Well, my time in Arizona is almost complete. I love spending time with my family, but I often feel guilty about the chosen career path I've decided to take. It's the one topic that isn't supposed to be discussed at family events. I always go out of my way to make sure I don't bring up the topic around family, especially since I am opposite side of the political spectrum. It always seems to be another member which says something small or asks me a ligament question about a certain aspect of politics. Once that happens, there is always that one family member who just has to chime in with their thoughts even though they have no clue what they are talking about...or if they do, it is not of their own thought process. I generally do not say anything and just let it slide; but, it is like a volcano...it keeps building up and building up. Eventually, someone makes a comment one to many and I let it lose because I never back down from an argument, even if I have to just say "well, that's your opinion" or something like that.
I mean, it is one thing to disagree with me. That is fine. If we all agreed on everything then society would be a boring place. In fact, it is very american to disagree and have intelligent conversation about complex issues in order to solve said issues. What I don't like s when someone flat-out challenges your stand when you have spent your entire life and career in that particular field. Yes, I am well versed in Healthcare issues and when legislation were passed; and, I am also well versed on different foreign relations bills. I am even well versed in MANY social issues and their effects on society. I will never apologize for my level of education, or the pursuing of further education. As my uncle tends to say, "knowledge is power". I honestly don't care if I'm the black sheep of the family, but I do know what I'm talking about when people start talking about MY field of expertise. Also, a side note, just because one goes to college does not mean they will have all liberal professors or they will suddenly all "drink kool aide". I can't help the fact that you can't understand the knowledge that I know, but how dare you attempt to insult what I do for a living. If my career bothers you that much and if you feel so threatened by my intellect in a vast array of professional fields, then I'm sorry but please get over it. I make it a personal effort to not make people feel uncomfortable and always try to respect the wishes of others, the least you can do is respect my career and the education I've had to earn to become successful in my line of work. Geez!
Ok, I'm fine. It just bothers me. So I guess dinner is ready so I should probably get ready for that. Only two more days and then I'll be bound for North Carolina. I know some changes I'll be making in 2013. Some will be good and some will be bad. I just know I need to start living for me and reduce my guilt for my life decisions. I accept everyone else's life decisions and faults, so I think it's time for others to start doing that with me. Okay, end of rant.
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