Detroit wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 4:07 pmWFH has exposed true parents from not. One dude I work with got his wife knocked up in late 2019 and he was elated. I talked to him today and asked him how his daughter is (small talk) she's 10 months old and he went on and on about how happy he is that he's WFH and gets to be there for all the formative moments and blah blah, I kinda lost interest, but he's clearly happy.
Then there's another dude who every single time he's on the phone there's kids screaming the background. We've nicknamed him "Chuckeecheese" because it sounds like he takes all his meetings there. Every time I talk to him one on one and ask how it's going (small talk) he says he can't wait to get back into the office because he can't stand the chaos at home.
you created the chaos and you should have the power to control it. Escape is not the answer.
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Detroit wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 4:12 pmThis is so true, and it's easy to forget how good you have it when you're used to it and focus on the negatives. I need to work on that big time.D Griff wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 4:06 pm
This is my daily struggle
I hate this job but the pay is (for me) a lot of money and there is near zero stress, a lot of flexibility, it's a chill environment with a lot of PTO. My previous job was the polar opposite, where I worked really hard and was "at work" pretty much from Monday morning-Friday afternoon the entire time. I really liked the work but was compensated like half for a much more challenging thing. Overall I think I was happier then, but the grass is always greener. There is a lot to be said for having money and time to do shit you enjoy and just sucking it up to maintain that privilege. It could be way worse.
But really, I think I just need to deal with flare ups of , let them happen, and move on without doing anything drastic.
always tries to help me "find solutions" and it's like , just let me bitch it out and move on. I am just working for the weekend here.
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Yea, today was particular for me and goes "let's figure out a way to fix it". I just told her to let me it out and I'll get over it and be fine. That's really all I need. There are no other solutions right now.D Griff wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 4:19 pmDetroit wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 4:12 pm
This is so true, and it's easy to forget how good you have it when you're used to it and focus on the negatives. I need to work on that big time.
But really, I think I just need to deal with flare ups of , let them happen, and move on without doing anything drastic.
always tries to help me "find solutions" and it's like , just let me bitch it out and move on. I am just working for the weekend here.
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I do enjoy my wfh days. Getting aggravated by dumb people? Go down and play with the munchkin for a bit or make some Dino nuggets for lunch with her. Really relieves a lot of stress to play around and get her laughing and giggling having a great time.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 4:07 pmWFH has exposed true parents from not. One dude I work with got his wife knocked up in late 2019 and he was elated. I talked to him today and asked him how his daughter is (small talk) she's 10 months old and he went on and on about how happy he is that he's WFH and gets to be there for all the formative moments and blah blah, I kinda lost interest, but he's clearly happy.
Then there's another dude who every single time he's on the phone there's kids screaming the background. We've nicknamed him "Chuckeecheese" because it sounds like he takes all his meetings there. Every time I talk to him one on one and ask how it's going (small talk) he says he can't wait to get back into the office because he can't stand the chaos at home.
you created the chaos and you should have the power to control it. Escape is not the answer.
Can’t do that in the office. ensues.
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This is why dudes can get in a fist fight and then share beers together 5 minutes later. Let us get it the fuck out of our system and then we’re good.
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gets scared when I She had some physically abusive relationshits in the past, so I guess it's fair. I try to keep my temper in check, but as a dude with testosterone, it's really fucking difficult at times. I've never once laid a hand on her (that she didn't explicitly ask for ) but still if I show ANY form of aggression she wants to squash it instantly. She still tells the story of the time 9 years ago when I kicked open our new apartment door because the latch failed. It was 11pm, I had a bad day, and wanted to get inside. A moment in the grand scheme that the management company took full responsibility for and apologized profusely for, but she TO THIS DAY refers to that instance when telling others that I have a "really bad temper". I'm the most laid back dude IRL, but not to her
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Apex wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 4:42 pmI do enjoy my wfh days. Getting aggravated by dumb people? Go down and play with the munchkin for a bit or make some Dino nuggets for lunch with her. Really relieves a lot of stress to play around and get her laughing and giggling having a great time.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 4:07 pm
WFH has exposed true parents from not. One dude I work with got his wife knocked up in late 2019 and he was elated. I talked to him today and asked him how his daughter is (small talk) she's 10 months old and he went on and on about how happy he is that he's WFH and gets to be there for all the formative moments and blah blah, I kinda lost interest, but he's clearly happy.
Then there's another dude who every single time he's on the phone there's kids screaming the background. We've nicknamed him "Chuckeecheese" because it sounds like he takes all his meetings there. Every time I talk to him one on one and ask how it's going (small talk) he says he can't wait to get back into the office because he can't stand the chaos at home.
you created the chaos and you should have the power to control it. Escape is not the answer.
Can’t do that in the office. ensues.
WFH is isolation from the and the ability to take a break and do something you enjoy to calm down. It's the only way I've lasted as long as I have in my job.
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I’ve always been one to just leave work shit at work, and there’s been no shortage of work bullshit in the last 5+ years
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I strive for this, I really do. I just tend to take great pride in my work and when things don't make sense or dealing with things out of my control, I need to do better at recognizing that and
Any tips for success with leaving work at work? Especially in the WFH times?
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Allison thinks it's funny when I am angry which is all the more inducingDetroit wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 4:52 pmgets scared when I She had some physically abusive relationshits in the past, so I guess it's fair. I try to keep my temper in check, but as a dude with testosterone, it's really fucking difficult at times. I've never once laid a hand on her (that she didn't explicitly ask for ) but still if I show ANY form of aggression she wants to squash it instantly. She still tells the story of the time 9 years ago when I kicked open our new apartment door because the latch failed. It was 11pm, I had a bad day, and wanted to get inside. A moment in the grand scheme that the management company took full responsibility for and apologized profusely for, but she TO THIS DAY refers to that instance when telling others that I have a "really bad temper". I'm the most laid back dude IRL, but not to her
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Exactly. Work IS at home.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Oh man, that would be worse.D Griff wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 5:00 pmAllison thinks it's funny when I am angry which is all the more inducingDetroit wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 4:52 pm
gets scared when I She had some physically abusive relationshits in the past, so I guess it's fair. I try to keep my temper in check, but as a dude with testosterone, it's really fucking difficult at times. I've never once laid a hand on her (that she didn't explicitly ask for ) but still if I show ANY form of aggression she wants to squash it instantly. She still tells the story of the time 9 years ago when I kicked open our new apartment door because the latch failed. It was 11pm, I had a bad day, and wanted to get inside. A moment in the grand scheme that the management company took full responsibility for and apologized profusely for, but she TO THIS DAY refers to that instance when telling others that I have a "really bad temper". I'm the most laid back dude IRL, but not to her
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Shit photo, but we got flags this morning.
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Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
Oohhhh
I forgot about the gas shortage... I haven't filled up the C5 since my trip back here from DC like three weekends ago That post driving society life.
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Got the murica free from the ropes, but the wind doesn't blow when I'm looking.
#takebacktheflag
#takebacktheflag
troyguitar wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 5:40 pm Got the murica free from the ropes, but the wind doesn't blow when I'm looking.
#takebacktheflag
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What are the other two flags?troyguitar wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 5:40 pm Got the murica free from the ropes, but the wind doesn't blow when I'm looking.
#takebacktheflag
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How are chicks like plungers ?Detroit wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 4:52 pmgets scared when I She had some physically abusive relationshits in the past, so I guess it's fair. I try to keep my temper in check, but as a dude with testosterone, it's really fucking difficult at times. I've never once laid a hand on her (that she didn't explicitly ask for ) but still if I show ANY form of aggression she wants to squash it instantly. She still tells the story of the time 9 years ago when I kicked open our new apartment door because the latch failed. It was 11pm, I had a bad day, and wanted to get inside. A moment in the grand scheme that the management company took full responsibility for and apologized profusely for, but she TO THIS DAY refers to that instance when telling others that I have a "really bad temper". I'm the most laid back dude IRL, but not to her
they keep bringing up old shit
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19th amendment and the "official" pride flag.max225 wrote:What are the other two flags?troyguitar wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 5:40 pm Got the murica free from the ropes, but the wind doesn't blow when I'm looking.
#takebacktheflag
I'm tired of the standard flag being assumed to be an indicator of support.
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max225 wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 7:02 pmHow are chicks like plungers ?Detroit wrote: ↑Thu May 27, 2021 4:52 pm
gets scared when I She had some physically abusive relationshits in the past, so I guess it's fair. I try to keep my temper in check, but as a dude with testosterone, it's really fucking difficult at times. I've never once laid a hand on her (that she didn't explicitly ask for ) but still if I show ANY form of aggression she wants to squash it instantly. She still tells the story of the time 9 years ago when I kicked open our new apartment door because the latch failed. It was 11pm, I had a bad day, and wanted to get inside. A moment in the grand scheme that the management company took full responsibility for and apologized profusely for, but she TO THIS DAY refers to that instance when telling others that I have a "really bad temper". I'm the most laid back dude IRL, but not to her
they keep bringing up old shit
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.