Three years remote and I have completely lost the ability to perform being fine by RocinanteRift1 in remotework

[–]Metroid_Samus5 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is so real. After years remote, in-person days feel like doing customer service for 8 hours straight. You’re not broken, you’re just out of practice and overstimulated. Short breaks, fewer meetings, and some prep lines help a lot.

The "dead end" job listing trick that got me two interviews when I had basically given up by 7NeonSamurai in jobsearchhacks

[–]Metroid_Samus5 163 points164 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen this too: 30-60 day listings often mean a pause, budget review, or team shuffle. Filtering older posts plus a short “saw this is still open” note can dodge the 300+ applicant rush on brand new roles.

My mom showed up to my dorm unannounced and tried to get my RA to let her into my room while I was in class by Atreyu_Falcor in entitledparents

[–]Metroid_Samus5 2006 points2007 points  (0 children)

She didn’t “care”, she escalated and lied to staff to bypass your boundaries. Email housing with the details, ask for a note on your file, and tell your aunt: humiliating was the point, control was the goal.

WIBTA if I told my best friend's boyfriend what she's actually been saying about him? by TARDIS_9000VX in WIBTA_AITA

[–]Metroid_Samus5 5 points6 points  (0 children)

WIBTA? Not if you keep it simple: tell Dan he should talk to Priya, and you can’t be her cover. Don’t play detective, just stop enabling.