• searabbit@piefed.social
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    8 days ago

    Like greeters were often people who couldn’t physically or mentally perform a full job

    I really like that you point this out because a thriving society takes care of their vulnerable and disabled populations in this way. A lot of disabled people in the US want to work, but mostly due to disability asset caps along with the actual disability, they can’t.

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      8 days ago

      True, people with down’s syndrome make great greeters, because they’re usually just super happy to be there

      Older folk too, it used to be common for retiree’s to take that role just to keep themselves busy

      • cloudskater@piefed.blahaj.zone
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        6 days ago

        The latter idea befuddles me. I can’t stand having any job no matter how engaging if I don’t give a damn about it. I can’t imagine doing something so unengaging by choice. I’d lose my mind.