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Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
3 hours ago

My father worked with absolute discipline his entire life, never missed a day, never complained - and on his last day of work they gave him a card and a handshake, and on the drive home he cried, and I think about that every time someone tells me the job is the point - Silicon Canals

Dedication to work can lead to personal sacrifice and unfulfilled potential, as seen in the story of a father who worked tirelessly but faced an unceremonious retirement.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

Atle Lie McGrath Responds to Olympic DNF With Perspective-and a Quote from South Park's Butters - SnowBrains

Norwegian-American ski racer Atle Lie McGrath reflected on his Olympic slalom DNF, explaining he competes for emotional fulfillment rather than medals, despite the devastating loss and personal grief.
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 months ago

I Don't Have Any Friends!' Trump's Deputy FBI Director Bongino Reveals More About His Personal Life Since Taking the Job

If you are engaged in behavior and you know what you're doing, we're gonna find you, Bongino said. I promise. No one is going to get off.
US politics
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

My mentor and friend died suddenly while I was at work. The memory of his kindness kept me going | Ranjana Srivastava

Grief can intersect with professional duties, leading to difficult decisions about personal expression in the workplace.
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