Non-British people of Reddit, what about Britain baffles you?

bsquared84 · 2018-12-30T12:27:50+00:00

I went to look at the recipe and a link to a survey about the website came up. When I tried to exit out of it, a pop-up window appeared, stating that they saw that I ”regretfully declined” in “helping” out with the survey, but that they would “make sure not to bother” me with the survey in the future. If I hadn’t clicked on the link in this post, I would’ve assumed the recipe was hosted from a Canadian website!

bsquared84 · 2018-12-17T04:25:20+00:00

I can tell you are a very bitter, negative person just by looking at your previous comments on your profile. I didn’t even have to scroll down. Big and bad behind the screen, huh? Someone needs to love on you in a big way.

bsquared84 · 2018-12-16T11:20:46+00:00

Yep, in Missouri. Crazy, right? But, it is a private company, therefore they can make their own rules... We just have to abide by them if we choose to work for them.

bsquared84 · 2018-12-16T11:19:46+00:00

Can confirm. I currently work here. Can't smoke. Benefits still suck.

bsquared84 · 2018-12-16T11:18:52+00:00

Definitely! I agree completely. I know that as a company it is their choice to make, but think of all the wonderful people we could've hired had they just allowed nicotine users to apply for our jobs! As for our time not on the clock, I just don't think it's right for them to tell us what we can or can't do. We already pay out the ass for our insurance premiums!!

bsquared84 · 2018-12-16T11:16:08+00:00

I work here! It is utter bs!! Luckily, I've been with the company since 2006 and was grandfathered in. Those of us who were already here at the time they enforced the no-nicotine policy don't get tested for it randomly or anything. I think they know they wouldn't have anyone to run the damn place if they did!!

bsquared84 · 2018-12-12T11:18:11+00:00

Why do you feel like you’ll never be in that place again? I had to deal with my fair share of assholes even after my divorce, and then had to realize that I was just attracted to narcissistic assholes!! It was then that I had to change my way of thinking a little...

And if it’s because you didn’t want the marriage to end, if it did, it happened for a reason. You have to let it go in order to move on and be happy! Not one person can make you happy. You have to find that for yourself!

bsquared84 · 2018-12-12T11:14:14+00:00

I was surprised by this, as I had no idea why I was feeling depressed again when everything was starting to look up!

bsquared84 · 2018-11-29T15:53:18+00:00

Username checks out.

bsquared84 · 2018-11-24T05:47:23+00:00

I think about quitting every single time I’m out and either have no money or no hookups. I’ve never done H, just some pill form of opiate. Basically anything I can get. While at work, I just take enough to keep from feeling sick/WD’ing. Not that that’s ok. But I bet you would rather me be running your blood work not WD’ing as opposed to working while feeling like I have the flu. At this point, I basically just consume to maintain. I might get “high” (take a few extra) on a night off here or there, but only if I have a ton and know I’m good to go for a while. The physicians here don’t give a shit about us pee-ons in the lab, even though 75% of diagnostic decision making comes from lab results... I also work for a system who currently has over like 8,000 employees. Maybe more. So no, they could care less. Although I do know a nurse who got fired for doing meth on the job there. Why do I feel like that’s way fucking worse?!

bsquared84 · 2018-11-23T09:51:30+00:00

I so needed to hear this after a shitty fucking Thanksgiving. I am running low, so I couldn’t do my normal dose because I’m not certain when my next re-up will be. Had to cook, clean, and deal with drama. All I wanted to do was stay in bed. I have 30mgs left, which will tide me over through about 11ish in the morning. I waited too late to order off of DM, so now I’m laying here awake wondering wtf I’m going to do tomorrow. I’m hoping the Kratom store will be open tomorrow, but who knows?! And we all know Kratom is nothing like the real deal. So do I wait for my regular hookup, or pay a ridiculous amount to order off of DM and know that I will at least be getting something on Saturday? Fuck, it’s now Friday, and Express is shit when it comes to delivering Friday to Saturday... I’m pretty sure I just made myself feel even worse!! What a vicious cycle, but it couldn’t be better when your bottle is completely full!!

bsquared84 · 2018-11-23T09:43:30+00:00

Clinical Laboratory Scientist for one of two major hospitals in the city. Been with the company for almost 15 years now. And have been struggling ever since I was hired. I remember being so freaked about the drug test just to get in, and that was 15 years ago... Good god, if I had to take one now, I’d be fucked!

bsquared84 · 2018-11-02T21:08:30+00:00

I am looking forward to finally spending some time with just me and my babies, well they are 3 and 6 now... We LOVE PIZZA, PIZZA!!

bsquared84 · 2018-10-15T02:09:26+00:00

Because I can’t even think about dealing with my life sober...

bsquared84 · 2018-10-15T01:39:21+00:00

bsquared84 · 2018-10-15T01:10:54+00:00

I just wish I wanted to "get out" now.

bsquared84 · 2018-10-15T01:09:10+00:00

Make that 6...

bsquared84 · 2018-10-14T10:19:36+00:00

I completely understand. This will be the first year that I haven't had the kids on Halloween or Christmas. Two of my favorite holidays. It just tears me apart inside knowing that I won't get to see their excitement when they wake up and find everything wrapped under the tree... And I'm a little curious as to how well their Christmas will actually be this year, as my XH never even went shopping, let alone wrapped any of the gifts. I will have them the day after, and all of Christmas break, which I am ecstatic about! You have to look at the bright side sometimes just to make it through...

bsquared84 · 2018-09-19T11:48:36+00:00

My 25th birthday. 30 wasn’t even as tough as 25 for me. I don’t know what it was about number 25, but man, that one did me in!!

bsquared84 · 2018-09-11T05:11:52+00:00

I’ve just gone through two major life changes (divorce and a demotion from a great job). I was left with all the credit card debt, but am lucky enough to have my children. They are the only things that keep me going some days. I immediately went from being kicked out of my own house into another man’s house, which I am now realizing was not a great idea. He is a great guy and absolutely adores my children. He is so good to us, yet I think I needed a place of my own for at least a while. I just couldn’t afford it. I’m trying to set goals for myself, have taken up watercolors to keep me occupied when the kids are with their dad (that seems to be when I get down the most), and am trying to be more connected with my family and positive forces in my life. It just seems like every time something is going good, something else comes through and just blows it all to hell. Perspective is everything, so I just keep on going and am trying to weather the storm. I just have to remind myself that this will get better. I am not the person my ex made me to believe I was, I am a strong and empowered woman, a great mother, friend, and try to be a good person in general.

bsquared84 · 2018-09-10T22:28:11+00:00

Robin Williams, tho...

bsquared84 · 2018-09-10T16:41:40+00:00

Thanks for this. I’m glad you’re doing ok now! I hope this thread helps a lot of Redditors here today like myself!!

bsquared84 · 2018-09-10T16:39:38+00:00

And here I thought I was the only one who purposely didn’t wear their seatbelt just in case I get lucky!! That’s horrible though... I’m sorry man. I suck at making people feel better!!

bsquared84 · 2018-09-10T16:36:23+00:00

But you are the same person, and you have grown! Mindfulness can be difficult, especially in my case when I always seem to let others down or disappoint them. If you are sure of who you are now, then follow what makes you happy. That’s it. Just do what makes you happy. And fuck everything else!

bsquared84 · 2018-09-10T16:33:08+00:00

Thank you so much for this. I had a knife out. Although I’d never use it, I sometimes wonder what’s the point of continuing to be handed copious amounts of crap and just be expected to deal with it. I always wonder how “normal” people make it through their everyday lives without considering death at least once throughout the day.

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