Dearabby - SquareOffs

Would you want/have wanted a different occupation than the one you have/had?

Asked by Dear Abby

132 Votes

Would you want/have wanted a different occupation than the one you have/had?

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

7 Comments

Angie Carey

I wanted to be a school teacher so badly when I was young. I married early in age, had 4 kids, so I never got the chance to go to school for this. too late now. I'm 58 yrs old.

Lisa Dammarell

Shouldve followed my childhood dreams.

Tina Bouthillier

I wanted a career in teaching back in the 80s but for "life" reasons, it turned into accounting and seeing now what the teaching profession has turned into, not only the total lack of respect they receive but now the violence they fear may happen to them. I have NO regrets with my decision.

Lisa Dammarell

For sure! Anybody going into teaching now has a lot of stress ahead of them. Wish it was like the old days when kids didnt bring guns to school, and they respected their school and teachers.

Susan Martin

I had no idea when I moved from a great metropolitan city to a "one horse town without a horse" to take care of my ailing parents that I would have to overcome being an "outsider"; the bias of ageism; and way over qualified for any employment opportunities. Payscale sucks.

Kimberly Jarvis

I wanted to teach, but after an argument with my mother, joined the Navy. My job was highly classified and had no correleated occupation on the outside. When I got out I ended up working in fast food restaurants and call centers.

Maureen Hannon

I was not able to go to college. Without an education, I was limited to public service jobs. I wanted to be a computer programmer, but could not .

Joyce Koch

One with better pay and benefits.

31%

No

3 Comments

rover6rover

Teaching changed a lot over the course of my career, and I wish it had stayed like it was in the old days when we had more freedom to share joy with the kids, but it was a rewarding if stressful job.

Sandra Carmony

I had no idea I would end up in the job I ultimately retired from, but I'm glad I did. It was very rewarding and enabled me to retire at age 51.

Bob Pickett

Did not do too bad.

Will Artificial Intelligence have a negative or positive impact on our country?

Asked by Susan S. in California

121 Votes

Will Artificial Intelligence have a negative or positive impact on our country?

82%

Negative Negative

18%

Positive Positive

82%

Negative

7 Comments

Lisa Dammarell

The movies have already predicted whats gonna happen. Not gonna be good.

Leslie

Loss of personal customer service will lead to many loss of positions and the consumer will miss the personal interaction, such as laughter and a compliment!! WHAT A SHAME! 😮‍💨

Sandra Carmony

The evidence has been around for years. Many times, AI will be close, but not close enough, particularly in life and death cases. "Close" only counts in horseshoes. Think about the words your iPhone interjects into text messages. At least 10% are incorrect. Is that good enough when life is at stake?

Tina Bouthillier

I have been saying this since I 1st saw "The Terminator" back in the day (I'm Gen-X)...."Mark my words, that will become true someday!" and it seems that I wasn't exactly wrong now, was I?

Tammy Dail

AI has the capacity to develop self awareness and preservation to the detriment of humans, and is learning to lie.

Robert Davidson

Some people will let AI do their thinking for them and will become too lazy to think for themselves.

rover6rover

Even with mindful human control it's too easy for bias to creep in warp decisions. So many examples exist of AI going off in accidental crazy directions or enshrining prejudice.

18%

Positive

2 Comments

Dan Vincent

😂 I'd have to know exactly what AI is before I'm sure.

Bob Pickett

progress

Are you knowledgeable about American history?

Asked by Dear Abby

7/3/2024

Are you knowledgeable about American history?

62%

Yes WINNER

38%

No

62%

Yes

11 Comments

Leslie

Without knowledge of our American history, we're bound to repeat it! That would be a terrible mistake, folks!! GOD HELP US!!!!

Sandra Carmony

I have always been interested in American history, even before I had it in eighth grade, 60 years ago. And now, according to those surveys that pop up on Google, I am very knowledgeable about American history.

Dan Vincent

I love history. Mostly American, but I'd like to learn more about Russian and Chinese history.

Tina Bouthillier

I am no expert and not in the profession but I take a great interest in it for a hobby including reading my favorites of "period cozy mysteries"

Kathey Rychlinski Zielinski

While I am not a American History professional, I was raised in a very American centered family, learnned about American history in school & try to remain current. So I voted yes. I am proud to be an American

Robert Davidson

I taught American History for 32 years.

Leslie

GOD BLESS YOU, RETIRED EDUCATOR!! We need great Teachers today so badly but more than that, we need state, federal & community backing of these vital educators who influence our children ( and therefore, our nation's future!). I VERY MUCH SUPPORT & APPRECIATE YOU ALL!!

Lisa Gray

Somewhat

Hilary

School didn't teach enough. I have tried to learn plenty since, though history isn't my favorite subject.

rover6rover

General knowledge, with more depth about my Pilgrim and Revolutionary War ancestors.

Bob Pickett

try anway

Jane

A little. It’s very interesting! It’s our roots. But I like positivity.

38%

No

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Dearabby SquareOffs

Would you want/have wanted a different occupation than the one you have/had?

69% Yes Yes

31% No No

69% Yes

31% No

Will Artificial Intelligence have a negative or positive impact on our country?

82% Negative Negative

18% Positive Positive

82% Negative

18% Positive

Are you knowledgeable about American history?

62% Yes WINNER

38% No

62% Yes

38% No

About Dearabby

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

31%

No

82%

Negative Negative

18%

Positive Positive

82%

Negative

18%

Positive

62%

Yes WINNER

38%

No

62%

Yes

38%

No