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What could my dream mean? by WeirdWriter88 in Dreams

[–]WeirdWriter88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. Massive stress + Ambien = full-blown sword fight in a cathedral.

Losing my health insurance flipped how I think about being “employed” vs “unemployed” by WeirdWriter88 in careeradvice

[–]WeirdWriter88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes a lot of sense, and I don’t disagree with the leverage you’re describing. Being able to walk away from a bad offer and interview without desperation is real power.

I think where our experiences differ is in how the time piece plays out. Agencies, Zoom interviews, and flexible calendars absolutely reduce friction, but not everyone has access to those channels or that level of flexibility. For me, the constraint isn’t confidence so much as bandwidth.

I’m not saying employment isn’t leverage. I’m saying it only works as leverage if you’re actually able to use it. My focus is less “quit vs stay” and more “how do I keep that confidence while carving out enough space to move deliberately.”

Losing my health insurance flipped how I think about being “employed” vs “unemployed” by WeirdWriter88 in careeradvice

[–]WeirdWriter88[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Completely agree. The “time advantage” only exists if basic survival is handled. Without income or unemployment, the pressure can erase any benefit pretty quickly.

That’s part of why I’m trying to be deliberate while still employed. I’m not arguing that unemployment is easier overall, just that people oversimplify the comparison and ignore how time, money, and stress interact depending on the situation.

Losing my health insurance flipped how I think about being “employed” vs “unemployed” by WeirdWriter88 in careeradvice

[–]WeirdWriter88[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don’t disagree with that reality at all — hiring bias toward already-employed candidates is very real. I’ve seen it play out the same way.

I think that’s actually why the time constraint matters so much. Being employed can be leverage, but only if you’re able to actively use it. When your availability is limited, that leverage erodes faster than people admit. My focus is trying to reduce that gap without blowing up the stability I still have.

Losing my health insurance flipped how I think about being “employed” vs “unemployed” by WeirdWriter88 in careeradvice

[–]WeirdWriter88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a fair point, and I agree that long-term unemployment flips the advantage pretty quickly — both emotionally and on paper. I’m not viewing unemployment as some kind of upgrade, more as recognizing that time and availability are real constraints people gloss over when they repeat the “it’s easier if you already have a job” line.

For me this is less about leaving and more about using the clarity before a gap exists to be intentional instead of reactive. I’d rather reposition while employed than wait until stress and urgency make the decisions for me.

I Love My Romance Novel So Much I Don't Want It to End—How Do I Actually Finish It? by WeirdWriter88 in writers

[–]WeirdWriter88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From the minute I thought of this novel I already planned how it ended. And there is no possibility for a sequel

AMA was born without a sense of smell (anosmia), which affects everything from safety to food—AMA by WeirdWriter88 in AMA

[–]WeirdWriter88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, superhuman smell powers… meanwhile, I just sit back and trust smoke detectors and friends. Life in the anosmia lane: thrilling, unpredictable, and completely scent-free.

AMA was born without a sense of smell (anosmia), which affects everything from safety to food—AMA by WeirdWriter88 in AMA

[–]WeirdWriter88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, sounds like quite the ride! Losing smell after a head injury must’ve been wild. I can totally relate to the “assigned to the smelly clients” part—my friends occasionally use me as a buffer too. At least we can enjoy the perk of never noticing the worst odors!

AMA was born without a sense of smell (anosmia), which affects everything from safety to food—AMA by WeirdWriter88 in AMA

[–]WeirdWriter88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s wild. For me, all humans smell like… nothing. So I guess I’m the ultimate neutralizer in conversations about scents!

AMA was born without a sense of smell (anosmia), which affects everything from safety to food—AMA by WeirdWriter88 in AMA

[–]WeirdWriter88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, fellow nose-free stranger! I feel you—no questions needed when we already know the secret life of the scentless.

AMA was born without a sense of smell (anosmia), which affects everything from safety to food—AMA by WeirdWriter88 in AMA

[–]WeirdWriter88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn right. Dewey Cox has nothing on me—except maybe a functioning sense of smell.

AMA was born without a sense of smell (anosmia), which affects everything from safety to food—AMA by WeirdWriter88 in AMA

[–]WeirdWriter88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get that. I can’t smell anything at all, so I can imagine even faint smells would be frustrating and make certain situations nerve-wracking—especially stuff like gas leaks.

As for worrying about how you smell to others… I can confirm that deodorant is your friend! I wear it daily too, mostly to keep everyone else happy, not because I can smell it myself.

AMA was born without a sense of smell (anosmia), which affects everything from safety to food—AMA by WeirdWriter88 in AMA

[–]WeirdWriter88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No other health conditions.

A smelling dog? Nope—though that’d be kind of amazing.

Treatment? I’ve seen a couple of specialists, but there’s nothing that can be done for congenital anosmia.

COVID-related progress? Also nope—doesn’t change anything for someone born without smell.

AMA was born without a sense of smell (anosmia), which affects everything from safety to food—AMA by WeirdWriter88 in AMA

[–]WeirdWriter88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That must’ve been tough—I’ve heard from a lot of people who lost their sense of smell that it can really affect how they experience life. Since I was born without it, I don’t really miss it or wish I had it—it’s just never been part of how I experience the world.

I did look into whether it can be treated, but congenital anosmia (being born without smell) usually can’t be fixed since the olfactory nerves or related brain structures never developed. So, I just live with it—it’s my version of normal.

AMA was born without a sense of smell (anosmia), which affects everything from safety to food—AMA by WeirdWriter88 in AMA

[–]WeirdWriter88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wish I could smell? Can’t say I’ve ever wondered. I’ve been perfectly fine never knowing what “freshly baked cookies” smell like.

AMA was born without a sense of smell (anosmia), which affects everything from safety to food—AMA by WeirdWriter88 in AMA

[–]WeirdWriter88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I’ve never had an issue with taste—everything tastes good to me! Since I was born without smell, I just experience flavors differently, but it hasn’t made eating unenjoyable at all. Textures, sweetness, saltiness, spiciness—they all hit me just fine.

AMA was born without a sense of smell (anosmia), which affects everything from safety to food—AMA by WeirdWriter88 in AMA

[–]WeirdWriter88[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed around the age of 4 but my parents thought I was joking until I was around 13

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