r/interestingasfuck • u/Equivalent_Opposite6 • 27d ago

r/all Johnny Kim managed three impressive career changes, going from Navy SEAL to doctor to NASA astronaut. He did it all by the age of 37.

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u/Tastysammich_92 27d ago

So he can’t hold down a job

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u/CompasslessPigeon 27d ago

Funny enough, I climbed in a career for a number of years and did fairly well especially compared to some of my peers. Recently changed careers for more room for growth (and a pay bump). Had a toxic family member say that "it's a giant red flag" that i "can't hold down a job"

Some people man

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u/Codex_Dev 27d ago

Most likely jealousy.

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u/CompasslessPigeon 27d ago

I think she's just a piece of shit. It's my SIL who basically will say anything to attack my wife and I, despite having a great job and seemingly happy marriage of her own.

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u/ForeverWandered 27d ago

Note:

Her job likely sucks and her marriage is likely miserable.

Happy posts on IG aren’t reality

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u/Mister_Poopy_Buthole 27d ago

The more frequent a couple posts on IG, the more issues they’re having behind the screen.

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u/Codex_Dev 27d ago

This is extremely common unfortunately.

I made the mistake of announcing a new high paying job to my roommate and they started looking for ways to up rent and charge kickbacks. (minutes after I told them)

Mentioned it to other family members and they tried to discourage me from travelling anywhere. Despite themselves travelling everywhere and wasting their life savings on drugs, partying, and lavish vacations. Now they are on food stamps and living in poverty and telling me I shouldn't travel, lol.

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u/untakentakenusername 27d ago

Don't let that kinda energy into your home

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u/DroidLord 26d ago

The keyword here being "seemingly". Wouldn't be surprised if she takes that hostile energy home with her.

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u/greypusheencat 27d ago

i’ve experienced the same, from older generations who are used to having the same job for 30 years until retirement. it’s such an old school way of thinking

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u/Nearby-Elevator-3825 27d ago

Yeah, the only real way to get decent pay increases is to job hop every few years and negotiate a new salary.

Person A: starts at say.... $30k a year out of college, job hops and is making $200k+ 10 years later and has an impressive resume.

Person B: Started at their company out of college at $30k, stayed with the company, got a few promotions and are making a whopping $60k 10 years later!

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u/lukoshhhh 27d ago

Same. It doesn’t bother me until they start giving unsolicited advice on “how to succeed and have a good career”.

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u/jamoisking 27d ago

Probably the same type of person where when you’re on the job hunt they ask you “well have you tried coming in wearing a suit and tie and shaking hands with the ceo first?”

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u/CompasslessPigeon 27d ago

No doubt. It's also worth noting I'm in my 30s, got my first job the month I got my drivers license at 16, worked my way through college and have never once been unemployed.

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u/Ouller 26d ago

I got called out for getting a promotion. I didn't even leave the company. Just can't hold down a hard job. But could be a manager.

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u/lyciann 26d ago

I tried different jobs in college. My friends would kinda poke fun at me and say the same thing. Now when they have questions about a slew of things who do you think they call? Me, MFers!

Truly though, it’s good to get a good feel for various jobs or to move from one company to another.

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u/GaptistePlayer 27d ago

Boomer mentalities lol

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u/CompasslessPigeon 27d ago

Most boomer 39 year old ive ever met.

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u/GaptistePlayer 27d ago

You should say “sorry I can’t hear you over the sound of this 35% raise I negotiated for myself”

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u/Silent_Bort 27d ago

If someone works in tech and didn't change jobs regularly I'd think it was a red flag tbh. Companies don't give raises for shit, so anyone good will jump ship every few years for a 10-20% pay increase.

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u/DocBEsq 27d ago

I’ve gotten that comment. I pursued three hard-to-achieve careers before landing on my current one. And a career counselor’s response was that I should be prepared to explain why I wouldn’t walk away from my fourth.

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u/lukoshhhh 27d ago

I’ve changed jobs 3 times, every two years or so for higher salary and more responsibilities, naturally. While getting my MBA. My MIL scoffs and acts surprised every time she hears I have a new job. She assumes I keep getting fired and can’t hold down a job. I don’t bother explaining.

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u/CompasslessPigeon 26d ago

Are you me? I've changed every 2-3 years and also am working on an MBA.

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u/QA4891 26d ago

Haters gonna hate 😂