• But_my_mom_says_im_cool@lemmy.world
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    8 hours ago

    Stop using people’s work history at menial Jobs as way to attack them. Aoc was a bartender. All you’re doing is being an elitist.

    His past work as a gardener or grocery store worker shouldn’t be the headline here. Looking down at the working class is a dick move no matter who you are.

    I’m sure this guy has plenty of stupid and his leanings aren’t good. But don’t attack him for being working class

    • HowAbt2day@futurology.today
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      6 hours ago

      Unless that’s his entire CV because at 22 yo, because what could he have done to merit such a critical role in the government?

      All work dignifies but not all work prepares you for nation impacting decisions.

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      7 hours ago

      I would not hire this person as a repair technician based on that resume. Am I discriminating? Yes, in the same sense that all hiring discriminates for skills and experience.

      I would never hire someone like this for risk analysis, risk abatement, or political communications.

      How is this not completely fucking obvious to everyone?

      Kakistocracy

    • Kühlschrank@lemmy.world
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      8 hours ago

      I mean being 22 and having that work history is pretty relevant. How else are they going to make the case that he’s nowhere near qualified enough for the position?

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        53 minutes ago

        hes also a NEPO-baby, and with something like HF, i wouldnt call someone like that as having a work history.

    • RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world
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      5 hours ago

      If he were the assistant director, or anything that’s not a key leadership role, that might be true. But an agency head should have an appropriate resume and experience.

    • OutlierBlue@lemmy.ca
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      8 hours ago

      Exactly. And if he’s 22 now, 5 years ago he was 17. Lots of teenagers have menial jobs in high school to get some cash. There’s nothing wrong with that.

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        7 hours ago

        There’s nothing wrong with having absolutely zero experience with something and then becoming in charge of it for one of the largest countries on earth?

        • YesButActuallyMaybe@lemmy.ca
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          6 hours ago

          Nah sounds good 👍maybe give a convicted felon a chance to turn his life around?

          But let’s be real for a angstrom second here: both are DEI hires