This is where you solidify my nickname for you* Archived Message Posted by JeffFrank on January 10, 2022, 14:11:27, in reply to "That sucks more than working.*" Previous Message Previous Message 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