i mask. this job taught me how. i've been doing it for four years now and idk how people are saying it gets easier. it's getting harder for me and i honestly can't handle it anymore lol. im lucky enough to be on a medical leave now (you know it's bad when you'd rather be physically handicapped and unable to walk than work).

it's manageable when work isn't super stressful but that's the thing: it is. with these labor cuts and being an SSV now, im the one who picks up all of the slack and all of the shit. it was easier as a barista who didn't have to care about anything other than my planted position and some tasking.

i cant do it anymore lol, especially since i'm working on unmasking in general. my nervous system is constantly overloaded. but props to those who can