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Comment on Tildes Video Thread in ~misc
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Comment on When is it okay to give up? in ~life
ColorUserPro Link ParentIn my experience, people react more positively and take better stock of their investment in the situation when the person setting boundaries makes it very clear that these are the points at which...In my experience, people react more positively and take better stock of their investment in the situation when the person setting boundaries makes it very clear that these are the points at which they themselves will disengage with the people who cross said boundaries, rather than telling people not to cross the boundaries. People who need to have a boundary put in place have a better response to the removal of the carrot than the presence of the stick, so to speak.
The people in your life who know how much you matter to them will respect your request, either now or in their own due time. The people who recognize your value will have an effect on the people who don't, and change will come in how they treat you.
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Comment on When is it okay to give up? in ~life
ColorUserPro LinkI understand, I've had similar aggrevations with family members and am still learning how to navigate these topics in some relationships. I've learned to try to reach an understanding of what can...I understand, I've had similar aggrevations with family members and am still learning how to navigate these topics in some relationships.
I've learned to try to reach an understanding of what can be discussed and when/where it can be discussed for me to feel comfortable with the privilege of access I allow the other party, and them for me. I see an ability to control that sort of topic in discussion as a form of respect and think of it as an essential factor for people to connect over their shared humanity rather than their subjective beliefs, as those might otherwise create too large of a distance for a familial connection.
If this can't be reached, I've had to cut off that privilege to people that meant more to me than I would have liked them to in those moments. If someone cannot control their ability to interject sensitive subjects into your interactions, there is an issue that has to have a tangible plan of resolution to justify the work it will take to overcome that obstacle.
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Comment on 2025 April Fools Roundup in ~misc
ColorUserPro Link ParentApril Fools! That's the decoy megathread!April Fools! That's the decoy megathread!
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Comment on Do you have games that you play (almost) exclusively? in ~games
ColorUserPro Link ParentI've put almost 1,100 hours into RDR2 and enjoy it as an idle exploration sandbox, it's refreshing to me to boot into an old save from early in the game and put borders on a blank map while being...I've put almost 1,100 hours into RDR2 and enjoy it as an idle exploration sandbox, it's refreshing to me to boot into an old save from early in the game and put borders on a blank map while being a natural survivalist.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
ColorUserPro LinkI've been re-listening to Ten by Pearl Jam again and thoroughly enjoying it. Especially with albums released before the advent of MP3s, I get a better experience listening to the album in one go...I've been re-listening to Ten by Pearl Jam again and thoroughly enjoying it. Especially with albums released before the advent of MP3s, I get a better experience listening to the album in one go while driving or doing housechores, and this is one of my favorite albums to drive alone listening to that I have in my collection.
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Comment on What would your past self say about your current self? in ~life
ColorUserPro LinkI think I would be very surprised at how little I've remembered all the lessons my past self made so many mistakes to learn on my future's behalf.I think I would be very surprised at how little I've remembered all the lessons my past self made so many mistakes to learn on my future's behalf.
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Comment on LostMyspace.com: recovered music from the botched Myspace server migration in ~music
ColorUserPro Link ParentI love thr connection you have to the song, it makes an archive like this even better to know the memories it brings with it to people!I love thr connection you have to the song, it makes an archive like this even better to know the memories it brings with it to people!
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Comment on LostMyspace.com: recovered music from the botched Myspace server migration in ~music
ColorUserPro Link ParentIf it's no bother, who was the artist? Are their works available in the archive?If it's no bother, who was the artist? Are their works available in the archive?
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Comment on What quotes inspire you? in ~talk
ColorUserPro (edited )LinkTry so hard that one day you won't have to try is a phrase I picked up while I was getting ready for state competitions in high school, and it's helped motivate me since then through a lot more...Try so hard that one day you won't have to try is a phrase I picked up while I was getting ready for state competitions in high school, and it's helped motivate me since then through a lot more than I would've thought.
A quote I can actually attribute to a source off the top of my head would be Proverbs 5:11 - And thou mourn at the last when thy flesh and thy body are consumed, which I've kept in my head to check my ego whenever I feel like acting against my best interests.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
ColorUserPro LinkThis week, my morning drive has been dominated by The Bones of J.R. Jones, and I have fallen in love with their "Bless Your Soul" in a way that not much else in their catalog has been able to...This week, my morning drive has been dominated by The Bones of J.R. Jones, and I have fallen in love with their "Bless Your Soul" in a way that not much else in their catalog has been able to compel me to.
My evenings have me unwinding to The Carnival of Animals on repeat; I don't know how to describe the effect it has on me lately but I can't stop listening to it!
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Comment on What do you like about your job? in ~talk
ColorUserPro Link ParentI like the breathing room, both from the point of view of instructing and in the freedom outside of the material. With a pay bump like that to boot, it sounds very fulfilling!I like the breathing room, both from the point of view of instructing and in the freedom outside of the material. With a pay bump like that to boot, it sounds very fulfilling!
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Comment on What do you like about your job? in ~talk
ColorUserPro Link ParentI'm with you on the boss and the product - were it just the owner and myself, I could be reasonably happy. I'm largely uninvested in our product but have an allegiance to his leadership style. The...I'm with you on the boss and the product - were it just the owner and myself, I could be reasonably happy. I'm largely uninvested in our product but have an allegiance to his leadership style. The legs are getting unbalanced on my stool, so to speak.
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Comment on What do you like about your job? in ~talk
ColorUserPro Link ParentPharmaceuticals is one of the biggest positive impacts a person can make in terms of downriver effects, a career with that kind of significance would be an end goal for me!Pharmaceuticals is one of the biggest positive impacts a person can make in terms of downriver effects, a career with that kind of significance would be an end goal for me!
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Comment on What do you like about your job? in ~talk
ColorUserPro Link ParentI sympathize with the political aspect, the same 5 colleagues I see every day can make or break my job security, and mindfulness and tact are a must-have in every interaction with them. Trust has...I sympathize with the political aspect, the same 5 colleagues I see every day can make or break my job security, and mindfulness and tact are a must-have in every interaction with them.
Trust has turned into a significant stressor for me, namely trust from leadership. Faith and trust afford a type of bond that I don't think cameraderie or oversight can provide by themselves.
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Comment on What do you like about your job? in ~talk
ColorUserPro Link ParentI can't imagine how fulfilling the work you do and have done must be, some of the most motivated people I have the pleasure of knowing are retired EMTs and they still talk about some of the people...I can't imagine how fulfilling the work you do and have done must be, some of the most motivated people I have the pleasure of knowing are retired EMTs and they still talk about some of the people they helped in the line of service. The work you do cannot be overstated in value, and thank you for it!
Having also moved from being a jack of all trades to a master of one, it can bring a certain kind of peace of mind, but that's not to say I didn't enjoy the breath of fresh air that another task would provide!
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Comment on What do you like about your job? in ~talk
ColorUserPro Link ParentThat sounds amazing, having the freedom of time and untaxed pay! Some of my favorite time when swapping jobs is the training, a good mentor can make a big difference in short/medium term satisfaction.That sounds amazing, having the freedom of time and untaxed pay! Some of my favorite time when swapping jobs is the training, a good mentor can make a big difference in short/medium term satisfaction.
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Comment on What do you like about your job? in ~talk
ColorUserPro Link ParentSomething I really cherished in a previous job was the tangible difference I could make on people I would see every day in my community, and to be honest, I agree with you that the effect that has...Something I really cherished in a previous job was the tangible difference I could make on people I would see every day in my community, and to be honest, I agree with you that the effect that has carries a value that money can't make up. I'm trying to be more philanthropic in how I spend and what I do in my day-to-day, but the opportunity to make that my work is something I would love to have again.
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Comment on What do you like about your job? in ~talk
ColorUserPro Link ParentThat sounds absolutely perfect for you! I learned to appreciate that laissez-faire management style back in high school when a teacher gave us the whole semester's workload at the beginning of the...That sounds absolutely perfect for you! I learned to appreciate that laissez-faire management style back in high school when a teacher gave us the whole semester's workload at the beginning of the year and showed a lot of transparency in the expectations that were on him for deadlines.
I have absolutely had moments where I was prepared to give up my pay for travel opportunities, only to be forcibly reminded of the end goal of being employed lol.
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Comment on What do you like about your job? in ~talk
ColorUserPro Link ParentI've been very sensitive to the infrastructure around my work since a bad update got pushed out by our order processing team and stagnated operations for a solid 48hrs. Having the flexibility to...I've been very sensitive to the infrastructure around my work since a bad update got pushed out by our order processing team and stagnated operations for a solid 48hrs. Having the flexibility to work around that, especially by having a team that creates a self-reliance separate from some of those elements you mentioned is a strong asset for any workplace.
Harry Potter and the Stone, a full-length, shot-for-shot remake of the first Harry Potter movie without using any assets from the original film. The longer you watch, the better it gets!