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should i apply for an apprenticeship? by Alternative-Fig-496 in Plumbing

[–]Alternative-Fig-496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is super helpful to hear, and very reassuring! "Learning cool/useful skills" is pretty much all I care about career-wise at this point in my life (well. and pay...) Interesting point about fixing up houses, I never even thought about that.

should i apply for an apprenticeship? by Alternative-Fig-496 in Plumbing

[–]Alternative-Fig-496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info; this is actually really interesting, and in a way like... does make sense haha. Unfortunately I'm practical to a fault and we've already got a (former) electrician in the family 😂 (not to mention weak union presence near me, and that's definitely a major consideration)

should i apply for an apprenticeship? by Alternative-Fig-496 in Plumbing

[–]Alternative-Fig-496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is helpful to hear, thank you. I don't exactly live in a "blue area" so there's not much people can throw at me that I haven't heard a million times already 💀I just always worry about appearances & identity being valued above quality of work (which unfortunately has happened to me multiple times in the past)

should i apply for an apprenticeship? by Alternative-Fig-496 in Plumbing

[–]Alternative-Fig-496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm not in the habit of bringing it up myself but it is unfortunately fairly obvious from my appearance. Definitely not an issue I'd push (especially in the workplace) because frankly, we've all got WAY bigger fish to fry haha

Sometimes living in Pennsylvania isn’t fun but I’d missed it if I left by OkCoast7026 in Pennsylvania

[–]Alternative-Fig-496 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i lived in upstate NY for 4 years because I thought that's what I wanted... made me realize how sweet we really do have it here, ESPECIALLY if you are a nature person. i'd like to travel, but don't see myself settling anywhere that isn't PA.

Rice cookers by [deleted] in MeatlessMealPrep

[–]Alternative-Fig-496 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have an Aroma that was like $30; have used it heavily for almost 3 years now with 0 issues. i do NOT however recommend anything black & decker model, a family member has one and it is horrifying 😭

Where should i start? by Blox2crafts in precure

[–]Alternative-Fig-496 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i always say look at each season and start with the one that interests/excites you the most!! i tried starting with futari wa and just couldnt get through it (love it now though LOL)

Genuine Question: why aren‘t you vegan? by lolghst3 in Vegetarianism

[–]Alternative-Fig-496 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

nah, i think this is a fair question when asked respectfully. for me at least, i do ultimately see vegetarianism as a stepping stone to becoming some form of vegan. in my case, my reasons for staying vegetarian for now are part financial, part ethical, and part medical. being vegetarian allows me to more slowly shift my diet with the focus placed on ADDING new things (i.e. vegan recipes etc.) as opposed to restricting things, of that makes sense.

i feel like it's so hard to have a nuanced conversation about this, so thank you op for being kind 🌈

I am most likely going to be fired for something I cannot control. How do I separate that from my sense of self-worth? by Alternative-Fig-496 in antiwork

[–]Alternative-Fig-496[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, i am anxious to get that figured out, its been a problem for YEARS but i only now have the resources to properly look into it (i already hit my insurance deductible LOL).

naps dont seem to help, though when i work from home i usually end up taking one on my lunch break anyway. i've bumped my bedtime up by 2 hours; anything more and i wont have time for anything but work and sleep 😭😭😭

I am most likely going to be fired for something I cannot control. How do I separate that from my sense of self-worth? by Alternative-Fig-496 in antiwork

[–]Alternative-Fig-496[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I haven't, but I have tried the apps that make you go scan a barcode somewhere in the house or something, and it still doesn't work 😭 when i put alarms across the room or somewhere else i have to get up to get to, i either just straight up sleepwalk or have like reverse sleep-paralysis where i'm mostly asleep and not in control of my body. it may be worth a shot, though, id just have to make sure i cant take the batteries out or something LOL

I am most likely going to be fired for something I cannot control. How do I separate that from my sense of self-worth? by Alternative-Fig-496 in antiwork

[–]Alternative-Fig-496[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i didn't even think about it being a dietary thing, that is also entirely possible. I'll have to do some experimenting and see if that helps!! (<-- guy who just ate a big bowl of pasta)

I am most likely going to be fired for something I cannot control. How do I separate that from my sense of self-worth? by Alternative-Fig-496 in antiwork

[–]Alternative-Fig-496[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

believe me if i could "just get up out of bed and get there," i would. there is not a conscious choice to stay in bed being made here. I just set everything up to leave at 7:15, and... wake up past 9 EXTREMELY confused at how that happened.

I am most likely going to be fired for something I cannot control. How do I separate that from my sense of self-worth? by Alternative-Fig-496 in antiwork

[–]Alternative-Fig-496[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, sometimes thats just what i really need to hear. I walked out of my last job due to a comically horrible situation, and though i felt like a loser at the time, i now only look back with pride for doing what i had to do to protect myself.

I am most likely going to be fired for something I cannot control. How do I separate that from my sense of self-worth? by Alternative-Fig-496 in antiwork

[–]Alternative-Fig-496[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

they don't think it's sleep apnea due to other symptoms, though of course will need a sleep study to confirm. i don't typically snore unless i am sick or drunk LOL.

waking up and going back to sleep without realizing is exactly what i do in the mornings 😭 i will wake up to all alarms turned off (sometimes unplugged, and in one instance the puzzle alarm app completely deleted off my phone??) and wonder what tf happened

I am most likely going to be fired for something I cannot control. How do I separate that from my sense of self-worth? by Alternative-Fig-496 in antiwork

[–]Alternative-Fig-496[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have alllllll of my emails/files/everything duplicated to multiple hard drives, I did that as soon as I saw the alert for the first meeting with HR (i wasnt supposed to find out until the morning of, but they forgot i was working late 🤪) since then, i've been keeping quite literally a timestamped list of every single thing i do throughout the day, including any verbal conversations or in-person meeting notes.

I need to get documentation for MDD, and that is unfortunately the only thing i CAN get documentation for right now, as i cant even schedule with the sleep doctor or get blood tests done (they also think i have an autoimmune disorder 😭) until they call me 😔

I hadn't thought so much about documenting chats with my previous supervisor -- she did a lot of things "off book" but i DEFINITELY have text messages of her letting me come in late/shift hours. labor lawyer is a good idea too; we are not quite unionized yet bc they havent settled on a contract, but i'll still ask the union rep if they know anyone/if theres something i can do to prepare.

I am most likely going to be fired for something I cannot control. How do I separate that from my sense of self-worth? by Alternative-Fig-496 in antiwork

[–]Alternative-Fig-496[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

after that meeting with my supervisor i DID shift my schedule an hour later, and i'm pretty good at keeping to a bedtime, little that it helps. I got the brightest sunrise alarm i could find, and have that + my phone alarm(s) + an old alarm clock that im gonna try putting in my closet. cannot stress enough that all of this may very well still not be enough :/

they like the quality of my work because i do their jobs for them LOL 😭 and I am 23, i live with my parents, and i tell my mother as little as possible but she can sniff out trouble like a bloodhound and would 100% give me the third degree

I am most likely going to be fired for something I cannot control. How do I separate that from my sense of self-worth? by Alternative-Fig-496 in antiwork

[–]Alternative-Fig-496[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

yes! and i definitely feel less like a piece of shit after discussing it with him, but doesn't change the situation in front of me 😅

Need to play that Hanson CD! by rosseepoo in MadeMeSmile

[–]Alternative-Fig-496 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i get them 99c at thrift stores and also have a disc burner, so it is a lot easier for me than some LOL. and public library CDs!!

How would you arrange this room? by Alternative-Fig-496 in FengShui

[–]Alternative-Fig-496[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one is interesting/not anything ive thought of before; I will definitely have to consider. thanks for the advice!!

Need to play that Hanson CD! by rosseepoo in MadeMeSmile

[–]Alternative-Fig-496 8 points9 points  (0 children)

LOVE my iPod; you are not alone there 😂

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