Originally Posted by Ziemas
I love my job. I am my own boss, work with wonderful people and do something positive to help others. But it doesn't define who I am as a person. It is only one part of what I do and who I am.
You can't seriously believe that anyone defines themselves entirely by what they do for income or work, can you? It's one of the most common assessments people make of others and themselves. It should be.
If you can agree with that then you can certainly see why some people took umbrage to the black and white statement you made that implied people who identify themselves as/with bike messengers are "sad". In the context of this thread that is what you said.
Just what is it you do, one "my own boss, philanthropic type" to another? Is it so rewarding you feel the need to act all cool & better than others online? Rewarding that way?