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Being depressed as a contractor... how to gather myself?
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Originally posted by Andy2 View Postdeleted'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostWeren't we able to see the history of a changed post? I thought I saw it on the app when it was updated?What happens in General, stays in General.You know what they say about assumptions!Comment
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Originally posted by SlimeInTheIceMachine View PostHere's how I got triggered the other day.
Was in a cafeteria where they were selling Star Wars memorabilia. As I was having a look, the otherwise pleasant attendant asked if I was thinking of buying something for my GRANDCHILDREN FFS!
Yes, I'm plenty old enough to have grandkids but that was the first time in my life that somebody has ever identified me as being in that particular demographic.
Left me feeling for days. Seriously. Best get used to it I guess.
Originally posted by psychocandy View PostA few weeks after my daughter was born I was in a local cafe with the mrs (And daughter). Lady behind the counter said "Its lovely to see grandparents like that".
I told her she was my daughter - should have seen her face.....
To be fair, I was 45 so an "older" parent.
(Note, in case anyone is considering its bloody hard work having a 5 year old when you're 50!)
If you have a crutch, walking aid, other visible impediment or pregnant you will be getting my seat.
Originally posted by original PM View PostI have to agree with GJABS
The moment you stop seeing yourself as a person with value and simply as a commodity to be used and thrown away then you will struggle with self esteem.
I can see what Cirrus is trying to say but you may as well have just said 'Man Up'
This concept some people have which seems to be that being a ****** makes you some sort of hard nosed legitimate business leader as absolute bollocks.
On the other end, I recently started a new role and was up front about my previous role which I was very absent from. I simply said I was burnt out but fine now.
Regardless of what we are, being treated as a human with feeling will probably in most circumstances help you work better, which is ultimately what the end client wants.Comment
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Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostIt only said you were worthless pondscum, wouldnt worry about it.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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