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hands look like this so shorty’s don’t
lots of down time to do stupid sh*t and joke with co-workers
never have to look at a computer screen (but plenty time to scroll PI.FYI)
work outside and touch grass
meet interesting people
learn valuable life skills every day
you tire out your body but not your mind at the end of the day, so you still have energy to create things after a quick nap
plenty of crazy stories to write and tell about
actually get paid to help people, not some empty corporation
Highly recommend
Nov 12, 2024
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qualified for literally all the jobs on earth + adds a fun vibe to the workplace + uses poop time to reply to work emails + has a great skincare routine aka always looks like he is not overworked
Feb 7, 2024
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I maybe am less fun and interesting than I once was but having a nice routine where I put on cute little office siren Outfit and go to work and chitchat to coworkers during lunch feels very nice…. u can still do fun artsy things on the side but also have health insurance!
Sep 18, 2024
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I work as a store greeter for a very popular department store here in Australia (one that used to have a US presence but is notably now dead there)
I get it. It's boring. It's tiring! It can be shockingly stressful!
You will meet bad, annoying, unreasonable, weird, and generally unsavoury people.
I just got off a day of casual retail work and I know by the end of the week I'll be making pennies compared to what I made at my previous part-time job (which I quit because I was having a bad time but that's a story for another day).
But when you form even the slightest bit of connection with people? Have a pleasant conversation about something mundane? Tell them you like their graphic tee? I love it! It's cool! Having a laugh with folks, exchanging smiles, getting to see how different people really are up close and personal... There's something about it I truly love.
Maybe I'm sipping the corporate Kool-Aid, maybe not. But I just love to talk to people.
Jan 15, 2025
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One of my short stories from a collection I recently wrote just got accepted to a really cool journal at Illinois State University!
First time seeing that green “Accepted” label on Submittable :)
I’m ecstatic 😁😁 linked the story to this recc if anyone wants to read it before it comes out!!
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Been off this app lately cuz ive been busy opening an art gallery in my hometown (San Diego) called Deixis Gallery! Been such a wonderful experience so far. It’s so beautiful to see how community comes together to help with every step along the way. Friends came by and helped paint, do construction, a friend of mine built us some benches from scratch, and a bunch of amazing artists participated in the inaugural exhibition. So hyped, truly recommend. And shout out to allstnyc for the encouragement back when I first posted an ask about opening a gallery! 🤞🏿🤞🏿🤞🏿also if you find yourself in San Diego, make sure to stop by! @deixisgallery
Jan 6, 2025
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I got an IG follow and message last night from a girl I knew in MIDDLE school (12+ yrs ago).
I haven’t talked to or seen her since then, but she’d often pop up in my mind, the last time being just a few days ago. All I remember is that I used to enjoy talking to her.
the first thing she said in her message was that for some reason, she’d think about me often, and also, for no particular reason… we barely knew each other back then
So, we decided we’re gonna hang out soon - don’t know why, but it just feels right. 🔮
Feb 22, 2025