Bullshit Thread #7

Diplo · **Reply #13300 on:** Sep 12, 2014, 10:34 PM

Quote from: black coffee on Sep 11, 2014, 04:38 PM

once in the hamster wheel its difficult to get out. I got so used to this lifestyle of being able to afford things when I need or want them and losing my job would mean not being able to keep this up anymore.
Maybe this is just romantic thinking but I'd like to have a cabin at a lake or beach, go fishing every day and grow some vegetables in the garden. This escapist kind of life surely would have its downsides, too, but I belive it would mean more happiness than in my 9to5 office job.

Why don't you do that ? If you don't have the curiosity and the happiness anymore and if it's just because you want a shitty salary it will be certainly better to fish all day. At least, when you think of it, why would we have to follow the system and society ? we did not have a choice and we follow the others just because it's "supposed" to be like that.
Sadly this is certainly too unrealistic. Changing job is maybe more realistic ?

lostpilot · **Reply #13301 on:** Sep 12, 2014, 10:47 PM

black coffee, I feel you. I have also been feeling rather down about having to work 12 hour shifts in a mall, selling electronics and dealing with assholes on a daily basis. Decided to launch a label next year so I can try and sustain income from there and just quit entirely to focus on my music career. I got into the hamster wheel without even realizing it. REALITY KICKS ASS.

Crazylegs · **Reply #13302 on:** Sep 13, 2014, 03:47 AM

PAGE 666!!!

black coffee · **Reply #13303 on:** Sep 13, 2014, 12:59 PM

THE NUMBER OF THE BEAST

yes Diplo living an escapist life appears like a dream in imagination, but it would only work if many sacrifices are being made.

Fishing, hunting, collecting berries and having a vegetable garden all sounds nice but it wouldn't provide enough food for for the year, given that in the warm months you need to stock up for the winter. Then theres things like electricity and water supply which is easy to take for granted when you have it and to miss if you don't.

Changing job is pretty much no option. I didn't learn what I learned to do unskilled labor and earn less. Learning something new would be dope, but I am turning 30 next year ^_^ actually I would love to go to university and study psychology, even if that means being a broke ass student the next years who drinks cheap red wine and seduces women all the time. Actually that sounds great

lostpilot I had no idea something as inhumane as 12 hours shifts exis, what the f

blixa · **Reply #13304 on:** Sep 14, 2014, 06:55 AM

i not only hate my job but i hate the postgraduate degree i'm in right now. i will most likely drop out after this semester is over and find a full time job that is actually related to my undergrad degree. i initially wanted to do a master of art history but i didn't have a solid idea of what i wanted my thesis to be about so i thought i needed to think about it more. i am not regretting that by the way. i will eventually get a masters in that area. the worst thing is my parents are finally happy about what i'm studying right now, which is something i hate. i don't want to shit on my mothers dreams again, which is a daily thing i do every few months.

i also hate my boss (again). he's been calling in sick to work and i've been doing both our jobs and getting paid the same amount. finally put in a transfer to another store. my store manager is freaking out and wants to get me into the office to 'talk about it'. i'm just fucking miserable and i've been thinking of becoming a cop for some reason. i think it's a nervous breakdown i'm having.

chick de la lynch · **Reply #13305 on:** Sep 14, 2014, 11:22 AM

There is some weird sort of comfort seeing that many people my age feel just as shitty about their jobs. I have high hopes we'll find something better and get out of the misery we're in.

I have to believe that because that's the only thing I have at this point.

Diplo · **Reply #13306 on:** Sep 14, 2014, 12:36 PM

Quote from: black coffee on Sep 13, 2014, 12:59 PM

I didn't learn what I learned to do unskilled labor and earn less. Learning something new would be dope, but I am turning 30 next year ^_^ actually I would love to go to university and study psychology, even if that means being a broke ass student the next years who drinks cheap red wine and seduces women all the time. Actually that sounds great

Go ahead man, you have no idea how women taste at 20 years old in 2014... no offense to girls but I don't think you were so libertines and open-minded back in the days.

For the rest who are under 30 years old, have you started a family ? Job takes maybe all your day but it's not your whole life. I mean yes it's a shitty job but it's not that bad when you have fellows around you.

black coffee · **Reply #13307 on:** Sep 14, 2014, 07:49 PM

Quote from: chick de la lynch on Sep 14, 2014, 11:22 AM

There is some weird sort of comfort seeing that many people my age feel just as shitty about their jobs.

Quote from: Diplo on Sep 14, 2014, 12:36 PM

Job takes maybe all your day but it's not your whole life. I mean yes it's a shitty job but it's not that bad when you have fellows around you.

props to the positive thinking guys, I respect that.
Reading your posts I had to think of this stand up comedy by Greg Giraldo ( RIP ) where he talks about the economy.

the first minute is the interesting part:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J97i3KNpmA

And he is spot on. We have this atmosphere of "I am thankful for what I have, even if its only little and the little is pretty much shit".
You get paid badly, and you're still supposed to be grateful, because not having a job would be worse, right?

Like here in Germany, we tend to say how great it is that many people have jobs in comparison to other European countries.
And its true, the number of jobless people here is lower than in most of Europe, but the reason why is because theres a giant low pay sector with jobs in callcenters, security, mc donalds and shit like that.
And if you don't find a job that fits to your qualification, then its your fault. As if to say, "nobody has to be unemployed, you can always start to work in a callcenter". You are meant to blame yourself when things are going wrong and we accept this silently. Seriously those who are wealthy and powerful must be laughing themselves silly when someone tells them "equal chances in education, anyone can go from rags to riches.

lostpilot · **Reply #13308 on:** Sep 15, 2014, 11:06 AM

black coffee,

same shit in Lithuania. You have to be grateful for having a job, and if you bitch too much or ask too much at work (all of it being part of your rights) you might be fired with them saying "there's most definitely someone that really wants a job out there".

And yes, I work 12 hour shifts - even though I have it slightly better than some of my colleagues because I have to work less days (it's like 0.8-time instead of being full time or part time). But still, having to work in a crowded mall for the whole day is something that changes you a little. I have become more compassionate but at the same time much more cold and sociopathic. Bipolar clients do this to you, yeah

And I like working and being productive, I think I am good at what I do but hours and people get to me. So I will try to start a music label next year, keep on producing and playing music and to earn my income from there so I can have CONTROL and have a CHOICE in my life. Tis' all what you should do too!

black coffee · **Reply #13309 on:** Sep 15, 2014, 04:52 PM

12 hour shifts are crazy. I work 9 hours ( + 1 hour break ) and it pisses me off to death. Anyways I take it you still smoke weed?

lostpilot · **Reply #13310 on:** Sep 16, 2014, 08:21 PM

yes, it's something that helps reset my mind after 12 hours right before sleep before I hit 12 more hours, etc etc

black coffee · **Reply #13311 on:** Sep 18, 2014, 01:24 PM

What happened to that fixing coping mechanism stuff and doing sports instead of smoking?

tarkil · **Reply #13312 on:** Sep 19, 2014, 06:51 AM

Quote from: Crazylegs on Sep 13, 2014, 03:47 AM

PAGE 666!!!

I have to celebrate that too !!!! \m/

Back on topic, I've started using sports as a coping mechanism, like I go every day after work... It's really effective !
Still feels like you're blazing through life though, as it gives you very little time for stuff outside of that (work & sport I mean).
But I do feel good, so it's probably OK I guess

blixa · **Reply #13313 on:** Oct 10, 2014, 03:59 PM

i've been trying to facebook stalk penicks to no avail. my stalking skills are shit though.

Penicks · **Reply #13314 on:** Oct 12, 2014, 06:08 PM

Quote from: blixa on Oct 10, 2014, 03:59 PM

i've been trying to facebook stalk penicks to no avail. my stalking skills are shit though.

i'm pretty much married now blixa, it might be better for you and your Glorious Ass to just get over me and move on

lostpilot · **Reply #13315 on:** Oct 14, 2014, 03:29 PM

continuing the hamster wheel story,
so basically I quit my job without having another one.
I decided I could not be there any more and could not deal with the same tasks that I have been doing for 3,5 years.

It's my second day as an unemployed man, and when I left the job I received quite enough money for three months without a job. Started to look for another one, had some opportunities, was waiting for too long and lost some "safe" jobs.

So now I have no idea what's going to happen, my mind is in panic mode, even though it's only the second day, I am going out of my mind. My parents had a really bad experience, where they both were unemployed for more than a year in different times. I know what it's like to fall into a well and just get yourself deeper by not getting a job, while other offers come and go not often enough.

I keep wondering if this was the biggest mistake I've done so far. I know I would not be able to stay at that job, and I have the "safety pillow" for a couple of comfortable life months, but boy I am nervous.

INTERNET, HELP ME WITH YOUR SYMPATHY

chick de la lynch · **Reply #13316 on:** Oct 14, 2014, 05:23 PM

Quote from: lostpilot on Oct 14, 2014, 03:29 PM

continuing the hamster wheel story,
so basically I quit my job without having another one.
I decided I could not be there any more and could not deal with the same tasks that I have been doing for 3,5 years.

It's my second day as an unemployed man, and when I left the job I received quite enough money for three months without a job. Started to look for another one, had some opportunities, was waiting for too long and lost some "safe" jobs.

So now I have no idea what's going to happen, my mind is in panic mode, even though it's only the second day, I am going out of my mind. My parents had a really bad experience, where they both were unemployed for more than a year in different times. I know what it's like to fall into a well and just get yourself deeper by not getting a job, while other offers come and go not often enough.

I keep wondering if this was the biggest mistake I've done so far. I know I would not be able to stay at that job, and I have the "safety pillow" for a couple of comfortable life months, but boy I am nervous.

INTERNET, HELP ME WITH YOUR SYMPATHY

First of all, I commend you for quitting. I am at that point where I am seriously considering just quitting without a prospect of a job either but I'm still too chicken to do it. I took this week off just to look for work, so I'm crossing my fingers all goes well. If not, then I might just quit my job all together...

Secondly, I think a better opportunity will come along because of this. It's scary at first, but things will look up. I remember I was let go of a job last year during the probation period and I was in panic mode too. But I put in probably one hundred applications in one week and I was able to line something up that following Friday. It's definitely possible to get another job just to sustain yourself while you figure out your next step.

Keep me posted on what's going on with that. You're giving me inspiration right now that it is possible to leave the hamster wheel life.

Lucky_Me · **Reply #13317 on:** Oct 14, 2014, 06:50 PM

@lostpilot: I agree with Chick the la Lynch. Stop stressing and be proud of yourself! Getting worried has never solved anything, so take a deep breath and pat yourself on the shoulder. You deserve it for making good choices.

Do you know how many people are going to be jealous of you in time? You chose happiness and that's a daring decision.

I quit university literature and cinema studies, because I didn't like cinema and I didn't feel any passion for literature either. Sure, I liked it, but... it's like bad sex: it's good, but also... nah. Just not quite 'it'. So I applied to art school, ended up in a strange town in business univeristy instead, because I want to work for rock stars. Like everyone, huh. No chance I was ever going to fulfill my dream of working in music industry, right? Boy, was I stupid...

Now I'll be doing traineeship interviews for a club venue, a famous orchestra and the Dutch Royal Theater.

You'd better be sorry than safe.

Life is short, man, so it's a good thing you're finally seizing the day.

lostpilot · **Reply #13318 on:** Oct 15, 2014, 06:38 PM

Thanks guys.

I appreciate your support. It's a roller coaster of emotions in this period of time, one day at a time. I sent an application to some places that are closer to being jobs "for me", so I will wait now. One of them is being a salesman in a music shop, which I would love to be doing. I am really good at sales and enjoy talking to people, while this job will never be as stressful or intense as the one I just left. It's a no brainer - I'm a musician with almost ten years of experience, and more than three years Apple-level sales training and experience.. So I'll be waiting.

Or this is the universe just telling me to do things on my own, anyway.
Thanks again for the support!

blixa · **Reply #13319 on:** Oct 21, 2014, 06:06 AM

Quote from: Penicks on Oct 12, 2014, 06:08 PM

Quote from: blixa on Oct 10, 2014, 03:59 PM
i've been trying to facebook stalk penicks to no avail. my stalking skills are shit though.

i'm pretty much married now blixa, it might be better for you and your Glorious Ass to just get over me and move on

can never get over you, sweetness.

but generally speaking, met this guy and he seems to like me but he's all messed up in his life right now and he's acting like a real jerk. so what i've decided to do is just completely ignore him. i don't know if this will work. i'm just sick of flaky guys.