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or you could do something
i dodo stuff. been a first responder for 20 years. help with my community in ways i can. heck I’ve even served on unelected boards/commissions too.
it’s possible to also be exhausted.
First, thank you for having been a first responder. I’ve had to call upon them for various reasons and, having had a similar job, greatly appreciate the service.
Second, please don’t take their bullshit to heart friend, they’re just being a jackass. There’s never a reason to defend yourself against a simple “do something” comment unless it’s accompanied by meaningful, constructive advice, and then only if you choose to reply.
not mutually exclusive
Dude's not even stealing from his boss and crooked corporations to get ahead.
such as
Attempt to become the best croquet player in the world, as one example.
Or maybe something a little less lofty, such as becoming the most proficient underwater basket weaver in the county.
Feed homeless people or help tenants keep their housing. Like it just depends on what assets and skills one can bring to the table.
How does one go about feeding homeless people, or help tenants keep their housing?
Soup kitchens and food banks are not usually looking for more food, but they're ALWAYS short on hands. Food Not Bombs is also a good one if there's a local chapter in your area. There are often tenant's rights orgs out there that can use time, money, or expertise in legal matters (sometimes also just handyman skills).
Thank you for the information, but this is what the person I was replying to should have put in their first reply instead of just “do something”. Again, though, thank you for your reply, it’s genuinely useful.