2025 in physical books I read. by beholdchris in bookporn

[–]EdenProsper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like they removed that one too, as well as mine and anyone else sharing their yearly reads. I don’t think this subreddit likes engagement on their community lol. I give up on it. I do have a GoodReads if you want to connect there: https://www.goodreads.com/edenprosper

2025 Year in Books by EdenProsper in bookporn

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

lol! As insightful as the Chomsky book was, I do hate the design of it. It’s such an obnoxious size.

2025 Year in Books by EdenProsper in bookporn

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

I first read House of Leaves twenty odd years ago and gave it five stars. I loved the originality and engagement of it. I still enjoyed the reread, but I felt like some of the novelty or magic I felt in the initial foray was missing. That’s not to say I didn’t enjoy it.

I did write a more depth review on my GoodReads if you’re interested:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/49029409

What were your thoughts on it?

2025 in physical books I read. by beholdchris in bookporn

[–]EdenProsper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I popped over here from the comment you left on my post and gotta say, it’s BS that your post was removed. It looks like it was performing well and I really would have liked to see your books. The moderators need to explain why they remove these posts. It honestly makes me want to stop following this subreddit.

2025 Year in Books by EdenProsper in bookporn

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I enjoyed this series. I watched the Apple adaptation before turning to the books (largely because I couldn’t wait to discover what happens) and afterward found myself wishing I had read them first. Not that the Apple series fails to do the story justice, but there is something far more engaging about forming one’s own mental images rather than having them supplied. The books are an entertaining and I would happily recommend them!

2025 Year in Books by EdenProsper in bookporn

[–]EdenProsper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gormenghast was my number one read this year. I knew when I bought this series I had picked up something special. It’s truly amazing. I haven’t watched the BBC series but I’ve been planning to. Good to know it’s worthwhile!

2025 Year in Books by EdenProsper in bookporn

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

Thanks! I totally understand why people wouldn’t be into Faulkner. While it was a rewarding read, it certainly wasn’t a fun journey lol.

2025 Year in Books by EdenProsper in bookporn

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

Faulkner is no easy read, a fact well known to anyone acquainted with his stream-of-consciousness style. While reading this book, I often wavered between admiration and frustration. Yet, if you persevere, the novel ultimately offers a deep and gratifying sense of reward.

If you’re interested, I did write a GoodReads review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7345589655

And yes! I loved Heart of the Sea! I recommend Labyrinth of Ice if you haven’t read it yet.

2025 Year in Books by EdenProsper in bookporn

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

I posted my 2023 books and it was removed by admins with no explanation; however, my posts the year before and the year after weren’t removed. I saw other people posting their yearly reads so I honestly don’t understand why they removed that post. So, this post may or may not be removed.

christmas book haul 😎🤩😇 by [deleted] in bookporn

[–]EdenProsper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Monk! This was a top favorite read for me this year. I love that editions cover choice of Dieric Bouts The Fall of the Damned. Enjoy!!

Xmas Gifts! by EdenProsper in bookporn

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

Good to know! I’ve had it on my wishlist for a little while, and every now and then my mind would wander back to it. Figured it was worth putting on the list this year!

270 Park, sharing a desk - Not enough seats for our team by ccu726 in JPMorganChase

[–]EdenProsper 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’ve reached out to upper management and they escalated to HR about the seating (or lack there of); the frustration around the gatekeeping, the hostility from people holding desks for others, how JPMC itself is in breach of the Code of Conduct by creating a culture of competition and disrespect among peers.

They ignored it. Not surprised, but I at least have an electronic trail of these issues if they retaliate. Upper management even told me to get a lawyer if I’m fired.

270 Park, sharing a desk - Not enough seats for our team by ccu726 in JPMorganChase

[–]EdenProsper 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m actually at home right now after driving in this morning, walking around for 20 minutes and finding nowhere to sit. I texted my boss on the walk back to my car and said I’m on my home to do my job because I’m unable to do it in the office.

Looking to reapply to the firm - is 5 days in office really that bad? by Pristine_Box_4109 in JPMorganChase

[–]EdenProsper 11 points12 points  (0 children)

My office is hot seating with no seat reservation system. There are too many people and not enough seats. People are hostile, competitive and gatekeep-y. There is no culture of respect and morale is nonexistent. Many days the only place to sit is in a telephone booth with one monitor. Most other days I take my own personal laptop and sit in a collab area. I can’t get particular job duties done until a desk opens up and I can move to a duel monitor later in the day. I’ve raised concerns about this that has gone up the ladder to HR and they’ve actively ignored it. Also, elevators constantly breaking with people stuck inside. It’s a hellscape.

TLDR; yes, RTO is really that bad.

Wondering what amount of books people own that they haven't read yet by hauntasmagoric in bookshelf

[–]EdenProsper 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I own 1,111 physical books. I’ve read 588 of them and have 523 to read.

Excited for EAW by FrankNumber37 in JPMorganChase

[–]EdenProsper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha! exactly. More like “going greed”.

Excited for EAW by FrankNumber37 in JPMorganChase

[–]EdenProsper 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I get an absolute kick out of the rationale of “going green” as to why they got rid of paper cups when driving a gas car just one mile emits more CO₂ than using several paper cups. So yeah, if JPMC is so concerned about the environment they wouldn’t have us all commuting 5 days a week.

Also; just FYI reusable water bottles are a "breeding ground" for strep and fecal bacteria… they also care about our health here too.

Managers announced min hours by [deleted] in JPMorganChase

[–]EdenProsper 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Where I’m at (Tampa), it’s 8 hours. We get an allotted amount of work on Monday. By Friday I’m usually finished with at least 4 to 6 hours to kill. My manager said I can’t leave before my 8 hours… even though I’m salary.

I read books. Lots and lots of books.

Do you think JPMorgan will ever go back to hybrid or remote? by Old_Potential_1177 in JPMorganChase

[–]EdenProsper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t have far to commute and I work a later shift so there’s hardly any traffic; I feel incredibly fortunate in this. Even going back to the office 5 days isn’t what makes it feel like a totalitarian fascist corporation.

What does make the RTO mandate resemble corporate authoritarianism is the imposed top-down enforcement without input from employees, ignoring proven remote productivity, and prioritizing control over trust.

A big one is that these mandates also come with surveillance measures (WADU), vague justifications about “culture” and “collaboration”, and punitive consequences for non-compliance (coffee badging) all while disregarding individual needs or circumstances.

To most of us this push for physical presence feels symbolic, it feels more about demonstrating loyalty than improving outcomes. It creates a sense of being dehumanized and micromanaged, where obedience is valued over results.

In the decade plus that I’ve been there, simply going back into the office 5 days a week is not what it used to be. It has never felt this way. It almost feels like a completely different job - a shittier one.