• Bluewing@lemmy.world
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    6 hours ago

    As it was told to me when I was young, “The more things you need to carry everyday, the less important you are. The less you need to carry everyday, the more important you are.”

    Sadly, there is a kernel of truth there.

    • SirHery@lemmy.world
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      4 hours ago

      Well no. Where would we be without janitors and people who repair shit. “Importance” is subjective. Ich would much rather have one person who repairs my car and need a lot of stuff, than 100 Managers.

    • I used to be friends with an EMT. They’d be carrying 80+ pounds of medical equipment everywhere they went just in case something happened and they weren’t on route. Heaviest backpack I’ve ever seen.

      Grand scheme I’m sure you’re right, but to the few people they saved by carying that bag, I’m sure they’re one of the most important people in the world.