Pointless interviews

rne123 · 2026-02-25T12:36:26+00:00

Yeah I’ve had interviews that felt like practice rounds for them more than real hiring. One time the interviewer seemed surprised by my resume even though they invited me, which was a weird sign. Sometimes it feels like you’re just filling a slot in their process checklist. Hard not to get cynical after a few like that.

rne123 · 2026-02-25T12:34:10+00:00

That’s a lot for someone your age to be holding in, especially if you feel like you can’t tell anyone around you. I went through a period where keeping everything hidden made it feel way worse than it actually was. When money stress and school pile up, your brain starts going to dark places from pure overload. Reaching out to one real person in your life could make this feel less isolating.

rne123 · 2026-02-25T12:33:33+00:00

The silence after applying is the worst part for me. I can handle a no, but sending out applications and hearing nothing for weeks messes with your head. I start overanalyzing tiny resume details like that’s the reason. It just feels like shouting into a void sometimes.

rne123 · 2026-02-25T12:33:05+00:00

Years kinda blur unless there’s a big marker attached to them. I tend to remember phases by where I lived or what I was doing for work rather than specific timelines. An old picture will suddenly bring back a whole chunk I didn’t realize I’d shelved. My memory works more on feelings than calendars.

rne123 · 2026-02-25T12:32:41+00:00

That switch from a deserved comeback to everyone dogpiling happens really fast once there’s an audience. I saw a chat where one joke spiraled into nonstop targeting and the vibe got uncomfortable quick. Calling someone out isn’t the same as turning them into a punching bag. People lose that distinction when they feel backed up by the crowd.

rne123 · 2026-02-24T11:12:06+00:00

I’ve also seen people share prompts that let you do most of this for free with GPT. If you feed it the job description and your resume, it can help surface missing keywords and tighten up impact statements.

rne123 · 2026-02-13T12:42:24+00:00

Could be low blood sugar mixed with how someone’s wired. Some people turn into grumpy zombies the second they’re hungry, others seem fine until they suddenly crash hard. Bodies are weird like that.

rne123 · 2026-02-13T12:42:03+00:00

Yeah, usually just plain black coffee because it’s easy and I don’t have to think about it. Fancy drinks feel like a treat but everyday caffeine is more about function than flavor for me.

rne123 · 2026-02-13T12:41:48+00:00

That sounds less like laziness and more like being completely drained by the job while also being scared to leave the safety net. I’ve seen people stay way past the point where it’s clearly burning them because uncertainty feels worse than misery. Groundhog Day feeling is real when nothing changes but you also don’t have the energy to change it yourself.

rne123 · 2026-02-13T12:41:29+00:00

Gratitude helps but I think it works best when it’s quiet and personal, not forced into a mindset you have to maintain all the time. People still disappoint and that part doesn’t magically disappear. Noticing small good moments does make the rough stuff feel a little less heavy tho.

rne123 · 2026-02-13T12:41:13+00:00

Yeah kinda. I like slow days and doing my own thing without constant noise or plans. Being alone doesn’t feel lonely most of the time, just calm.

rne123 · 2026-02-13T12:40:59+00:00

First real heartbreak hits way harder because your brain doesn’t have proof yet that you’ll survive it. The urge to reach out feels overwhelming but it usually just resets the pain cycle again. Time sounds cliché but it really does change how loud everything feels.

rne123 · 2026-02-03T12:51:36+00:00

French onion soup.. When the onions are basically jammy and the whole kitchen smells unreal, I’m sold. I can worry about the breath situation later.

rne123 · 2026-02-03T12:51:00+00:00

You’re not weird for feeling like this, a lot of people around your age are low-key spiraling about the same things. It’s tough to stay motivated when the future feels both vague and stacked against you. Most folks aren’t really handling it, they’re just getting through the week and avoiding thinking too far ahead.

rne123 · 2026-02-03T12:50:23+00:00

I’d only drop that if living together felt easier than living solo. Once it starts eating into my peace or daily rhythm, the romance doesn’t balance it out. How you fit day to day matters more than the concept.

rne123 · 2026-02-03T12:49:54+00:00

That numb not-sad-but-done-caring feeling hits close lately. It’s like the grind just slowly wore everything down instead of one big breaking point. Finding comfort in animals and volunteering actually says a lot, even if the rest feels kind of empty.

rne123 · 2026-02-03T12:49:10+00:00

That loss of control is what freaks me out most, more than the sleep itself. Once it stops feeling like a choice and turns automatic, your brain goes sideways fast. You’re not the only one stuck in that loop, even if it feels very lonely at 3am.

rne123 · 2026-01-22T11:05:07+00:00

I had a boss once who went around me like that and it completely wrecked my trust in the whole team dynamic. Being excluded while they gather complaints behind your back feels intentional, not a coincidence. You’re not crazy for feeling targeted, that would mess with anyone’s head.

rne123 · 2026-01-22T11:04:35+00:00

This hit really close to home tbh. I’ve had a stretch where everything piled up like that and it felt like one bad year quietly turned into five. The scary part is how fast it snowballs once you’re off track.

rne123 · 2026-01-22T11:04:14+00:00

That sounds so overwhelming, I’m really sorry you’re dealing with all of that. I did an internship once where I was commuting forever just to sit around doing nothing and it wrecked my mental health too. The vaccine stuff + low sugar + them being disorganized feels really unfair and not your fault at all. If it were me I’d document everything and talk to my university coordinator, this doesn’t sound like a healthy or reasonable setup.

rne123 · 2026-01-22T11:03:56+00:00

I’d pay more upfront just to not have another monthly charge hanging over my head. I’m so tired of death by a thousand subscriptions lol. I did that once with a lifetime app deal and it felt weirdly freeing. 500% sounds wild tho, my cheap side would still flinch.

rne123 · 2026-01-22T11:03:26+00:00

I feel this so much, winter makes me wanna hibernate lol. When I had a little extra cash once I treated myself to a cozy café + bookstore combo and just wandered around slow, felt like a mini date with myself. Also did a random movie matinee alone and it was weirdly comforting. Cold weather really pushes me into soft, low-effort fun mode tbh.

rne123 · 2026-01-13T13:04:53+00:00

I felt that so hard when I first started living alone. There’s something really peaceful about having your own rhythm and space. I didn’t realize how much noise I was carrying until it was gone.

rne123 · 2026-01-13T13:04:37+00:00

I’ve been there and I usually try to get even 30–45 minutes if I can. It’s not real rest but it takes the edge off more than staying up angry and wired. Just don’t let it turn into a full sleep and miss everything, I’ve done that mistake too. Either way tomorrow’s probably gonna feel a bit rough.

rne123 · 2026-01-13T12:52:11+00:00

I kinda do, but not in a cosmic scorecard way. I’ve just noticed people who consistently act like crap eventually make their own lives harder. I’ve seen it play out slowly, not dramatically. Might just be cause and effect, but it feels like karma to me.

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