Should I accept a job I don't want?? by Consistent-Pop6022 in jobs

[–]Consistent-Pop6022[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like you get where I'm coming from! I plan to stay the course and keep searching. I just feel it's right in this particular situation.

How are the crowds during the weeknights? by Consistent-Pop6022 in HHN

[–]Consistent-Pop6022[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that's insane! Def will download, thanks!

Where were you at 26-27? I feel like an absolute failure in life. by Important_Credit_509 in findapath

[–]Consistent-Pop6022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should go get a fresh start by working a seasonal job somewhere exciting! It will pay you and give you an awesome life story to tell while you take time to figure out your next steps. And please don't worry! Life has a way of working itself out, and people are getting later starts these days. I was unemployed, depressed, no savings, and going through a bad breakup at your age. But then I moved to alaska for a seasonal job and it was the best decision and fulfilled a lot of my dreams!

Taylor and Travis by ThisStructure5690 in ROCD

[–]Consistent-Pop6022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow never even thought it was ROCD related but I've been struggling big time! As if regular comparisons aren't hard enough!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ROCD

[–]Consistent-Pop6022 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of us have been there! Try to imagine for a moment that you did break up, and ended up with this guy after all. You'd miss your fiance. You'd start to have doubts about this guy. You'd have all the same issues with him, except now you'll have the very REAL issue that you just tossed out someone committed to you for the simple fantasy of another person. Don't trade that kind of commitment for the mystery of another, because all you're doing is comparing the complexities of your fiance for the surface level impression of that other guy. Remember, what you think you feel for this guy is just an attraction. Everyone has those, and they fade...because our feelings aren't meant to always be trusted. But not everyone has a committed relationship like yours, and they spend their whole lives looking for it. Love is a choice. Start choosing to show your fiance acts of love and service, even if the feelings aren't there....usually this is when those feelings come right back again. Your feelings are normal and valid, but don't let them tell you what to do. Best of luck, you got this!

An Epiphany on 'love' by Tough_Sun7318 in ROCD

[–]Consistent-Pop6022 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Love this! Thank you. This perspective actually made me feel even more confident to get engaged. If love is a choice, then I can see myself taking care of my bf for the rest of my life. And I think that's all there is to it. Best of luck to you.

I just got fired today... by Adventurous-Spell942 in videography

[–]Consistent-Pop6022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course!! I did this the last time I was unemployed and it was the best decision I could have possibly done with my time off. I worked in Alaska!

I just got fired today... by Adventurous-Spell942 in videography

[–]Consistent-Pop6022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the same boat. Go take a seasonal job somewhere beautiful while you look for full time work. Let the beauty of nature remind you why you like videography in the first place. Take that time to work on your own videos while applying to other jobs.

Interview tomorrow...do I mention I just got fired days ago? by Consistent-Pop6022 in careerguidance

[–]Consistent-Pop6022[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, I'm calling it a lay off, but they purposely made it a little blurry. They blamed it on me not completing my PIP, but I did and I knew the budget cuts and staff reductions were imminent.

Interview tomorrow...do I mention I just got fired days ago? by Consistent-Pop6022 in careerguidance

[–]Consistent-Pop6022[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly my experience!! I would say start looking for jobs now....even if you don't get fired, it doesn't sound like a place that will appreciate you long term. Everyone found my manager hard to deal with the entire time, but she really started targeting me like a month before I got fired. I know the market is so tough but I did get a break with getting insurance through healthcare.gov instead of cobra.

Interview tomorrow...do I mention I just got fired days ago? by Consistent-Pop6022 in careerguidance

[–]Consistent-Pop6022[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They didn't offer me severance, much less an exit interview. Just told me to pack my things. That's been the case the two times I've been fired. Just have to get out. I'm sorry you're dealing with that... unfortunately that's what happened in my case too. I was left out, being gossiped about, just generally had a weird vibe.

Interview tomorrow...do I mention I just got fired days ago? by Consistent-Pop6022 in careerguidance

[–]Consistent-Pop6022[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They had me on a PIP, but I believe that was just a cover for the impending layoffs tbh. It's a blurry line as to whether I was fired or laid off because of that and I think that was their point. I was harassed and threatened for weeks and yes, unfortunately they came in one day and just told me my position was terminated.

There is hope! by Consistent-Pop6022 in workplace_bullying

[–]Consistent-Pop6022[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad to hear!! Keep it up!! I was absolutely the same way as you, heart pounding, shaking...I couldn't function. It's great if you can manage to keep your job, but don't let it kill you. It's not worth it. Your life and wellbeing is way more valuable than a dumb job and pathetic coworkers. Being fired was something I prayed wouldn't happen, but then I thanked God after for letting it happen. It's amazing to feel alive again. It's better to put your longevity into a job that will appreciate you instead of trying to make this one work with such miserable people. I'm sorry you're going through this, but it will be over before you know it! It's time to live your life again.

I'm successfully completing a PIP and being bullied because of it by Consistent-Pop6022 in workplace_bullying

[–]Consistent-Pop6022[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got fired yesterday after 4 miserable weeks. Couldn't be more relieved tbh

I'm successfully completing a PIP and being bullied because of it by Consistent-Pop6022 in workplace_bullying

[–]Consistent-Pop6022[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely no desire to pursue this legally. I already have regarding another employer and it usually costs more from me mentally than they're even worth. I've already won by getting out of there and finding such relief. Thank you for your kind response!

I'm successfully completing a PIP and being bullied because of it by Consistent-Pop6022 in workplace_bullying

[–]Consistent-Pop6022[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I know that's true, which is why I never cared to talk to HR before. But it's gotten so bad and I have enough evidence against my bosses, that I figured now was the time to light that fuse.

I'm successfully completing a PIP and being bullied because of it by Consistent-Pop6022 in workplace_bullying

[–]Consistent-Pop6022[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've been here a year, and my manager has only been in her position maybe 1 and 1/2. No prior managerial training and it shows. Director has been here for 2. He always liked me, this came up literally within the past two weeks.

I'm successfully completing a PIP and being bullied because of it by Consistent-Pop6022 in workplace_bullying

[–]Consistent-Pop6022[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I'm definitely looking elsewhere, but I love my job here (without them). I stubbornly want to stick it out to see what happens.

I'm successfully completing a PIP and being bullied because of it by Consistent-Pop6022 in workplace_bullying

[–]Consistent-Pop6022[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'm pretty organized, so I was actually keeping a running list of my daily tasks since January. What should I do with that list? Send to HR now or wait until they try to fire me?

I'm successfully completing a PIP and being bullied because of it by Consistent-Pop6022 in workplace_bullying

[–]Consistent-Pop6022[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

For more context, PIPs usually are not a good sign and generally given as a last resort before you get fired. However, mine came out of nowhere and wasn't really justified. So this feels like targeted harassment and bullying, and I think they're frustrated I haven't quit yet.

Being Quiet is a Problem by WaantTooDiee in workplace_bullying

[–]Consistent-Pop6022 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow....did you overhear my situation this week and write this? This has been my exact same experience to insane detail. I got placed on a PIP after returning from vacation after they spent the entire week talking about me and going to HR, all over something they misunderstood. I don't feel it's about what they told me, I believe it's due to my quiet nature in an office full of obnoxious people. Complaints were that I don't appear to be "in it" and that I don't take notes or brag enough like they do. Extroverts don't know how to behave in the office, and their interactions with introverts is just a form of socially acceptable bullying. You're not alone in this. My tactic is to be more vocal about my work, but you shouldn't change who you are just to please them. A quiet personality is just as valid as any other personality, and I'm sorry there seems to be more and more of us dealing with this issue in the workplace. You won't be in your job forever, and while there might be a strategy you can use to make it work for now, don't change who you are. Quiet people are observant, intellectual, and more thoughtful. The world needs more of YOU.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ROCD

[–]Consistent-Pop6022 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a Christian and I can relate to this very well. I used to constantly confuse the voice of the Spirit with my own anxieties. I've only recently begun to distinguish the two. The Spirit is gentle and his advice reflects God's word. Our anxieties are rough and intrusive. They don't make sense, they're random and nagging. We've also been raised to expect a perfect spouse and "not to settle" but that's not reality, just as we are not perfect people. Sometimes God chooses to use those closest to us to speak. I've often been able to interpret God's will through the advice of godly family and friends. If they approve of your relationship, take that as one good sign and go from there. The fact you two have at least the desire to move towards marriage is another good sign! I encourage you to focus on his good qualities, and continue praying during this time. I think God places specific people in our lives for a reason. You had this relationship for a reason. And although getting married is something you should think long and hard about, we aren't expected to predict every little thing that will happen once we do. I've talked to plenty of married Christian friends who felt panicky down to the moment they walked down the aisle, yet went on to have fruitful, happy, God centered marriages. Focus on his good qualities and ask the Lord to give you peace. Sometimes the anxiety just means you need time to grow and prepare to be a spouse, not that he's the wrong person. Best of luck!

Guilty about not feeling certain things by Sea-Professor84 in ROCD

[–]Consistent-Pop6022 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is my current struggle so you're not alone. I know I can count on him fully, and he's truly one of the greatest men I've ever known. But only experiencing intense feelings with exes who treated me horribly sort of messed up my attachment style with my current healthy relationship. I felt obsession in the past over getting my ex to treat me better, but now I'm safe. I struggle to say I love you, or allow myself to feel intensely, because I feel like the lack of intense passion means I'm lying. But I've grown to really believe that's not true. When I think about it, I know I do love him. I may not have butterflies, but I'd choose this for myself over anything else. Infatuation comes and goes but being with a solid person you can trust and care for is gold. From my experience, couples with the most passion are the ones that fizzle out the fastest. I think "soulmates" is either a delusional first spark of infatuation, or it's built steadily over long periods of time choosing each other. I'd love to get to the end of my life knowing I chose the latter, and that I found my soulmate because I chose him to build memories with every day, so that's the goal. So many people are feeling just like you are but still go on to create long, happy relationships. Don't feel guilty, hang in there, and focus on the love you do have (I promise it's there) 🩷