I dont really think its any less weird that donating money to millionaires running in tights grabbing balls. And then, get this, after they are done with the career of ball grabbing they talk, and people give them more money for it.
Agreed. A paramedic can save multiple lives per day while qualifying for government assistance in some states. But a literal moron with incredible physical capabilities in one sport can make enough money to support the next 5 generations of his family. Yet, back to that moron part, 60% of NBA and 78% of NFL players are bankrupt usually no more than 3 or 4 years after retirement.
For a start, I could wake up tomorrow and decide to be a paramedic. Within 3 years I would be a qualified paramedic. I couldn't wake up tomorrow and decide to be a professional soccer player.
A paramedics wage and an athletes wage comes from two very difference sources of revenue. One of them far exceeds the other.
How could you possibly know that? Besides, you don't have to be intelligent to be a paramedic, you aren't required to have a wealth of knowledge. You need to be able to work well under pressure and follow procedures. It's a noble job for sure, but it's a job that most people with training would be able to do.
Now if you were talking about doctors, that's different. Not everyone can train to be a doctor. They are required to be intelligent which is why they get paid a lot more than nurses and paramedics.
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u/Immediate_Song4279 5d ago
I dont really think its any less weird that donating money to millionaires running in tights grabbing balls. And then, get this, after they are done with the career of ball grabbing they talk, and people give them more money for it.