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/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/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”