I suspect if I can dial the baseline anxiety down to a 2 or 3, maybe the horrific gastrointestinal issues will knock it off. We'll see.
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Steph L. - Jul 02, 2013 4:57:27 am PDT #1516 of 30002
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Zenkitty - Jul 02, 2013 4:57:29 am PDT #1517 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
he would like to be cast as Christian Grey in the movies
A guy I dated in college went by Christian Grey for about a year. I can't possibly read 50 Shades now; I'd laugh.
Polter-Cow - Jul 02, 2013 6:16:04 am PDT #1518 of 30002
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I am THE WORST at any kind of change.
Steph, my sister from another mister! And also another missus.
I am going through some of the same anxiety because I've been at the same company for 7 years, and I've never seen anyone with something like that on their CV in this industry so I feel like I must be Doing It Wrong. I haven't had a real inclination to look for another job, but it's looking like we might be bought out this year, so I'm afraid. On the upside, our stock is through the fucking roof, but I need to find some sort of financial planner person here to figure out how to most strategically turn it into the most money.
sj - Jul 02, 2013 6:16:46 am PDT #1519 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
July has once again proven to not be a good month for the people I know in their 90s. A dear friend of the family passed away last night. It was not unexpected, but it's always sudden.
Steph L. - Jul 02, 2013 6:19:03 am PDT #1520 of 30002
I look more rad than Lutheranism
I am going through some of the same anxiety because I've been at the same company for 7 years, and I've never seen anyone with something like that on their CV in this industry so I feel like I must be Doing It Wrong. I haven't had a real inclination to look for another job, but it's looking like we might be bought out this year, so I'm afraid.
I feel like you and I should be able to turn our mad skillz into a viable business. Which would immediately get sidetracked by pop culture and anxiety.
le nubian - Jul 02, 2013 6:20:19 am PDT #1521 of 30002
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
I don't know if yoga may be a good routine for you but this may be something for you to do along with getting your meds evened out.
Steph L. - Jul 02, 2013 6:22:48 am PDT #1522 of 30002
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Ha! My boss told me maybe 10 minutes ago that I need to do yoga. I think I'm warping the fabric of space-time with my anxiety.
meara - Jul 02, 2013 6:23:21 am PDT #1523 of 30002
P-C, it's not uncommon in our industry. Some people bounce around, especially at the smaller companies where they have layoffs or get bought out or don't have upward potential. I was at my last few jobs 4 years, 3.5 years, and 4 years.
Pix - Jul 02, 2013 6:33:08 am PDT #1524 of 30002
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Right, PC, but don't stress about being in a good job for seven years! Sheesh. Sounds like you enjoy the work, get paid really well, and even have stocks for longer term investment. Bonus! If the company gets bought and things change, I have no doubt you will find another great job in the field. In the short term, though, you're in an enviable position.
Tep, I know it sounds corny, but have you ever tried meditation?
Polter-Cow - Jul 02, 2013 6:54:29 am PDT #1525 of 30002
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Which would immediately get sidetracked by pop culture and anxiety.
And anxiety about pop culture! Last night I was stressing out about all the books I need to read in the next couple months and trying to work out a reading schedule to get through them conveniently, working around Comic-Con and LoneStarCon.
If the company gets bought and things change, I have no doubt you will find another great job in the field.
Maybe I can take a month off and read and watch a shitload of stuff. Or, I don't know, write stuff.