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AprilR

AprilR

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  • AprilR
    I decided to not cancel my plans for taking a week off this month. Even my mom who is a perfectionist said i have the right to use my paid leave.
    kriss72
    kriss72
    In some places it is seen as a duty, not a right, to take paid leave. I believe it is better for one's long term well-being. Sounds like you are doing the right thing:)
    AprilR
    AprilR
    Lol my country is def. Not one of those places. Most workplaces don't ever let you take a paid leave, like ever.
    kriss72
    kriss72
    That is sad, and not good for anyone, I'm happy your workplace at least let's you take it :)
    AprilR
    Being okay with being disliked is so freeing. I never imagined i would be okay with it but i have come a long way
    Aspychata
    Aspychata
    A success story!!
    oregano
    oregano
    Yep, once you figure out that nobody likes you or wants you around, you can stop trying to please them and live your own life.
    AprilR
    AprilR
    @oregano : well i think i would still be concerned if everyone hated me but luckily this is not the case.
    AprilR
    So apparently the new employee has zero work experience. Fun times for me yet again. I hope my therapist can somehow help me navigate this quitting process.
    AprilR
    AprilR
    It does not help that i am apparently good at my job too, and my employer praises and relies on me a great deal. And it gives me a sense of self confidence.
    AprilR
    My usual Sunday evening anxiety is worse today. Just wishing i can make a clean escape from this job as soon as possible.
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    AprilR
    AprilR
    @Levitator: I had to google that lol. I just hope nothing bad happens before i quit.
    Aspychata
    Aspychata
    You aren't required to babysit your employer. I understand. But their economic survival isn't your responsibility.
    V
    VictorR
    You have fiduciary duties to your employer, yes, and to your clients yes.
    But your first and foremost duty is to yourself.
    AprilR
    I got asked again why i don't want children yet again by people who have 0 idea about my life and circumstances. I hate nosy people so much.
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    AprilR
    AprilR
    I also have to note that i don't live in the US, where there are more oppurtunities/help for autistic people. In my country, there is absolutely none.
    AprilR
    AprilR
    @Misty Avich: you are not useless. Motherhood is one of the biggest decisions in the world, you can not take this decision back. People have every right to opt out of this.
    Xinyta
    Xinyta
    @oregano My point was that I consider it a poor excuse to have children. "Who will take care of you when you are old?" Me. I can take care of myself. My own health is my own business. If it deteriorates, so be it. Let me die.
    AprilR
    This responsibility of my job is too heavy for me. If i fail and someone files a complaint i am done. I feel so stressed i cannot breathe and i want to quit my job.
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    AprilR
    AprilR
    Yes, they might sue me for neglecting my duty, and file a complaint to the bar. (I am an attorney) neglecting duty is also a criminal offense that can be committed by attorneys and government officials
    Aspychata
    Aspychata
    Oh boy, Florida has tons of neglectful attorneys. Lol
    AprilR
    AprilR
    @Aspychata: Same here. I def. don't want to be one of them though
    AprilR
    I believe in free will, in terms that everyone always has room to improve and the chance to do so even in the most limited circumstances. It might be too idealistic, but i want to believe this.
    AprilR
    Three people quit their job in one week. I wish i could find the right time to quit too
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    wards
    wards
    I’ve been at my place of work for about 2.5 years and in that time we have had 49 leave or come and go in quick succession in our department alone. That’s how much my place sucks.
    Aspychata
    Aspychata
    My last job, l asked if there was heavy turnover.
    wards
    wards
    Me too, they always lie lol.
    AprilR
    So many books/web novels to read so little time! Added The Brothers Karamazov to my "to read" list
    Judge
    Judge
    Never read the book, but I do recall the movie. Actors going down different paths.

    Dmitiri Karamazov got terminal cancer. And Alexey Karamazov got Star Trek.
    AprilR
    AprilR
    I will watch the movie after i read the book. I don't read classics much, much less russian literature but it sounds interesting.
    AprilR
    Spent some time with my dear father, being our silly selves. It helped get life's troubles out of my mind as it always did. I am so grateful that my father is who he is.
    AprilR
    I am very anxious and don't know what to do to change this. I have work to do but dont have any energy to do anything
    AprilR
    AprilR
    I feel so guilty for existing in people's lives and masking to seem normal. If they knew i was autistic they would not befriend me from the start and it would be easier
    AprilR
    I am so tired of life. I want to quit my job, quit trying to have friends and a social life. I feel too tired for all of this.
    tree
    tree
    You've been thinking about quitting the job for quite a while.
    AprilR
    AprilR
    Yeah, i am just scared i wont be able to get another job and my mental health will get even worse.
    AprilR
    The secretary at work decided to quit all of a sudden too. She said she wasnt thinking of working for a while, and i know for a fact she does need money. She is so carefree
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    Judge
    Judge
    Or perhaps she hated her job even more than you. I've quit jobs before without any work to go to. Risky business, but sometimes one has to "Get out of Dodge" to keep their own sanity.
    AprilR
    AprilR
    Maybe, but she was a slacker so i dont have much sympathy for her
    Judge
    Judge
    I know what you mean. Saw a lot of them come and go in my dept. in one job. Most of them though simply got the boot before they could bail. Leaving the rest of us to make up the difference.
    AprilR
    Life goes on despite everything. Just because someone treats you like trash world does not stop turning. Everything becomes alright and normal day by day
    AprilR
    What do you do when your friend might have understood you are strange/abnormal and stopped regularly messaging you? Do i start being distant to not inconvenience her or should i continue like nothing happened?
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    AprilR
    AprilR
    @Raggamuffin I am okay with people taking a long time to reply. My problem is she used to message me everyday all the time and suddenly stopped when i accidentally slipped with my mask. Suddenly the atmosphere changed.
    AprilR
    AprilR
    @Atrapa Almas don't think like that, everyone wants friends. But i think you should look at people's actions and not their words, and maybe hold back from accepting them even when you want to.
    Aspychata
    Aspychata
    Just ask her, hey is everything okay? I haven't heard much from you. If the conversation is cold, then she has put u in the outer circle of friends
    AprilR
    Extraordinary Attorney Woo is proving to be really enjoyable. I kind of wish the main character was real and we were friends.
    AprilR
    It saddens me to see so many people here burdened by things they can't change and the self hatred that comes from that. While there are so many horrible people out there living their lives not facing any consequences or not feeling the least bit of responsibility. Life is not fair.
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    maycontainthunder
    maycontainthunder
    Dog V4 offers a hug.
    AprilR
    AprilR
    Hugs back. I feel like i am already lucky enough to pass as "normal" but some people are not and they are being abused bc of that. Its horrible
    Forest Cat
    Forest Cat
    Yes, me too. It makes me sad to see people struggle with things. And not be able to do anything about it or help.
    AprilR
    I have three files i must work on due Monday and it is really stressing me out
    kriss72
    kriss72
    Sending virtual support your way...
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