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TOP IDEA:Jennifer Liu
What are some common misconceptions about your job? Is your job not as glamorous or high paying as some people may think? Does your job require tasks or responsibilities that people are not aware of? Do people attribute certain professions with certain traits? I've wanted to say once and for all that not all engineers are socially awkward. And! we can't fix everything around the house for you.
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