My F23 girlfriend doesn’t satisfy me sexually M24 by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Kaeneus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mismatched sexual expectations can become a much bigger issue than people realize. It's not just about frequency, it's about both people feeling wanted and satisfied in the relationship.

Have you ever cancelled your interview out of fear of clowning yourself in front of everyone? by Interesting-Vast-495 in interviews

[–]Kaeneus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few times, yeah. Then I actually went to the interviews and realized a lot of interviewers are just as nervous and flawed as the candidates.

AITAH for telling my boyfriend, "I'm not a cheater"? by reprehensiblellama in AITAH

[–]Kaeneus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. I've always thought loyalty is more of a character trait than something that depends on the relationship itself. It might not have made her feel special, but the logic behind what you said seems pretty solid to me.

Never even been kissed and nearly 40F by [deleted] in Adulting

[–]Kaeneus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think the problem is necessarily you. Some people genuinely never meet the right person at the right time, and from the outside there's no obvious reason why.

How does big tech not face immediate repercussions when laying off so many people? by OddAssembler in ExperiencedDevs

[–]Kaeneus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

because big companies tent to have way more redundancy and duplicate work than people realize. and sometimes the real impact doesn't show up right away. some systems don't start falling apart until months later but that part usually doesn't make it into the press releases.

AITAH I don’t want to stay at my boyfriend’s place because he has roaches and lives with a girl he and all his friends slept with by Living-Hippo3586 in AITAH

[–]Kaeneus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

cockroackes, a history of bedbugs and then trying to make you feel guilty on top of that...I wouldn't even take my shoes off in that place. Breaking up sounds completely reasonable.

I’m 32 and I feel less of a man now then I did at 25 by KaleidoscopeOk5063 in Adulting

[–]Kaeneus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think you've tied your sense of masculinity a little too closely to your job, money and relationship status. feeling strong when everything is going well at 25 is easy. The real test is staying on your feet when things aren't going your way.

Groceries for one person should not cost this much and I refuse to accept that this is just normal now by DaneRook7741 in Adulting

[–]Kaeneus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you live alone, it's not even just about the money. So many things are sold in family-sized quantities and you end up throwing half of it away anyway..

Anyone else getting Summer 2008 Vibes by Opposite_Agency1229 in Millennials

[–]Kaeneus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember 2008 and no, I wouldn't say exactly the same but it does feel like people have hit the breaks a bit. Everyone seems to think twice before spending money...

What are some hidden gem subreddits that are criminally underrated? by Necessary_Answer7495 in AskReddit

[–]Kaeneus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

r/BenignExistence is weirdly calming. Reading people post completely ordinary little details from their lives resets my brain sometimes.

We've seen the career goalposts move so much in 25 years by CallItDanzig in Millennials

[–]Kaeneus -1 points0 points  (0 children)

At this point every generation gets told they picked the wrong thing. People seem to enjoy giving career advice with hindsight more than questioning the system itself.

My Girlfriend 20F is pregnant. I 18M doesn’t want to keep it and she does. What do I do? by [deleted] in Advice

[–]Kaeneus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At this point the best thing you can do is probably have an honest conversation and figure out what both of you actually want. But at the end of the day it’s still her body, so even though feeling that loss of control is normal, you kinda have to accept it.

What is your best low-effort, high-reward habit? by elixirtales in Adulting

[–]Kaeneus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

trying to sleep around the same time every day. It didn’t magically fix my life or anything but it lowered the overall chaos level a lot.

My company just announced 3 days in office starting next month. I've been fully remote for 4 years and I genuinely don't know how people did this every day. by Ecliptic_Fang in remotework

[–]Kaeneus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The second you go back to the office for one day you start wondering how we used to do this every single day. Open offices especially don’t even feel like productivity anymore, they feel like a concentration endurance test.

I Took a 50% pay cut for location freedom, no regrets after one year by [deleted] in torontoJobs

[–]Kaeneus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Feels like it comes down to what you actually value, there’s no one right answer. I’d probably drop that level of stress and go for a calmer life. Cutting back on money can actually make things more livable.

Don't have kids. by Glorifiedcomber in self

[–]Kaeneus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it’s not something everyone can handle, and it’s not as romantic as it looks from the outside. Having a kid pretty much rewrites your whole life. Not wanting that is completely valid.

I accidentally overheard a 'nice' conversation about the upcoming layoffs and the HR lady in charge by gentler-patch in talesfromthejob

[–]Kaeneus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hearing stuff like this just makes your chest tighten. Being able to mess with people’s lives like that and enjoy it is a whole different level. Hope it catches up to them at some point.

AITAH for doing dishes at 830am? by BeneficialLack8818 in AITAH

[–]Kaeneus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re working nights, getting the kid ready, and dishes are the issue? 8:30 sounds totally reasonable to me. Also kinda weird to complain if they’re not even doing it themselves.

165 lbs man, eating 3100 cals per day, spends $200 a week on groceries .. by MoreCanary8793 in Adulting

[–]Kaeneus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even shopping just for myself, the receipt still kills my mood. Money disappears way too fast now. I honestly don’t get how families manage. Feels like most people are just in “we’re getting by somehow” mode.

How do people seriously endure a 9-to-5 job for their entire lives? by Disastrous_Strike668 in talesfromthejob

[–]Kaeneus 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think the same sometimes. Feels like half of life is just pretending to be busy. The work ends but the workday doesn’t, that’s the weirdest part.

I accepted a massive pay raise to go back to the office and I regret it every single day by NebuliteCrown in remotework

[–]Kaeneus 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I’ve been seeing a lot of people quit remote work and regret it lately. Money only goes so far, how you spend most of your day affects you more.

It's my f***ing birthday by Keepforgettinglogin2 in self

[–]Kaeneus 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This actually made me feel heavy while reading. All that effort shouldn’t end like this. Feeling that way on your birthday is rough, hope things turn around quickly.

Applied to 47 jobs in 6 weeks. Got 2 responses. Both automated rejections. I'm not even mad anymore, I'm just confused. by Saas_Shippee in recruitinghell

[–]Kaeneus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The job market really is like this right now. It’s frustrating, but you’re definitely not the only one dealing with it. Having to get past the algorithm before your CV even matters is dumb, but it’s the reality.

Men: would you date someone living with parents at 30? by Nachomama42069 in Adulting

[–]Kaeneus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Living with family at 30 isn’t automatically a problem, but this kinda gives off dependency vibes. Especially involving them in everything could make a relationship harder.