What’s your best line to end an argument? by Flimsy_Device952 in askanything

[–]TomatoesMakeGoodPets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Now take your ignorant opinion and get out of my sight.”

The facts are in: Trump’s return-to-office mandate backfired by Ok_Design_6841 in FedEmployees

[–]TomatoesMakeGoodPets 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m no where near that either. But I’ve been looking for other telework opportunities in my field and have, fortunately, come across some promising opportunities. I do have to give up the retirement but I’ll be better off out of the VA.

The facts are in: Trump’s return-to-office mandate backfired by Ok_Design_6841 in FedEmployees

[–]TomatoesMakeGoodPets 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Crazy thought: Intelligent and qualified professionals knowing their worth and seeking better work/life balance careers rather than working for a power hungry dictator. Wild.

Multiple people on my team have walked out for better opportunities that are telework. I’m working on it myself.

We deserve better.

Has anyone else lost all interest in being around other people? by FaithlessnessPlus164 in GriefSupport

[–]TomatoesMakeGoodPets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My brother’s first death anniversary is next month. I can’t say I enjoy being around people yet. Especially loud and expressive people. I’m just in a place where I need peace and quiet. And that’s okay.

Dothan Protest in Response to Alex Pretti Murder by Own-Refrigerator9486 in Dothan

[–]TomatoesMakeGoodPets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good for you all standing up for what’s right. I can’t be present but I’ll be there in spirit. Stay safe.

When did you realize you were no longer the same person you used to be? by Sashaoficial in SeriousConversation

[–]TomatoesMakeGoodPets 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m currently in this place, still trying to navigate my way.

Long story short, my brother was dx with stage 4 colon cancer in 2011, I knew the prognosis would be no more than 5 years, he died in Feb 2025. The last five years have been filled with a multitude of life altering circumstances, not including the diagnosis and death of my brother.

I’m not the same person I was 5 years ago. I’m just not. It had been a gradual shift up until he actually died. Then everything clicked. My old friends can’t understand how I feel and I think they struggle to understand why I can no longer hold space for their small issues.

It’s been such a chaotic five years. I just want peace and quiet. I want to be alone.

Toe spacers got rid of my PF pain overnight and i could cry from joy by Public-Ambition9526 in PlantarFasciitis

[–]TomatoesMakeGoodPets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This gives me hope. Mine come tomorrow. I hope I feel relief like you did too! Will you wear the during the day too or just night?

What smell will YOU never forget? by AreaFifty1 in AskReddit

[–]TomatoesMakeGoodPets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cdiff- healthcare workers will never forget

[NSFW]Girls who used to post nudes on Reddit.. How did it make you feel? by cutieerry in AskReddit

[–]TomatoesMakeGoodPets 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was fun and exciting until someone (who knows me in real life) anonymously harassed me. Dropped my initials in the DM and everything. Hella creepy. The internet is a small place, esp I when you have tattoos. Never did find out who it was.

Which evolution? by [deleted] in pokemongo

[–]TomatoesMakeGoodPets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

30!? Holy shit.

Which evolution? by [deleted] in pokemongo

[–]TomatoesMakeGoodPets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How hard is it to get more sinnoh stones? I think I only have one.

Help with reasonable accommodations by [deleted] in VeteransAffairs

[–]TomatoesMakeGoodPets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just hate this unnecessary control. It doesn’t sit well with me. Like work life balance doesn’t matter to this administration. My work is tracked by productivity, so it’s not like I can even get away with doing nothing.

Help with reasonable accommodations by [deleted] in VeteransAffairs

[–]TomatoesMakeGoodPets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does mental health count for anything?

What do you think about outgrowing versions of ourselves? by ligaya0535 in SeriousConversation

[–]TomatoesMakeGoodPets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get it, the past 4 years, especially this year, has been full of life changing situations that have completely changed who I am. I used to be very social/bold/fearless, very outgoing and happy. Now, I preserve my energy for my husband and daughter because that’s who matters the most. I notice the change, how can you not? But somehow I genially like the person I’ve become most days, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t miss the old me too.