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Perhaps the biggest payoff is in the glory. You are here because you’ve got that special something that allows you to work in the face of devastating loss and horrifically violent death. Yet somehow you do it with professionalism, poise, and a huge heart. There will never be a doubt in your mind about the quality of person you are and, if karma is real, your points are infinite. People you meet will never cease to be in awe and hang on your every morbid word. Friends will look to you as an authority in time of need and forever introduce you with the clause “S/he’s a Funeral Director.” You will either love that because you are creepy, or hate that because you were hoping for a date.

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