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[chocolate_frapp]

Yesterday there was a new PT guy and he asked me if I was retired. I go no, I'm on disability. It's very unfortunate that in American culture you are your job. That's one of the first things people judge you by. I was hoping when I said I was on disability that he'd take the hint and NOT ask me what my job had been but he did it anyway. Due to the

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[ragnarok_08]

It's very unfortunate that in American culture you are your job. That's one of the first things people judge you by.

It really is unfortunate :(

[nightchild01]

I hate how people ask that first thing too. Most people shut up when I say I run a small religious group (gets a better reaction than "I'm disabled" and isn't a lie). I hope you can get a hold of S. soon.

[chocolate_frapp]

I'm a total atheist so I couldn't say that with a straight face.

[nightchild01]

Totally valid. I wish it was considered rude to ask about that like it is in some other countries. Like...not everyone CAN work and sometimes people are between jobs. Plus it's asking about income level without directly asking so it's rude.