I will never understand fully how people like Y get promoted to positions when it’s clear they’re not fit to manage a loaf of bread. Like… I get why/how they end up in those positions, but the whole corporate model (which also extends to government because government runs everything like a business these days) is to fail upwards, get to a position where you can’t be moved, and then repeat the same mistakes with those beneath you.
(I know this is from yesterday but thought I would reply anyway - sorry for the lateness)
That whole life admin piece is the real kicker, huh? Especially when family is to be considered - whether it’s older or younger family members, those that need that little bit of extra time (as in, anyone that isn’t fully independent) really does end up chewing into the other time you would use to do things like, you know, live life. That’s what I don’t understand about a lot of the debates going on around the world where the birthrate is dropping - people don’t feel they have the adequate time to raise a family. Couple it with the other side of the sandwich where you also have to help out older family members who aren’t nearly as independent as they were when we were younger, and suddenly you’re caught in the middle.
Yeah that’s where I’m at. In the past I’ve been pretty vocal because we were always told “it would be for the betterment of the team’s success and longevity” and what not. But when you start seeing the same issues it’s like, well… why the fuck do I bother?
Torn between providing feedback on the project I’m currently working on and not bothering because it’ll fall on deaf ears anyway (and ultimately, do I care - it’s just fuel for the fire when it comes to eventually getting out of here).
The Oblivion remake is what annoys the hell out of me… been wanting that for ages and they finally do it only to cut Sony out. How Microsoft were able to get away with that acquisition is beyond me.
If you had the choice, what would you go for:
I know for me it’s the latter but that comes from a position where cost of living, while putting a bit of pressure on me financially, isn’t my biggest concern. I’ve lived frugally before and can do that but seeing my hours slip away while companies make big profits off of my work isn’t fun.
Or take up sowing… and find my own time to do so… egh, big box it is.
I used to shop at particular stores… ahem mostly gothic, but they’ve all pretty much disappeared throughout the city. So I’ve resorted to buying stuff on Etsy and yeah, apparently people that are buying them have legs that resemble twiggy sticks. Even if I get slightly larger waist sizes and just chuck on a belt it doesn’t work.
26 Red Pants comin’ back?! If only I had the same waistline as I did when I was 18.
As someone who rollerbladed more than walked as a kid, and has played ice hockey for over 10 years, I have found a massive flaw… namely in that pants these days are FAR TOO NARROW. How the fuck are my tree-trunk legs supposed to get into these skinny jeans?
If nothing else view the interviews as a chance to hone/sharpen that skill - that can be a tricky hurdle for some people. Just remember that an interview is as much for you as it is for them. Who knows, there might be something worthwhile after all.
Yeah - Mrs brought home some friendly little germs who then decided I would make a great host after treating her like an AirBnB for three days with no regard for getting the deposit back. Not Covid but is a timely reminder that we both probably need to get our boosters done.
I’m so glad the long no-public holiday period is coming to a close. And to think we used to have to do this until November (and even then only for those within the city… unless they changed Cup Day to be state wide?)
It’s all “Fun and games!” until someone ends up with laxatives in their water bottle.
But you said non-violent. Does it count if the only crime is to the toilet bowl?
Funny (well, annoying, but anyway) how these things always seem to happen in clusters, huh? You’ll get through to the other side, though. Won’t seem like it right now but time’s funny (and annoying) like that.
It’s weird how no matter what in the world changes, hold musak always has a distinct lack of audio quality.
I love those sessions. It’s nourishing for the soul. And the feeling usually lingers (at least it does for me) for a while, unlike a run-of-the-mill session which often just feels like a tune up. Having a session where things just seem to click… yeap, that shit is top notch.
This is a great question! I reckon a little? But I would put it down to a couple of things - one is that I feel Covid’s sudden onset and danger was far better received from a “people need to sort their shit out” perspective. But also I feel like socially-speaking people are more altruistic compared with back then.
Yeah, I’ve had four psychologists in the last seven years, and she’s the one I’ve been with the longest. So it was nice to get some validation in a sense that the work we’re doing has been positive. I just found it funny (as she did in saying it) that she’s like “I want to keep you on” given her profession haha.
I’ll be there in a month!
I am definitely not looking forward to the humidity … hoping it cools a little by mid-October. But it’s a small price to pay to be in one of my favourite places on this planet.
What are your plans while you’re there?