Glume's posts
Posted in Job advice?
Posted 4 years ago
I had a lot of the same problems with retail that you do. I lucked my way into a comic book store job and it fit me so well for the following reasons:
It was a pretty low-traffic store most days compared to a grocery store for instance. New-comic-day saw a lot of traffic, but I can handle one busy day out of a week just fine. Both myself and the customers loved what was being sold. There were virtually no unhappy or impatient customers, and I could really get into talking about said products all day.. I didn't ever have to fake enthusiasm. It was a small business and the owners were REAL people... they never expected me to show up sick or work overtime constantly like big chain stores do. If I ever needed a mental health day, if my narcolepsy was bad, if I had a migraine, etc, nobody got mad that I didn't come in. I was even encouraged to take care of myself. There was also plenty to do other than running a register or stocking shelves, so I got to exercise my brain a lot more, which is important for my sanity.
Perhaps if you could find something more small-business styled, something related to personal interests, you too could find a better fit?
Also, don't stress too much about getting higher learning. My husband went to college and could never find a job related to what he learned. When he worked as a janitor (another decent job that isn't retail) he worked alongside actual lawyers that couldn't get by in their chosen profession either... Not that I'm dogging on higher education, just pointing out that its not always the solution everyone claims it to be. Hubby is a construction plumber now. Just joined a union and makes an unbelievable $40 an hour... so trade-skill style work is lucrative as well, but I personally could not do the stuff he does so I understand if that's not an option for you.
It was a pretty low-traffic store most days compared to a grocery store for instance. New-comic-day saw a lot of traffic, but I can handle one busy day out of a week just fine. Both myself and the customers loved what was being sold. There were virtually no unhappy or impatient customers, and I could really get into talking about said products all day.. I didn't ever have to fake enthusiasm. It was a small business and the owners were REAL people... they never expected me to show up sick or work overtime constantly like big chain stores do. If I ever needed a mental health day, if my narcolepsy was bad, if I had a migraine, etc, nobody got mad that I didn't come in. I was even encouraged to take care of myself. There was also plenty to do other than running a register or stocking shelves, so I got to exercise my brain a lot more, which is important for my sanity.
Perhaps if you could find something more small-business styled, something related to personal interests, you too could find a better fit?
Also, don't stress too much about getting higher learning. My husband went to college and could never find a job related to what he learned. When he worked as a janitor (another decent job that isn't retail) he worked alongside actual lawyers that couldn't get by in their chosen profession either... Not that I'm dogging on higher education, just pointing out that its not always the solution everyone claims it to be. Hubby is a construction plumber now. Just joined a union and makes an unbelievable $40 an hour... so trade-skill style work is lucrative as well, but I personally could not do the stuff he does so I understand if that's not an option for you.
Posted in Steam Demo Fest
Posted 4 years ago
Ooh, there is one I've been waiting for the demo of: Growing up. It looks like something more casual I can play while I watch my daughter, but not so casual its barely a game lol
Posted in Steam Demo Fest
Posted 4 years ago
@vengeance: Oh snap. I am now! My favorite demo from the recent past was for Black Skylands.
Posted in Happy Birthday To Me...
Posted 4 years ago
Ooh, happy you-day
Posted in Gartic Phone
Posted 4 years ago
@Priestess of Pie: Ok, you done did it. I'm addicted to drawception now :p
Posted in Gartic Phone
Posted 4 years ago
@Priestess of Pie: Ooh I'll have to check that one out! I like playing games like this with strangers due to keeping weird hours
Posted in Gartic Phone
Posted 4 years ago
@ChiffonOrange: Im actually not sure if it requires it or just suggests it. I also hate the idea of voice chats lol
Posted in Gartic Phone
Posted 4 years ago
I watch a lot of drawfee on youtube, and they were playing this game called Gartic Phone... and it just looks like so much fun. Its like a game of telephone, except you all take turns drawing/writing sentences to describe whatever came before. The results are usually hilarious.
https://garticphone.com/
Would anyone want to try to play with me? Its hard for me to find time to do things like this with my 1 year old doing her thing, but I'm determined to find a way.
https://garticphone.com/
Would anyone want to try to play with me? Its hard for me to find time to do things like this with my 1 year old doing her thing, but I'm determined to find a way.
Posted in Toast causes cancer
Posted 4 years ago
I like all my food burnt. I'm doomed.
Posted in driving is scary ;c
Posted 4 years ago
I can't even handle stuff like that. I only had one accident before I decided never to drive again... Then I found out I was narcoleptic and just became so relieved I had a good excuse :valsunglasses:
Posted in The Surge: Summer Plasma Orbs!
Posted 4 years ago
*tries to fit as many sparklies as possible into one avatar*
Posted in Getting a Bit Spooked
Posted 4 years ago
I see shadow people. Its a symptom of my narcolepsy but I also feel it is a very real thing. If I were you I'd talk to these ghosts, be friendly etc. If you are a magical type, you could do a lesser banishing ritual or just set up a magical safe place in your home so you know you have a spot just for yourself.
Posted in NOTICE: Summer '21 Plasma Orbs Delayed Release
Posted 4 years ago
@Totalanimefan: I never thought you were trying to blame anyone <3 Just wanted to overshare my personal stuff lol
Posted in NOTICE: Summer '21 Plasma Orbs Delayed Release
Posted 4 years ago
@Totalanimefan: I can't speak for anyone else, but I did have a great personal tragedy to overcome and that got me in a slump. Still, I gave it my all and promise it will be worth the wait <3