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glatt · 11-19-2012, 08:32 AM

Aren't Mondays the best?

Lamplighter · 11-19-2012, 08:37 AM

Some are great, some not so much.

I especially like those that come right after a Sunday.

infinite monkey · 11-19-2012, 08:41 AM

Probably depends where you are. Or, more accurately, who you are. Or, more accurately, whose ass you suck.

On top of everything else, she's fucking with my sick/vacation time.

No, I will not take it without pay when I have 215 vacation hours WE NEVER HAVE TIME TO USE and I will get my FMLA paperwork to my doc tomorrow and they can bite me.

Meanwhile, I'll watch and listen to everyone milling around chatting and having a goddam social event every other hour.

When my back spasmed on the interstate this morning, I should have just let go...let go of the wheel and see what happens. Because I really don't care anymore. About anything.

Lamplighter · 11-19-2012, 09:04 AM

I am sorry for all your pain, and wish I could do something.
Maybe one of my favorite posters will help a tiny bit.

Hang on to whatever you can...

infinite monkey · 11-19-2012, 09:11 AM

Thanks, Lamp. You're so kind.

I don't ever give up, really I don't. But sometimes I think I could. Just let go, you know? What is it all for, anyway? I have no posterity. I don't have any lasting contributions to this society.

Ah well, I'm in more pain today than I expected and I'm sure that colors my outlook.

It's really sick...that I think about if I needed surgery and how someone would have to take care of me. I never want anyone to have to take care of me. But the idea of recuperating and people bringing me food and making me comfortable...and, you know, caring? Yeah, that's pretty sick.

I think my dad is the only person close to me who has implied that if I'm miserable, this job isn't worth it. Everyone else is like deer in headlights...watching to see me screw everything up. Well, keep watching, folks. I'm sure there will be another showing any day now.

I'm sorry, guys. I just don't know who to talk to.

Lola Bunny · 11-19-2012, 01:40 PM

I'm sorry to hear everything you're going through...work and back pain. Your dad sounds like an intelligent person. Perhaps all the stress in your job is causing you physical illness. Anyways, I wish you well. And post away whenever you need an outlet. I'm sure many of us don't mind. (Some of us may not post replies, but we listen to your pain.

)

orthodoc · 11-19-2012, 03:37 PM

Being in pain for days, losing sleep, not knowing when things will get better, makes it so much harder to cope with normal things - never mind the extreme stress you've had at work lately. Put your own recovery at the top of your priority list and try to leave the decisions about work until later, if you can.

Being miserable full-time isn't a workable long-term situation. If you can get FMLA and take some time to recover, it may give you breathing room to consider what direction to take re your job. But get feeling better first. Sending hugs.

infinite monkey · 11-20-2012, 09:29 AM

Thanks again everybody. I appreciate it...you all helped me through a rough day.

I feel better mentally but am in a lot of pain today. I go back to the doctor this afternoon though.

But I'm not hating life like I did yesterday. This is a good thing. Again, thanks for listening and for your kind words.

I will de-wimpify any day now.

glatt · 11-20-2012, 09:35 AM

"Rub some dirt on it, Nancy."

infinite monkey · 11-20-2012, 09:38 AM

*snicker*

Seriously. This is the girl who would run into a brick wall to keep a basketball inbounds. The girl who jumps out of planes, scuba dives. The girl who spent her entire first term of college on crutches and didn't have surgery til Thanksgiving break.

I WILL NOT be that old lady. I WILL get healthy and back on the scene.

Besides, I haven't bungie jumped yet.

orthodoc · 11-20-2012, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinite monkey

Besides, I haven't bungie jumped yet.

Now THAT'll straighten out your back.

infinite monkey · 11-20-2012, 09:46 AM

Heh. I can feel my spine decompressing as I type.

Aliantha · 11-20-2012, 06:15 PM

Back pain is so hard to cope with. It just clouds everything else. Do you see a chiro at all? I know a good one if you can get to Oz.

Take time off work! Let those bitches sort out their shit and while they're at it, you start looking around for something else. You never know what might come up if you start searching.

I hope you're feeling better about everything soon.

infinite monkey · 11-20-2012, 07:02 PM

Thanks!

Last week the doctor could not even begin to straighten my legs from their 45 degree angle while i sat in the chair. Today he could. He put me back on the prednisone which makes sense because we had stopped controlling the inflammation in any meaningful way.

You're so right about work. I feel things are a bit better sorted today. And you totally said what my dad has always told me...that no matter what job you're doing, no matter how good it might seem, always keep your eyes open because you never know what could come up.

Chocolatl · 11-21-2012, 06:31 PM

An early happy Thanksgiving to all the 'Merkins tomorrow. Hope you enjoy/endure it, depending on your situation. (Endurance needed at our house.)

11-19-2012, 09:04 AM	#3244
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	I am sorry for all your pain, and wish I could do something. Maybe one of my favorite posters will help a tiny bit. Hang on to whatever you can... Attached Images

11-19-2012, 03:37 PM	#3247
orthodoc Not Suspicious, Merely Canadian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,774	Being in pain for days, losing sleep, not knowing when things will get better, makes it so much harder to cope with normal things - never mind the extreme stress you've had at work lately. Put your own recovery at the top of your priority list and try to leave the decisions about work until later, if you can. Being miserable full-time isn't a workable long-term situation. If you can get FMLA and take some time to recover, it may give you breathing room to consider what direction to take re your job. But get feeling better first. Sending hugs. __________________ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Ghandi

11-20-2012, 06:15 PM	#3253
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Back pain is so hard to cope with. It just clouds everything else. Do you see a chiro at all? I know a good one if you can get to Oz. Take time off work! Let those bitches sort out their shit and while they're at it, you start looking around for something else. You never know what might come up if you start searching. I hope you're feeling better about everything soon. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-19-2012, 08:32 AM	#3241
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Aren't Mondays the best?

11-19-2012, 08:37 AM	#3242
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Some are great, some not so much. I especially like those that come right after a Sunday.

11-19-2012, 08:41 AM	#3243
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Probably depends where you are. Or, more accurately, who you are. Or, more accurately, whose ass you suck. On top of everything else, she's fucking with my sick/vacation time. No, I will not take it without pay when I have 215 vacation hours WE NEVER HAVE TIME TO USE and I will get my FMLA paperwork to my doc tomorrow and they can bite me. Meanwhile, I'll watch and listen to everyone milling around chatting and having a goddam social event every other hour. When my back spasmed on the interstate this morning, I should have just let go...let go of the wheel and see what happens. Because I really don't care anymore. About anything.

11-19-2012, 09:11 AM	#3245
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Thanks, Lamp. You're so kind. I don't ever give up, really I don't. But sometimes I think I could. Just let go, you know? What is it all for, anyway? I have no posterity. I don't have any lasting contributions to this society. Ah well, I'm in more pain today than I expected and I'm sure that colors my outlook. It's really sick...that I think about if I needed surgery and how someone would have to take care of me. I never want anyone to have to take care of me. But the idea of recuperating and people bringing me food and making me comfortable...and, you know, caring? Yeah, that's pretty sick. I think my dad is the only person close to me who has implied that if I'm miserable, this job isn't worth it. Everyone else is like deer in headlights...watching to see me screw everything up. Well, keep watching, folks. I'm sure there will be another showing any day now. I'm sorry, guys. I just don't know who to talk to.

11-19-2012, 01:40 PM	#3246
Lola Bunny Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,728	I'm sorry to hear everything you're going through...work and back pain. Your dad sounds like an intelligent person. Perhaps all the stress in your job is causing you physical illness. Anyways, I wish you well. And post away whenever you need an outlet. I'm sure many of us don't mind. (Some of us may not post replies, but we listen to your pain. )

11-20-2012, 09:29 AM	#3248
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Thanks again everybody. I appreciate it...you all helped me through a rough day. I feel better mentally but am in a lot of pain today. I go back to the doctor this afternoon though. But I'm not hating life like I did yesterday. This is a good thing. Again, thanks for listening and for your kind words. I will de-wimpify any day now.

11-20-2012, 09:35 AM	#3249
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	"Rub some dirt on it, Nancy."

11-20-2012, 09:38 AM	#3250
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	snicker Seriously. This is the girl who would run into a brick wall to keep a basketball inbounds. The girl who jumps out of planes, scuba dives. The girl who spent her entire first term of college on crutches and didn't have surgery til Thanksgiving break. I WILL NOT be that old lady. I WILL get healthy and back on the scene. Besides, I haven't bungie jumped yet.

11-20-2012, 09:46 AM	#3252
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Heh. I can feel my spine decompressing as I type.

11-20-2012, 07:02 PM	#3254
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Thanks! Last week the doctor could not even begin to straighten my legs from their 45 degree angle while i sat in the chair. Today he could. He put me back on the prednisone which makes sense because we had stopped controlling the inflammation in any meaningful way. You're so right about work. I feel things are a bit better sorted today. And you totally said what my dad has always told me...that no matter what job you're doing, no matter how good it might seem, always keep your eyes open because you never know what could come up.

11-21-2012, 06:31 PM	#3255
Chocolatl Glutton for Gluttony Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 1,409	An early happy Thanksgiving to all the 'Merkins tomorrow. Hope you enjoy/endure it, depending on your situation. (Endurance needed at our house.)

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