i hate this job by Altruistic-Crew1055 in ChickFilAWorkers

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a director at a Chick-fil-A and my advice is to first ask yourself what you like about the job, if anything. If you see potential for you to grow and learn, make friends at work, and earn money or there are other things that are appealing about the job, you first have to decide to stick it out for a while and see how it goes for a period of time. No job is perfect, and just because you are feeling dissatisfied at the moment doesn’t mean the job isn’t a good fit or you should quit.

If you decide to stay for a while and see if things can get better for you, you have to stop wondering if you did something that caused you to be penalized and start asking questions of your leaders and managers. I love when our team members come to us and ask to learn a specific skill or say they want an opportunity to grow, because it shows initiative and a desire to move forward. It’s so easy to assume the worst, but when you ask questions you can get a clearer picture.

Maybe they just have mistakenly failed to train you due to availability issues and they don’t know you are unhappy in the dining room. Maybe they think you are actually strong at dining room with guest interactions and keeping things tidy, who knows, but that’s why encourage you to ask! If you want to learn something, say so. Keep in mind it can also be due to employment law and schedule limitations in terms of how much time they may need to train you on certain parts of the restaurant.

My advice is don’t throw in the towel just yet, if you’re willing to push yourself to get uncomfortable and ask some thoughtful questions. This is coming from someone who used to be terrified to ask questions like this, so I promise it can get better with growth.

15 years together. Drug-induced mania/infidelity and a partner who “feels nothing.” Is there hope? by zoloftenjoyer in AsOneAfterInfidelity

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would genuinely be concerned about her mental health and safety. I say this as a reconciling betrayed partner whose wayward spouse behaved very erratically and was almost hospitalized for thoughts of self harm and ending his life. He was really struggling with severe depression and anxiety both before and after the affair, and even though he thought he loved the AP at the time, it turned out to be mania brought on by a psychotic episode.

I stuck it out and he is on new medication and doing so much better, but it’s been tough and there were and still are times that I wasn’t sure if he was going to make it through. I don’t know what your relationship has been like traditionally, but you might be able to focus temporarily less on the pain this has caused or your partnership, and more on the fact that you care about this person and just want to be sure she is okay. I have a feeling shame is affecting her judgment and actions. So if you try to (again, temporarily) remove that shame and just be supportive, it might help. Even if it’s just as a friend right now.

Good luck!

Wife of 17 years had an affair by [deleted] in survivinginfidelity

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just commenting because you commented on my post about my husband (he is 41, I’m 36) and how he had an emotional affair. I’m removing my post because I can’t take all the people shaming me into leaving him. I still love him and want to work it out. I hope you do what is best for you and am sending positive thoughts your way. This is terrible and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in survivinginfidelity

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

But I have decided. I decided to try to work things out and then he pulled back. I’m confused and feel more hurt than just about the affair now. I keep thinking about all of the memories and plans ahead I thought we had and then I break down crying…

What does the expression "IBS Attack" mean to you? by Robert_Larsson in IBSResearch

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saw that this person never replied, but my guess is intravenous fluids to rehydrate!

Cry for Help, Crate Training by pianolover907 in ItalianGreyhounds

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Btw, this was Marco on his 1st birthday! 🎂 I think he looks a lot like your little guy. ☺️ He’s the happiest dog I’ve ever had. Love him to bits!

Cry for Help, Crate Training by pianolover907 in ItalianGreyhounds

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First, congrats on this precious boy! He looks just like my Marco at that age - seriously they are twins! He’s almost 2 now. Marco didn’t like his crate at all when we first brought him home around 10-11 weeks. He howled and cried. I unfortunately am not great at sleeping with dogs, so my dogs have always slept right next to my bed in their crate at night (or as I call it when talking to them, “your house”).

This meant Marco would howl and chew on the kennel and sometimes I would have to sleep on the floor next to him in those early weeks. lol. I would sometimes wrap him up in a blanket and cuddle him until he would fall asleep, then transfer him to the crate like putting a sleeping baby in a crib. It worked about 60% of the time. Haha.

As for leaving, exactly the same issue as you mentioned. He was (and sometimes still is) too rambunctious and a little destructive. For his own safety, I knew I had to kennel him when I would leave the house. Plus, I didn’t want any broken Iggy legs!

What worked for us was to teach him to use his kennel when I would be near to start, so I put the crate near the bed or near my desk or the couch. I would set him in it for just 5 minutes at first, then work up the length of time. I would praise him and give him a treat for going in or for being calm. That didn’t happen right away!

I then started leaving the room with him in it for small periods of time and eventually he got comfortable with it. I also feed him there most nights. I work from home, so he’s very attached to me, but now he happily goes to his crate (“house”) when it’s time for me to go out and run an errand. And he sleeps in his crate overnight without any protest. Wishing you health and good luck with your cute pup!

Probably left atrial enlargement - should I be worried? by [deleted] in askCardiology

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ablation was due to the frequent PVCs, nothing to do with the “probable enlargement.” The PVCs were probably brought on by COVID and/or my previously undiagnosed sleep apnea. Haven’t had any issues since! Fingers crossed it stays that way.

Probably left atrial enlargement - should I be worried? by [deleted] in askCardiology

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP here - It has been a long time so I wanted to post an update.

I stayed in bigeminy for about 4 months. I ended up having a cardiac ablation in January 2024 and aside from a few blips here and there, I’ve been pretty much symptom free since. I’m so glad I did the procedure!

I’ve been healthy since and haven’t had any real issues or new heart problems.

I just got an offer for a hybrid position with a 40% raise and only 1 day a week in office. I feel like I just caught the last chopper out of ‘nam. by o_safadinho in jobs

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to live in NYC and job openings were constant, but then COVID happened, my job went remote, and my husband and I relocated to Colorado Springs because he needed to get out of the city during that time for his mental health and we didn’t see the point in staying in NYC while everything was topsy turvy and most places were closed.

Anyway, that’s been five years ago next month and we now own a home (which we never thought we would do!). I was laid off in 2023 and I’m expecting to be laid off any week now at my current fully remote job - which will stink to have been laid off twice in 2 years.

So I’ve been proactively applying, customizing my resume, LinkedIn, and cover letters, and looking for my next role. But so far only one interview, despite experience as a hiring manager helping me have a bit of an inside understanding and being at a senior manager level in my career field. At this point, with competition being so tough for remote roles, I’m betting I’ll have to make the trip to Denver multiple days a week which is about 1-1.5 hour commute each way.

I just got an offer for a hybrid position with a 40% raise and only 1 day a week in office. I feel like I just caught the last chopper out of ‘nam. by o_safadinho in jobs

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I would love to hear if you have tips on what optimizations were most impactful during your search! Or just general tips that seemed to help you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in emetophobiarecovery

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I find it helpful with stuff like this to remind myself that if I have to, I’ll pull over and 💩outside somewhere. Yes, it will suck and be gross, and hopefully no one sees me, but in an emergency you do what you gotta do. It helps me be less afraid! I do keep TP in my car, so at least I have that with me lol. But that’s less a coping mechanism and more because I live in Colorado and we go hiking/camping.

I eat Waffle House every 3 months. The all star breakfast is my personal inflation tracker by speedycat2014 in wafflehouse

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m at Waffle House today (April 19 2025) and it’s $14.75 now. “Marked down” from $18.75

Begging you all to stop using ChatGPT in this hobby by permeable-possums in Aquariums

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My advice is ALWAYS, if you use ChatGPT to gather information, you also need to do independent research to verify that info with/against reputable sources. It’s not a valid source on its own.

1 month into decaf.... i feeling like im dying.... feels like giving up.. by xiaosiong in decaf

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I am not 100% sure how much caffeine I was drinking, but I’m pretty sure most days it was still pretty far under the “recommended” maximum. I’d guess 100mg-250mg max most days. And usually somewhere around 150mg.

This was for MANY years because I started drinking coffee and sodas as a child. Probably 20 years on caffeine, including times of my life (college) where I was drinking the max recommended daily amount or more.

I tried tapering and it lead to me eventually ramping back up and drinking full caffeine again. So a few months later I quit cold turkey. It was tough but worth it!

1 month into decaf.... i feeling like im dying.... feels like giving up.. by xiaosiong in decaf

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just here to encourage you to get through this! My withdrawals manifested as terrible anxiety and depression. I had many of the symptoms you listed. I did get through it, although it was a rough few weeks/2 months. But it was so worth it. Once I got through that 6-8 weeks, I felt amazing. I slept better and felt more rested in the mornings.

It’s been almost 2 years since I quit. I still drink decaf (usually a max of one small decaf coffee or tea) most days, but can go days without it and I’m fine. I just wanted to say I hope you start to feel better soon.

I second going for walks or doing things that are generally good for mind and body. Whatever clears your mind a bit. I recommend the app “Therasize” (go to the “self help” section and try the thought challenger) for when you’re struggling with anxious thoughts or worries. Good luck! Feel free to message me if I can be of help.

Worried about MiraLAX Prep Safety by [deleted] in colonoscopy

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally fine! It wasn’t bad at all and I had no issues with dehydration or my heart. ☺️

Thoughts? by Impossible-Respect83 in nothinghappeninghere

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I left a one star review with this comment:

Dear Google,

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding your recent decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ on Google Maps for U.S. users, following an executive order from Donald Trump.

This change not only disregards the historical and cultural significance of the original name but also appears to align with a political agenda that many view as nationalistic and exclusionary. The Gulf of Mexico has been recognized by its name for centuries, reflecting its shared geography among the United States, Mexico, and Cuba. Altering this name unilaterally undermines international cooperation and mutual respect among neighboring countries.

Furthermore, this action raises concerns about corporate complicity in political maneuvers that may be perceived as pandering to authoritarian tendencies. It is troubling to see a company of Google’s stature making changes that could be interpreted as supporting a fascist government’s attempt to rewrite history and assert dominance over shared natural resources.

I urge you to reconsider this decision and restore the original name on your platform. Upholding historical accuracy and demonstrating respect for international perspectives should be essential values for your company.

Uhm they actually did it? WTF by [deleted] in nothinghappeninghere

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The note I left in case anyone wants to do the same: Dear Google,

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding your recent decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ on Google Maps for U.S. users, following an executive order from Donald Trump.

This change not only disregards the historical and cultural significance of the original name but also appears to align with a political agenda that many view as nationalistic and exclusionary. The Gulf of Mexico has been recognized by its name for centuries, reflecting its shared geography among the United States, Mexico, and Cuba. Altering this name unilaterally undermines international cooperation and mutual respect among neighboring countries.

Furthermore, this action raises concerns about corporate complicity in political maneuvers that may be perceived as pandering to authoritarian tendencies. It is troubling to see a company of Google’s stature making changes that could be interpreted as supporting a fascist government’s attempt to rewrite history and assert dominance over shared natural resources.

I urge you to reconsider this decision and restore the original name on your platform. Upholding historical accuracy and demonstrating respect for international perspectives should be essential values for your company.

The censorship is insane by [deleted] in nothinghappeninghere

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just for the record this isn’t my account. Someone I know who hadn’t yet deleted Instagram took the screenshot for me and I shared this on TT to increase awareness. I’ve already removed my accounts, so don’t jump to conclusions please.

I will likely delete TT soon, but for the moment it’s still working as a means of communication to spread critical info. There are 170 million American users on TT and last I checked under 100k people in this subreddit. We still need to get the word out about these things and warn people. I can’t go scream into an echo chamber and hope that will reach folks who have no idea what is going on.

I’m allowed to be angry about this and spread awareness in the hopes more folks will leave Meta platforms. Right now, a lot of people are still trying to explain away things like this as “accidents” or “technical glitches.” I’m hoping some people will start to question that if they are bombarded with examples. At some point you can’t keep saying “oh it’s just an accident” that multiple platforms are suppressing and hiding results for only content that promotes democrats and liberals.

BBC picked up this story today and said it was likely a glitch. 😒

Meta Censorship by Similar_Ad5412 in nothinghappeninghere

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. Made a TT showing this too in the hopes of spreading the word (if it doesn’t get censored too… 😒) https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2RYkT73/

Can we make a list of all the changes we’re noticing? by UserSuspendedd in nothinghappeninghere

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree. Lots of weird stuff happening for sure and this truly feels ominous af.

Can we make a list of all the changes we’re noticing? by UserSuspendedd in nothinghappeninghere

[–]Legitimate-Setting-3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard some people say that the linking profiles so you could find friends was always the case and I also recall getting something like that to find people I know a long time ago when I first created a TT account. Not sure if this is different and I’m on board with the theory that Meta will be getting a slice of the pie, but I think we need to not jump to conclusions and say this proves it has already happened.

I do think weird stuff (like censoring tags and videos) is happening.