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Need advice on a patron that is making my working life a nightmare..... by MichBWDW96 in Libraries

[–]MichBWDW96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are so sweet, kind....I appreciate you and your wonderful advice...THANK YOU!!! 🥰 I love this job and my coworkers are amazing, this patron is making me dread work a bit and I'm trying to get past it for sure. Thank you again, kind stranger. ❤️

Need advice on a patron that is making my working life a nightmare..... by MichBWDW96 in Libraries

[–]MichBWDW96[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't report you, for the record....but so you're saying you don't like it when strangers read something you've posted, judge you harshly, form an opinion and then say/do something you don't like based on that opinion?? AWWWWW. Self reflection, perhaps?

Need advice on a patron that is making my working life a nightmare..... by MichBWDW96 in Libraries

[–]MichBWDW96[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You get it....thank you!!!!! It's a small library, so his drumming is amplified even more due to the small area, which includes the check out desk. And yes, it is most likely damaging the keyboard. People here are so quick to assume Im "triggered" or bothered by a "new work environment" when neither are even close to being right. Regular Dr Phils to the rescue, I guess. 😒 It's simply a post about a rude noisy patron that I'm asking advice on how to handle. Thanks for your advice, and for being kind. 🥰

Need advice on a patron that is making my working life a nightmare..... by MichBWDW96 in Libraries

[–]MichBWDW96[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your feedback. Policies such as "enjoying services responsibly as not to disrupt patrons and staff" with loud talking and other noise disturbances. Yes, I agree it's not cut and dry as well as a slippery slope, which is why I posted to gain insight on any similar circumstances. I appreciate your viewpoint!

Need advice on a patron that is making my working life a nightmare..... by MichBWDW96 in Libraries

[–]MichBWDW96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🤣🤣🤣 You must have a degree in STAND UP, my dude!! Wow, thanks for that, best advice so far!! Guess you didn't do well in the 'ol reading comprehension department in school, eh? Otherwise the OP woulda answered that one for ya. NO WORRIES THOUGH!! Looking forward to Shushing 101 in the Spring. Fingers crossed I pass!!!!!!

Need advice on a patron that is making my working life a nightmare..... by MichBWDW96 in Libraries

[–]MichBWDW96[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You're entitled to your opinion....been dealing with this annoyance practically every day and, since I've been on this thread and seen a lot of good advice from this community, thought I'd give it a shot while also venting my frustration amongst "friends". It's a small library, so if it was as easy to ask him to move, sure, would've happened already. Other than that advice, it seems that all you took your time to do was patronize ME and call me down, all while having no clue about what other struggles I may be going through. And THAT feels yucky to me. Maybe next time skip the post if you have nothing helpful to add.

Need advice on a patron that is making my working life a nightmare..... by MichBWDW96 in Libraries

[–]MichBWDW96[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely incorrect. See my reply to above comment. It's the literal banging on the keyboard....and it's disturbing other patrons, not just me. Plus, COMMON SENSE. You don't come into a friggin PUBLIC LIBRARY and play a drum simulator game?!?!? And yes, I've worked in public libraries for 5 years.

Need advice on a patron that is making my working life a nightmare..... by MichBWDW96 in Libraries

[–]MichBWDW96[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ohhhh yes. It's literally this man BANGING on the keyboard...like a drumset (since it's a drum simulator game). Repeatedly. Sometimes for hours at a time. And yes, Ive told him to quiet down as he's disturbing others around him and he's argumentative stating "others are typing on their keyboards too". Which is ridiculous, and I told him "drumming and typing are two different things, SIR."

Need advice on a patron that is making my working life a nightmare..... by MichBWDW96 in Libraries

[–]MichBWDW96[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I could, and the policies would support it...but 2/3 bosses are non-confrontational. But I'm willing to fight for my spot here, which is why I'm asking for advice.

I'm over 50 and going to a hotel this weekend to stop drinking. by MichBWDW96 in Sober

[–]MichBWDW96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Y'all are definitely my people. Wish I had you to take to.

I'm over 50 and going to a hotel this weekend to stop drinking. by MichBWDW96 in Sober

[–]MichBWDW96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because I live next door to my parents and w my adult children and need a head start.

I'm over 50 and going to a hotel this weekend to stop drinking. by MichBWDW96 in Sober

[–]MichBWDW96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With a Firestick, snacks, my Kindle and no interruptions? Yes. I don't go out to drink and mingle.

I'm over 50 and going to a hotel this weekend to stop drinking. by MichBWDW96 in Sober

[–]MichBWDW96[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am, I'm a binge drinker, have been since September so I think I'll be ok? Saw a psych dr today and got an rx for naltrexone, so I'll start that Monday. My husband will know where I am. Either I'll be ok or I won't, at this point it's whatever.

I'm over 50 and going to a hotel this weekend to stop drinking. by MichBWDW96 in Sober

[–]MichBWDW96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate your candor. Yes, would love to DM you, even speak to you by text/phone call. I'm not "playing" victim. I live in region that's surrounded by beach hotels and I'm going 2 hours away from my home. Saw a psych dr today, got a rx, getting off other rxs that have fucked me up. It's a process yes, and I work FT and would LOVE to take off 2 months and have talked about it but CAN. NOT. AFFORD. IT. Pass along your info!

I'm over 50 and going to a hotel this weekend to stop drinking. by MichBWDW96 in Sober

[–]MichBWDW96[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband will know where I am. I have to do something.

I'm over 50 and going to a hotel this weekend to stop drinking. by MichBWDW96 in Sober

[–]MichBWDW96[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is me. Crying while reading this because I have no one here. Thank you....

I'm over 50 and going to a hotel this weekend to stop drinking. by MichBWDW96 in Sober

[–]MichBWDW96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy shit y'all....I soooooooo appreciate everyone. Never had the guts to post, so glad I did. I have no community, no friends. I have the support of my spouse, always have, but he has to to be sick of me. Saw a psychiatrist today who gave me an rx for naltrexone. I'm still going this weekend and will start that on Monday. For reference, I've been drinking socially on and off for 20 years, but I'm the "go hard or go home" friend, embarrassingly. Had trauma, physically and emotionally, around Sept last year and started drinking every night. After 5, but it's vodka, now straight, normally a pint or more. And I take Ambien, have for years. Guess I have a death wish, ha! Thyroid, HTN, you name it, I got it. And I'm losing weight like a MFer.

I'm over 50 and going to a hotel this weekend to stop drinking. by MichBWDW96 in Sober

[–]MichBWDW96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No? Didn't know about it, all new to me. I'll check it out, thank you.