-03-02T10:42:00.000-05:00Felguard Legionnaires - yep, that would be a WoW r...Felguard Legionnaires - yep, that would be a WoW reference! :)<BR/><BR/>I wasn't just thinking of teachers - I was thinking of other professions as well. I used teaching as an example because I had recently gotten that email and because of John's comment on Matt's article - that he shouldn't be a teacher. But I do think that every profession is needed.<BR/><BR/>As far as your "other thought" - YES! 31 is still young! (I'm 33 so 31 HAS to be young because I'm still young!! lol) And that statistic does sound accurate - but it makes me a little sad to think that there are so many people who think money is needed for happiness. I guess I either fall into the other 40%, or maybe I'm not so young after all..Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02989117217802567527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345181.post-71375202022260831092007-03-02T04:32:00.000-05:002007-03-02T04:32:00.000-05:00Felguard Legionnaires? That must be some sort of ...Felguard Legionnaires? That must be some sort of WoW thing.<BR/><BR/>On your post: this is something that I struggle with as well. It's different of course--but I get the same sorts of questions. "When are you going to get out of the military and get a real job?" "You don't make a product, so why do we need you?" Huh? Believe me, its not about the money, I'm definitely not getting rich. It started off as something to do because I had no where else to go, but I stayed because it has to be done--and if I'm not going to do it, then who will? Teachers make the world a better place by teaching our children. Soldiers (when used correctly) make the world a safer place by opposing "the forces of evil" --whatever definition you choose to apply. I wish there wasn't evil in the world--but there is and as long as there is, I'll be standing on that wall.<BR/><BR/>I know you were thinking just about teachers, but I think your opinion is right on the money :). Success has a very personal definition--some success might be nobler than others but that's the genius of our country--just because it is or isn't "noble" doesn't mean that you can't pursue it for all its worth.<BR/><BR/>Another thought that I had is this: recently there was some sort of survey of young people (I'm 31--that's still young, right?) where the number of respondents answering "yes" to the question "is it important to be financially well-off in order to be happy" has increased dramatically over the past 40 years. The figure was something like 40% in the '60's and has risen to over 60% today. Researchers are attributing it to the "you are special" messages that began to crop up in the '80's. This might be a case of generation gap-ness, but I think there might be a nugget of truth in it.David S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03489168158803395860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345181.post-65394358886546392712007-02-27T12:02:00.000-05:002007-02-27T12:02:00.000-05:00This actually is *very* well said. I think I've se...This actually is *very* well said. I think I've seen some variation or other on the email theme, but I like the sentiment just the same. While I wish teachers made more, I think the exact criticism the "CEO" makes about teachers is the exact reason you want them (generally speaking) to be teaching your children, because for them it is a passion/mission -- it is NOT about money, it is because they are committed to making a difference. Altruism as opposed to capitalism. Or something like that. Unlike my feelings towards Felguard Legionnaires, me likey this post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345181.post-91863591465591804672007-02-26T19:02:00.000-05:002007-02-26T19:02:00.000-05:00Well said!Well said!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com