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After reading the posts last night, I will not complain. I have my health albeit still with sinus and sleep issues. I am retired. I don’t miss the work politics and BS but do miss many of the friends I made there.

Wishing all who are struggling the best and my support. 🫂🫂
 
Your frustration is understandable but there does seem to be a glass half full aspect to this. In any successful organization, there is someone who sees what needs do get done, is able to prioritize, and who accepts accountability. In other words, a leader. That’s you. It’s in your DNA.

You didn’t ask for it, and may not want the pressure that comes with it, but you’re the defacto team leader. Maybe one way to cope in the short term at least is to embrace it for a fixed period of time. Maybe a year or two. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile to reflect your actual responsibilities, including those you take on that are beyond your job description. Think of the training as something that will increase your value in the job market. And take part of that ginormous raise to reward yourself! Do something special for yourself that you otherwise wouldn’t be able to without that raise. You earned it. You have every right to be proud of yoursel.
This is great advice! 👍
 
I have a polypropylene Helly-Hansen zip-up turtleneck base layer I bought at least 35 years ago and still wear a couple of times a year under my cycling jersey.

This is polypropylene from the days when if you put it in the dryer it became doll clothing. I think I kept it the first 10 years because it was so freaking expensive at the time, after that I started wearing it “one-more-time” and now we’re just old friends.

Anyone else have something you just can’t seem to part with?
 
I have a polypropylene Helly-Hansen zip-up turtleneck base layer I bought at least 35 years ago and still wear a couple of times a year under my cycling jersey.

This is polypropylene from the days when if you put it in the dryer it became doll clothing. I think I kept it the first 10 years because it was so freaking expensive at the time, after that I started wearing it “one-more-time” and now we’re just old friends.

Anyone else have something you just can’t seem to part with?
My hair. Hah!

I kill me sometimes.
 
I have a polypropylene Helly-Hansen zip-up turtleneck base layer I bought at least 35 years ago and still wear a couple of times a year under my cycling jersey.

This is polypropylene from the days when if you put it in the dryer it became doll clothing. I think I kept it the first 10 years because it was so freaking expensive at the time, after that I started wearing it “one-more-time” and now we’re just old friends.

Anyone else have something you just can’t seem to part with?
I am not sure i have anything specific, but I have a few softy blankets that I won't share.....hahaha
 
Anybody else here find themselves suddenly thinking, “There’s no way I’m really ___ years old, that’s a mistake, I can’t be any older than ___,” and then later on suddenly feel their age and think, “No way should that be happening, I’m only _____ years old?” Maybe it’s just me.
 
I have a polypropylene Helly-Hansen zip-up turtleneck base layer I bought at least 35 years ago and still wear a couple of times a year under my cycling jersey.

This is polypropylene from the days when if you put it in the dryer it became doll clothing. I think I kept it the first 10 years because it was so freaking expensive at the time, after that I started wearing it “one-more-time” and now we’re just old friends.

Anyone else have something you just can’t seem to part with?
My tank top I use for the gym. It is so ratty and full of holes but I still wear it. I know it is destined for the rag bag soon but I can't seem to stop wearing it. 🙄
 
Anybody else here find themselves suddenly thinking, “There’s no way I’m really ___ years old, that’s a mistake, I can’t be any older than ___,” and then later on suddenly feel their age and think, “No way should that be happening, I’m only _____ years old?” Maybe it’s just me.
Not just you! In my mind, I'm still in my 30s. Then I pass a mirror and wonder who that hag is. 🤣🤣🤣 My trainer says I work out like a youngster. I think she's just being nice to me! 😅😅
 
The common cold became a sinus infection. I have meds now! They will take a few days but should be feeling better soon.
Oh, ugh! I'm so sorry! Are you on antibiotics? Or is it viral? Drink lots of fluids; warm liquids like teas will help to loosen the mucous so you can get it out. Try not to drink too much coffee. It's a diuretic and will make you pee out the fluids your body needs to help fight the infection.
 
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