I used to be a Medic and Firefighter-- in short I was an adrenaline junkie. And now I’m old and retired. And my body is bent and currently a bit broken. I seek to learn how to be dull.

Despite the enjoyment of watching the hummingbirds at my feeders and the light gardening I do. I still think I could become even more satisfied with my dullness.

Guide me to complete dullness!

  • Bluewing@lemmy.worldOP
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    4 天前

    I’m damn near 70 now. It’s only a couple of years away and a paying job with regular hours? No thanks! Besides, I was the emergency management director of our small town for about 6 years. But since we didn’t have any townwide emergencies during my benevolent reign, it was indeed a dull extra job that had no salary. Though I did spend most of my time wearing that hat rewriting and updating many of the protocols. Since no one had done so in 40 years. So that’s a tee shirt I got already.

    3 Pro tips for those interested in such a job,

    1. Never go to a small town city council meeting and complain about the lack of preparedness for ANYTHING. You will quickly find it’s you who will be doing the preparing to the tune of the railroad vote that is about to run you over…

    2. If you really need help call the local Methodist Minister. Turns out, they also have large emergency books with names and phone numbers to gather help from other Methodist churches. They will gladly come and help you clear damage from yards and streets for free. You can mobilize an amazing number of people willing to help with the cleanup.

    3. When the emergency hits, close all roads in and out of town. Let no one you don’t know in. Armed guards if you have to. Scammers abound and are waiting for this exact moment to prey upon people who are in shock from the disaster. Keep them OUT!

    ****Bonus Tip-- Be wary of the Red Cross. They are of the firm belief that they know more than you do about what your town and people need. And they ain’t got time to listen to you. They are the Pros and you aren’t. And it’s often an all or nothing package with them. Do as they say, and only what they say, when they tell you.