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Buddhism

oxymoron

(4,054 posts) Sat Jul 21, 2012, 01:21 AM Jul 2012

Right Livelihood [View all]

Well, I think I have found a way out of the corporate world and into a right livelihood position. This means a lot to me. It will be a significant cut in pay, but I'll be able to advocate for GLBTQ elderly persons in nursing/group homes. So many elderly GLBTQ people have either no family, family that has shunned them, and/or no support system. Many feel the need to go back in the closet to be a part of these communities. It's a terrible price to pay for these people, and the nursing homes have no clue. I hope to have the opportunity to make a small difference.

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Right Livelihood [View all] oxymoron Jul 2012 OP

Thank you! NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #1

Thanks for the encouragement oxymoron Jul 2012 #2

I'm sure you'll make a difference... ellisonz Jul 2012 #3

Thanks, ellisonz. oxymoron Jul 2012 #6

How's it going? ellisonz Aug 2012 #13

Great courage oxy and YankeyMCC Jul 2012 #4

Thank you, YankeyMcc. oxymoron Jul 2012 #7

I think Right Livelihood is one of the most profound Buddhist concepts byeya Jul 2012 #5

Thank you, byeya oxymoron Jul 2012 #8

Nice going dude & the best of luck marasinghe Jul 2012 #9

Usually when thinking about right livelihood, I'm thinking about what professions to avoid. mmonk Jul 2012 #10

I thought about what to avoid then went positive and found a career in the environmental/ byeya Aug 2012 #11

The channel 7 weatherman is in his right livelihood. Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2012 #12