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awkwardamanda

awkwardamanda

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EscapeArtist said:
I'm going to look for a job as a cashier or stockperson, plan to write out resume and hand out to at least 3 places tomorrow. One of the scariest actions to be taken is looking for a job when you have no experience, are socially anxious, and as a person who does not understand "socially acceptable" adjustments, is especially anxious around authority and social structure.
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With social anxiety issues, you're probably better off on the sales floor than at a cash register. As a cashier, you deal with constant people. Out on the floor, there are more times you can just do your job on your own. It's a little different if you're in a small shop, but in a large retail environment it can get very busy. I work in a department store and I'm normally on the floor putting out stock, helping customers, and cleaning up the mess they make. (People are pigs sometimes.) Lately I've been a cashier more often and it's getting to me. If it's busy, sometimes there can be a steady line up that lasts a few hours without even a short break in the crowd. Talking nonstop is driving me nuts. It's not like trying to keep a conversation, but you do have to talk to everybody that comes through your line. I feel like my mouth is dry all the time. I hate it. On the floor, I'm only dealing with customers part of the time.

I have to find a new job too. I finished school awhile ago, but my store is actually closing down soon. I'm looking forward to getting out of the retail world but finding a job is scary. I just want some sort of office job but that's even harder to find without experience. I worked as a receptionist just over the summer a few years ago. Other than that, I've only had this retail job. Most job openings in the business world require somebody with experience - even administrative jobs. There's not a lot out there that's entry level. Really, how hard is it to learn how to file papers, sort mail, and all that sort of thing? I'm decent with computers, but I've learned on my own and not through classes. I could probably pick up what I need to know, but that puts me behind someone who's familiar with all these programs. I'm capable of learning, but I don't have the confidence to convince an employer of that. I don't expect to find anything great, but anything in an office would be a step up from retail. What's worse than a lack of experience is having to get references. In a way, it's easier since my store is closing. We're all looking for new jobs. It's also tougher, because I have to make sure to ask soon enough before the store closes or else I lose all contacts and then I'm really screwed. I never asked anyone at my other job if they'd give me a reference, even though they seemed to like me. I was too shy. There were two people I could have asked and I feared either one would tell me I'd be better off asking the other. So, I put it off until it was too late. I really dread this.::(:

Anyway, good luck.
 
MikeyC

MikeyC

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That friend's ex-girlfriend made a lunch date with me for next Friday. Apparently she's been working out and trying to lose weight. She looked great before, so this'll put her into overdrive.

Damn. Gotta distract myself.
 
BlackPuma

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Opaline

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MikeyC said:
That friend's ex-girlfriend made a lunch date with me for next Friday. Apparently she's been working out and trying to lose weight. She looked great before, so this'll put her into overdrive.

Damn. Gotta distract myself.
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Oooooooo, are you saying you have a date with an attractive girl who is now even more attractive?

Congrats and good luck :D
 
Opaline

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My cat is normally very sweet (though she does get times when she seems moody, for lack of a better word), but I think she felt threatened because she was sitting in the window listening to some dogs bark outside and I came up and hugged her and rubbed my head on her. I could tell she didn't like it so I stopped and held my hand out to test her (if she sniffs it that usually means she's comfortable), and she scratched it and hissed at me :(

Being the baby I am, I burst into tears because I love her so much and I take it personally when she's upset with me :p
 
superfluouslyme

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A local theater is doing a production of "Spring Awakening" this weekend. It's one of my favorite musicals. I'm going back and forth on whether I should go or not. Part of me says, "it's only 18 bucks - treat yo' self!" The other part says, "if there is anyone in this world who deserves not to treat themselves, it's you."
 
MikeyC

MikeyC

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superfluouslyme said:
A local theater is doing a production of "Spring Awakening" this weekend. It's one of my favorite musicals. I'm going back and forth on whether I should go or not. Part of me says, "it's only 18 bucks - treat yo' self!" The other part says, "if there is anyone in this world who deserves not to treat themselves, it's you."
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Gee, why wouldn't you want to treat yourself? It's $18, and I think you should totally go if it's one of your favourite musicals. Think about how long you'll have to wait before getting the opportunity to see it again.
 
BlackPuma

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Why do all modern writing programs have these ridicules large spacing by default when you go down a line? It's silly.

Look, stupid program, this is what I want;
Hi.

Holly crap, there's a unicorn in my house.
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And not;
Hi.








Holly crap, there's a unicorn in my house.
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Stop being difficult, program. Pressing Enter twice isn't that hard for me, the service you're providing is taking me twice as long to write stuff with because I have to figure out how to freakin' cancel out the freakin' effect first. >:C

Furthermore, publish it how it's showing on screen! I like all the shiny techy stuff, but can't you just keep the simple things simple?

Maybe it's useful (even though I wouldn't even begin to see how) to some people, but this seems reverse improvement to me.
 
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JuiceB

JuiceB

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This is sad. I realize the only communication I've been getting from anyone lately is online. I wish all you guys lived in the same neighborhood with me.
 
BlackPuma

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JuiceB said:
This is sad. I realize the only communication I've been getting from anyone lately is online. I wish all you guys lived in the same neighborhood with me.
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Wouldn't that be great? A whole community full of people like-minded. It's probably possible were it not for the financial demand of starting a town. I imagine home delivery to be an excelling business in those regions. Like, grocery delivery with carrier bicycles for example. Calmer streets, all round courtesy and consideration.

I wonder if such a place would eventually lure people outside, because it would look so peaceful and harmless. I wonder if it would actually ironically help reduce anxiety by totally enabling it.

I can only speak for myself, but for me, I do think it would help me.

I CALL DIBS ON THE BICYCLE GROCERY DELIVERY JOB!
 
coyote

coyote

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"When praise is lavished upon the famous,
the people contend and compete with one another.
When exotic goods are traded and treasured,
the compulsion to steal is felt.
When desires are constantly stimulated,
people become disturbed and confused.

Therefore, the wise person sets an example by
emptying her mind,
opening her heart,
relaxing her ambitions,
relinquishing her desires,
cultivating her character.

Having conquered her own cunning and cravings,
she can't be manipulated by anyone.

Do by not-doing.

Act with non-action.

Allow order to arise of itself."

- Tao te Ching, Chapter 3
 
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