Good Qualifications/Knowledge to have in life

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DerpiesFreud

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I'm thinking of things that would be helpful to know in life (similar to my surgical tools thread)
Since I am not studying to be a Doctor/Surgeon or a Sound Engineer, I'll settle for other things

Matriculation: Well this proves that you can go through 12 years of school and still learn nothing :D
But useful if you want to do other things like a degree or diploma

Drivers License: To drive around and things, helpful in an emergency
Advanced Drivers License: Don't know much about them, anyone have one?

Medical Degree: To treat and cut open people and play with them, or save lives.
First aid course: for when a medical degree is not an option, but seriously I think this may actually save someones life one day. good to have....

General purpose finance/taxes thing Maybe not a qualification, but rather good knowledge to have, where can I get such knowledge?

Mechanics course? How to change a tyre, oil, maybe service a car...but I think this is falling away as cars get more complex and need proper mechanics to maintain. still good knowledge though

p.s. I may have inhaled some deodorant, are my lungs going to smell nice in my autopsy now?

Can anybody spare me 2 cents?
 
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You can never go wrong with basic sewing and cooking skills.
Also get a good knife and keep it with you always.
 
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nukefission said:
I'm thinking of things that would be helpful to know in life (similar to my surgical tools thread)
Since I am not studying to be a Doctor/Surgeon or a Sound Engineer, I'll settle for other things

Matriculation: Well this proves that you can go through 12 years of school and still learn nothing :D
But useful if you want to do other things like a degree or diploma

Drivers License: To drive around and things, helpful in an emergency
Advanced Drivers License: Don't know much about them, anyone have one?

Medical Degree: To treat and cut open people and play with them, or save lives.
First aid course: for when a medical degree is not an option, but seriously I think this may actually save someones life one day. good to have....

General purpose finance/taxes thing Maybe not a qualification, but rather good knowledge to have, where can I get such knowledge?

Mechanics course? How to change a tyre, oil, maybe service a car...but I think this is falling away as cars get more complex and need proper mechanics to maintain. still good knowledge though

p.s. I may have inhaled some deodorant, are my lungs going to smell nice in my autopsy now?

Can anybody spare me 2 cents?
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2 things that you cant learn :

Common sense and street smarts.
 
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I'm worried that you don't know how to change a tyre. I'm a girl and even I can do that.
 
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googoodoll said:
You can never go wrong with basic sewing and cooking skills.
Also get a good knife and keep it with you always.
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For general tool use, yes. But if you keep it on you for self defense, you better know how to use it.
 
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I have done advanced driving courses, don't think it counts as a license though as I simply got certificates rather than anything license like.
I will say though, I can regularly see the effects thereof when on the road, it really does improve your abilities and understanding.


Anyone know where you can get an actual advanced license license?
 
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The ability to budget, or at least not blow all your money on dumb stuff. Not saying you shouldn't have fun but you should never be absolutely flat broke. Never.

Bar0n said:
From thee I require naught but sandwiches.
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Takoyaki or GTFO.
 
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Most valuable lessons I have learned as an adult:

Life in General:
Don't create debt unless you HAVE to
Allow those around you to have an opinion
Let people talk about themselves

Work:
When working, talk less do more
Equality does not exist
You do not have to respect your manager but you have to respect the position they hold
Learn the difference between a right and a privilege
Listening will teach you a great deal
Keep sensitive information to yourself
 
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Most important lesson in life. Don't take it so seriously. It might not even be real.
 
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Common sense, sadly he passed away.


Today we mourn the passing of an old friend by the name of Common Sense.

Common Sense lived a long life but died from heart failure at the brink of the millennium. No one really knows how old he was since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He selflessly devoted his life to service in schools, hospitals, homes, factories and offices, helping folks get jobs done without fanfare and foolishness.

For decades, petty rules, silly laws and frivolous lawsuits held no power over Common Sense. He was credited with cultivating such valued lessons as to know when to come in out of the rain, the early bird gets the worm, and life isn't always fair.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you earn), reliable parenting strategies (the adults are in charge, not the kids), and it's okay to come in second.

A veteran of the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression, and the Technological Revolution, Common Sense survived cultural and educational trends including feminism, body piercing, whole language and "new math."

But his health declined when he became infected with the "If-it-only-helps-one-person-it's-worth-it" virus. In recent decades his waning strength proved no match for the ravages of overbearing federal regulation.

He watched in pain as good people became ruled by self-seeking lawyers and enlightened auditors. His health rapidly deteriorated when schools endlessly implemented zero tolerance policies, reports of six-year-old boys charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate, a teen suspended for taking a swig of mouthwash after lunch, and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student. It declined even further when schools had to get parental consent to administer aspirin to a student but cannot inform the parent when the female student is pregnant or wants an abortion.

Finally, Common Sense lost his will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, churches became businesses, criminals received better treatment than victims, and federal judges stuck their noses in everything from Boy Scouts to professional sports.

As the end neared, Common Sense drifted in and out of logic but was kept informed of developments, regarding questionable regulations for asbestos, low flow toilets, "smart" guns, the nurturing of Prohibition Laws and mandatory air bags.

Finally when told that the homeowners association restricted exterior furniture only to that which enhanced property values, he breathed his last.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by three stepbrothers: Rights, Tolerance and Whiner.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
Read more at http://www.snopes.com/politics/soapbox/commonsense.asp#mMpgUi0IBlOCdEzk.99
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Tks, Ponder.

Hopefully CS is just resting, not pushing up daisies.
 
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