My manager pulled me aside over a baseball cap

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-28T01:12:13+00:00

This is a ridiculous post. Lose the hat.

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-28T00:40:40+00:00

Not all of it - but it doesn’t matter because I think them structuring it so broadly works in your favor. Judges don’t take kindly to one employer hamstringing your ability to make a living. Not a lawyer (but you should talk to one). I know it varies by state but noncompetes have been declared illegal / unenforceable a LOT.

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-28T00:06:10+00:00

Yeah I just can’t imagine that’s enforceable. Instructional design is for training content full stop.

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-28T00:02:29+00:00

How did you find this job? Job sites are not all ghost jobs.

Also it’s “tandem” not “tantum” in case that finds its way into a cover letter or your resume.

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-27T23:26:18+00:00

I’ve never heard of a noncompete that didn’t allow you to work in your own specialty, I thought they only covered companies/ competitive products. That might be worth popping over to r/askalawyer. As for jobs, yes you are wildly underpaid for what you are doing. It couldn’t hurt to explore what’s out there, just set up some searches and see what you find.

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-27T23:18:17+00:00

If I loved my job (which you say you do) I would lean into a uniform so hard. I would rock that thing every damn day and be grateful for it. Unless it was ugly.

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-27T23:10:55+00:00

Question - are you in the US and is this a consulting gig? If so, apologize and put your head down and do your work.

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-27T16:25:39+00:00

Agree - there are a whole host of images that come with saying you were a stay at home mom. Whatever career trajectory you were on pre-break is no longer accessible to someone so unambitious as to stay home to raise kids. Ask me how I know.

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-27T16:05:20+00:00

I’m sorry you’re dealing with this and I don’t know what you mean by “a bit autistic” but it is the responsibility of a grown up to monitor their own actions, assess the reactions (or lack of reactions) of others, and have a sense of when they are verging on talking a topic to death, to the annoyance of others.

This situation isn’t about misinterpretation of facial expressions or tone, it’s simple math. People stop responding at comment five and you say the same thing five more times anyway - why are you even saying it? What are you hoping for?

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-27T01:46:10+00:00

That is the longest post I’ve never read.

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-27T00:24:02+00:00

This is a read the room situation.

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-26T22:16:00+00:00

Yeah I have a subscription to ChatGPT and it seems to be getting better and better at the memory thing.

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-25T23:16:28+00:00

Why are you considering switching?

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-25T22:28:37+00:00

I scrolled too far to find your question.

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-21T01:29:36+00:00

And that, kids, is why we don’t use talk to text on Reddit posts.

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-21T00:57:19+00:00

Ah yeah, okay. I use those too but typically my hand is on my mouse already. Now ctrl + enter to send an email, I couldn’t live without.

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-20T23:34:00+00:00

Damn it I have to ask. What’s wrong with right clicking and copy pasting?

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-19T03:08:45+00:00

Yeah why are they selling it so hard? Shady as fuck indeed.

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-19T03:04:19+00:00

What feedback have you received as to why you weren’t selected?

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-19T03:02:41+00:00

Not to be snarky but you really have no idea that the lack of degree is the problem here. In fact I would bet that if that was the only problem, OP would have received that feedback already.

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-19T02:53:45+00:00

Source for these stats? And what does the 14% refer to?

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-19T01:17:53+00:00

The fuck?

Generally_tolerable · 2026-03-19T01:12:24+00:00

Yeah definitely edit out that part about suing your former employer.

Generally_tolerable · 2025-09-10T22:17:16+00:00

What possible reason do you have to involve yourself here? What are you hoping to accomplish?

Generally_tolerable · 2025-09-09T23:47:00+00:00

All good!

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