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I'm a volunteer firefighter. Today someone told me I'm stupid for risking my life for no pay. It really got to me. Why do people always look down on volunteers?

I'm a volunteer firefighter. Today someone told me I'm stupid for risking my life for no pay. It really got to me. Why do people always look down on volunteers?

 
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where is the secret?
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well this dude is a volunteer gigolo...no calls !!!
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1^...I totally agree. And OP, just because a few bad seeds look down on you doesn't mean everyone else does. I have several friends and family members that are volunteers and a few that started out as volunteers and are now fire chiefs. There are many who are proud of you and appreciate your hard work. Please don't get discouraged by a few people. Very few people would put themselves in harms way for a complete stranger and not expect anything in return. If it's in your heart to volunteer, stick with it and keep up the good work!!!!
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Thank you for volunteering!
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do you know why most fire trucks are red?
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My guess is they're jealous. Hold your head high because you do a great service! Thank you for it!!!
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2 up. Why are firetrucks red?
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1 up...fire trucks are red.....because if you had to hold your water as long as they do (sometimes) you'd be red too !
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14-UP....how did you do in that burning bldg fire?
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1 up...no problem...the fire was on the 8th floor...I walked down the stairs and went and drank cold beer. Thanks for asking, tho.
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cont... Once my bladder was filled with beer I pissed on the building and put the whole fire out. The building was a total loss due to all the water damage.
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Don't let these stupid downers get to you, they need to get a life, and learn not to be selfish.
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THE WORLD IS SELFISH IS ALL ABOUT "ME ME ME " and any one who thinks of others are mocked, insulted, hated ... Etc I would love to and wish I could volunteer for many different thing helping others, there is no greater joy!!! Those who seek self are miserable and they try to find happiness by seeking more self which results in more misery that causes them to despise those who have a happy heart in spite of lives ups and downs.. A vicious cycle!
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I have NEVER looked down on volunteers.I think they are WONDERFUL! There is a big difference in getting paid to do something and volunteering to do the same job. It is self-sacrificing, putting the needs of others over your needs. It is so kind and wonderful of you.Continue being the brave and generous person you are!
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In my town, I volunteer to satisfy any unsatisfied women.....any surrounding towns too !
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The person who said you are stupid for risking your life without pay is the one who's STUPID!You are concidered a HERO for volunteering your time and your LIFE to help others! The one who said you are stupid sounds like a coward that couldn't do your job even if they were paid big bucks! Thank GOD for people like you!!!
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op here. lol 1 up you are rite. hes pretty much the biggest coward i know. I don't claim to be a hero but I am selfless enough to protect my community and the people in it for my own satisfaction.
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Not all people look down on volunteers. Some people even admire their sacrifice (I do). Maybe that was that person's defense mechanism for being a selfish a** ****.
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I just read your post to my wife...she wanted me to let you know who doesn't look down on your volunteer service. GOD.
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I have a High Respect for those that place their lives on the line volunteering when they are gaining nothing in return . People should be Thanking you not calling you stupid . Ignore the idiots of this world .
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op again ^1 up lol wish there were more girls like you. (assuming your a girl)
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The loser who told you that needs to have their department disbanded and be replaced by a VFD. You are a real American hero. Not some overpaid taxpayer funded P.o.S. Know this.
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Unfortunately, materialism rules as always.
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Bad apple spoiled the whole basket. Once you dated a volunteer firefighter... you judge all from one bad experience? Thanks to all you Volunteers for your time :) I appreciate it..ego's and all
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wow people suck....... but what do you expect we are human..(WELL most of you)... I wish I were as brave as you. With out people like you we would not have gotten thur 9-11 or lots of other crap on this place we call earth. THANK YOU .KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK
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I think the proper response to that is "So how much should I be risking my life for?" There are somethings worth way more than money and your service is one of them. My volunteer work is way more interesting that the stuff that pays the bills.
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You got more guts than me - I could never be a firefighter!
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Thanks for what you do. I hope I never see you at work. Lol
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