I may have to say an ER nurse and cops come close.
I've been one for many years and we get punched, scratched, sworn at, peed on, pooped on. I've had vomit all over me and told to F off to many times to count and still have to smile and say, THANK YOU for allowing me to help you. What else can I do for you, I have the time?
Really. I've had my face punched and I can't punch back. I've spit at, sworn at, made to feel like crap for even getting out of bed to come to work, but I keep doing it for the ones who truly appreciate what we do. Day after day, we make people feel better or die easier. Whatever the day brings, we can handle all of it with grace and confidence enough to return for more the next day.
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