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Unlikely--I'm pretty paranoid about indoor events at the moment*
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Posted by Jackie
on January 10, 2022, 14:45:51, in reply to "
you going to the Michigan game?*
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Do I really have to deal with an email from an author who wrote a book we released LAST YEAR about someone who's mad she isn't listed in the references even though her stupid info is right there with the figure oh #### this
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OMG you guys I hate working, this sucks
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Jackie
January 3, 2022, 10:15:40
There’s a Reddit sub for you …
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doubledown
January 10, 2022, 20:58:08
The SUN HAS FINALLY RETURNED...62 and sunny. Nary a cloud nor breeze in the sky...
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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*
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Vandy
January 10, 2022, 14:36:03
Psht. You're not Penske material.* (autofill) *
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Jackie
January 10, 2022, 14:45:17
MAJOR UPDATE: much better this morning, but declining fast
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Jackie
January 10, 2022, 14:14:27
you going to the Michigan game?*
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Poldark
January 10, 2022, 14:34:29
Unlikely--I'm pretty paranoid about indoor events at the moment*
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Jackie
January 10, 2022, 14:45:51
Also is there any doubt those yssups are gonna duck the game*
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Jackie
January 10, 2022, 14:46:12
John Stamos needs some comforting over the loss of Bob
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Stu
January 10, 2022, 14:17:14
Not really. I did enjoy his recent podcast about kidnapping Sinatra Jr. though*
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Jackie
January 10, 2022, 14:28:36
I believe her McDreamie Boat is a certain Bill Self in denial. .
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Savoy
January 10, 2022, 15:39:48
4 days to Michigan game I hope*
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JeffFrank
January 10, 2022, 14:15:34
Week 2 of 52, let's do this!*
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KCWildcat
January 10, 2022, 14:12:32
first full day back in 2022 - this ####ing sucks
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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*
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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
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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. *
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harb
January 7, 2022, 15:09:38
Work today was rough. Started drinking at 11:30 and now I'm tired*
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longsnapper
January 7, 2022, 14:49:02
man, two more today announcing their departure. exodus*
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John Coctostan
January 7, 2022, 11:03:52
Movement of Jah People*
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SurfTheBoneyard
January 7, 2022, 14:42:35
....we neither beg nor we won't bow....
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osklister
January 10, 2022, 15:24:23
[Jan People] ‘Marcha Marcha Marcha!’*
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timmer
January 7, 2022, 15:06:40
This was December for us. My team is decimated*
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OrangeSox
January 7, 2022, 14:25:53
gotta stick it out at my place til 1/1 to be eligible for a bonus*
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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.*
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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
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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)
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Jackie
January 6, 2022, 15:20:42
Cosmically bored may be my new favorite phrase. I'm totally using is this weekend*
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LovetheChief
January 7, 2022, 14:40:46
o0o
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haighter
January 7, 2022, 14:42:34
I’m reorganizing my office and that seems to be helping to at least shake things up.
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doubledown
January 7, 2022, 10:58:43
The bicycle didn’t help?*
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timmer
January 7, 2022, 14:24:35
You need this band in your life:
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JeffFrank
January 7, 2022, 10:56:57
That sucks more than working.*
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Tortillini
January 7, 2022, 15:06:33
This is where you solidify my nickname for you*
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JeffFrank
January 10, 2022, 14:11:27
I’m right there with you and I mainly attribute it to Covid fatigue*
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Sounder
January 6, 2022, 19:21:54
yeah, but you blame everything on the Covids*
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bbonb
January 7, 2022, 10:52:47
Maybe a young, hot new bf would help stir the pot for you?*
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HectorVillanueva19
January 6, 2022, 16:16:52
Doesn't sound one bit interesting, tbh*
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Jackie
January 6, 2022, 16:27:04
damn*
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reggiedunlop
January 7, 2022, 14:41:11
January, IMO, is the worst month of the year*
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bjl63
January 6, 2022, 15:59:30
No doubt about it*
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Jackie
January 6, 2022, 16:01:37
Disagree. August is actually the worst month of the year
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bbonb
January 7, 2022, 10:51:38
There was a concept from Adam Grant that made the rounds this time last year: Languishing
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CWR10
January 6, 2022, 15:56:24
I don’t know if I should have read that.
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GhostofPokeyStixPast
January 6, 2022, 17:32:37
Yeah, I remember reading that article at the time. Hmm*
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Jackie
January 6, 2022, 16:07:06
I actually stopped drinking and smoking weed about a month ago because...
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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? *
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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. *
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Waka
January 6, 2022, 16:33:15
That's awesome man, congrats. How old are you kids if you don't mind me asking?
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Warrin'_Illini
January 6, 2022, 16:04:30
4.5 and 6. I'm 42...I just noticed my hangovers getting worse and worse...
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haighter
January 6, 2022, 16:12:05
Damn I don't remember the surgery bit but glad your health sounds good. Congrats again!*
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Warrin'_Illini
January 6, 2022, 16:37:09
I had my upper and lower jaw broken in 7 places and reset mid October. *
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haighter
January 6, 2022, 16:49:59
Your new favorite movie
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DT
January 6, 2022, 18:15:30
HFS.*
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Warrin'_Illini
January 6, 2022, 16:54:20
he didn’t provide a link. there were consequences *
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biclops
January 6, 2022, 16:55:14
Needed a baggie fo my teef and errthang… *
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haighter
January 6, 2022, 16:56:53
See, see! Stop smoking the ganj and you feel better*
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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. *
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haighter
January 6, 2022, 15:47:43
That's pretty cool*
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Jackie
January 6, 2022, 15:44:07
That's exactly how people describe depression, sometimes. You sure you doin ok? *
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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
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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
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meanjeans
January 6, 2022, 16:02:10
That's sound. Definitely keeping up on my routines
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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.
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Waka
January 6, 2022, 16:32:25
I just can't get out there when it's that effin' cold
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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
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Waka
January 7, 2022, 14:26:58
go do the wordle!*
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torinese
January 6, 2022, 15:36:36
I gave up after three tries and looked at the spoilers (sp)
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Jackie
January 6, 2022, 15:48:01
Probably didn't help that (sp)
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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 :-/*
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Warrin'_Illini
January 6, 2022, 15:34:33
It's pretty discouraging that it's still such a presence, that's for sure.*
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Jackie
January 6, 2022, 15:48:44
Fire Jackie!*
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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*
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meanjeans
January 6, 2022, 15:07:26
it is only 2:15p on Thursday?
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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)
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Waka
January 6, 2022, 13:51:53
everyone is quitting lol. this is great. *
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assassin
January 6, 2022, 13:50:41
like quiting entirely? or going to a different job?
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John Coctostan
January 6, 2022, 14:28:09
little of column A, little of column B, but that's 3 people this week. *
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assassin
January 6, 2022, 14:47:38
Quitters*
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CWR10
January 6, 2022, 14:06:23
It's the smart decision IMO.*
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Warrin'_Illini
January 6, 2022, 14:05:43
I’m so jealous. *
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assassin
January 6, 2022, 14:14:34
Me too. Although my job has calmed down after the craziest year of my professional life.*
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Warrin'_Illini
January 6, 2022, 15:09:58
it's not ideal when you're constantly Cutlering super loudly into zoom meetings
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assassin
January 6, 2022, 15:12:26
Seriously, like who are these people who don't need jobs*
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Jackie
January 6, 2022, 14:16:17
Especially out here. I have no idea what today’s quitter is gonna do.
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assassin
January 6, 2022, 14:19:36
I knew I shoulda married money*
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Jackie
January 6, 2022, 14:21:45
I hate not working. *
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OWWDig
January 6, 2022, 13:44:10
Trade ya!
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Jackie
January 6, 2022, 13:45:33
Sorry :( I assure you that my not working is quite a shitshow too*
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OWWDig
January 6, 2022, 13:47:17
This week is never going to end.*
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AintHatin
January 6, 2022, 13:43:46
UPDATE Day 3, American Workforce Under Siege
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Jackie
January 5, 2022, 10:10:15
I'm also doing sober January so this shit is especially dreary now.
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Warrin'_Illini
January 4, 2022, 10:53:54
I too am doing sober January, but I’m re evaluating every day. (nm)
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Waka
January 6, 2022, 15:28:23
It ####ing sucks and I'm also re-evaluating.*
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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,
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Waka
January 6, 2022, 16:30:46
try eating ass*
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Sammich
January 4, 2022, 10:54:38
I eat a lot already. Not giving that shit up.*
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Warrin'_Illini
January 4, 2022, 10:55:22
i forgot my badge today*
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torinese
January 4, 2022, 10:50:32
I need to make some NFT art, sell it and be done with this work shit*
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timmer
January 4, 2022, 10:49:49
this ####ing blows*
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biclops
January 4, 2022, 10:26:20
On my second day and in full agreeance*
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Jackie
January 4, 2022, 10:53:57
Have to go back Wednesday.
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ISeeDeadHawkeyes
January 3, 2022, 13:41:52
Just 3 days to Maryland game*
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JeffFrank
January 3, 2022, 11:33:46
Got today off=====>*
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ATL
January 3, 2022, 11:01:47
Do you ever work?*
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Stu
January 3, 2022, 11:12:29
Nope*
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ATL
January 3, 2022, 13:49:59
I don't remember this sucking so much. What changed from the past?*
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KCWildcat
January 3, 2022, 11:01:04
For me, the difference is having been off three damn weeks, I think
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Jackie
January 3, 2022, 11:49:32
totes mos def*
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Tortillini
January 3, 2022, 10:59:54
Having time off was awesome. Coming back to the office is decidedly more difficult...
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uofi1998
January 3, 2022, 10:54:08
Yes, I remember working.
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Stu
January 3, 2022, 10:50:50
today is my Sunday *
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biclops
January 3, 2022, 10:32:20
About half our office took the day off, so it's been quiet.
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AintHatin
January 3, 2022, 10:31:46
Blowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwws*
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DiamondDazzle
January 3, 2022, 10:29:47
I'm so tired. Working for a living is bullshit*
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Taz
January 3, 2022, 10:19:41
Co-tired, man. I've needed a nap all morning, wtf*
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Jackie
January 3, 2022, 10:28:11
i'm taking what they're giving*
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VIV
January 3, 2022, 10:25:10
Find a job you love and....
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haighter
January 3, 2022, 10:21:11
No matter what it is, eventually you're doing it most days because you have to
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doubledown
January 3, 2022, 13:40:33
Disagree...I look forward to going into work almost every day...
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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
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longsnapper
January 4, 2022, 11:28:29
...you'll have to find new hobbies in five years
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RangerDanger
January 3, 2022, 11:23:37
It’s stupid because there’s so many other considerations like salary, lifestyle, etc.
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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*
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Jackie
January 3, 2022, 10:26:37
That too*
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snipes824
January 3, 2022, 10:27:56
Yes! I feel like very few people are actually able to do this
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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
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DT
January 3, 2022, 10:32:02
Did anyone win powerball? Asking for a friend.
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GhostofPokeyStixPast
January 3, 2022, 10:18:05
I used to think I'd still work if I won the lottery.
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Jackie
January 3, 2022, 10:23:40
You’d ‘work’ on something
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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*
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Jackie
January 3, 2022, 10:27:45
The first Monday back of the New Year is always pleasant and non-anxious.*
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Warrin'_Illini
January 3, 2022, 10:18:04
My co-worker thought that today is the saddest day of the year
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timmer
January 3, 2022, 10:24:10
I just deferred my December anxieties to January
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Jackie
January 3, 2022, 10:23:09
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