I’m reorganizing my office and that seems to be helping to at least shake things up. Archived Message Posted by doubledown on January 7, 2022, 10:58:43, in reply to "Akshully, I'm starting to think work isn't even my problem (or all of it, anyway)" Also, you can be depressed without feeling sad, and what you describe is pretty much the textbook definition. I’ve recently realized that I’ve felt like this most of my life. Haven’t done anything about it, of course. Previous Message It's not just that I have no desire to do any of my work...I have no desire to do anything. Nothing sounds fun, nothing gets me jazzed. I can't even pick music to listen to--nothing feels right. I'm not depressed or sad or anything like that. I'm just like cosmically bored or something, totally lacking motivation or excitement, and it's just not like me. I blame January? Message Thread: | This response ↓ OMG you guys I hate working, this sucks - Jackie January 3, 2022, 10:15:40 There’s a Reddit sub for you … - doubledown January 10, 2022, 20:58:08 The SUN HAS FINALLY RETURNED...62 and sunny. Nary a cloud nor breeze in the sky... - haighter January 10, 2022, 15:30:45 I took all of last week off to do nothing, and am in severe Penske File mode right now* - Vandy January 10, 2022, 14:36:03 Psht. You're not Penske material.* (autofill) * - Jackie January 10, 2022, 14:45:17 MAJOR UPDATE: much better this morning, but declining fast - Jackie January 10, 2022, 14:14:27 you going to the Michigan game?* - Poldark January 10, 2022, 14:34:29 Unlikely--I'm pretty paranoid about indoor events at the moment* - Jackie January 10, 2022, 14:45:51 Also is there any doubt those yssups are gonna duck the game* - Jackie January 10, 2022, 14:46:12 John Stamos needs some comforting over the loss of Bob - Stu January 10, 2022, 14:17:14 Not really. I did enjoy his recent podcast about kidnapping Sinatra Jr. though* - Jackie January 10, 2022, 14:28:36 I believe her McDreamie Boat is a certain Bill Self in denial. . - Savoy January 10, 2022, 15:39:48 4 days to Michigan game I hope* - JeffFrank January 10, 2022, 14:15:34 Week 2 of 52, let's do this!* - KCWildcat January 10, 2022, 14:12:32 first full day back in 2022 - this ####ing sucks - Dilbert January 10, 2022, 14:06:02 Got out of bed at Noon. Updated a pre-approval letter and just napped through end of Psaki presser* - JeffFrank January 10, 2022, 14:12:19 Work sucked today….flight delays and we landed in STL around 1am, got home around 3:30am, unloaded - harb January 7, 2022, 15:08:40 And not to mention the temp difference with no heavy clothes…..80 at take off, 10 at landing. * - harb January 7, 2022, 15:09:38 Work today was rough. Started drinking at 11:30 and now I'm tired* - longsnapper January 7, 2022, 14:49:02 man, two more today announcing their departure. exodus* - John Coctostan January 7, 2022, 11:03:52 Movement of Jah People* - SurfTheBoneyard January 7, 2022, 14:42:35 ....we neither beg nor we won't bow.... - osklister January 10, 2022, 15:24:23 [Jan People] ‘Marcha Marcha Marcha!’* - timmer January 7, 2022, 15:06:40 This was December for us. My team is decimated* - OrangeSox January 7, 2022, 14:25:53 gotta stick it out at my place til 1/1 to be eligible for a bonus* - John Coctostan January 7, 2022, 14:45:17 There will be a second wave of people too paranoid to leave until its in their bank account.* - CWR10 January 7, 2022, 14:49:56 ha yeah i bet. A good buddy made his HR rep send an email confirming he'd get what he would be - John Coctostan January 7, 2022, 15:04:47 Akshully, I'm starting to think work isn't even my problem (or all of it, anyway) - Jackie January 6, 2022, 15:20:42 Cosmically bored may be my new favorite phrase. I'm totally using is this weekend* - LovetheChief January 7, 2022, 14:40:46 o0o - haighter January 7, 2022, 14:42:34 I’m reorganizing my office and that seems to be helping to at least shake things up. - doubledown January 7, 2022, 10:58:43 The bicycle didn’t help?* - timmer January 7, 2022, 14:24:35 You need this band in your life: - JeffFrank January 7, 2022, 10:56:57 That sucks more than working.* - Tortillini January 7, 2022, 15:06:33 This is where you solidify my nickname for you* - JeffFrank January 10, 2022, 14:11:27 I’m right there with you and I mainly attribute it to Covid fatigue* - Sounder January 6, 2022, 19:21:54 yeah, but you blame everything on the Covids* - bbonb January 7, 2022, 10:52:47 Maybe a young, hot new bf would help stir the pot for you?* - HectorVillanueva19 January 6, 2022, 16:16:52 Doesn't sound one bit interesting, tbh* - Jackie January 6, 2022, 16:27:04 damn* - reggiedunlop January 7, 2022, 14:41:11 January, IMO, is the worst month of the year* - bjl63 January 6, 2022, 15:59:30 No doubt about it* - Jackie January 6, 2022, 16:01:37 Disagree. August is actually the worst month of the year - bbonb January 7, 2022, 10:51:38 There was a concept from Adam Grant that made the rounds this time last year: Languishing - CWR10 January 6, 2022, 15:56:24 I don’t know if I should have read that. - GhostofPokeyStixPast January 6, 2022, 17:32:37 Yeah, I remember reading that article at the time. Hmm* - Jackie January 6, 2022, 16:07:06 I actually stopped drinking and smoking weed about a month ago because... - haighter January 6, 2022, 15:42:10 congrats, man. hangovers weren't a thing until 40 or so. what kinda guitar(s) do you play? * - zizou January 7, 2022, 10:37:55 Congrats, that’s great! Keep it up if you’re able, sounds like it’s a real positive development. * - Waka January 6, 2022, 16:33:15 That's awesome man, congrats. How old are you kids if you don't mind me asking? - Warrin'_Illini January 6, 2022, 16:04:30 4.5 and 6. I'm 42...I just noticed my hangovers getting worse and worse... - haighter January 6, 2022, 16:12:05 Damn I don't remember the surgery bit but glad your health sounds good. Congrats again!* - Warrin'_Illini January 6, 2022, 16:37:09 I had my upper and lower jaw broken in 7 places and reset mid October. * - haighter January 6, 2022, 16:49:59 Your new favorite movie - DT January 6, 2022, 18:15:30 HFS.* - Warrin'_Illini January 6, 2022, 16:54:20 he didn’t provide a link. there were consequences * - biclops January 6, 2022, 16:55:14 Needed a baggie fo my teef and errthang… * - haighter January 6, 2022, 16:56:53 See, see! Stop smoking the ganj and you feel better* - timmer January 6, 2022, 15:46:47 Maybe so...but I'd guess it had more to do with my copious and herculean alcohol consumption. * - haighter January 6, 2022, 15:47:43 That's pretty cool* - Jackie January 6, 2022, 15:44:07 That's exactly how people describe depression, sometimes. You sure you doin ok? * - meanjeans January 6, 2022, 15:38:22 Yeah, I know--that's part of why I felt I should specify that I don't feel sad or bad or depressed - Jackie January 6, 2022, 15:46:38 I read something a while back about this and part of the solution was to keep doing the stuff even - meanjeans January 6, 2022, 16:02:10 That's sound. Definitely keeping up on my routines - Jackie January 6, 2022, 16:09:54 I ran Tuesday, but with windchills below zero, I don’t plan to head back out there til Saturday. - Waka January 6, 2022, 16:32:25 I just can't get out there when it's that effin' cold - Jackie January 6, 2022, 16:42:07 15 is my cutoff, but the wind has been nasty lately. I’m with you though, I miss it - Waka January 7, 2022, 14:26:58 go do the wordle!* - torinese January 6, 2022, 15:36:36 I gave up after three tries and looked at the spoilers (sp) - Jackie January 6, 2022, 15:48:01 Probably didn't help that (sp) - RangerDanger January 6, 2022, 18:25:57 Yes that is it. I blame it on nearly 2 years of COVID. Nothing hits the same anymore :-/* - Warrin'_Illini January 6, 2022, 15:34:33 It's pretty discouraging that it's still such a presence, that's for sure.* - Jackie January 6, 2022, 15:48:44 Fire Jackie!* - Poldark January 6, 2022, 15:18:59 I’m starting a new gig 1/18. My last day of work was 10/31/20. Going to take some getting used to* - meanjeans January 6, 2022, 15:07:26 it is only 2:15p on Thursday? - Dilbert January 6, 2022, 14:13:44 I’m slowly settling in and not hating work, but that might just be the prospect of the weekend. (nm) - Waka January 6, 2022, 13:51:53 everyone is quitting lol. this is great. * - assassin January 6, 2022, 13:50:41 like quiting entirely? or going to a different job? - John Coctostan January 6, 2022, 14:28:09 little of column A, little of column B, but that's 3 people this week. * - assassin January 6, 2022, 14:47:38 Quitters* - CWR10 January 6, 2022, 14:06:23 It's the smart decision IMO.* - Warrin'_Illini January 6, 2022, 14:05:43 I’m so jealous. * - assassin January 6, 2022, 14:14:34 Me too. Although my job has calmed down after the craziest year of my professional life.* - Warrin'_Illini January 6, 2022, 15:09:58 it's not ideal when you're constantly Cutlering super loudly into zoom meetings - assassin January 6, 2022, 15:12:26 Seriously, like who are these people who don't need jobs* - Jackie January 6, 2022, 14:16:17 Especially out here. I have no idea what today’s quitter is gonna do. - assassin January 6, 2022, 14:19:36 I knew I shoulda married money* - Jackie January 6, 2022, 14:21:45 I hate not working. * - OWWDig January 6, 2022, 13:44:10 Trade ya! - Jackie January 6, 2022, 13:45:33 Sorry :( I assure you that my not working is quite a shitshow too* - OWWDig January 6, 2022, 13:47:17 This week is never going to end.* - AintHatin January 6, 2022, 13:43:46 UPDATE Day 3, American Workforce Under Siege - Jackie January 5, 2022, 10:10:15 I'm also doing sober January so this shit is especially dreary now. - Warrin'_Illini January 4, 2022, 10:53:54 I too am doing sober January, but I’m re evaluating every day. (nm) - Waka January 6, 2022, 15:28:23 It ####ing sucks and I'm also re-evaluating.* - Warrin'_Illini January 6, 2022, 15:32:28 It’s not so bad yet, but there are occasions coming up where I’d normally tip a few, - Waka January 6, 2022, 16:30:46 try eating ass* - Sammich January 4, 2022, 10:54:38 I eat a lot already. Not giving that shit up.* - Warrin'_Illini January 4, 2022, 10:55:22 i forgot my badge today* - torinese January 4, 2022, 10:50:32 I need to make some NFT art, sell it and be done with this work shit* - timmer January 4, 2022, 10:49:49 this ####ing blows* - biclops January 4, 2022, 10:26:20 On my second day and in full agreeance* - Jackie January 4, 2022, 10:53:57 Have to go back Wednesday. - ISeeDeadHawkeyes January 3, 2022, 13:41:52 Just 3 days to Maryland game* - JeffFrank January 3, 2022, 11:33:46 Got today off=====>* - ATL January 3, 2022, 11:01:47 Do you ever work?* - Stu January 3, 2022, 11:12:29 Nope* - ATL January 3, 2022, 13:49:59 I don't remember this sucking so much. What changed from the past?* - KCWildcat January 3, 2022, 11:01:04 For me, the difference is having been off three damn weeks, I think - Jackie January 3, 2022, 11:49:32 totes mos def* - Tortillini January 3, 2022, 10:59:54 Having time off was awesome. Coming back to the office is decidedly more difficult... - uofi1998 January 3, 2022, 10:54:08 Yes, I remember working. - Stu January 3, 2022, 10:50:50 today is my Sunday * - biclops January 3, 2022, 10:32:20 About half our office took the day off, so it's been quiet. - AintHatin January 3, 2022, 10:31:46 Blowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwws* - DiamondDazzle January 3, 2022, 10:29:47 I'm so tired. Working for a living is bullshit* - Taz January 3, 2022, 10:19:41 Co-tired, man. I've needed a nap all morning, wtf* - Jackie January 3, 2022, 10:28:11 i'm taking what they're giving* - VIV January 3, 2022, 10:25:10 Find a job you love and.... - haighter January 3, 2022, 10:21:11 No matter what it is, eventually you're doing it most days because you have to - doubledown January 3, 2022, 13:40:33 Disagree...I look forward to going into work almost every day... - haighter January 3, 2022, 13:49:06 yeah, there's been maybe a day or two in the last year that I woke up and wasn't looking forward - longsnapper January 4, 2022, 11:28:29 ...you'll have to find new hobbies in five years - RangerDanger January 3, 2022, 11:23:37 It’s stupid because there’s so many other considerations like salary, lifestyle, etc. - snipes824 January 3, 2022, 10:24:26 Like some people work some truly shitty jobs, and a lot of them are things someone's gotta do* - Jackie January 3, 2022, 10:26:37 That too* - snipes824 January 3, 2022, 10:27:56 Yes! I feel like very few people are actually able to do this - Jackie January 3, 2022, 10:22:24 And it also assumes there is a job you’d love doing all the time, which is nonsense - DT January 3, 2022, 10:32:02 Did anyone win powerball? Asking for a friend. - GhostofPokeyStixPast January 3, 2022, 10:18:05 I used to think I'd still work if I won the lottery. - Jackie January 3, 2022, 10:23:40 You’d ‘work’ on something - timmer January 3, 2022, 10:26:50 Yes, I'd do productive things I want to do, instead of productive things I'm paid to do* - Jackie January 3, 2022, 10:27:45 The first Monday back of the New Year is always pleasant and non-anxious.* - Warrin'_Illini January 3, 2022, 10:18:04 My co-worker thought that today is the saddest day of the year - timmer January 3, 2022, 10:24:10 I just deferred my December anxieties to January - Jackie January 3, 2022, 10:23:09   Searching