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tedunangst · 2022-10-25 15:05:06

No, if you like it, go for it. Seems better than getting laid up for a week if that's the alternative. But you seemed surprised that anybody might decline to get one.

loloquwowndueo | karma 3657 | avg karma 3.17 · | 2021-06-14 00:30:10

Oh if you have other options and you prefer them, go for it :)

edmundsauto | karma 3092 | avg karma 1.56 · | 2023-03-01 02:39:29

You may be in the minority here. As you are the only one inconvenienced, it also seems like a reasonable decision.

stjohnswarts | karma 5817 | avg karma 0.86 · | 2022-09-01 01:15:20

I think I and OP will take our chances. You're welcome to stay at home I guess. Choice is a great thing.

Finnucane | karma 5191 | avg karma 1.75 · | 2016-09-20 20:02:32

Hey, if it works for you, go for it. Everybody has to make their own choices to fit their own circumstances, as best they can.

chr15 | karma 605 | avg karma 3.4 · | 2011-02-14 14:38:18

People tried to talk me out of it too. They all thought I was crazy (maybe I am). But I know I would regret not seizing the opportunity. Thank you for your comment.

rdtsc | karma 41164 | avg karma 4.52 · | 2017-09-21 18:41:16+00:00

I wouldn't. Currently I don't have a choice.

mruts | karma 1354 | avg karma 1.01 · | 2018-12-19 19:42:35+00:00

I mean, maybe not. But it's a personal decision.

donohoe | karma 26840 | avg karma 8.73 · | 2019-12-05 18:54:43+00:00

Nope. I'm not sure at all that it is a valid choice.

This is new news to me.

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oefrha | karma 17698 | avg karma 5.08 · | 2019-12-06 17:27:50

Yeah, I totally need your judgement on whether my choice is worthwhile. Hint: nope.

carbocation | karma 14185 | avg karma 4.28 · | 2009-10-22 06:18:23+00:00

Hmm. Fair point. Maybe I'll reconsider sooner rather than later.

ryantgtg | karma 1066 | avg karma 2.01 · | 2021-09-21 22:00:02

Yes, it’s a no-brainer for you to not choose it.

NikPuashkin | karma 21 | avg karma 1.05 · | 2023-11-06 03:38:27

Good for you. Don't you think it's good to have a choice?

CFA178B | karma 7 | avg karma 1.17 · | 2021-04-08 20:42:47+00:00

Don't want to, but I am getting a slim benefit from the situation, and I would not like to give that up.

MikeCapone | karma 14149 | avg karma 4.54 · | 2010-07-18 14:55:06

You might not have a choice, though. Better be prepared for other scenarios (bad health, etc).

nailer | karma 21705 | avg karma 2.02 · | 2019-09-27 11:38:30

That's fine. You're not under any biological pressure. As long as you're physically fit you have time to change your mind if you wish to do so.

haskellandchill | karma 1022 | avg karma 1.57 · | 2018-06-20 22:43:07+00:00

Honestly if things keep trending this way, I would. Assuming I have a choice which it seems I don’t. Luckily as the other commentator pointed out it is not an either or decision.

j-bos | karma 1641 | avg karma 2.74 · | 2022-05-19 19:15:06

Take a look at the hn reaction to your post, this is a special occurence. Regardless it's your decision and I imagine you have your reasons.

vinay_ys | karma 1912 | avg karma 2.52 · | 2023-09-11 00:03:15

Out of curiosity, why didn't you go for it?

pessimizer | karma 33733 | avg karma 2.47 · | 2020-06-17 22:29:15+00:00

I didn't know they were offering a choice.