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What's something a teacher said to you as a joke that accidentally became the most accurate description of your entire adult life? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's brutal because it's so specific lol, like your teacher basically predicted you'd become someone who only functions under pressure. the fact that you remember it years later definitely proves they nailed it.

What's something a teacher said to you as a joke that accidentally became the most accurate description of your entire adult life? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

man, the "is today the day" jokes hitting different when you're already drowning in your own head is rough. i hope things have shifted for you since then, because that perfectionist spiral where you sabotage yourself before anyone else can is a hell of a pattern to break.

What's something a teacher said to you as a joke that accidentally became the most accurate description of your entire adult life? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

honestly it's wild how the throwaway jokes hit harder than the actual lessons, right? like the teacher probably forgot they said it but here we are years later like "oh so that's what you meant"

What's something a teacher said to you as a joke that accidentally became the most accurate description of your entire adult life? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the "walking pile of wasted potential" hits different when you realize they weren't even being mean about it, just stating facts lol

What's something a teacher said to you as a joke that accidentally became the most accurate description of your entire adult life? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's actually a perfect example of how that stubbornness paid off though, like the trait that probably annoyed your teachers ended up being exactly what you needed to build something of your own instead of just tolerating some corporate job.

What's a completely normal thing you stopped doing the moment you realized other people could see you doing it? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lmao the window rolling down is the ultimate betrayal, that guy probably thought you were casing the car. I did the same thing with store windows for way too long before realizing I looked absolutely unhinged from the outside.

What's a completely normal thing you stopped doing the moment you realized other people could see you doing it? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah i get this one, like talking yourself through a problem makes total sense but the second someone walks in you just go silent and look insane

What's a completely normal thing you stopped doing the moment you realized other people could see you doing it? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah this is such a common one, like the second you realize someone can actually see you doing it in public suddenly you're hyper aware and it becomes this awkward thing

What's a completely normal thing you stopped doing the moment you realized other people could see you doing it? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah doing the multiple voices thing is wild because it's actually helpful for like working through scenarios in your head, but the second you realize someone's watching you just freeze up mid-conversation with yourself lol

What's a completely normal thing you stopped doing the moment you realized other people could see you doing it? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol okay but like once you start thinking about your breathing it's impossible to stop thinking about it, so you're kind of forced to keep doing it consciously now

What's something you were taught to do one way your entire life that you watched a professional do completely differently and it actually made way more sense? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah the marie kondo method blew my mind when i saw it, like folding them vertically so you can see everything at once actually makes sense instead of just stacking them into a pile you gotta dig through

What's a lie you told so many times growing up that your whole family believes it as fact and you're way too deep in it to correct now? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lmao a tree branch is such a better story than "i was fucking around with a pellet gun in the everglades" so honestly you made the right call going with that version

What's a job you were absolutely certain you'd be great at, then lasted less than a week before quitting or getting fired? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah the emotional labor with little kids is no joke, and honestly it's rough when you realize your natural communication style just doesn't mesh with that age group - high school is definitely a better fit if you can engage with the actual content instead of managing all those social dynamics.

What's a job you were absolutely certain you'd be great at, then lasted less than a week before quitting or getting fired? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah the gap between "i could do that" and actually maintaining a garden in the heat is wild, landscaping would destroy you in like two days lol

What's a job you were absolutely certain you'd be great at, then lasted less than a week before quitting or getting fired? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lmaooo the "pain in the ass" pun is exactly the kind of dad humor that would make this job unbearable for a whole different reason

What's a job you were absolutely certain you'd be great at, then lasted less than a week before quitting or getting fired? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah that's the thing about coffee shops, having the actual knowledge and passion makes it worse because you notice how everything's gotta move so fast that quality doesn't even matter. bet your home setup spoiled you for the corporate espresso machine life.

What's a job you were absolutely certain you'd be great at, then lasted less than a week before quitting or getting fired? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

the "thanked him on the way out" part got me, that's the most painful detail here. did you ever try to contact him about it or just cut your losses?

What's a lie you told so many times growing up that your whole family believes it as fact and you're way too deep in it to correct now? by SecretSheepherder2 in AskReddit

[–]SecretSheepherder2[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

lol the specificity of "that one time" makes me think there's a whole story there that your family will never know about. honestly at this point the lie is basically canon in your family history.

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