A little rant about ignorant people

[Miss Z]

Sounds to me like some of them are being bullies. They're just being nasty because they can. And probably some of them are just a little jealous or feel somehow threatened. ("I eat meat...does that make me bad? No, I'll just say something nasty to the vegetarian to prove I'm better.")

You probably do have a point there. It isn't bullying as such, as people know I don't tolerate people like that, but they are doing it to tick me off certainly. I suppose really what they say doesn't affect me, I know I'm right and they're wrong and that's that. It's getting angry and hostile that I don't like. I naturally snap when people push me over the edge.

As a vet, you'll meet people that will exasperate you every day. So, think of this as practice.

Good luck to you and congratulations on your noble career selection!

Yes, that is true And thanks a lot for the advice

[areias]

I wouldn't be bothered by those people. In 10 years when you're single handly running your practice and making a good living, those will be the people dragging their dog in a complaining that they can't afford $50 for shots.

[cyber-sibes]

Just to make you feel better, there is a place for people who share your passion - the University of Findlay. They have a pre-vet program and two huge stables - an English stable and a western stable. For many students, if they haven't shoveled s### by the time class starts, they'll be shoveling it when classes end and loving it! The people here are animal lovers, most are horse-crazy. And NOBODY looks down at them!

Sometimes you just gotta flock with birds of a feather to be appreciated. I think your passion to become a vet is admirable!

[Husky15]

Good job! I wanted to punch that idiot. Ignorant people are everywhere, it's so frusterating.

[sumbirdy]

i also want to be a vet and people nag me about it too. They're always saying that i'm obsessed with my dogs (Which i am, they are smarter and nicer than most people i know) i am putting 2 pictures in my senior video that have me and dogs in them and people think thats weird. They think i should put "family" in them. They are my family!

I just became a vegetarian (2 days ago) and my brother keeps telling me that i just want attention. No, i just want to save an animal. People are so stupid sometimes, and sometimes they are afraid of people who are different. Just tell em what you think! I'm glad you are sticking up for yourself.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

My standard answer to insulting / rude people....

"How many times do I have to flush before you will go away???!!!"

[zoey]

I think being a vet is about the greatest profession you could strive for. The idea that you want to help God's creatures and take all the necessary schooling and hard work it takes to get there is nothing, but commendable.
If there were no people above the materialism in this world, it would be a very sad place, indeed. In your heart you know your goal is admirable, and so do all of us. Some people just don't get it. Their arrogant contempt probably comes from seeing something in you they wish they had. Something that might not be cool or hip, but something good.

[Miss Z]

I think I've got over these idiots now for the most part. I was feeling a little down when I made this thread, but ya know, life goes on I suppose! Thanks for all of your inspiring words though, they reall helped.

My standard answer to insulting / rude people....


"How many times do I have to flush before you will go away???!!!"

Ha ha, oh my gosh, that is GOLDEN! Would you mind if I ever used that? It's pure genius!

LMAO! I'm so sorry, Zara.. but that cracked me up! You sure are clever and quick with your words! I'm glad you stood up for yourself!

LOL, thanks. A few days after the incident occurred I began to see the funny side of what I said. I do have a bit of a temper so when I get narked I dish out a whole pallette of insults. It's one of my main quirks I guess

Once again, thanks everyone, Pet Talk is such a wonderful place.