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Jan 09, 2020 at 08:45 AM
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Obviously, there are a lot of reasons to complain about work. But, I thought it would be nice to also have a space to share positive work news.
Mine is that after about 2 months of unemployment, I was offered a freelance writing assignment last week. It went well, and they want me to do a second project. It's for a US company and pays in dollars, so the pay is much better than at my former toxic workplace. Initially I will work about 20 hours a week, if they like the second project. |
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Jan 09, 2020 at 11:28 AM
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This is great. I think it's a great idea to focus on positive things in the work place too.
Congrats on the writing gig! __________________  What if I fall? Oh, my dear, but what if you fly? Primary Dx: C-PTSD and Severe Chronic Treatment Resistant Major Depressive Disorder Secondary Dx: Generalized Anxiety Disorder with mild Agoraphobia. Meds I've tried: Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Effexor, Remeron, Elavil, Wellbutrin, Risperidone, Abilify, Prazosin, Paxil, Trazadone, Tramadol, Topomax, Xanax, Propranolol, Valium, Visteril, Vraylar, Selinor, Clonopin, Ambien Treatments I've done: CBT, DBT, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Talk therapy, psychotherapy, exercise, diet, sleeping more, sleeping less... |
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Jan 09, 2020 at 02:48 PM
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Great idea for a thread @rechu. Today my general manager took some steps to get some resources that we needed. I'm less stressed now.
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Jan 09, 2020 at 03:46 PM
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My manager admired the good tidy up job I did.
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Jan 09, 2020 at 04:06 PM
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Congratulations on the writing gig! This week I signed up to teach two workshops. It's unpaid but gives me practice and is a good way to network.
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Jan 10, 2020 at 02:32 PM
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It’s Friday and I don’t have to work this weekend.
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Jan 10, 2020 at 02:45 PM
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Bad news is I have pneumonia but the nice thing is everyone I work with is chipping in to help me out and help me meet some deadlines while I'm sick.
__________________ What if I fall? Oh, my dear, but what if you fly? Primary Dx: C-PTSD and Severe Chronic Treatment Resistant Major Depressive Disorder Secondary Dx: Generalized Anxiety Disorder with mild Agoraphobia. Meds I've tried: Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Effexor, Remeron, Elavil, Wellbutrin, Risperidone, Abilify, Prazosin, Paxil, Trazadone, Tramadol, Topomax, Xanax, Propranolol, Valium, Visteril, Vraylar, Selinor, Clonopin, Ambien Treatments I've done: CBT, DBT, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Talk therapy, psychotherapy, exercise, diet, sleeping more, sleeping less... |
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Jan 10, 2020 at 02:51 PM
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I enjoy my job. it's part time but that is what I want. it's retail, and I enjoy the people contact. have enough responsibilities to keep me busy but not enough to make me crazy. company is very community & charity orientated which is also a bonus. obviously there are bumps in the road, but that is true of every workplace. been there over 1 yr, very content. income pads out my disability nicely.
I had the opportunity to arrange my schedule so I only work weekends which permits me to do therapy dog work, etc during the week without having to miss work. I have no issue missing "weekend fun" as I have always worked them..actually prefer too. my time off during the week always me to enjoy time during the week when things are empty. |
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Jan 10, 2020 at 06:41 PM
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Also I’ve been at my job for 2 years but I’ve been working steady for years. At this current job I get sick pay, vacation time, and personal time. I also work retail.
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Jan 11, 2020 at 01:55 PM
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I love my job. It’s stressful and tiring but I love it. I’ve been 14 years in this particular location. But overall I’ve been working full time my entire life and I am getting tired generally speaking, but with minor exception somewhere in between I always loved my job. So I guess it’s positive.
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Jan 11, 2020 at 05:57 PM
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We had a busy month last month and typically this kind of business is always taken for granted, but my manager nominated me for a cash award and I elected time off.
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Jan 12, 2020 at 11:08 AM
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I got recognition today from my supervisor that there is a part of my job I do really well at that most people don't bother doing at all. It's nice not being taken for granted.
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Jan 15, 2020 at 08:54 AM
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Good news: I will land a new job, soon...
So this company has agreed to hire me. I will sign the contract next Friday. I hope it will go well. I hope there's nothing bad in the contract. |
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Jan 17, 2020 at 09:17 PM
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My biggest client (who has offered me full time jobs numerous times but we've settled down now to a good partnership) and I have officially been partnering together for 2 years!
Holy ****! I've been making this consulting business work for 2 years! That's incredible. I'm really proud of myself. __________________ What if I fall? Oh, my dear, but what if you fly? Primary Dx: C-PTSD and Severe Chronic Treatment Resistant Major Depressive Disorder Secondary Dx: Generalized Anxiety Disorder with mild Agoraphobia. Meds I've tried: Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Effexor, Remeron, Elavil, Wellbutrin, Risperidone, Abilify, Prazosin, Paxil, Trazadone, Tramadol, Topomax, Xanax, Propranolol, Valium, Visteril, Vraylar, Selinor, Clonopin, Ambien Treatments I've done: CBT, DBT, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Talk therapy, psychotherapy, exercise, diet, sleeping more, sleeping less... |
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Jan 17, 2020 at 10:34 PM
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I've signed the contract. Thankfully there's nothing bad in the contract. I'm officially resigned to my current workplace.
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Jan 18, 2020 at 12:24 AM
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Snagged an interview in two weeks!
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Jan 20, 2020 at 12:12 PM
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Seesaw - congrats on the 2-year anniversary!
Turtle_Rider - that's great that you found a new job. I hope it ends up to be a huge improvement. WastingAsparagus, good luck at the interview! |
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Jan 20, 2020 at 03:43 PM
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I took Friday off--to deal with my mental health, emotional health, physical health, and take my cat to the vet. I expected to come back to mountains of paperwork but actually it wasn't bad. My inbox is clear already.
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Jan 22, 2020 at 12:43 PM
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Luckily next week I get more hours. Last week was 3 “hours” and this week was one scheduled day and one extra day. Next week is 3 days. I get the weekend off too.
My birthday is the week after next and it doesn’t bother me if I’m scheduled that day. I have therapy and an appointment with my primary that day too. Grown adults who make huge deals out of their birthdays look foolish in my opinion. __________________ I'm Blue |
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Jan 23, 2020 at 12:32 PM
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I got paid for the first trial writing project I did. Since the company is in the US and I am abroad, the easiest thing was for them to send a check to my sister who deposited it. I am waiting for feedback on the second project I did.
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