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I get a few things done, think "whew, I have a break" only to have a bunch of NEW things get piled on top of that. I don't have enough time or resources to get this stuff done, so not sure how it's gonna work out. Even worse? I don't get paid for any of this. It's volunteer work. Bleh.5
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the "check engine" light came on in my car! my husband, a retired mechanic fixed it over a period of 4 months looking for the problem 1.5yrs ago so I couldn't really drive it around. passed smog & has been good since. UGH2
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mommabear4315 wrote: »I have been recuperating for 2 weeks and needed to get some work done today. Tried to log into work and can't. Apparently only idiots are working today because when I called and said "is the server up and running" the answer was "how can I tell?" Then they tell me "something is beeping" - what is beeping? "I don't know, I think the power strip." WTF? It's just a standard, run of the mill power strip - it CAN'T beep!
I went and took a nap instead. They can sit and wait for the outside tech guy to come in and restart the server.
Hope you had a great nap at least!
I did! And the cat even cooperated and snuggled up with me instead of trying to sleep on my head!2 -
CanesGalactica wrote: »I get a few things done, think "whew, I have a break" only to have a bunch of NEW things get piled on top of that. I don't have enough time or resources to get this stuff done, so not sure how it's gonna work out. Even worse? I don't get paid for any of this. It's volunteer work. Bleh.
Isn't that mentally exhausting? I stopped doing volunteer work for that reason. Instead of being thanked for a full day of service, I'd get pummeled with emails, texts & in person requests for more, more, more. Plus it would cost me $ to volunteer for the types of services I was doing, between parking/carfare & products I needed to supply.0 -
TarryTaffy wrote: »CanesGalactica wrote: »I get a few things done, think "whew, I have a break" only to have a bunch of NEW things get piled on top of that. I don't have enough time or resources to get this stuff done, so not sure how it's gonna work out. Even worse? I don't get paid for any of this. It's volunteer work. Bleh.
Isn't that mentally exhausting? I stopped doing volunteer work for that reason. Instead of being thanked for a full day of service, I'd get pummeled with emails, texts & in person requests for more, more, more. Plus it would cost me $ to volunteer for the types of services I was doing, between parking/carfare & products I needed to supply.
Yes. Some of the people I work with to make this possible are great, so that makes it doable. But the problem is that there are too few of us to make it all work, we all have our own lives and are busy and there's no way I can dump things on people who are having family emergency issues (we've had a few of those this year) or people who are busy, but.. at the same time, I'm busy, single parenting (for the time being), only have one car and no extra help (friends or family) to help me out, so I am a one woman show at the present.. and I feel like I'm being stretched a bit too thin.
Honestly, it reminds me a lot of why I left a certain job in my 20s. Everyone would always harass me and ask if I could cover their shift simply because they knew I was reliable, to the point where I had a mental breakdown and wouldn't pick up my phone due to a developed phobia of it ringing and being work all the time.
At this point, I do it because it benefits my son (this was something he wanted to do) and because it benefits other kids like him. I want to make it a good program for them, but I can't do it alone and it annoys and vexes me that other parents who are involved in this don't want the same for their children, or expect the few of us running this shindig to do all the work with no extra help.
I will finish out my year (end of school year) and then resign from the position. Partly because I will probably be leaving to a new place anyway, but also because I just can't keep doing it. Volunteering to pet and brush cats at the local shelter is more my speed.
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CanesGalactica wrote: »TarryTaffy wrote: »CanesGalactica wrote: »I get a few things done, think "whew, I have a break" only to have a bunch of NEW things get piled on top of that. I don't have enough time or resources to get this stuff done, so not sure how it's gonna work out. Even worse? I don't get paid for any of this. It's volunteer work. Bleh.
Isn't that mentally exhausting? I stopped doing volunteer work for that reason. Instead of being thanked for a full day of service, I'd get pummeled with emails, texts & in person requests for more, more, more. Plus it would cost me $ to volunteer for the types of services I was doing, between parking/carfare & products I needed to supply.
Yes. Some of the people I work with to make this possible are great, so that makes it doable. But the problem is that there are too few of us to make it all work, we all have our own lives and are busy and there's no way I can dump things on people who are having family emergency issues (we've had a few of those this year) or people who are busy, but.. at the same time, I'm busy, single parenting (for the time being), only have one car and no extra help (friends or family) to help me out, so I am a one woman show at the present.. and I feel like I'm being stretched a bit too thin.
Honestly, it reminds me a lot of why I left a certain job in my 20s. Everyone would always harass me and ask if I could cover their shift simply because they knew I was reliable, to the point where I had a mental breakdown and wouldn't pick up my phone due to a developed phobia of it ringing and being work all the time.
At this point, I do it because it benefits my son (this was something he wanted to do) and because it benefits other kids like him. I want to make it a good program for them, but I can't do it alone and it annoys and vexes me that other parents who are involved in this don't want the same for their children, or expect the few of us running this shindig to do all the work with no extra help.
I will finish out my year (end of school year) and then resign from the position. Partly because I will probably be leaving to a new place anyway, but also because I just can't keep doing it. Volunteering to pet and brush cats at the local shelter is more my speed.
Well, it's good that you have an exit plan.
I've had that same issue at jobs... being the reliable one, who worked all the OT for the dept 'til I collapsed. I'd never work those many hours again & recently quit a job after 1-mo for that reason.
When I complained to my brother about it, thinking he'd commend me for working so hard, his only response was a shrug & saying, "Your issue isn't being overworked. It's about not being able to say no." He was right.
I agree on the kitten brushing... but, it breaks my heart that I want to take them all home.
Good luck on your goals. Sounds like you're on top of it.1 -
My day went well over all. Recovery is hard for me because I am a person who is always on the go. This past week has really put things in perspective and that I need to slow down. Right now the hardest thing for me is sleeping. Even though my meds usually knock me out. I hate not having a schedule.2
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Oh that does not look good. Hope you got it fixed fast.1 -
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If a pig has its voice box removed, is it disgruntled?Buy1Get1Free wrote: »Or.. let me go find something to be disgruntled about.
Sorry, I just made that up and couldn't help myself.
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My newly adapted 9 year old beagle went thru that horrible heart worm treatment a year ago, & is still heart worm positive, he might need to go thru the treatment again.
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Today was a rough day physically and mentally. Got in a fight with my business partner and best friend hate that. Physically my Doctor got after me for being so active after major surgery and I feel like crap. Oh and i made an employee cry his eyes outs I’m such an grasshole who speaks the through and numbers never lie. On the bright side. Every fight there’s a solution. Physically at least everything still is healthy and not infected and the employee seems to have stepped it up.2
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Woman plowed into us and pushed us right into the guy ahead of us. Don’t know if the car is salvageable at this point due to frame damage, and because we couldn’t make it in to work Hubby & I both lose our attendance bonuses at the end of the year. 😢 Only good thing now is that I can use up my sick days this year if the heat gets too bad in the summer.4
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unstableunicorn wrote: »Woman plowed into us and pushed us right into the guy ahead of us. Don’t know if the car is salvageable at this point due to frame damage, and because we couldn’t make it in to work Hubby & I both lose our attendance bonuses at the end of the year. 😢 Only good thing now is that I can use up my sick days this year if the heat gets too bad in the summer.
Hope you all are ok nothing broken. Hope things get better.1 -
mommabear4315 wrote: »unstableunicorn wrote: »Woman plowed into us and pushed us right into the guy ahead of us. Don’t know if the car is salvageable at this point due to frame damage, and because we couldn’t make it in to work Hubby & I both lose our attendance bonuses at the end of the year. 😢 Only good thing now is that I can use up my sick days this year if the heat gets too bad in the summer.
Hope you all are ok nothing broken. Hope things get better.
Thanks Momma. Neck is pretty stiff/sore so waiting for a call back from my doc, but no other signs of injury as of yet.1 -
My boyfriend dumped me last night.9
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My elf on the shelf stole my stocking full of Reese's...and I'm still pissed0
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My cousin tried to off herself last weekend.
Part of me is compassionate about her losing her father a year ago, and that being too much to bear for her. I cant imagine how painful that would be. Seriously, I cant. And I want to help, but it seems like I get nothing from her, when I try to reach out.
But part of me is frustrated by her, because I have some sadness in my life too. And this *kitten* tries to *kitten* get out early, while leaving the rest of us to pick up the pieces?! Who the *kitten* does she think she is?!
Just...aaaahhhh. *breaths* Ok, I'm better now.
Still sad and angry about it, but...no longer raging.5 -
ericatoday1 wrote: »My boyfriend dumped me last night.
Hes clearly a dumbass and not worthy of you.Still, I know it hurts. *hug*1 -
thereshegoesagain wrote: »ericatoday1 wrote: »My boyfriend dumped me last night.
Hes clearly a dumbass and not worthy of you.Still, I know it hurts. *hug*unstableunicorn wrote: »ericatoday1 wrote: »My boyfriend dumped me last night.
That really sucks! 🙁 *hug*
Thank you. The first days always the worst. Tomorrow will be better 🤷♀️2 -
ericatoday1 wrote: »My boyfriend dumped me last night.
His loss. I’m sure you’re amazing! Hugs.0 -
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mattig89ch wrote: »My cousin tried to off herself last weekend.
Part of me is compassionate about her losing her father a year ago, and that being too much to bear for her. I cant imagine how painful that would be. Seriously, I cant. And I want to help, but it seems like I get nothing from her, when I try to reach out.
But part of me is frustrated by her, because I have some sadness in my life too. And this *kitten* tries to *kitten* get out early, while leaving the rest of us to pick up the pieces?! Who the *kitten* does she think she is?!
Just...aaaahhhh. *breaths* Ok, I'm better now.
Still sad and angry about it, but...no longer raging.
Maybe she doesn’t know how to express herself. Some people just shut down. Prayers your way.0 -
Today has been pretty great up until 4pm where I began to feel pain and I made it home rested and then made it to dinner. Doesn’t sound bad but I’m notorious for over doing it and I know I have. I’m going to pay for it in a few hours. I need to learn to rest. I just can’t. I’m doomed.4
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I woke up and felt pain on my incisions. They’re so irritated and hurt. I clean them twice a day and used different forms of bandages. Maybe because it has gone so long my skin is so fragile. It puts me In such a bad mood bc it’s constant pain. Like a bad tooth ache. Anyway had to vent.5
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