Work

Should everyone experience at least one difficult job in their life?

For

It builds character and respect for others.

Against

Hardship should not be a requirement for growth.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • Everyone should work retail. Then we'd all understand and treat each other a little bit better
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Facing difficult situations generally builds character by fostering resilience, empathy, patience, and self awareness
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • No it didn't, it gave me anxiety and made me dread going to work every single day.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Being told to “just tough it out” when you’re clearly struggling often teaches silence and self doubt far more than resilience.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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