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EnergizedLib

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4. And people can develop a work ethic at any age

Reply to JustAnotherGen (Reply #2)

Fri May 10, 2024, 03:50 PM

May 10

Twenty years ago, I was one of those same lazy kids she talks about. Now, I get praised for my work ethic as a professional, but something clicked with me, something unlocked within me for me to develop the work ethic I have. Nobody forced it on me.

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Evil [View all] EnergizedLib May 10 OP

Toalson Reisch should lead by sending her nine-year-old to work at a Missouri meat-packing plant. sop May 10 #1

I'd feel bad for that nine-year-old EnergizedLib May 10 #3

This same rep JustAnotherGen May 10 #2

And people can develop a work ethic at any age EnergizedLib May 10 #4

Cheri, would your parents have made you give birth at age 12? keithbvadu2 May 10 #5

Wonder if Rebl2 May 10 #6

'Back in my day' EnergizedLib May 10 #8

I agree Rebl2 May 10 #12

No doubt she will start by getting her granddaughters jobs in a meat plant or painting houses on ladders. MLAA May 10 #7

They'd rather kids work than increase wages. live love laugh May 10 #9

A lot of racist dog whistles there. yardwork May 10 #10

Missouri does have racism in it EnergizedLib May 10 #11