Please share your struggle of the day

[king of the internet]

Lived the past three years with no insurance and I'm still alive.

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[Mr. Nobody]

realized im a shit cook with little to no experience

It's never too late to learn!  :lenowned

[Phoenix Dark]

Went to Taco Bell and decided to try a new drink - the Mountain Dew orange citrus one. That shit is

dunno why I keep giving MTN Dew drinks a chance, they're all trash.

[Kara]

realized im a shit cook with little to no experience

we're all shit cooks

I prefer "over-ambitious".

[chronovore]

Scratch that, I'm a distinguished mentally-challenged fellow who forgot that he has Humble Bundle e-mails set up for a specific folder 

[Yeti]

Went to Taco Bell and decided to try a new drink - the Mountain Dew orange citrus one. That shit is

dunno why I keep giving MTN Dew drinks a chance, they're all trash.

Try the Sangrita Blast, it's my favorite.

[Kara]

The orange one is an energy drink, it's actually international law that all energy drinks taste like ass. Just another abuse of the state's monopoly on violence.

[Madrun Badrun]

why can't they make freezies that don't hurt the corner of your mouth?

[Kara]

I was catered duck and it was cold. Y'all don't know #struggle.

[fistfulofmetal]

work is trying to move me to second shift. my anxiety started kicking in and i had a panic attack. a lot of stuff is going on in my life right now and i'm in a really fragile state of mind. luckily my direct supervisor is really cool and we talked about it and she's going to see what she can do. i'm not going to do it which means if there's no flexibility than i bascially have to quit and then my move to NYC is going to happen sooner than i expected.

[milchs evil twin]

I went drinking instead of shopping for Good Friday and now all the shops are closed :-(

[bork]

Didn't get a management promotion that I was pretty sure I was a shoe-in for.  All signs seemed to point to it, then they told me "we think your time off of a team wasn't good and we need people who are more familiar with the clients' needs specific to teams for this."  The only reason I was in the role I have now was because they told me when I applied for the same position in 2013, I was told "we need people who are more experienced in dealing with all of our clients."  So I was promoted then to this role and told everyone in this position was being groomed for management positions in the future.  So they did a complete 180.     In their defense, I know part of the reason I didn't get the promotion is because I fucked-up on my responses when they asked me how I would deal with problems with team members.  I came off as too "passive" in how I'd handle stuff. 

I was then asked to give more support to my current manager and got a very awkward response when I said "isn't that why you're creating more management positions?  Wouldn't whoever becomes the second manager for this team do that?"  Then they told me to hang in there because more opportunities are coming and I am feeling conflicted.  I trust the people telling me this stuff and don't feel that it's entirely bullshit, but at the same time I can't sit around waiting forever. 

[Am_I_Anonymous]

Uh either you've made yourself too valuable in your current position or they are phasing you out. Sounds like the former.

[bork]

Uh either you've made yourself too valuable in your current position or they are phasing you out. Sounds like the former.

I work at a Help Desk and am in a "floater" role, able to assist any team with their clients.  Previously all floaters generally were on their own manager-less "team" and acted as backup.  They went through a major team restructuring and decided to essentially eliminate this kind of position, but none of us are going anywhere.  I'm back on the team I was on before and still have the same expanded skill sets/pay that I did before.  Absolutely not worried about getting phased out in the slightest.  This place is growing.

[Am_I_Anonymous]

Uh either you've made yourself too valuable in your current position or they are phasing you out. Sounds like the former.

I work at a Help Desk and am in a "floater" role, able to assist any team with their clients.  Previously all floaters generally were on their own manager-less "team" and acted as backup.  They went through a major team restructuring and decided to essentially eliminate this kind of position, but none of us are going anywhere.  I'm back on the team I was on before and still have the same expanded skill sets/pay that I did before.  Absolutely not worried about getting phased out in the slightest.

So it's like I thought. You're too valuable to surrender your current role to somebody who can't perform at your level. Sucks.

[bork]

Uh either you've made yourself too valuable in your current position or they are phasing you out. Sounds like the former.

I work at a Help Desk and am in a "floater" role, able to assist any team with their clients.  Previously all floaters generally were on their own manager-less "team" and acted as backup.  They went through a major team restructuring and decided to essentially eliminate this kind of position, but none of us are going anywhere.  I'm back on the team I was on before and still have the same expanded skill sets/pay that I did before.  Absolutely not worried about getting phased out in the slightest.

So it's like I thought. You're too valuable to surrender your current role to somebody who can't perform at your level. Sucks.

I don't think that's what it is in this case.  Not to mention, the way this place works, pay keeps increasing regardless of your position, so it's not like doing this would save them money or something.  There are some lazier types here who never go for promotions because they've been here for so long that they already get paid the maximum amount this place offers...making more than their bosses.   

[Am_I_Anonymous]

Uh either you've made yourself too valuable in your current position or they are phasing you out. Sounds like the former.

I work at a Help Desk and am in a "floater" role, able to assist any team with their clients.  Previously all floaters generally were on their own manager-less "team" and acted as backup.  They went through a major team restructuring and decided to essentially eliminate this kind of position, but none of us are going anywhere.  I'm back on the team I was on before and still have the same expanded skill sets/pay that I did before.  Absolutely not worried about getting phased out in the slightest.

So it's like I thought. You're too valuable to surrender your current role to somebody who can't perform at your level. Sucks.

I don't think that's what it is in this case.  Not to mention, the way this place works, pay keeps increasing regardless of your position, so it's not like doing this would save them money or something.  There are some lazier types here who never go for promotions because they've been here for so long that they already get paid the maximum amount this place offers...making more than their bosses.   

Ha ha. That happened at the last company I worked for. Their were Network Technicians Level 2 that were bringing in 130,000+ a year while their boss who reported to me was making mid 80's.



Just goes to show if you fuck up what your worth in your initial hiring phase it's not the company's fault, it's yours

[Am_I_Anonymous]

Now I got a struggle, bros.

Wife "Hey babe can you stop by Theresa's house on the way home and pick up some things I bought from her?"

Me "What did you buy baby?"

Wife "I got us a new juicer and a recipe book for some new health drinks"

Awww fuck, we're going back into shitty juicer phase.

[bork]

I wish I was making 80k.  Or even 60k.  Or 50.  Or   :'(

My plan right now is to get my fat ass into shape and then start job hunting if nothing has changed by then.  I think doing so will give me a big confidence booster and a better appearance won't hurt.  Already started a diet.

[Am_I_Anonymous]

I wish I was making 80k.  Or even 60k.   :'(

My plan right now is to get my fat ass into shape and then start job hunting if nothing has changed by then.  I think doing so will give me a big confidence booster and a better appearance won't hurt.  Already started a diet.

Honestly you're 100% right. If you get into good shape and you're doing well at your job other companies will love you. If you don't think penny pinching HR people will discriminate based on weight then you're incorrect.

Good for you man. Get it done.

[bork]

Now I got a struggle, bros.

Wife "Hey babe can you stop by Theresa's house on the way home and pick up some things I bought from her?"

Me "What did you buy baby?"

Wife "I got us a new juicer and a recipe book for some new health drinks"

Awww fuck, we're going back into shitty juicer phase.

[Am_I_Anonymous]

No seriously, I have yet to have anything out of a "juicer" that didn't make me immediately want to punch the hell out of somebody.

[bork]

I wish I was making 80k.  Or even 60k.   :'(

My plan right now is to get my fat ass into shape and then start job hunting if nothing has changed by then.  I think doing so will give me a big confidence booster and a better appearance won't hurt.  Already started a diet.

Honestly you're 100% right. If you get into good shape and you're doing well at your job other companies will love you. If you don't think penny pinching HR people will discriminate based on weight then you're incorrect.

Good for you man. Get it done.

Yup, that's why I'm doing this.  I needed to anyway with some of my health problems.  I was doing DDP Yoga last year but some health issues made that difficult for a little while, then I sort of fell off.  I'm getting back on that as soon as I can go get a yoga mat either today or tomorrow.  It's kind of uncomfortable to do some of that stuff on the hardwood floors in my new place.

[Am_I_Anonymous]

I wish I was making 80k.  Or even 60k.   :'(

My plan right now is to get my fat ass into shape and then start job hunting if nothing has changed by then.  I think doing so will give me a big confidence booster and a better appearance won't hurt.  Already started a diet.

Honestly you're 100% right. If you get into good shape and you're doing well at your job other companies will love you. If you don't think penny pinching HR people will discriminate based on weight then you're incorrect.

Good for you man. Get it done.

Yup, that's why I'm doing this.  I needed to anyway with some of my health problems.  I was doing DDP Yoga last year but some health issues made that difficult for a little while, then I sort of fell off.  I'm getting back on that as soon as I can go get a yoga mat either today or tomorrow.  It's kind of uncomfortable to do some of that stuff on hardwood floors in my new place.

It'll kill you at first but I promise if you do 3 months of P90x you'll drop 35 pounds and replace it with lean mass.

http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/p90x.do

[bork]

That's something I'd like to be able to build up to, but I couldn't handle something like that right now.  The big problem I have is with my back, which causes me to have some bad leg pains, and the yoga stuff is great for that.

[Am_I_Anonymous]

That's something I'd like to be able to build up to, but I couldn't handle something like that right now.  The big problem I have is with my back, which causes me to have some bad leg pains, and the yoga stuff is great for that.

Do what any other cac with means does and get some good prescription muscle relaxers.

[bork]

I get those if the pain gets really bad.  Was happening a lot over the past two weeks or so.  When I'm on a yoga regiment the pain is much less and it happens far more infrequently. Moving and buying new (heavy) stuff that I had to haul myself or with my wife is what did it.

[Am_I_Anonymous]

I get those if the pain gets really bad.  Was happening a lot over the past two weeks or so.  When I'm on a yoga regiment the pain is much less and it happens far more infrequently.

P90x has a lot of yoga in it.

[Beezy]

Yoga was the one thing I skipped anytime I did p90x. Tried it once for only like 10 mins. I was trembling and sweating bullets everywhere. Plyo is hard for beginners too, but yoga just isn't for me.

[bork]

You should give DDP Yoga a try, Beezy.  The man works wonders. 

[Beezy]

Wait, DDP as in Diamond Dallas Page?!

[Am_I_Anonymous]

Wait, DDP as in Diamond Dallas Page?!

Yeah and don't knock it my friend. My wife does it and she's as flexible as ever 

[Brehvolution]

Always thought it stood for double dick penetration.

[Am_I_Anonymous]

Always thought it stood for double dick penetration.

You would

[bork]

Always thought it stood for double dick penetration.

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That would explain the diamond cutter gap he makes with this fingers!
 

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[Madrun Badrun]

red empty freezy tube leaked off my bed side table last night and stained my sheets  

[Am_I_Anonymous]

red empty freezy tube leaked off my bed side table last night and stained my sheets

From what you say no worry, nobody else is gonna see it   

[Kara]

I'm also not job hunting until I'm a sexy piece of meat, bork. Let's jerk each other off provide moral support on our respective quests. 

[nudemacusers]

Wait, DDP as in Diamond Dallas Page?!

Yeah and don't knock it my friend. My wife does it and she's as flexible as ever 

you have my attention

[Am_I_Anonymous]

I'm also not job hunting until I'm a sexy piece of meat, bork. Let's jerk each other off provide moral support on our respective quests. 

What are the permitted finish areas? I have a tendency to aim for the hair.

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[Kara]

I went drinking instead of shopping for Good Friday and now all the shops are closed :-(

Sounds like a "good" Friday to me!

[Tasty]

I'm also not job hunting until I'm a sexy piece of meat, bork. Let's jerk each other off provide moral support on our respective quests. 

Count me in for this too

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[Bebpo]

So, I need my sleep.  Like, if I don't sleep enough my work productivity goes down.  I use the weekends to recharge with decent sleep.  Last weekend on Sat/Sun there was stuff early each day so I didn't get a chance to sleep in.  Then the nice lady who cleans my house every few months wanted to come at 8:30AM on Friday (today).  I am not a morning person and because of health stuff it takes me about 90 mins to get ready in the morning, but I was ok with getting 4-5 hours of sleep since I could have a clean house and sleep in on Saturday and finally catch up on sleep. 

Was out getting glasses with my SO and they took foreeever and we didn't get back until 9pm and then I had to spend like 5 hours of heavy workout clearing out the house of all clutter so the cleaner could vacuum and clean everywhere (my SO is like hoarders messy, I'm OCD organized so the house is like half-way between + cats are messy hair and pulled up carpet and stuff everywhere).  Then woke up super early today to be all ready by 8:30AM with hardly any sleep so I can let her in and then go to work.

...and then nice cleaning lady didn't come.  Wasn't responding to texts and then at 9:10 responded that her husband was in the hospital and she could come tomorrow morning (she doesn't have a driver's license, her husband drives her).  Now I'm somewhat empathetic so that's fine.  But now I'm super tired, and the thought of waking up super early again tomorrow and possible going through another weekend without a good night's sleep (if something came up Sunday) was >_<  Luckily it looks like if she comes tomorrow it'll be at least around lunch.

First world problems, but man my sleep it's like top 5 life priorities to me.  I get so miserable when I go weeks without a good night's sleep.  This is one reason why no baby.

[El Babua]

Hit the back of my head on the wall while trying to sit back on my friend"s couch. (It's short, thin and propped right on the wall, please no make fun) Felt bad, but no lingering pain or anything.

Woke up this morning to take a piss and I nearly fell over as I started walking. Head's been bothering me since. 

[Phoenix Dark]

Why do you need a cleaning lady? Saturday afternoon chores

[Bebpo]

Why do you need a cleaning lady? Saturday afternoon chores

I suck at vacuuming.  The vacuum never grabs half the stuff no matter what the setting.   Plus I can never do as good of a job as a good cleaning person.  Same with tables/counters/bathrooms/tubs.  They make everything sparkly clean and that's nice every couple of months.  It's so worth the money.  More so than most things!

[Madrun Badrun]

Sounds like PD is offering to be your cleaning lady.  Make him wear the french maid outfit, it really frames his muscular tushy. 

[Kara]

I'm also not job hunting until I'm a sexy piece of meat, bork. Let's jerk each other off provide moral support on our respective quests. 

Count me in for this too

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Theodor Herzl left his boys uncut, who am I to judge. Frotage is frotage, et cetera.

[dkdk]

new golf clubs are hella expensive 

guess it's time to hit craigslist.

[Joe Molotov]

new golf clubs are hella expensive 

guess it's time to hit craigslist.

Find someone to rob and murder and you'll have enough money for clubs in no time!

[I'm a Puppy!]

Keep getting meeting invites from the CEO with Client's names on it and no description.

[milchs evil twin]

Shoutout to whoever in city zoning decided that residential buildings and open air clubs could be located right next to each other.

Also, I seriously wish I knew what kind of drugs are necessary to enjoy this kind of music. Sounds exactly like a non-stop jackhammer. I enjoy EDM, but this only brings the E and maybe the D but definitely misses the M.

[Phoenix Dark]

new golf clubs are hella expensive 

guess it's time to hit craigslist.

the #dualities of this post

[Kara]

Used the colors champagne, eggplant, and teal in a sentence.

[Mr. Nobody]

Definitely sick and I almost feel useless 

[Huff]

Had a well done steak for dinner. Needed to smother it in sauce to be edible. May have to retire pops from the grill

[HiResDes]

Belated struggle thing that I did last night. I got home did all the dishes cooked some Chorizo taco's inspired by another man, which came out phenomenal, and did all the dishes after my baby momma and her best friend just ate and dipped on me. I got the baby to sleep early, and waited for her to come back, but resorted to watching some dirty german porn. And when she finally comes in at around 2:30am she's vomiting everywhere and she reeks in our bed. My friends are all going to disown me because I dissed them to become a whipped dad, had like six haven't seen you in a while come out and chase tail texts.

[Madrun Badrun]

Dreamt of Civ 5 all night

[Kara]

Do you sleep with them in? My torics don't dry out my eyes unless I sleep with them in.

ALSO, ASTIGMATISM BROS :brofist:

[Huff]

At least you can still wear contacts. Mine now cause super irritation and redness, either from becoming allergic to them or some issue with their shape/size