Off Topic Rants

[Servant68]

It's that time of year when it's too hot to do heavy work during the day, but as soon as it cools off enough in the evening, then the mosquitoes come out...

Sitting here staring out the window at my yard where my fire pit is supposed to be built...

 

[James of Arc]

. *staff edit*

Where I come from the general rule is if you work Saturday they must tell you before you leave on Thursday or you don't have to do it and even if they don't tell you on Thursday they still need to give you 24 hours notice. you have rights, don't let them make you feel guilty, make the ones who short staffed them feel guilty.

 

[SarahsKnight]

There was this one customer I had, I think 2 years ago now, where she took one look at me as I was coming toward the counter and serve her. Her eyes and brow furrowed and it seemed as though her face changed before my eyes. Something dark was in her and as were the words from her mouth. I ended up not serving her.

I can't imagine what kind of jerkish person would actually balk at the sight of a nice girl like you coming forward to serve them. She must be the kind who prefers to be around more unpleasant folks like herself, I guess.

 

[SarahsKnight]

This rant is going to sound a little silly but it is bothering me quite a bit, and I really need to get this off my chest.

At my church we have what's called "connection classes". They are basically youth groups but take place during the first service, and prior to beginning we are able to sit and chat with others, thus "connecting" while our youth minister's wife brings the breakfast she made for us. It is rather nice, and I've made a couple of friends in the two years I've been there. However, the church is changing things; not just the youth groups but the sermons as well, and my youth group, the college students, are going to be merging with the singles, which consist of at least 30-40 people. Now, I have a form of anxiety and have struggled recently with it at the college student youth group, it didn't really start until the college students came back home for the summer. Regardless, I am finding it very difficult to believe I will be able to handle a class full of 40, 50, 60 people. I've consulted two people about it; a friend who is involved with the church, and another woman, who her and her husband are the ones to be considered in charge of the youth group. One told me not to borrow troubles, and the other simply encouraged me.

I feel like they don't understand the depth of my anxiety, and they are merely passing it as shyness. Yes, I am shy but I sincerely struggle with anxiety with large crowds, and I feel there is no way I can handle it. And it sucks because I love going, and I go there to learn more about God and to hear the Word. I just really feel like no one actually understands and can't understand. It's fine and dandy if you are outgoing but there are people who aren't. Our pastor has already recognized that this will be an inconvenience for some, because of how they are changing eveeerything up. It's just, urgh, frustrating.

I know. Keep putting yourself out there and I will eventually get used to it, but I can get really sick from my anxiety to where even attempting to go out of my zone that far is not even worth it. A lot don't understand, and I don't expect you to either; I just really needed somewhere to rant.

Thanks :3

It's not silly that you felt anxiety from this, Lizzy. I can understand what you might be feeling in this situation when you put it that way.

 

[Servant68]

This rant is going to sound a little silly but it is bothering me quite a bit, and I really need to get this off my chest.

At my church we have what's called "connection classes". They are basically youth groups but take place during the first service, and prior to beginning we are able to sit and chat with others, thus "connecting" while our youth minister's wife brings the breakfast she made for us. It is rather nice, and I've made a couple of friends in the two years I've been there. However, the church is changing things; not just the youth groups but the sermons as well, and my youth group, the college students, are going to be merging with the singles, which consist of at least 30-40 people. Now, I have a form of anxiety and have struggled recently with it at the college student youth group, it didn't really start until the college students came back home for the summer. Regardless, I am finding it very difficult to believe I will be able to handle a class full of 40, 50, 60 people. I've consulted two people about it; a friend who is involved with the church, and another woman, who her and her husband are the ones to be considered in charge of the youth group. One told me not to borrow troubles, and the other simply encouraged me.

I feel like they don't understand the depth of my anxiety, and they are merely passing it as shyness. Yes, I am shy but I sincerely struggle with anxiety with large crowds, and I feel there is no way I can handle it. And it sucks because I love going, and I go there to learn more about God and to hear the Word. I just really feel like no one actually understands and can't understand. It's fine and dandy if you are outgoing but there are people who aren't. Our pastor has already recognized that this will be an inconvenience for some, because of how they are changing eveeerything up. It's just, urgh, frustrating.

I know. Keep putting yourself out there and I will eventually get used to it, but I can get really sick from my anxiety to where even attempting to go out of my zone that far is not even worth it. A lot don't understand, and I don't expect you to either; I just really needed somewhere to rant.

Thanks :3

How is the room organized where your group meets?

I would think that with 30-40 more people, then the old standard of sitting in a circle staring at each other won't work. I also dislike the circle arrangement and am more comfortable in a setting where everyone is facing the same way, focused on a speaker.

Maybe there will be multiple split up smaller groups and you can be sure to get in one with your friends and just focus on the people in that group.

I would really be perturbed if I had a cozy little study group that I was comfortable in and it was suddenly opened up to such a huge amount of people...

 

[Toro]

Where I come from the general rule is if you work Saturday they must tell you before you leave on Thursday or you don't have to do it and even if they don't tell you on Thursday they still need to give you 24 hours notice. you have rights, don't let them make you feel guilty, make the ones who short staffed them feel guilty.

This, going in once and awhile is one thing. However its your choice. I have never let them lean on me or threaten my job. I only "legally" have to work when scheduled (unless otherwise agreed to).

I simply don't respond if I don't wanna work it. Not my problem.

Most jobs I have had required 24-48 hours notice before call off. So, I require the same.

 

[Goodbook]

people that don't stick to the topic on threads!!!

Grrr.
I notice these people don't bother to make a new thread.
Come on how hard is it?
Its not all about YOU!!!!

 

[Toro]

Spoiler: Kitty Toe

 

[DawnStar]

................

 

[Travelers.Soul]

Spoiler: Kitty Toe

 

[Toro]

What?

I didn't name him that. Some Japanese person named him Kitty toe

 

[Travelers.Soul]

What?

I didn't name him that. Some Japanese person named him Kitty toe

Spoiler: Kirito?

Spoiler: Kitty toes?

 

[GoodLightSJ]

I like to stare at my toes sometimes.

There's something intriguing about toes.

 

[Toro]

Spoiler: Kirito?

Spoiler: Kitty toes?

Yes, Kirito........ Kitty Toe......

Spoiler: Kitty Toes

@Swan7 introduced me to the SAO. KITTY TOE!!!! And his love Asuna Matata.... it means no worries ya know?

 

[TheRealAriel]

Yes, Kirito........ Kitty Toe......

Spoiler: Kitty Toes

@Swan7 introduced me to the SAO. KITTY TOE!!!! And his love Asuna Matata.... it means no worries ya know?

Toro.. you are so ready to be a parent Your dad jokes are on point!

 

[Toro]

Toro.. you are so ready to be a parent Your dad jokes are on point!

Yes, yes, I can see @Swan7 now:

My unborn child is lucky they are not a teen right now.... cause I would SOOOOOOO Bernie dance and embarrass them.

Them:"Dad, dont embarrass me!!!"
Me: "No worries...... I got dis."

 

[alsughasoughaiuyfygh]

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[CodyFaith]

Unbelievable. I buy my co-workers pizza every week, I buy them Coke Vanilla whenever I can (they're only here for a limited time) and I try to go to work every time they call me in on my day's off and yet they still disrespect me. Here's what they did to me today...

One co-worker goes up to me and says, "Blah blah blah blah. What did I just say?" I knew he was mocking me because I have a habit of blacking out from too much stimulation.

In spite of all the food and drink I bought for my manager on request, he buys himself and some other guys some slurpees but not for me. I ask him, "What about me? Where's my slurpee?" and her tells me, "Would you like me to breast feed you too?"

My manager also was talking to a co-worker about me. I asked my manager about what they were talking about me about and if I should be worried about it. My manager then starts playing mind games with me because he felt like I was accusing him of something which I had no intention of doing. I just worded it wrong.

Finally, another co-worker said behind my back that I would suffer a mental breakdown if I were to try to fight someone. This is also because I get stressed from all the stimulation. Just plain rude.

I get no respect.

Your job sounds like a very unhealthy work environment, from reading many of your posts. People who don't understand or have any compassion to anyone let alone people with mental disorders.

Is there any chance you'd think of getting another job? Just saying man, there are plenty of people out there who aren't lowlifes like your coworkers sound like.

 

[Swan7]

Unbelievable. I buy my co-workers pizza every week, I buy them Coke Vanilla whenever I can (they're only here for a limited time) and I try to go to work every time they call me in on my day's off and yet they still disrespect me. Here's what they did to me today...

One co-worker goes up to me and says, "Blah blah blah blah. What did I just say?" I knew he was mocking me because I have a habit of blacking out from too much stimulation.

In spite of all the food and drink I bought for my manager on request, he buys himself and some other guys some slurpees but not for me. I ask him, "What about me? Where's my slurpee?" and her tells me, "Would you like me to breast feed you too?"

My manager also was talking to a co-worker about me. I asked my manager about what they were talking about me about and if I should be worried about it. My manager then starts playing mind games with me because he felt like I was accusing him of something which I had no intention of doing. I just worded it wrong.

Finally, another co-worker said behind my back that I would suffer a mental breakdown if I were to try to fight someone. This is also because I get stressed from all the stimulation. Just plain rude.

I get no respect.

In my late teens and into my 20's I used to do the same thing for everyone. One day the manager goes on holidays for 2 weeks. Guess what everyone else decided to do? Not work their shift. I even called them saying they were late for work, only for them to tell me they were "sick". I knew that was a complete lie because the manager had gone away for a while. It's kinda odd how everyone else scattered. So I had to work those 2 weeks, plus overtime.

Then one late night or early morning, depending how you look at it, I couldn't get out of bed. Literally. I was in so much pain from stress that it took a toll on my scar tissue (side muscles are permanently damaged). I called my dad and he called the ambulance.

Since then I had to measure the stress I'm willing to take on because I do have a limit, as everyone does. I just learned the hard way.

 

[Goodbook]

Slavery sucks.
Im glad jesus set me free..in my slave wage job it was those blinkin morning teas. One lady was always expecting me to bake the night before so she could have a other slice of cake on top of what everyone else was bringing and it HAD to be home made.

Then she would quiz me constantly on what I did on the weekend. Im like, I dont work on the weekend, I dont do anything. But that wasnt good enough I had to have something exciting planned. Nevermind me being exhausted from work. Lol