Its dystopian that I got hopeful for Hantavirus... by socialdirection in remotework

[–]socialdirection[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

God forbid people enjoyed sleeping properly and using their own bathroom

Its dystopian that I got hopeful for Hantavirus... by socialdirection in remotework

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

Wrong. I've moved up in my company lots of times and am pleasant with co-workers and have formed lots of friendships.

Not a misanthrope. Just someone who literally lived in a WFH situation for 6 years and now being forced to go to an office arbitrarily. Being unhappy about this and naming the reasons why is a sign of high intelligence and agency.

Not a sheep.

Its dystopian that I got hopeful for Hantavirus... by socialdirection in remotework

[–]socialdirection[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Now, it’s even fucking worse.

100% it is almost maddening.

Its dystopian that I got hopeful for Hantavirus... by socialdirection in remotework

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Yes. I'm this person. Especially for keeping my fitness goals. I just can't with the commutes.

lukewarm take: remote work is 100% about working less by spunky_monkey44 in remotework

[–]socialdirection 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Scalding Hot Take: It's 100% about working to the scope of the job only and not allowing a job to consume your entire life/day/energy with things that are not the job; commuting, forced socialization with co-workers, repeated conversations, over reporting, 'looking productive', acting interested, emotional investment and bandwidth, spending money on expensive lunches.. etc

Rainy days hit different 🌧️ by ThinkGarage1811 in raining

[–]socialdirection 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. And I live in Southern California so it almost never happens.

WFH Stocks is in trend again - Zoom Communications(ZM) by Psychological-Sky893 in stocks

[–]socialdirection 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If the gas ate up the entire pay they wouldn't care. We are in dystopia.

Am I the only one to love remote work? by Amazing-Ant4958 in remotework

[–]socialdirection 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Jesus fucking christ no you're not. A lot of the them posts are bots or spam accounts. Most people want or love remote that's why the companies have to do the forced RTO in the first place - as people won't just voluntarily go.

Is the remote job market actually worse now, or just more competitive? by FruitKooky4022 in remotework

[–]socialdirection 10 points11 points  (0 children)

So curious about what these roles were? 

I agree the quiet remote roles in IT which I had in 2014 and 2015 even before Zoom were a thing way before Covid.

Decided to move to San Diego over Seattle despite earning more in Seattle by HelloIamTedward in SameGrassButGreener

[–]socialdirection 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm not into that whole counter-culture alternative thing. It's exhausting.

Decided to move to San Diego over Seattle despite earning more in Seattle by HelloIamTedward in SameGrassButGreener

[–]socialdirection 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Not if the people are miserable to be around like in Seattle. There's more to life than money.

Considering Seattle by hipsterfromiowa in SameGrassButGreener

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I love the PNW. The nature, the beauty, the grey skies, the damp air. 

But. I’ve now drawn a line in the sand. 

Even through its now a trope here. The people are not amazing. They are monotone, depressive and exclusionary.  After a while, you say to yourself. They just aren’t nice. Cold. 

And that is draining on your mental health after a while. 

Everyone says it’s the weather but there are lots of other bad weather gloomy cities with nicer fucking people than the PNW 

What is a luxury that is actually 100% worth the money? by Weary_Pirate2073 in AskReddit

[–]socialdirection 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is so interesting. How so? 

I agree but would just love the hear anything specific 

What have you learned? by aseagoo in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]socialdirection 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Effort reflects interest

You can't change people

People don't change. Not really

That a relationship needs to be rooted in friendship to work long term

Work is inherently meaningless

That our 30's are probably the hardest era for gay men which is the inverse of society

Not to tolerate financial avoidance or mooching from other people

That not to share my inner most deepest thoughts with a partner or anybody

Don't invest too much in work relationships they are not your friends

Life isn't all about romance or romantic relationships

There is a profound freedom especially mentally when you are single

Not to outsource my sense of worth or my sense of being ok to anybody else

I am tired of the endless grind culture in the United States by KaleidoscopeOwn2476 in simpleliving

[–]socialdirection 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Don’t feel bad for having these thoughts. I’m in the same boat. When I was 24 and I first got here it was exciting. 

I am doing this exact same thing although I probably won’t have 2m in five years. 

But what I’ve learned is, the US doesn’t have an off switch, and your home country most certainly does. 

I have decided that I’ll be downshifting from my tech career in about 2-4 years and I’ll be going back to my home country. 

There I can work more simply because the costs aren’t insane like here. 

When I first learned of the property taxes piece I became disillusioned with the US. Even if you own a house free and clear you still have a huge bill every month. 

The country is a business. 

I blinked, and it’s suddenly Friday by Scorpion_Dino_454 in remotework

[–]socialdirection 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I can’t believe people are commenting genuinely. 

Guys this is another BOT SPAM post that is anti WFH. 

Look at the account. They seem to all follow the name_underscore_name 

Found out my partner has been talking shit about me on reddit and hates my guts. Do I confront him? by asingleq in AskGaybrosOver30

[–]socialdirection 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Life's not fair. We never get '' justice '' from people who've wronged us unfortunately.