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Had a moment last night where I was stacking menus at work and staring out the window and kind of asked myself, “do I really need to stay here?”. Idk, money is important, but I think I’d rather work somewhere that lets my personality shine rather than makes me feel unappreciated and devalued. Makes me feel kinda bad that I decided this is normal instead of sticking up for myself. ~~~not sure what to do ~~~~ :/
Mar 23, 2024
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My job is honestly great culture and working environment wise and I love (nearly) everyone I work with, but I do often feel sad. I think for me it’s a combination of having the responsibility of this obligation (see image), feeling sad that I’m not meeting some imagined potential, and also just not being busy and stimulated enough. I find that when I’m busy and being challenged I don’t really have time to feel sad.
It’s important to have work-life balance and create a fulfilling life when you’re not working + to find ways to make your time during work more enjoyable. Like when I’m working on something very tedious that doesn’t require me to focus on the screen I watch TV shows on mute with captions at .5x speed at the same time—right now I’m rewatching Yellowjackets because I just finished season 3 lol.
I’m hoping I’ll feel differently after taking a career pivot but I don’t even necessarily think that this sadness is really about work at the end of the day; it’s just that working is what I spend the majority of my time doing. Wherever you go, there you are…
May 8, 2025
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zooming out my perspective helps me do this. humans working has been essential to our survival and development as a species since we’ve been here. even if when we’re clocked in we’re just cogs in the machine, that machine can be necessary. finding the reasons you do what you do, the people who’s lives you help or make easier by doing your job, the way your job impacts your community… i feel all this helps encourage pride and purpose in whatever we’re doing.
idk if that’s exactly what’s making you sad, but i get it. the idea of a life of work ahead sounds daunting and miserable, but humans are adaptable and i hope you find some more joy in your job soon!
May 8, 2025
Working in film / generally a creative field in a big city can lead me moving very...very fast. I realised sometimes I lose sight of myself and my inner desires and dreams. Sure, it's great to do that one job that seems big at the moment, but have you spent some time alone to think hey - what is it that I really want? Big picture? Outside of what's deemed as "fame" and "successful" or "cool" to your peers...?
Oct 25, 2024
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Maybe I’m posting this to justify my spending habits, or maybe I’m just ~correct~. Sometimes what I have in my house and the amount of available energy I have simply isn’t enough to satisfy the very specific craving I have that I just KNOW is the elixir to all my problems in that moment. Money is fake, fuck it, I’m hungry.
Mar 31, 2024
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One of the most romantic connections I’ve ever had in my life was someone who acknowledged how “brilliant” and mischievous my mind is. (They ghosted me BUT) I’ve been kinda going through some shi and made a list of why I love my brain. Really deep diving into why I like the way it thinks and categorizes things and keeps me focused or distracts me, etc. It’s been cool to observe yourself from a distance like that. It’s also nice to just give yourself some credit. “I love that I can laugh at it and say, “I hate you for that”, but what I really mean is, “thanks for keeping my life interesting””.
Feb 15, 2024
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it feels very primitive. it makes me smile when I get covered in mud and am dodging obstacles without slowing down. in some ways, it’s even lighter on your joints because the ground is softer than concrete and you’re forced to take quicker, lighter steps ☝🏼. i highly recommend. also, when you finish, take your shoes and socks off and stick your feet in some mud. just embrace that you are an animal basically.
Mar 4, 2024