Worst Advice People Were Ever Given

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mattstaff
Dec 5, 2021 10:00 AM EST

Just because someone who is older than you or in a position of authority gives you advice doesn't mean that their "advice" isn't pure and unadulterated nonsense. Seriously, there's something hardwired into far too many folks that results in people deluding themselves into thinking they "know best" just because they've been kicking it on this strange planet for a bit longer. If your gut instinct is telling you that you just received some bad advice that you should never put into practice, then you should probably listen to that gut instinct. 

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    Font - jessek · 4d In order to graduate at my high school you had to meet with a guidance counselor. She asked me what my plans after graduation were and I replied "well, I really like computers and it seems like there's a lot of opportunities in that field..." She told me that was a terrible idea, computers, especially the internet were a fad with no future. It was the 90s so things were a bit different than now but goddamn that was the stupidest advice l've ever heard. G Reply 4 830
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    Font - Kggcjg · 4d Don't get a divorce bc "you're damaged goods now. You'll never get remarried" I got the divorce. It took a few years, but my cheeks hurt from smiling the day it was complete. It was the best signature l ever signed. G Reply 4 1.3k 3 ...
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    Font - RuyiJade · 4d "You shouldn't let them give you vincristine, you should eat a combination of raw foods and alkaline water." I uh, I think l'll keep take the chemo. Thanks. ETA: all is well; I did not have cancer but did have a blood disorder that uses vincristine to treat it. G Reply 4 281 3 ...
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    Font - the_drum_doctor · 4d "You can be anything you want to be." Guess what folks, this might not sound very inspirational, but you can't in fact be anything you want to be. At 5'9 220 I will never emulate Rosie Greer on the defensive line for the Minnesota Vikings, I'll never win a gold medal as a sprinter in the Olympics, and my chances in the basketball hall of fame are slim. Etc. Etc. Etc. The better advice would be to experiment with different skills and abilities until you find your stren
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    Font - Kggcjg · 4d "You don't have adhd, just do "insert any task that's an issue for a person with adhd." G Reply 4 469 3 ...
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    Rectangle - coffeebeanbeing · 4d I broke my foot jumping over a couch when I was like 10. My friend told me to 'walk it off' which is what I did until my mom took me to the hospital lol G Reply 4 44 3 ...
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    Font - Jekyll_1886 · 4d "Just ignore it, pretend it's not there." in reference to a chronic health issue that is gonna happen whether I want it to or not. For the record my doctor told me not to do that as it was one of the worst things I could do. Cause admittedly I tried ignoring it and pretending it wasn't there and it persisted anyway. 6 Reply 4 146 3
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    Rectangle - -You-know-it- · 4d "Never go to bed angry" -in referencing a relationship I guess people don't understand the clarity a good night's sleep can afford (especially if you need to discuss a serious issue) G Reply 1 35 3 ...
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    Font - lazarus870 · 4d I was looking for work and couldn't get any luck. Finally, I landed an interview at a good place! I interviewed and didn't get the job. I told a relative who has not had to write a resume since the mid 70's (has been self employed). He said, "that's probably because they see all your work experience and that you currently have a job. Maybe if you tell them you're not working they'll be more inclined to hire you." What??? I have interviewed for jobs whilst being unemployed.
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    Font - Dr_D-R-E • 4d Buddy A was having a tough time in college, other buddy B was having a great time in college... which included sleeping with Buddy A's crush: "Dude, she doesn't appreciate you. She definitely appreciates me, but maybe if you hook up with her best friend she'll see how much you mean to her! Why are you so sad? Just get happy!" Dude gave terrible advice. G Reply 16 3 ...
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    Rectangle - _marghe__ • 4d I suffer from general, social and health anxiety and my overall mental health is pretty low. My father always says to me "you don't have to be anxious, just relax and go on a walk". Thanks dad G Reply 1 303 3 ...
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    Font - Back2Bach •4d The worst advice came from a so-called "handyman." He said it was fine to insert a copper penny into a screw-in fuse box circuit as "a temporary measure" until replacement fuses could be obtained. As I once commented, if I hadn't been there after to pull the "main" breaker, the house would've burned down. G Reply 4 63 3 + ...
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