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Which questions are intrusive is a matter of definition
Why do people like to ask "What are you going to do when you've finished uni?" ?
I hated it in school and I hate it now. I know it's a good starting point for a conversation, but if the person you're talking to evades the question multiple times, it would probably be better to change the subject.
To distort some proverbs, I don't like counting un laid eggs. Even if the eggs are laid, I don't like counting my chickens anywhere but in my own head before they are hatched. The earliest time I might mention that I want to have a chicken is, when a little yellow fluff ball is standing on my hand.
I have some general ideas what I'd like to do, but to tell the truth, I'm not picky. It earns me money and I'm qualified? I'll do it. Mainly because I've no intention of settling down anytime soon, if I can avoid it. But explaining this, would credit the asking person with to much interest. So, if I say "I don't know yet.", "I try not to think about it, the idea terrifies me" or "I don't have specific plans", would it be asking for too much to just leave it and talk about the weather?
I hated it in school and I hate it now. I know it's a good starting point for a conversation, but if the person you're talking to evades the question multiple times, it would probably be better to change the subject.
To distort some proverbs, I don't like counting un laid eggs. Even if the eggs are laid, I don't like counting my chickens anywhere but in my own head before they are hatched. The earliest time I might mention that I want to have a chicken is, when a little yellow fluff ball is standing on my hand.
I have some general ideas what I'd like to do, but to tell the truth, I'm not picky. It earns me money and I'm qualified? I'll do it. Mainly because I've no intention of settling down anytime soon, if I can avoid it. But explaining this, would credit the asking person with to much interest. So, if I say "I don't know yet.", "I try not to think about it, the idea terrifies me" or "I don't have specific plans", would it be asking for too much to just leave it and talk about the weather?
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And wildlife rehabilitation sounds pretty cool even as a hobby - what kind of animals do they work with?
It sounds like we'd handle pretty much any native animal that comes along. They don't take introduced species (like rock doves), and when sea or shore birds are found, they're usually sent off to another center which deals exclusively with coastal wildlife. But other than that - they handle all sorts of mammals - lots of squirrels, foxes, rabbits, the occasional mountain lion or bobcat; plus all sorts of birds, from hummingbirds on up to golden eagles.
I think that eventually, I'd like to get certified (or licensed, or whatever) to have an aviary at my home, where I could care for owls and other birds of prey, maybe corvids as well - I've always loved them. Although West Nile is a bit scary. I don't think I'd let that deter me, though, really.
And you're right - there is medical staff who does the actual veterinary work. What I'll be doing is feeding, mostly . . . plus lots of laundry and dishes. ::grin::