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#1
Jan 09, 2020, 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. |
 Anonymous48672, ARaven0137, seesaw, Serpentine Leaf, SlumberKitty, Turtle_Rider, WastingAsparagus
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 bshaffer836, Discombobulated, hvert, seesaw, Serpentine Leaf, SlumberKitty, Turtle_Rider, WastingAsparagus
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#2
Jan 09, 2020, 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!
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 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... |
| Discombobulated, rechu
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#4
Jan 09, 2020, 03:46 PM
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My manager admired the good tidy up job I did.
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| SlumberKitty
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#5
Jan 09, 2020, 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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| SlumberKitty
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#6
Jan 10, 2020, 02:32 PM
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It’s Friday and I don’t have to work this weekend.
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"Good morning starshine.... the earth says hello"- Willy Wonka |
| SlumberKitty
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#7
Jan 10, 2020, 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.
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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... |
| SlumberKitty
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#8
Jan 10, 2020, 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. |
| SlumberKitty
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| Discombobulated, seesaw
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#9
Jan 10, 2020, 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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"Good morning starshine.... the earth says hello"- Willy Wonka |
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#10
Jan 11, 2020, 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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#11
Jan 11, 2020, 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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#12
Jan 12, 2020, 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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| SlumberKitty
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#13
Jan 15, 2020, 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. |
| SlumberKitty
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#14
Jan 17, 2020, 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.
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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... |
| SlumberKitty, Turtle_Rider
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#15
Jan 17, 2020, 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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| SlumberKitty
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#16
Jan 18, 2020, 12:24 AM
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Snagged an interview in two weeks!
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| SlumberKitty
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#17
Jan 20, 2020, 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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| Turtle_Rider, WastingAsparagus
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#18
Jan 20, 2020, 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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#19
Jan 22, 2020, 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.
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"Good morning starshine.... the earth says hello"- Willy Wonka |
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#20
Jan 23, 2020, 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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| Discombobulated, WastingAsparagus
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#21
Jan 31, 2020, 06:08 PM
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I don’t think I have ever felt safer at work then I did today.
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"Good morning starshine.... the earth says hello"- Willy Wonka |
| Anonymous49105, Discombobulated, Open Eyes
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#22
Jan 31, 2020, 06:32 PM
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A really big client just came back for an even bigger project and I'm very excited. My business is growing, and I may actually bring on a full-time employee (beyond myself) this year.
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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... |
| Have Hope, Open Eyes
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#23
Jan 31, 2020, 11:27 PM
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I retained a client that could have been lost today, but based on my proposal they're in. YAY!
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"Twenty-five years and my life is still trying to get up that great big hill of hope for a destination" ~4 Non Blondes |
| Open Eyes
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#24
Jan 31, 2020, 11:45 PM
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I may be paid $415 on February 15 for a translation job I did. (I realize a lot of people might wonder about the may). And the answer is complicated.
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| Anonymous49105, Open Eyes
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#25
Feb 14, 2020, 08:59 AM
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Quote:
I finally got paid! Ha. I am so happy about this. |
| rechu, Turtle_Rider
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