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Post by quadfather on Jun 14, 2024 13:16:52 GMT
Sorry I didn’t mean it in a “be grateful for what you’ve got” kind of way, in case it came across like that. I totally know how hard you’ve had it over the past few years and just want it to be sorted for you. No need for that! I'm grateful for your words mate |
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Post by quadfather on Jun 14, 2024 13:17:42 GMT
And thanks. Sometimes it feels like this rent thing is all encompassing, and it’s nice to be reminded that it actually isn’t. Yeah, I think thats important - need to put that little twatty thing into perspective! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2024 16:21:22 GMT
Frack me, what a tough week.
Today was probably much better from a mental health perspective and was very productive, but I didn’t get to bed until 1.40 am after the gig and out of the day about 2 hours have been spent on intensive writing and thinking and trying to spin absolute scraps of bullet points into cohesive narratives. The remaining 5 hours plus has been Teams calls scrutinising hundreds of comments and criticisms over this massive document, with very limited screen breaks, and we think we have at least two more hours of it - for Monday - when it’s supposed to be my day off and that long weekend has kept me sane today.
Ah well, what about Tuesday? That’s when executive leader team wants an update meeting then. Fuck.
Friday off next week and it’s non-negotiable.
That amount of talking is quite exhausting to a weird introvert like me. Feel absolutely battered but at least the acceptance I’m in on Monday means I know I have another day to do stuff and don’t now need to work into the evening. However right now my head feels full of cotton wool, or more likely wire wool.
Plus, I’m really bored of it now!
Need to force myself to do some cleaning after tea so I can wake up just ready to go for dossing with games, telly, reading, painting models etc.
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Post by quadfather on Jun 14, 2024 16:28:23 GMT
Frack me, what a tough week. Today was probably much better from a mental health perspective and was very productive, but I didn’t get to bed until 1.40 am after the gig and out of the day about 2 hours have been spent on intensive writing and thinking and trying to spin absolute scraps of bullet points into cohesive narratives. The remaining 5 hours plus has been Teams calls scrutinising hundreds of comments and criticisms over this massive document, with very limited screen breaks, and we think we have at least two more hours of it - for Monday - when it’s supposed to be my day off and that long weekend has kept me sane today. Ah well, what about Tuesday? That’s when executive leader team wants an update meeting then. Fuck. Friday off next week and it’s non-negotiable. That amount of talking is quite exhausting to a weird introvert like me. Feel absolutely battered but at least the acceptance I’m in on Monday means I know I have another day to do stuff and don’t now need to work into the evening. However right now my head feels full of cotton wool, or more likely wire wool. Plus, I’m really bored of it now! Need to force myself to do some cleaning after tea so I can wake up just ready to go for dossing with games, telly, reading, painting models etc. Can I chuck in there, "when you've had tea, go for a walk outside for about 15-20 minutes. Doesn't matter where, just go for a walk" You can thank me later  |
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Post by LegendaryApe on Jun 14, 2024 16:45:40 GMT
Even a nice wank, in a field of corn
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Post by Jambowayoh on Jun 14, 2024 16:50:19 GMT
Who fancies some corn on the cob?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2024 17:00:48 GMT
Even a nice wank, in a field of corn Never go full Teresa May |
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Post by LegendaryApe on Jun 14, 2024 17:32:36 GMT
Even a nice wank, in a field of corn Never go full Teresa May is that why she came on stage that way, that time? I suppose I would too if I had corn up my granny garden |
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Post by Jambowayoh on Jun 14, 2024 17:45:52 GMT
Fucking hell..."granny garden".
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Post by LegendaryApe on Jun 14, 2024 17:50:26 GMT
I didn't want to be too graphic, so as to not upset the younger members of the forum.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2024 19:22:40 GMT
It was wheat with Teresa May. Not corn. I got my reference wrong.
I haven’t been for a walk sorry guys. Instead I fell asleep on the chaise longue and snored my bollocks off whilst trying to listen to Nine Inch Nails. They’ve been in my head all day because the Foo Fighters played a verse of March of the Pigs last night, it’s not because I’m in a downward spiral.
So that must have been needed. Now waiting for a very late meal with one of those snide headaches that sometimes seem to result from sleeping at the wrong time.
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Post by LegendaryApe on Jun 14, 2024 19:49:45 GMT
Glad you got a rest, Drakesmoke. Well deserved, I'd say.
Take care of yourself this weekend, get Monday done and then look forward to being off on Friday.
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Post by stuz359 on Jun 14, 2024 20:38:15 GMT
I didn't want to be too graphic, so as to not upset the younger members of the forum. Lol. I'm reminded of my mother. She STILL is a part of a group that called themselves 'young wives.' At some point they changed their name to the Alomo group because it was getting ridiculous. My mum is 78 next month. |
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Post by LegendaryApe on Jun 14, 2024 20:49:04 GMT
I didn't want to be too graphic, so as to not upset the younger members of the forum. Lol. I'm reminded of my mother. She STILL is a part of a group that called themselves 'young wives.' At some point they changed their name to the Alomo group because it was getting ridiculous. My mum is 78 next month. I think it helps, not accepting your age. My granda, when he was in his seventies, insisted on walking to the doctor's, because if someone who knew him saw him get out of a taxi, they might think he was old. |
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Post by Jambowayoh on Jun 14, 2024 20:52:16 GMT
I must be immortal then with the amount of Ubers I use when I visit England.
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Post by stuz359 on Jun 14, 2024 21:03:24 GMT
Lol. I'm reminded of my mother. She STILL is a part of a group that called themselves 'young wives.' At some point they changed their name to the Alomo group because it was getting ridiculous. My mum is 78 next month. I think it helps, not accepting your age. My granda, when he was in his seventies, insisted on walking to the doctor's, because if someone who knew him saw him get out of a taxi, they might think he was old. Just saying, is there anyone under 40 here now? |
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Post by Frog on Jun 14, 2024 21:03:48 GMT
Yes
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Post by LegendaryApe on Jun 14, 2024 21:12:23 GMT
Ditto
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Post by Frog on Jun 14, 2024 21:14:06 GMT
Oh I'm not, I just know others are.
I'm old, mentally and physically broken and awaiting the sweet release of death to nuke me from whatever the fuck this is.
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Post by Jambowayoh on Jun 14, 2024 21:17:50 GMT
Oh Frog...
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Post by cubby on Jun 14, 2024 21:28:16 GMT
Ah, a fellow chap that thinks "at last" when a chest pang happens.
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Post by stuz359 on Jun 14, 2024 22:07:05 GMT
How far are you off? I'm 42, there's no shame here. |
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Post by Jambowayoh on Jun 14, 2024 22:20:09 GMT
Right on 40 here!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2024 23:01:39 GMT
Apart from holding onto lots of stuff the sorts of adults who don’t fontgeek (so good) would scoff at as childish (sci fi, gaming, Warhammer etc etc) I think it was basically born 40 in all other aspects. I crave homeliness and the sensible. Therefore crossing that barrier a year and a half ago didn’t feel like anything much to me.
I had some wilderness years in my 30s where I had to move home with the folks and felt really teenage.
Not being where you want for your age in my experience has hurt more than simply having a number attached.
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Post by LegendaryApe on Jun 15, 2024 4:48:56 GMT
How far are you off? I'm 42, there's no shame here. I am 38. |
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Post by drhickman1983 on Jun 15, 2024 5:31:44 GMT
I'm 41.
I don't really care about the age itself, but the fact my life hasn't really moved on much at all since leaving uni is getting extremely depressing
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Post by otto on Jun 15, 2024 8:40:20 GMT
I’m 55 and doing essentially exactly what I was doing at 25. Now retirement is on the horizon and I’ve made my peace with it. Work is a means to an end, I have more invested in my life outside work. Admittedly I’m lucky to be secure in my job and well paid so I can afford to feel this way.
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Post by quadfather on Jun 15, 2024 10:30:57 GMT
I’m 55 and doing essentially exactly what I was doing at 25. Now retirement is on the horizon and I’ve made my peace with it. Work is a means to an end, I have more invested in my life outside work. Admittedly I’m lucky to be secure in my job and well paid so I can afford to feel this way. Yes! This is the same boat at me (52). I just need a more steady work life balance job and I'm ready to coast it out too |
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Post by Dougs on Jun 15, 2024 10:33:12 GMT
50 here. And checking my retirement modeller on a monthly basis. Work is absolutely a means to an end and I have gone as far as I want to in my career. I don't have the energy left to climb any higher, it's just not worth it. I want to do a good job and leave it all there at the weekend and holidays.
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Post by mikeck on Jun 15, 2024 10:44:27 GMT
50 here. And checking my retirement modeller on a monthly basis. Work is absolutely a means to an end and I have gone as far as I want to iny career. I don't have the energy left to climb any higher, it's just not worth it. I want to do a good job and leave it all there at the weekend and holidays. I'm there in terms of not really wanting to climb much higher, too much faff and loads more work, but I'm 42 and have to battle feelings that I should be aiming higher. I have peers that are director and VP level and I need to stop comparing myself to them. I'm well paid, happy enough (doing a career I'd rather not, but mostly enjoy the work) and have finally found a work life balance that is right. If I could retire now though you bet I bloody well would. |
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