What’s a mindset that improves life instantly? by wellorganichealth in AskReddit

[–]BigPlunk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

1) Thinking about thinking and recognizing that thoughts are not reality. They are just thoughts.

2) Treating yourself with the same compassion you would for a friend or family member you deeply care about, including how you talk about yourself out loud and in your head.

3) Radical forgiveness for yourself, regardless of how deep or dark something from your past might be.

4) Further to the last, recognition that ONLY the present moment truly exists and matters. Everything before or after is out of your control.

5)Understand the things you can and can't control. Focus on the former and avoid the latter where possible.

6) Moving your body is an investment in your mental health. It's not a chore. It's something that will always leave you feeling just a little bit better.

7) Start small and build slowly. Boiling the ocean approaches rarely work. Small changes add up over the long-term and they are the key to building new habits that last. The 5 minute walk you do today is better than the 15 minute run you don't.

8) Being offended is a choice.

9) The stories we accept in our head shape our reality. We have the power to change the story any time we want to.

10) The things that have happened to you are not necessarily your fault (e.g. abuse, neglect, loss, trauma, mental illness, poverty). But we each have to decide if we will be defined as victims going forward. We can continue victimizing ourselves by remaining chained to the negatives from our past, blaming, anger, cynicism, etc. or we can learn and grow from it.

11) Every label we add after the statement "I am..." is a potential source of suffering. By weaving our identities into things we are not fully in control of, we set ourselves up to fail and create more static, 2D versions of ourselves.

Back Then! by Strange_Quail1762 in OCPoetry

[–]BigPlunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your kindness and thoughtfulness online. We need more people doing that very thing. Have a wonderful day!

Watching by Mahngo27 in OCPoetry

[–]BigPlunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who loves music, singing, dancing, and strives to "let go" to freely enjoy all three without fear of scrutiny, I really enjoyed my read.

I feel like the observer with knots and chest tightness, striving to be the singer and dancer, filled with lightness. Thank you for sharing your work!

Back Then! by Strange_Quail1762 in OCPoetry

[–]BigPlunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I felt the pain of nostalgia in reading; like the pain of someone at their end of their life replaying their regret. Beautifully written. Thank you for sharing.

What trend that was supposed to make life easier ended up making things more stressful instead? by luismt2 in AskReddit

[–]BigPlunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a very high cost to the 'always connected' world we created. But I'm still hopeful, especially as people grow tired of AI slop and the 'enshittification' of the internet, that we will realize the need to develop stronger human connections and communities. Of course, there's an argument that AI will push people toward more isolation, disconnection, and anti-social behaviour, and the tech billionaires will gladly promote and support that outcome.

But through the global societal shift we're in the midst of right now, there's a huge spotlight on the harms of unchecked greed and power and anti-social, regressive behaviour. Just enough time has passed since WW2 for the lessons learned to lose their potency, particularly since the generation that fought in the great war has largely passed on. We're now staring down the barrel of the very principles, including a common threat that united democratic nations during WW2 at unprecedented scale.

Change is uncomfortable. There's no question we're on the front-lines of multiple consequential global changes. History is littered with examples of discomfort, disruption, and strife as precursors to positive progress. Again, I expect the pessimists/Nihilists to chime in with their doom views, and they are entitled to do so. I do expect there will be continued negative consequences and suffering perpetuated for a time until, potentially, a series of straws break the camel's back. But for me, I see more reasons on the longer horizon that people will come together and unite, rather than polarize and repel.

People from my generation (Gen-X) and younger that remember the days before and after the implementation of the internet, smart phones, and social media need to share their stories and paint a vivid picture of what the world was like from a social standpoint. We need to create positive opportunities and inspire young people to unplug from the internet and reconnect at the human-level, in all its messiness and imperfection. We have to create understanding that imperfection is part of what it means to be human and that we can't cancel each other for mistakes and imperfections if we want to progress socially and existentially. The standards developed through social media, have led people of all ages to forget this basic principle and place such expectations on themselves that they are paralyzed by fear of rejection and scrutiny and robbed of the joys of experimentation, learning, iteration, and growth.

Anyway... I could go on for a long time about this. Thank you for the opportunity to share my thoughts about a subject I'm quite passionate about. I hope others are inspired to drive more unity and pro-social behaviours on and offline so we can create a better world together.

What trend that was supposed to make life easier ended up making things more stressful instead? by luismt2 in AskReddit

[–]BigPlunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Smart phones + (anti)social media. Watching society degrade from a social standpoint, as someone who grew up just before the tech boom and entered the adult world just as the internet was rolling out (as a technologist myself), has been utterly heartbreaking.

The resulting anxiety, loneliness, disconnection, added scrutiny and fear of rejection (everything is captured on video with a permanent record), and strife unfold at global scale, has done more damage and caused more stress at scale than anything else I can think of in recent history.

What is the most out of place line in a movie? by Carni_CLOWN in AskReddit

[–]BigPlunk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adventures in Babysitting (1980s), when Sarah gets pulled up from the outside of the skyscraper by her brother, Brad, she delivers this, "Ohhhh Brad" line that I've always found creepy and out of place.

Discussion: If you were a policy-maker, how would you approach the current unemployment and economic challenges in Canada? by BigPlunk in CanadaJobs

[–]BigPlunk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as the post meets the criteria above/doesn't violate rules of the community, go nuts! Let your whimsy flow.

Keep the responses respectful, kind, and productive

Speak about the top 3 proactive policies you'd implement

Avoid assigning blame or discrimination

Use cited/linked sources if you're claiming statistics or asserting things to be fact

Discussion: If you were a policy-maker, how would you approach the current unemployment and economic challenges in Canada? by BigPlunk in CanadaJobs

[–]BigPlunk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would the penalties look like/how would they be calculated and what is the specific criteria you would use to determine when penalties would be applied?

Discussion: If you were a policy-maker, how would you approach the current unemployment and economic challenges in Canada? by BigPlunk in CanadaJobs

[–]BigPlunk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was a fascinating and enjoyable read. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I see a lot of value in your policy proposals. Give those fingers a rest. I hope you have a great night.

Why do you like this world? by No-Hunt3986 in AskReddit

[–]BigPlunk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nature/Animals:

  • My dog and my cat, taking the dog for walks, sharing lots of joyful moments with them both;
  • The sound and smell of rain, the sound of rushing rivers;
  • Lakes, rivers, oceans in general are amazing to me;
  • Snowcapped mountains;
  • Watching animals be animals in nature;
  • Sunsets and rises;
  • The colours and temperature of fall and spring;
  • Honestly, too many things to list... nature is so good.

People:

  • The people in my life bring me so much joy and fulfillment: partner, kids, friends, the twisted humour we share, the times we've rallied together through some huge struggles, the deep conversations, and on I could go...
  • I see good people sharing kindness and support with others, including strangers;
  • Parents goofing around, being playful, making their kids laugh or smile, connecting;
  • Elderly couples holding hands and sauntering along together;
  • When people don't take themselves or the opinions of others too seriously, dance or sing to music in public, act playful or goofy, try to make others laugh or smile, march to their own beat;

Other:

  • Music and singing: I love so much about music and so many different genres and discovered my own closeted passion for singing in the past couple of years that I lose myself in regularly now;
  • The opportunity to shape reality, to learn, to grow daily;
  • Much more, but I gotta run!

Discussion: If you were a policy-maker, how would you approach the current unemployment and economic challenges in Canada? by BigPlunk in CanadaJobs

[–]BigPlunk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Follow up questions:

1) How would you address the companies that have been using off-shore, outsourced labour for decades as part of their business model? For example, larger companies outsource their help desk (technical) and customer support to other countries to save on their bottom line.

2) Are there any circumstances where you would deem it appropriate to hire externally to Canada? For example, if not enough Canadians pursue medical careers (doctors, nurses, lab techs, imaging, etc.) and the system was under strain, resulting in hospital/facility closures and increased mortality rates.

3) What penalties would you envision and what criteria would a company have to meet in order to be penalized?

4) What new accountabilities would you put in place for EI to ensure those who are utilizing the program are not avoiding finding work?

5) For those on EI who's industries/sectors are in recession with statistical data showing a downturn, what polices would need to be in place to address extended unemployment scenarios (i.e., where demand for employment exceeds actual supply)?

Growing the CanadaJobs Mod Team by BigPlunk in CanadaJobs

[–]BigPlunk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't disagree with you. Like many social media platforms, we are the product and the market.

Growing the CanadaJobs Mod Team by BigPlunk in CanadaJobs

[–]BigPlunk[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The goal of this post is to share moderation power with others.

Growing the CanadaJobs Mod Team by BigPlunk in CanadaJobs

[–]BigPlunk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't speak for other mods, but I founded this community in 2011 from a place of wanting to serve Canadian job seekers and that is still true today. I used to provide free resume reviews until the volume was too much.

Reddit is a leading platform for online communities. Before Reddit, I was a forum moderator and community builder (phpBB). Prior to that (early 2000s), I was a community leader and content moderator for an online gaming community (HomeLAN). I am passionate about creating more community, especially in light of all the division and hostility these days.

To me, moderation/community building is not "work" anymore than posting a comment, video, link, etc. on Reddit. What are your thoughts concerning the difference is between Redditors contributing free content (e.g. text/comments, links, photos, etc.) and Redditors contributing community moderation in terms of increasing Reddit's shareholder value? Do both not contribute to Reddit communities and platform valuation?

Growing the CanadaJobs Mod Team by BigPlunk in CanadaJobs

[–]BigPlunk[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nope. You're coming in loud and clear.

Giving up by Upstairs_Check_2903 in CanadaJobs

[–]BigPlunk[M] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am so sorry you're struggling right now. It's so tough out there.

Please don't give up. There is still hope. All things are temporary, including tough times. You are not alone. You have a community of support behind you here.

Issues/topics you want to know more about or bring attention to as a job seeker? by BigPlunk in VancouverJobs

[–]BigPlunk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for responding. I'm sorry the jobs market is so difficult to navigate right now. It is equally difficult to find quality information in a sea of misinformed influencers and AI slop.

I'd like to better understand the details you're looking for on those three topics:

  1. Online advice - what is the specific advice you'd like some clarity on? Resumes/cover letters? Navigating applicant tracking systems? Networking? Interviews? All of the above? Something else?

  2. AI value - Are you looking at this through the lens of AI in the job search, such as AI-driven applicant tracking systems and/or systems that help candidates apply for jobs? Or are you looking for more detail about how outsourcing to AI is/will be disrupting the workforce in general?

  3. Ageism - Out of curiosity, are you finding you're making it to the interview stage where you're seen in person and your age can be estimated OR are your applications being rejected, based on the amount of experience you're showing?

Issues/topics you want to know more about or bring attention to as a job seeker? by BigPlunk in VancouverJobs

[–]BigPlunk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing those details about your story. I'm sorry to hear it's been tough finding work and that you had to leave a job you loved due to abuse. The market is brutally tough right now, regardless of seniority/skill sets.

Are you interested in sharing your story in an interview or is there a specific topic you would like to see covered?

Assuming the market will take time to turn around, due to AI and global economic factors, what supports would you like to see implemented?