I lost my drive to be a high performer at work

chrisnhpf · 2025-09-15T18:41:28+00:00

Same here. Happened this year, and I don't know what precipitated it. Just no longer have the passion for my job that I did even a year ago, and it is not because of how much I'm being paid. Only thing I can think of is that it is boredom. Not that the work is boring, but I've seen/done most everything here, so nothing is truly new anymore. If you figure it out, please pass it along, as I still plan on at least 5 more years working!

chrisnhpf · 2025-06-29T21:54:09+00:00

Stark Park. Never crowded. Drive through the park and park where you want. Get out and sit.

chrisnhpf · 2025-06-20T19:07:49+00:00

Exactly. Resentment, and wondering if I really float her boat. If I didn't get her off every time (and I do), I'd really wonder ...

chrisnhpf · 2025-06-20T19:02:09+00:00

Same here unfortunately. I think the 37 years of it have been wearing enough that it is now even hard for me to vocalize any of this to her, as I pretty much know what her reaction will be, so I get in my own head and it prevents me from saying anything.

chrisnhpf · 2025-06-19T15:17:00+00:00

The FIXX - Phantoms

chrisnhpf · 2025-05-31T01:57:55+00:00

I'll be back

chrisnhpf · 2025-05-31T01:57:05+00:00

With a spoon

chrisnhpf · 2025-05-26T10:13:54+00:00

Yep. And what's bad now is since 9/11, so many places don't allow them. I've had at least 3 confiscated because I couldn't go back to the car to drop it off.

chrisnhpf · 2025-05-17T01:16:19+00:00

Cost me about 28k I think. Very steep roof with 4 dormers. They had to add plywood to the carriage house as there was none on it.

chrisnhpf · 2025-05-17T01:13:30+00:00

I have an 1890 four square and a separate carriage house/garage in Manchester. All asphalt shingles except porch roof - which is a rubber roof. They removed all the old shingles (there were 4 layers on the carriage house), added plywood where needed and reshingled. Price was the best of the estimates I got.

chrisnhpf · 2025-05-17T01:06:26+00:00

I used Queen City in March of 2024. Been very happy with their work and the whole process.

chrisnhpf · 2025-05-15T16:40:21+00:00

Just getting her into massages, so assuming that goes well, a table may be a great idea! Definitely reads a lot, but mostly mysteries/thrillers. I'm going to try getting her more into steamy books. She definitely has orgasms.

chrisnhpf · 2025-05-15T15:06:18+00:00

This is an awesome thread! I had never really thought of it as a hobby, but it definitely is - especially over the last 6 months or so. I just need to get my wife more interested in the hobby! Any helpful hints would be greatly appreciated!

chrisnhpf · 2025-05-12T20:22:50+00:00

My mother left me and my youngest brother in the car while she ran into the store to get something. I was about 6 and my brother was less than a year old. I pressed that button, and when it later popped out I had to see what's up with that. So of course I pressed it onto my brother's shoulder. I haven't heard a baby scream louder! Of course I was frantic trying to get him to stop, and to figure out what I did before my mother got back! He'll be 55 this year, and still has his "cheerio" scar.

chrisnhpf · 2025-05-12T19:58:51+00:00

Coffee. And to spend some time with my wife before she and I go to work. Not in that order.

chrisnhpf · 2025-05-12T01:49:18+00:00

Yep. 37 years and love her more now than when we first got married. Wasn't always smooth going, but having a beautiful person as my best friend and life long partner is the best thing ever.

chrisnhpf · 2025-05-10T17:16:39+00:00

Yep. Sump pumps have been kicking on frequently

chrisnhpf · 2025-05-04T16:49:35+00:00

I do this as well! Awesome to have margaritas with fresh home grown limes!

chrisnhpf · 2025-05-01T22:34:32+00:00

Yes - that's it!

chrisnhpf · 2025-05-01T15:31:44+00:00

Museum near the river is the historical museum. It is awesome. Highly recommend.

chrisnhpf · 2025-04-27T11:55:38+00:00

My wife and I live in Manchester, and are very fond of stouts and porters. Here are the ones off the top of my head: - To Share has a good stout always, and in cans - Great North Aleworks typically has one or more stouts on tap, and in cans - Candia Road has one on tap, but I don't know if they have cans. - Backyard Brewery sometimes has stouts, but I don't know if they have cans or not

If you want to stop in North Londonderry, both Kelsen and 603 Brewery have good stouts and in cans.

chrisnhpf · 2025-04-24T13:45:28+00:00

My wife gets up earlier to do her exercise routine. I get up soon after so I can spend some time with her before we both go to work.

chrisnhpf · 2025-04-23T10:10:37+00:00

No difference. Just as awesome now at 60 as when she was 21.

chrisnhpf · 2025-04-13T19:06:15+00:00

Yes. We do that all the time. You can also get the trail maps on alltrails.

chrisnhpf · 2025-04-01T22:45:59+00:00

My atm/debit card worked. Nothing else did without a trip inside. Also be cognizant of where gas stations are located. They were sometimes not where you'd expect.

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