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AEDs are an amazing invention and I'm glad to see them dotted around the place. Initially in dedicated cabinets mounted to walls outdoors, and sometimes in repu

• giantg2 2y ago
  I see AEDs hanging on the wall at work. My only real thought is if I have a heart attack at work, just let me die. Clearly I'm not going to make it to retirement anyways if the stress nd stress eating from my job is giving me a heart attack.
  • retrac 2y ago
    Bit of a false dichotomy: some people survive a heart attack without intervention, but suffer crippling injuries as a result. It's entirely possible to develop arrhythmia, fall into a low-oxygen state where you get brain damage, and then have your stupid heart decide to start pumping again.
    • giantg2 2y ago
      That's fine. At least I'll be too brain damaged to go back to that hell hole.
      • abfan1127 2y ago
        you could leave now...
        • giantg2 2y ago
          Not really. I have a family to support and no real alternatives.
          • abfan1127 2y ago
            while I don't know the details of your situation. However, my experience says there's always an alternative. Sometimes it means networking yourself. Sometimes it means changing industries while still leveraging your skills. Sometimes it means getting some education/certifications (even at night). Good luck on your future.