Is there any specific benefits being either of expected or competitive employees? Does expected employees count technically talented than competitive or vice-versa? Does any of this has promotional and pay benefits better than the other one ?
I am trying to understand before I make any future decisions whether to remain as expected service employee or move to the competitive.
It has been two months since I started a new position as a Fed employee. All I am doing is training which is scheduled till end of the June. I have achieved so many certs that I stoped printing it. Now, I am preparing for CompTIA Security+. So basically, come to the office, study next 8 hours and go home. Lol 😆
Okay, back to the topic, please help me to understand the difference between two of them.
Thank you. 🙏

Over the course of the past few months I’ve been working on compiling a list of my 500 favorite songs ever. I gave myself a few rules (only 5 songs per artist being the big one) and here’s what I’ve come up with. Just thought this was fun and wanted to see if this might spark any discussion about song placement or lack of certain things. Also wanted to see if anyone had any similar lists.

1. Trash Panda - Aging out of the 20th Century
2. Djo - Roddy
3. The Beatles - Don't Let Me Down
4. Snail Mail - Heat Wave
5. Phoebe Bridgers - Savior Complex
6. Joji - SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK
7. The Shins - The Fear
8. Talking Heads - This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
9. The Cranberries - Linger
10. Post Animal - Ralphie
11. Hop Along - Not Abel
12. The Beach Boys - Heroes And Villains
13. Electric Light Orchestra - Livin' Thing
14. The Monkees - As We Go Along
15. Blondie - Heart Of Glass
16. The Strokes - Oblivius
17. Chet Baker - It's Always You - Vocal Version
18. The Beatles - Rain
19. Electric Light Orchestra - Telephone Line
20. Husbands - Must Be a Cop
21. Faces - Ooh La La
22. The Flaming Lips - Do You Realize??
23. Frank Ocean - Nights
24. Harry James - It's Been a Long, Long Time
25. The Turtles - Happy Together
26. Etta James - At Last
27. The Zombies - The Way I Feel Inside
28. The Beatles - Here, There And Everywhere
29. The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
30. Kanye West - Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1
31. Briston Maroney - Sinkin'
32. John Lennon - Oh My Love
33. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Ladyfingers
34. Squirrel Flower - Headlights
35. The Backseat Lovers - Maple Syrup
36. The B-52's - Rock Lobster
37. George Harrison - All Things Must Pass
38. Snail Mail - Ben Franklin
39. Laura Elliott - Grass Stains
40. Djo - Chateau (Feel Alright)
41. Tame Impala - Eventually
42. The Backseat Lovers - Snowbank Blues
43. Claude Debussy - Clair de Lune, L. 32
44. The Weeknd - Save Your Tears
45. Talking Heads - Thank You for Sending Me an Angel
46. The Zombies - Time of the Season
47. The War On Drugs - Nothing to Find
48. Queen - Brighton Rock
49. The Dream Academy - Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want
50. The B-52's - Strobe Light
51. The Cranberries - Dreams
52. Fugees - Killing Me Softly With His Song
53. Molchat Doma - Тоска
54. Tyler, The Creator - ARE WE STILL FRIENDS?
55. The Mamas & The Papas - Dream A Little Dream Of Me
56. The Chords - Sh-Boom
57. The Beatles - The Abbey Road Medley
58. The Ronettes - Be My Baby
59. The Who - Baba O'Riley
60. Dr. Dog - Where'd All the Time Go?
61. M83 - My Tears Are Becoming A Sea
62. Billie Eilish - everything i wanted
63. Outkast - Hey Ya!
64. Nat King Cole - Orange Colored Sky
65. The Notorious B.I.G. - Hypnotize
66. Four Tops - Reach Out I'll Be There
67. Foreign Air - Shut Up and Show Me
68. Leonard Cohen - So Long, Marianne
69. dodie - If I'm Being Honest
70. Briston Maroney - June
71. Post Malone - Sunflower
72. John Lennon - Isolation
73. Buddy Holly & The Crickets - Not Fade Away
74. Phoebe Bridgers - I Know The End
75. Kanye West - All Falls Down
76. Alvvays - Adult Diversion
77. John Lennon - Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)
78. Clairo - Amoeba
79. The Beach Boys - I Know There's An Answer
80. Paul McCartney - Let Me Roll It
81. Frank Ocean - Ivy
82. Radiohead - Motion Picture Soundtrack
83. Djo - Mutual Future (Repeat)
84. Phoebe Bridgers - Scott Street
85. Childish Gambino - Me and Your Mama
86. Pink Floyd - Astronomy Domine
87. The Pied Pipers - Dream
88. The Beach Boys - All I Wanna Do
89. Djo - Change
90. Второй этаж поражает - Крайности
91. Little Richard - Lucille
92. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Shanghai
93. Chet Baker - Deep In A Dream
94. The Beatles - It's All Too Much
95. Post Animal - Dirtpicker
96. The B-52's - Love Shack
97. EDEN - foreve/over
98. Kanye West - Ultralight Beam
99. The Zombies - Going Out Of My Head
100. Talking Heads - Found a Job
101. Snail Mail - Pristine
102. Tom Tom Club - Genius of Love
103. Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
104. WILLIS - I Think I Like When It Rains
105. Chet Baker - But Not For Me
106. Naked Eyes - Always Something There to Remind Me
107. Tyler, The Creator - GONE, GONE / THANK YOU
108. Djo - Half Life
109. Trash Panda - Check Please
110. Briston Maroney - Deep Sea Diver
111. Beach Fossils - This Year
112. Momma - Medicine
113. Hop Along - Prior Things
114. Talking Heads - Road to Nowhere
115. Electric Light Orchestra - Turn to Stone
116. Briston Maroney - It's Not My Fault
117. Tyler, The Creator - NEW MAGIC WAND
118. Snail Mail - Headlock
119. Phil Collins - Take Me Home
120. Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know
121. The Beach Boys - Do It Again
122. Tame Impala - Breathe Deeper
123. Ella Fitzgerald - Misty
124. Phoebe Bridgers - Waiting Room
125. Kanye West - Runaway
126. Daft Punk - Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers)
127. Dire Straits - Money for Nothing
128. Kendrick Lamar - Alright
129. Black Country, New Road - Concorde
130. George Harrison - If Not for You
131. Harry Styles - Cherry
132. Ms. Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing)
133. Paul McCartney - Junk
134. Wings - Maybe I'm Amazed - Live
135. Talking Heads - Houses in Motion
136. Del Water Gap - Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat
137. Pixies - Where Is My Mind?
138. Queen - Seven Seas Of Rhye
139. Paul McCartney - Jet - 2010 Remaster
140. Sufjan Stevens - Death with Dignity
141. A Flock Of Seagulls - I Ran (So Far Away)
142. Tame Impala - Let It Happen
143. Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love
144. Clairo - Management
145. Tommy James & The Shondells - I Think We're Alone Now - Single Version
146. Fergie - Clumsy
147. Childish Gambino - This Is America
148. Prefab Sprout - The King of Rock 'N' Roll
149. Joy Again - Looking Out for You
150. Beach House - Space Song
151. John Lennon - Mind Games
152. The Weeknd - Gasoline
153. Weezer - Buddy Holly
154. Phoebe Bridgers - Sidelines
155. Tame Impala - New Person, Same Old Mistakes
156. Lana Del Rey - A&W
157. The Dillards - I've Just Seen a Face
158. The Doors - Break on Through (To the Other Side)
159. Julie London - I'm Glad There Is You
160. 2Pac - California Love
161. Dean Martin - Everybody Loves Somebody
162. Snail Mail - Anytime
163. The Strokes - The Adults Are Talking
164. Jordana, TV Girl - Better in the Dark
165. Juice WRLD - Hide (feat. Seezyn)
166. The Wild Reeds - Get Better
167. Finom - Mine
168. Hop Along - One That Suits Me
169. The Killers - Mr. Brightside
170. Michael Cera - Clay Pigeons
171. Clairo - Bags
172. Prince - Let's Go Crazy
173. The Zombies - She's Not There
174. Blackstreet - No Diggity
175. Frank Sinatra - I've Got You Under My Skin
176. John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads
177. Harry James - I'm Beginning to See The Light
178. The Clash - London Calling
179. Charles Bradley - Changes
180. Buddy Holly - (Ummmm, Oh Yeah) Dearest
181. Eagles - Seven Bridges Road - Live
182. Moxie - Honey
183. Faces - Stay with Me
184. Post Animal - How Do You Feel
185. New Order - Age of Consent
186. Natalie Imbruglia - Torn
187. Lana Del Rey - Doin' Time
188. Twin Peaks - Blue Coupe
189. Kanye West - Gold Digger
190. Fruit Bats - The Bottom of It
191. Frank Sinatra - Somethin' Stupid
192. Lorde - Perfect Places
193. Martha Tilton - Exactly Like You
194. King Crimson - 21st Century Schizoid Man
195. Glen Campbell - Southern Nights
196. Claire Rosinkranz - Frankenstein
197. Guillemots - Made-Up Lovesong #43
198. Fleetwood Mac - Say You Love Me
199. Frankie Valli - Can't Take My Eyes off You
200. The Crickets - Don't Ever Change
201. Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
202. George Harrison - Isn't It a Pity
203. Trash Panda - Off
204. Super Besse - Holod
205. Beyoncé - Hold Up
206. Charlie Burg - I Don't Wanna Be Okay Without You
207. Eagles - Peaceful Easy Feeling
208. Ella Fitzgerald - It's A Lovely Day Today
209. PERMSKY KRAY - Дорогой Человек
210. The Little Dippers - Forever - Single Version
211. The B-52's - There's a Moon in the Sky (Called the Moon)
212. Patti Page - Old Cape Cod
213. Daft Punk - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
214. The Soggy Bottom Boys - I Am A Man Of Constant Sorrow
215. Trash Panda - Things Will Never Change
216. Hop Along - Well-dressed
217. Sixpence None The Richer - Kiss Me
218. TV Girl - Daughter of a Cop
219. LAUNDRY DAY - Jane
220. Tyler, The Creator - EARFQUAKE
221. Sigue Sigue Sputnik - Love Missile F1-11
222. Joji - Gimme Love
223. The Backseat Lovers - Pool House
224. The Weeknd - Take My Breath
225. Mild High Club - Homage
226. Doc Watson - Am I Born to Die?
227. Daniel Caesar - Streetcar
228. The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon
229. John Lennon - #9 Dream
230. Tame Impala - Elephant
231. Chuck Berry - You Never Can Tell
232. Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
233. KIDS SEE GHOSTS - 4th Dimension
234. Soft Cell - Tainted Love
235. The B-52's - Song for a Future Generation
236. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
237. Lana Del Rey - Blue Jeans
238. Billie Eilish - Halley's Comet
239. Glenn Miller - In the Mood
240. Kid Bloom - Control
241. The Cinematic Orchestra - To Build A Home
242. Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
243. Brenda Lee - If You Love Me (Really Love Me)
244. TV Girl - Lovers Rock
245. Art Lown - Knew You Well
246. Dean Martin - Ain't That A Kick In The Head
247. Miniature Tigers - Like or Like Like
248. Electric Light Orchestra - Sweet Talkin' Woman
249. The Hunts - Ages
250. The Cars - Good Times Roll
251. Bill Withers - Lovely Day
252. Drake - God's Plan
253. Kansas - Point of Know Return
254. The Neighbourhood - Stargazing
255. The Clash - Rock the Casbah
256. Hop Along - What the Writer Meant
257. Briston Maroney - Under My Skin
258. Jack Stauber - Buttercup
259. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Ya Love
260. Ginger Root - Loretta
261. Thompson Twins - Hold Me Now
262. Frank Ocean - Pyramids
263. Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)
264. Destroy Boys - I Threw Glass at My Friend's Eyes and Now I'm on Probation
265. Mild High Club - Dionysian State
266. Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out
267. Kevin Abstract - Empty
268. The Frights - Crust Bucket
269. Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle With You
270. The Shins - Fighting in a Sack
271. fun. - We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monáe)
272. Lil Uzi Vert - Money Longer
273. Miniature Tigers - Cannibal Queen
274. The Doors - Touch Me
275. Jean Dawson - Clear Bones
276. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Catching Smoke
277. Molchat Doma - Люди Надоели
278. The Go-Go's - Our Lips Are Sealed
279. Billie Eilish - ocean eyes
280. BOYO - Crown
281. The 1975 - Somebody Else
282. Husbands - She's a Betty
283. Syd Barrett - If It's In You
284. Trash Panda - Atlanta Girls
285. Frank Ocean - Godspeed
286. Alice Phoebe Lou - Glow
287. Childish Gambino - Redbone
288. New Order - Blue Monday
289. Post Animal - Schedule
290. Harry Styles - Fine Line
291. Harry James - I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You)
292. Depeche Mode - Never Let Me Down Again
293. Chet Baker - I Fall In Love Too Easily
294. The Cranberries - Put Me Down
295. John Mayer - Edge of Desire
296. George Harrison - All Those Years Ago
297. Electric Light Orchestra - The Diary of Horace Wimp
298. Alex Clare - Too Close
299. Eric B. & Rakim - Know The Ledge
300. Peter Frampton - Show Me The Way - Live
301. Simon & Garfunkel - Mrs. Robinson
302. Black Eyes - Deformative
303. The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody
304. Bonny Light Horseman - Deep In Love
305. The Walker Brothers - The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore
306. Cage The Elephant - Cigarette Daydreams
307. Hot Flash Heat Wave - Raindrop
308. Clairo - Sofia
309. Kendrick Lamar - PRIDE.
310. Camille Saint-Saëns - The Swan
311. Weezer - Say It Ain't So
312. C418 - Sweden
313. Lana Del Rey - Let The Light In (feat. Father John Misty)
314. The Postal Service - Such Great Heights
315. Pickin' On Series - Those to Come
316. Lana Del Rey - Grandfather please stand on the shoulders of my father while he's deep-sea fishing (feat. RIOPY)
317. John Mayer - Moving On and Getting Over
318. Field Medic - POWERFUL LOVE
319. Cage The Elephant - Flow
320. Joji - Run
321. The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again
322. Boston - Peace of Mind
323. Ben E. King - This Magic Moment
324. David Bowie - Starman
325. Beastie Boys - Sabotage
326. Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat (Day-O)
327. Gene Krupa & His Orchestra - Rhumboogie
328. The Cardigans - Lovefool
329. The Kinks - You Really Got Me
330. The Zombies - She's Coming Home
331. Michael Jackson - Thriller
332. Moxie - Blue Skies
333. The Mamas & The Papas - Straight Shooter
334. Peter, Paul and Mary - Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
335. Green Day - Brain Stew
336. Dua Lipa - Levitating (feat. DaBaby)
337. The Police - Roxanne
338. Britney Spears - Toxic
339. Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels
340. Rex Orange County - Pluto Projector
341. The Strokes - Call It Fate, Call It Karma
342. Portugal. The Man - Feel It Still
343. The Black Crowes - Twice As Hard
344. Ted Nugent - Stranglehold
345. fun. - Some Nights
346. Wings - Silly Love Songs
347. Paramore - Still into You
348. Peter Frampton - Baby, I Love Your Way - Live
349. The Monkees - Last Train to Clarksville
350. Royel Otis - Oysters In My Pocket
351. The Backseat Lovers - Growing/Dying
352. Nelly Furtado - Say It Right
353. Post Animal - Goggles
354. Erik Satie - Gymnopédie No. 1
355. Childish Gambino - IV. Sweatpants
356. Steely Dan - Dirty Work
357. ABBA - Lay All Your Love On Me
358. Still Woozy - Goodie Bag
359. Arlo Parks - Black Dog
360. Goth Babe - Weekend Friend
361. George & the Handsomes - Sleepy Beats
362. boygenius - 20
363. The Mills Brothers - You Always Hurt The One You Love
364. Travis Scott - SICKO MODE
365. Pinegrove - Need 2
366. The Backseat Lovers - Sinking Ship
367. Franz Schubert - Ave Maria, Op. 52 No. 6, D. 839 (Arr. for Soprano, Harp & Chorus)
368. Zac Brown Band - Knee Deep (feat. Jimmy Buffett)
369. Justin Timberlake - Mirrors
370. Simon & Garfunkel - Cecilia
371. The Cranberries - Zombie
372. Daniel Caesar - Japanese Denim
373. Billie Holiday - Easy Living
374. ISLAND - By Your Side
375. Phil Collins - Tomorrow Never Knows
376. Bob Dylan - The Times They Are A-Changin'
377. The Four Freshmen - Day By Day
378. Fleetwood Mac - The Chain
379. Billy Joel - Big Shot
380. Billie Eilish - Happier Than Ever
381. Yot Club - down bad
382. Rihanna - Stay
383. Fleetwood Mac - Landslide
384. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake, Op. 20, Act 2: No. 10, Scene. Moderato
385. The White Stripes - Fell In Love With a Girl
386. Alvvays - Easy On Your Own?
387. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - If We Were Vampires
388. Blackway - What's Up Danger (with Black Caviar)
389. Albert Hammond - It Never Rains in Southern California
390. Matt Maltese - Jupiter
391. John Denver - Mother Nature's Son
392. Childish Gambino - Sober
393. Claire Rosinkranz - Pools and Palm Trees
394. The Cars - Just What I Needed
395. The Doors - Light My Fire
396. Blondie - Tomorrow Never Knows
397. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Hell's Itch
398. The Japanese House - Saw You In A Dream
399. Franz Schubert - String Quartet No. 13 in A Minor, Op. 29 No. 1, D. 804: I. Allegro ma non troppo
400. The Drifters - White Christmas
401. The 1975 - Robbers
402. George Harrison - Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
403. The Frights - Tongues
404. Paramore - Ain't It Fun
405. Billy Joel - Pressure
406. Frank Sinatra - My Way
407. Art Lown - Going Back to Carolina
408. Bruno Mars - Just the Way You Are
409. Under The Rug - Lonesome & Mad
410. The Mamas & The Papas - Dedicated To The One I Love
411. Foster The People - Sit Next to Me
412. Weezer - Undone - The Sweater Song
413. Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
414. Tia Blake - Plastic Jesus
415. Los Bravos - Bring a Little Lovin'
416. Lady Gaga - Bad Romance
417. Minnie Riperton - Les Fleurs
418. Billy Idol - Dancing with Myself
419. Cody Fry - I Hear a Symphony
420. Gringo Sapiens - Driver's Licence - 16LM mp3
421. Vacations - Relax
422. Glitter Party - time waits
423. Steve Lacy - Bad Habit
424. The Crystals - Then He Kissed Me
425. The Pied Pipers - Mairzy Doats
426. Mitski - Bug Like an Angel
427. James Ray - I've Got My Mind Set On You Pts. 1 & 2
428. Clairo - Bubble Gum
429. Masayoshi Takanaka - SEXY DANCE
430. Nat King Cole - (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
431. Sleigh Bells - Crown On the Ground
432. Olivia Rodrigo - favorite crime
433. No Doubt - Just A Girl
434. Foreigner - Long, Long Way from Home
435. Heart - Crazy On You
436. The Hunts - Darlin'
437. David Bowie - Heroes
438. Alice Phoebe Lou - Hammer
439. Thee Oh Sees - Toe Cutter - Thumb Buster
440. Roar - I Can't Handle Change
441. TV Girl - Birds Dont Sing
442. Laufey - From The Start
443. Chas McDevitt Skiffle Group - Freight Train (feat. Nancy Whiskey)
444. Metro Boomin - Am I Dreaming
445. Liana Flores - rises the moon
446. POP ETC - Speak Up
447. Jean Knight - Mr. Big Stuff
448. The Platters - Twilight Time
449. Derek & The Dominos - Layla
450. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Homeless Man in Adidas
451. Charlie Burg - Lovesong (The Way)
452. Hot Flash Heat Wave - Gutter Girl
453. ABBA - Fernando
454. Mitski - My Love Mine All Mine
455. Savannah Conley - More Than Fine
456. Young the Giant - Mind Over Matter
457. Future Crib - Yer Movin'
458. Bob Dylan - Like a Rolling Stone
459. benches - Violent
460. Musical Youth - Pass The Dutchie
461. Olivia Rodrigo - vampire
462. Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone - City Of Stars
463. Maya Hawke - Thérèse
464. Current Joys - A Different Age
465. Wayne Newton - Danke Schoen
466. La Roux - Bulletproof
467. Jason Segel, Walter - Man Or Muppet
468. U2 - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
469. The Raconteurs - Steady, As She Goes
470. The Ink Spots - Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall
471. Ace of Base - The Sign
472. Vulfpeck - 1612
473. Nordista Freeze - Hey GiGi
474. The Chainsmokers - New York City
475. Suki Waterhouse - Johanna
476. Pete Rodriguez - I Like It Like That
477. Calvin Harris - Summer
478. The Rare Occasions - Notion
479. a-ha - Take on Me
480. Rush - Working Man
481. Traffic - Dear Mr. Fantasy
482. Starbuck - Moonlight Feels Right
483. Van Halen - Drop Dead Legs
484. The Troggs - Wild Thing
485. Led Zeppelin - Good Times Bad Times
486. The Byrds - Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)
487. Cream - Sunshine Of Your Love
488. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack (feat. Timbaland)
489. David Bowie - Suffragette City "490. Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata No. 14 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 ""Moonlight"": I. Adagio sostenuto"
490. Avicii - Wake Me Up
491. The Who - La-La-La-Lies
492. The Spinners - The Rubberband Man
493. MGMT - Time to Pretend
494. Hootie & The Blowfish - Only Wanna Be With You
495. Sheck Wes - Mo Bamba
496. Claire Rosinkranz - 123
497. Ringo Starr - Photograph
498. The Proclaimers - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)
499. Duran Duran - Rio

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I (25F) have been best friends with my (26F) roommate for years, we have worked together and lived together for two years. We knew eachother pre work and living together, I actually got her the job as we get along so well I didn’t see it being an issue to spend so much time together. We never fight and there’s been no tensity or conflict since living together.
She has been very stressed lately and has quit the job she had with me because she got into a course that is also very high stress and needs to commit to that fully. It doesn’t start for several months and she wants to travel all summer before beginning this. I was so excited for and we planned for me to join this trip near the end so we can spend the end of summer together. We had dates set out and discussed flights and budgets, as far as I knew this was 100%
She told me out of the blue yesterday she wants to move out. Our lease isn’t up for another 2 years and the only reason she gave is because she feels when she’s stressed she takes it out on people around her and doesn’t want to do that to me, she feels she takes on others emotions and doesn’t want to be worried about mine when so stressed out and anxious herself about this course. She wants to live with strangers and focus on our friendship from a distance. I respected that, I’m obviously upset but if she’s prioritising her mental health and our friendship (in her opinion) I said ok. The issue is I won’t live with a stranger and none of our friends need a place right now meaning I now have to live by myself. I know this is a personal choice not her fault but she did know this would be my case which would mean I have to move out of our two bed and find a new place. She is also leaving in a month for her travels and because we are breaking the lease we need to pay fees and replace the tenants. I need to do this by myself as she’ll be away and I can’t move out before she leaves as it isn’t enough time to find new people, find somewhere else and move all my things. I have to find new tenants, pack everything up, sort out the deep clean, the moving truck, the property inspection, file for deposit all alone while she’s away all summer. I asked her if she’d maybe stay until end of September so we can do it together when she’s back but she says no she wants it sorted before she comes back. I now can’t join the trip as I’ll need to be doing this during the time I was going to be joining. Her quitting when her contract wasn’t up for another three months also leaves me with a lot of additional responsibilities in work so my job will be very intense during this as well.
I feel really blind sided and that she’s being quite inconsiderate with this? She said she’ll pay rent while she’s travelling for some summer but I think the issue is more she’s not here to help with anything and that she never even hinted at not wanting to live with me we only recently discussed how much we love living together. I don’t feel her reason for moving (prioritising our friendship) is very valid as I always try to organise things and she’s often out with mutual friends and doesn’t invite me. All our friends are mutual and I feel bad complaining about it as she’s very stressed with everything and I don’t want to add to her stress but she’s told me she’ll only pay 10 more weeks rent from June and this is a very competitive time to try find somewhere in the city we live.
I didnt expect to have to be stuck with this and moving all our things alone and also being excluded from a trip we planned to take together to do this. Am I the asshole for being upset about this or should I just let it go and respect she’s overwhelmed and given me just over two months to figure it out?

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TLDR: bla bla bla life story, my question is: How have you gone about disclosing PDA with your school or work place? I'd love to hear positive or negative experiences and whatever advice you might have.
Hey! I'm in the midst of a thorough psychiatric examination after years and years of quick diagnoses and symptom treatment. My psychiatrist just told me that I have a PDA profile (I'm not diagnosed with autism but am being examined for it). I never heard of this before but by googling I found that this is EXACTLY what my core problem is in my day to day life. First I for some reason feel inclined to share some of my life story lol for context or for the sake of my own clarity.
I'm in college/university and have two freelance jobs. With the freelance positions I finally found something that works pretty well for me job wise, I've stayed in these positions two and three years respectively. Before this I've never held on to a job for more than a few months MAX, and the one job that I had for several months was during covid when I worked from home 90% of the time. My ex girlfriend was always baffled that "every day you question whether you should leave for work/school, it's never a given" and honestly I'm baffled too, or moreso that people just get up and mindlessly leave their house, although this sounds like an absolute dream. To get to the point, in school I've always had high percentages of absence, in high school I was at about 35% when only 5% was officially allowed. I was always able to get away with it cause I'm a "high achiever" and got straight A's. But the neverending excuses made and makes me feel frankly like a lazy, dishonest piece of shit person, I don't trust myself and am paranoid that my peers talk behind my back. I never know when I'll wake up and be in what I've always just called "the pit". However on some level in high school I was able to shake it off, it's not like high school was my passion so as long as I wasn't thrown out I thought it was okay that sometimes I didn't show up. Now, the strange part is that my subject in college truly is my passion. I can not think of anything else I would like or want to do more. So I've been so frustated that I still find myself paralyzed on a random morning, or just ghosting school for weeks at a time. Anyway, while PDA isn't exactly an "explanation", it's nice to be able to collect the pieces and see a clear pattern. I though that maybe this could put an end to the excuses and lies if I disclose the profile with my school. Finally, my question is: How have you gone about this? Has anyone got positive or negative experiences to share?

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An Overview of Investment Opportunities in Romania

The investment landscape of Romania is influenced by various important factors that make it a desirable location for foreign investors. One significant aspect is that non-residents are allowed to buy and sell apartments, while the purchase of land is limited to non-EU citizens, unless done through Romanian companies. This promotes a relatively open real estate market with a consistent increase in residential property prices. Furthermore, Romania’s strategic location in Europe, membership in the EU, and proximity to major markets such as Central Asia and the Near East add to its attractiveness. Additionally, the country offers abundant opportunities in industries such as IT, automotive, and energy, supported by a skilled and cost-efficient workforce.
Potential Investment Sectors and Opportunities in Romania:
Romania is a hub for IT innovation and digital services due to its competitive costs and abundant talent in the field of IT and telecommunications.
Romania is well-positioned for investments in both renewable and conventional energy due to its status as the top EU country in terms of energy independence.
Real Estate: Although there are limitations on the sale of land to individuals who are not citizens of the European Union, the expanding real estate industry, particularly in Bucharest, offers promising chances for investment.

Romania’s Government Policies and Economic Indicators:

The government of Romania offers equal treatment to both domestic and foreign investors, without any discrimination based on their source of capital. This, along with a relatively low level of public debt and a favorable growth rate, establishes Romania as a secure and attractive location for investment.
The government’s emphasis on fostering a favorable climate for investment is apparent through its implementation of cautious financial strategies and dedication to digitalization.
Romania’s potential as an attractive destination for foreign investment is reinforced by a combination of factors, including its skilled labor force and vast reserves of natural resources.

Advantages of Investing in Romania

There are numerous advantages of investing in Romania that not only contribute to the growth of the investor, but also contribute to the economic development of the country as a whole. Some of the key benefits include:
1. Tax Incentives and Citizenship Route: Entrepreneurs can take advantage of advantageous tax rates for small businesses and have the opportunity to obtain Romanian citizenship in four to eight years. With permanent residence permits, there is no need for annual renewals, and family members are also eligible for long-term residence permits.
2. Role of Foreign Investments in Economic Growth and Job Creation: In Romania, foreign investments play a significant part in driving economic growth. This, in turn, leads to the creation of jobs, which helps to decrease unemployment rates and boost local economies.
3. Advancements in Technology and the Market:
The productivity within the Romanian market is boosted by the incorporation of advanced technology and progressive methods.
Romanian companies can expand their reach to global markets, resulting in a boost in sales and a larger market share.
The country’s efficiency and service delivery are strengthened by enhancements in infrastructure, including transportation systems and utilities.
4. The Competitive Market Environment:
The influx of foreign entities leads to heightened market competition, leading to improved product quality, reduced prices, and enhanced services for consumers.
Local employees are equipped with enhanced skills and knowledge through education and training opportunities offered by foreign investors.
Romania’s position as a desirable investment location is reinforced by a combination of factors, which provide clear advantages to international investors and also contribute to the country’s social and economic progress.

Difficulties and Factors to Consider for Investors in Romania

There are various challenges and factors to consider when making investments in Romania that investors should be mindful of.
Some examples of these are:
The economy and government of Romania have a close relationship, as the government has a notable presence in the economy through state-owned enterprises. This can have an impact on market dynamics. Furthermore, there have been challenges in effectively planning and investing due to the management instability in these enterprises since 2014.
Investors frequently face obstacles from government regulations and bureaucracy, including excessive paperwork, an unstable legislative system, and corruption, all of which can hinder business activities. Additionally, constant changes to legislation without input from the private sector only add to the uncertainty.
Businesses face challenges with infrastructure and workforce in Romania. The inadequate infrastructure can increase costs and hinder productivity, while the scarcity of labor, especially in the northern and western regions, makes it difficult to attract and retain employees. Environmental concerns, such as insufficient waste management methods and problems with air quality and preservation of natural areas, also create complexities for potential investments.
Conducting comprehensive due diligence and gaining a deep understanding of the local context are crucial factors for individuals considering investment opportunities in Romania.

How to Invest in Romania

To those foreign investors considering Romania as their next business location, it is crucial to comprehend the necessary actions to establish a presence. Below is a simplified guide:
1. Acquiring a Residency Permit:
Individuals who are not permanent residents have the opportunity to obtain a residence permit that is valid for one year by making an investment in a company based in Romania. This investment will open doors for the possibility of conducting long-term business activities.
2. Investment Priorities in Romania:
The General Inspectorate for Immigration has a tendency towards favoring investments in the real estate and technology industries, revealing promising and lucrative areas for international investors.
3. Extension of Stay Permit:
The Romanian Agency for Foreign Investments assesses the effect of the investment in order to renew the residence permit and maintain the ongoing business operations.
Section 4: Exceptions
Individuals from the United States, Canada, Japan, and Switzerland are granted exemptions from specific stipulations, including minimum investment requirements, quotas for job creation, and proofs of financial stability, which facilitates a more seamless entry process.
5. Documentation:
Important papers consist of evidence of company ownership or shares, proof of legal accommodation, documentation of financial stability, proof of social health insurance, a medical certificate, and a receipt for the residence permit fee.
The process of investing in Romania is made easier through this comprehensive guide, which also showcases the government’s favorable attitude towards foreign investments. This promotes a wide variety of global business opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Reasons for Investing in Romania?

With its skilled labor force, abundant natural resources, advantageous geographic position for efficient transportation, and position as a major market in Central and Eastern Europe, Romania offers a strong argument for investment. These combined elements make Romania an increasingly attractive choice for investors.

What are the primary foreign investors in Romania?

Germany is the top foreign investor in Romania, followed by Austria with a 10.7% stake, France with 9.7%, Italy with 7.8%, the United States with 6.7%, and the Netherlands with 5.3%. These nations have acknowledged the potential and prospects in Romania and have made considerable investments in different sectors of its economy.

Which Industry is the Most Lucrative in Romania?

Romania is known for its highly profitable IT and software industry. This success can be attributed to the country’s education system, which prioritizes technical expertise. In fact, Romania ranks 6th globally for having the highest number of certified IT professionals per person. The profitability of this sector is a clear indication of Romania’s strong pool of technical talent and favorable business climate.

Factors Considered by Investors When Evaluating a Country for Investment

When evaluating a nation for possible investment prospects, investors commonly examine its economic and fiscal foundations. Essential factors that are frequently examined include the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), levels of inflation, and readings of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). These measures offer valuable information on the country’s economic well-being and reliability, assisting investors in making well-informed choices.

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Hey everyone, I have recently been laid off after 10 years working for a well known tech company working in IT. they took me in the beginning of my degree so I didn't finish it. All I learned until today was self study.
As I'm rethinking my career at 35, I wanted to get into coding. The 2 options in front of me are Web Development and iOS, and my heart belongs to the latter. From my research so far, it seems like webdev is more newbie friendly than iOS, due to complexity of the subject and workplaces that are willing to hire post bootcamp students.
My question to you is, given I believe in my autodidactic skills, would investing a few months going through iOS training, would I be able to find a job? Is now a good time to start (seems like junior developers are struggling more than ever)? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hi, It's been months, if not years, that I don't feel quite myself anymore. The usual things: tiredness, some hair loss, weight gain, skin issues. I have always thought it was pcos because my thyroid exams were in range.
I moved somewhere else and I decided to pay for my own hormone tests and among the usual female hormones, they were also resting free T4 and tsh. Free T4 is in range 12pmol/L (range 0-19pmol/L) and so is tsh 4 mE/L (range 0.40-4.00 mE/L). Now i know tsh is still within range, but I feel its at the end of the range spectrum and i suspect that might be why i feel the way I do. I have a doctors appointment in a month and a half where we can discuss my general health and i will then bring up the tests i have done myself. All females in my dad's side of the family have thyroid issues. A mixture between hyper, hypo+hashimoto. Could it really be the higher tsh to give me terrible fatigue and brain fog? I would die for a diagnosis that would put my not feeling well at rest.

Hi! For context, I'm Management Accounting Program (F23) and graduating this June. I am curious about the career opportunities available for a management accounting graduate. ny insights into the types of companies or sectors that actively seek management accounting professionals would be greatly appreciated.
Also, are there opportunities for remote work or work-from-home jobs in this domain?

Roughly two weeks ago, employee A and B got into an argument because employee B was upset that he was being called by his first name and not his middle name, which he claims employee A always calls him.
Just before this, employee A had to warn employee B multiple times that he was performing his work task incorrectly and was a danger to himself. Employee A assumed this is why employee B was upset; again, employee B claims it’s the name situation. Employee B followed employee A across the production floor until his supervisor stepped in to stop him. Employee A continued yelling and cussing at employee B who stood there without adding to the confrontation.
Employee A writes a statement and leaves work for the day. When employee A walks out of the facility, he is met by employee B and his girlfriend. Employee B’s girlfriend yells, “you won’t be smiling when you get your a** beat!” To employee A. Employee A returns inside to tell the appropriate staff members what just happened. Employee A would write a second statement of this event, which was also on camera as the previous event, and give it to the appropriate staff member.
Employee A wakes up later that evening (3rd shift employee) to the news he is suspended pending an investigation. Employee A’s bosses ensure him that he will get back payed for all his time off and that he 100% will not lose his job.
Fast forward one week, employee A receives a call from his boss asking if he has been in contact with anyone (this is now a corporate issue). Employee A has not been in contact with anyone. Employee A’s boss informs him that employee B was back at work last night. Employee A does not hear from anyone for the rest of the week.
Fast forward to yesterday, employee A receives a call from “HR”. Employee A gives the story again, and is met with what felt like attacks from HR. HR seemed to question employee A for what appeared to be taunting (wagging a finger — employee A was pointing to his eyes to motion that employee B was not wearing goggles lol). HR did not seem interested in the threats made towards employee A, and told employee A to expect a call by the end of the day today from another HR member to finalize the situation.
Employee A asked the HR member how employee B was able to return to work while they sat at home not hearing anything. The HR member replied that even if they knew anything, they couldn’t discuss another team member.
Employee A is still awaiting a call from HR today. I don’t nt know what I am looking for, as the state employee A lives in is an employment-at-will state, but this whole situation just seems wrong.
This company has been in the news lately with a lot of negative press. I wonder if they are being extremely careful with how they handle the situation? It still does not make sense how one employee would return to work while the other employee, who was not the aggressor, is at home still.
Thoughts?
TLDR; one employee is suspended still while the other employee, who is the aggressor in the situation, is back at work already.

Hello Everyone!
First off, A heartfelt THANK YOU! to this sub and all of its resources (AFOQT, MEPS, interview tips, and more). For context, I'm a non-prior off-the-streets select for USSF this fall/winter (still waiting on class date but should head out between October to December). Please keep in mind this is an evolving situation, and the info may become out of date fairly quickly.
My recruiter notified me back in April that I was selected for the 13S Space Operations Officer. During a subsequent Zoom Q&A about Officer Training Course (OTC) at Peterson SFB, it was revealed that 13S is (potentially?) a place holder designation for Officer Training School (OTS) at Maxwell AFB in FY25. If you are graduating OTS during FY24 your USSF designation will supposedly be honored. Apparently, OTC is a new post OTS training course all new USSF officers will attend. Currently it is 12 months long consisting of 3 sections (4 months each cyber, intel, and space). After which, your class standing, education, needs of the USSF and job list are taken into account and the actual job (SFSC) will be determined towards the end. Important to note, there has yet to be a single OTC class. This is a brand new program to replace OUST at Vandenberg. First OTC class is scheduled to start in September. Additionally, every two months thereafter another OTC class should start. In between OTS and OTC newly commissioned 2nd LTs will be on casual status, shooting for about 45 days post OTS but no promises.

• Any thoughts on OTC being 25% of a USSF officers 4 year active duty service commitment? I personally wouldn't be surprised if ADSC gets extended to 6 years but who knows. For a 20 year career though it would be beneficial to have as a solid foundation. Plus USSF is only 4 yrs old.
• AFAIK from the Q&A the 6X, 13S, 14N, and 17X are the "main" SFSCs. Still not to sure on what that means. Little info on the engineering side and other careers.
• More info here, its a couple months old but still relevant.
• If anyone has any more/different information please feel free to add.

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I am new to this mbti and enneagram stuff, but I did look into cognitive functions a bit but I still am not sure which fit me, it might be because I am still pretty new. This is mostly a hobby for when I am bored and want to think, because I like to play with outside systems like this.
• How old are you? What's your gender? Give us a general description of yourself.
I am 16 years old, male , just your average quiet teenager that sucks at introspecting and wants to look cool to others yet does nothing to impress others (other than looks)
that sounded oddly specific.,.....
whatever
• Is there a medical diagnosis that may impact your mental stability somehow?
not really, not that I know of..
• Describe your upbringing. Did it have any kind of religious or structured influence? How did you respond to it?
I grew up in a poor family (duh), then just like your average adult couple they divorce, usually I'd stay a lot with my mother and she would teach me about morals which I now see some as stupid but either way I kind of "took" her morals and my dad's too. Kind of had to grew up early and take care of my smaller brother by substituting being a dad , and I have a lot of influence over my brother , and we would switch places a lot but the only comfort I had was in games, interacting with others on the games ,making fun of others and overall having a good time being accepted
• What do you do as a job or as a career (if you have one)? Do you like it? Why or why not?
At the moment I have no job, I do karate and I could teach others but I don't have the stuff necessary like: a place to train others, I am not at the highest level yet, customers and this is mostly the main things.
But I would really like to continue on this path of gym and karate since I already have an edge and kind of be under someone's wing to help me
• If you had to spend an entire weekend by yourself, how would you feel? Would you feel lonely or refreshed?
Mostly depends, on my mood sometimes I despise being alone and feel miserable being alone with my thoughts(and is mostly why I spend a lot of time on my computer despite not wanting to do so) or if the people in my circle kind of make me have a bad time then I would want to withdraw and get my energy back , usually I am very loud after I get comfortable with the other person and know what they are capable of
• What kinds of activities do you prefer? Do you like, and are you good at sports? Do you enjoy any other outdoor or indoor activities?
Like I said above I do Karate , I recently reached the brown belt ( YIPPPIE me) and me and the outdoors have a bad history but as of now I prefer to have a balance of both but mostly I would like to focus on real life things, especially when it comes to careers
• How curious are you? Do you have more ideas then you can execute? What are your curiosities about? What are your ideas about - is it environmental or conceptual, and can you please elaborate?
I am not too curious of stuff that is deep , it makes me feel miserable, but usually I get random questions sometimes and it makes me search , but not too deep into it just enough to have the idea cause I see no point in diving deeper. Usually when I even get these questions is from either talking out loud or just looking around me so it's mostly environmental (I think not too sure of this)
• Would you enjoy taking on a leadership position? Do you think you would be good at it? What would your leadership style be?
The only time I like leading is when I have knowledge and know I am the best to do it, if someone else is better then I'll let them do their thing but usually I wouldn't fully obey them I would kind of give some counter-arguments if there is room for some.
Even when I lead, others do listen to me and usually I am confident in doing it, kind of like that one quote of Sun Tzu:" Go to war only if you know you will win" , which my friend told me recently.
As for the style not too sure what it would really reference, but I would say I think of people as cogs in the machine
• Are you coordinated? Why do you feel as if you are or are not? Do you enjoy working with your hands in some form? Describe your activity?
Not too sure what to say on the "coordination" part but I for sure love working with my hands, especially when I cook for myself or others, and like I already mentioned I do karate so of course I like practicing with my hands improving my technique
• Are you artistic? If yes, describe your art? If you are not particular artistic but can appreciate art please likewise describe what forums of art you enjoy. Please explain your answer.
no I am not artistic at all , I don't really look into it at all since I don't consider it worthwhile but as a kid I did like drawing cause I was good at it and I got recognition for my drawings from other classmates and that would fuel me to make me like drawing cause the teacher liked it, others too and yeah.. Untill it kind of stopped receving the feedback and such
• What's your opinion about the past, present, and future? How do you deal with them?
I don't like to think of the past too much , especially when I think of myself, it's mostly negative things but I try to see the bright side of what I've achieved and such, because I wasn't healthy (even now I feel like I am not healthy but it's clearly better), I used to be chubby kind of fat , and before getting into karate I did handball where we trained physical condition and other things , and we had to do sit ups but due to me being fat I couldn't and others looked at me and started joking even the trainer and because of that I quit..
The present could be good but I am indifferent towards it I don't really work towards anything specific I like to remain a little reactive and eventually get help from others into shaping my future life.
And like I said I try to remain reactive of the present, I don't like planning too far ahead because it could be too early to plan and there might be more to do
• How do you act when others request your help to do something (anything)? If you would decide to help them, why would you do so?
I don't get asked for help frequently but it's either I help the person because I see they are struggling or they asked me and it goes two ways: 1. I agree and do the job or 2. I tell them "no" and go back to what I was doing (eventually feeling guilty I didn't help but I don't like being used for other's advantage)
• Do you need logical consistency in your life?
Yeah , it's pretty important people shouldn't only run on feelings but kind of fit some systems into some kind of framework, not really think about it 24/7, but make sense of it that is how I like to do it.
Even with this system of cognitive functions I try to understand it but sometimes it's a bit too abstract, I prefer more practical examples to fully understand the idea behind it
• How important is efficiency and productivity to you?
Not too much but not too less, usually I prefer it to not be feeling sad that I am "closed off somewhere" and not doing something, isolated from the world , especially with no computer atleast to go on the internet and joke around and chill with others(but of on a common task or else I will mind my business).
But I strive to be efficient in what I do over time , even if it's for a game that is pointless
• Do you control others, even if indirectly? How and why do you do that?
Simply no, I never was able to do this exactly , well maybe after I get to know the person a bit and see what they could do.... but I am not.
Also just read what controlling others mean , and I could see myself taking charge and just doing everything myself....
But I still feel like I don't, but I can see how I could, but I won't because I don't have the skill and it wouldn't be good
• What are your hobbies? Why do you like them?
Well probably just ,out of boredoom, playing games but not a wide variety which gets boring quick but familiarity bias is a thing.. and doing karate which energizes me almost everytime and anytime even if I don't feel like it and force myself. I just like when it goes well with others it and being liked by others, energizes me
• What is your learning style? What kind of learning environments do you struggle with most? Why do you like/struggle with these learning styles? Do you prefer classes involving memorization, logic, creativity, or your physical senses?
To be honest I didn't really pay attention to how I learn I just learn to get good grades in school and make it, yeah not too much here but I struggle with things that don't really add up to me or I don't see the logic behind
Usually I don't need explanations from the teacher I kind of tend to see the logic behind everything mostly without asking much information since some subjects have systems that are easily to juggle with(like math but I sometimes struggle with calculating in my head)
• How good are you at strategizing? Do you easily break up projects into manageable tasks? Or do you have a tendency to wing projects and improvise as you go?
I try to simplify strategizing, yes having a plan in depth is good but people for sure won't like if you are gonna stick to one rigid plan , which is why you have to make it kind of like a team thing even if I do make a rigid plan I try to make it sound simple and to the point based of data that others and I know, even making decision off the data my group knows
• What are your aspirations in life, professionally and personally?
Probably to feel happy I achieved something and doing something in the outside world, eventually influencing others
• What are your fears? What makes you uncomfortable? What do you hate? Why?
Mostly personal stuff , and emotional situations, my emotional inteligence is bad and I am bad at emotions too, atleast handling the emotions of others, but sometimes I try to let them vent to me and help them a bit and try to be empathetic even tho I don't show it too much, mostly I show it through acting tho
• What do the "highs" in your life look like?
Positive outlook on life, relationships are well but I don't worry about them too much unless there is an obvious problem and really liking to hang around others, and especially having something going on for myself
• What do the "lows" in your life look like?
the first thing that comes to my mind is: withrdawn, melancholy and just starting to critique everyone in my head but not really telling them, yeah sometimes I may start bluntly joking about other's and stuff and even situtations, I try to poke fun and when it kind of fails I feel like withdrawing from others since it doesn't work Melancholy litteraly makes me feel miserable about everything, mostly makes me feel depressed. I do tend to feel it often but I try to supress it trough doing things, like playing on the computer , youtube and such (everyone does this to some extent)
• How attached are you to reality? Do you daydream often, or do you pay attention to what's around you? If you do daydream, are you aware of your surroundings while you do so?
I find myself daydreaming when bored and not really anything is going on but I do tend to be mindful of what others do in case they try to harm me...
But even if I daydream it's mostly about what everything could have been, kind of like what I could have done or what I could do and how it would end up/ ended up, but it does happen quite a lot
• Imagine you are alone in a blank, empty room. There is nothing for you to do and no one to talk to. What do you think about?
Not too sure if I would ever get there but thinking out loud here so , probably about some random stuff in my head unrelated to my situations untill one thought hits close to home and I go into some deeper stuff , and usually when I get deeper into things I tend to feel miserable, my friend (who is INTJ btw) said that my negative depressing thoughts that I hate match the thinking of the philosophy of "Nihilism" which is kind of true....
• How long do you take to make an important decision? And do you change your mind once you've made it?
I try and not stay too long on it but sometimes I might run back and forth if I am not too sure, but I try to stay decisive , because being indecisive a lot is bad..
• How long do you take to process your emotions? How important are emotions in your life?
I kind of look down on emotions , yes I feel them but I just tend to ignore and repress them sometimes, but I vent to closer friends from time to time, but this is mostly because my parents would misinterpret my emotions...
My mom would just over moralify everything and bring it to a stupid extreme which is unrelated..
and My dad would just make fun of them , but sometimes he would give me spot on answers which are exactly what I need
• Do you ever catch yourself agreeing with others just to appease them and keep the conversation going? How often? Why?
Not really , even if I do it's in a way to shut off the conversation, because I don't like having conversation with no point
• Do you break rules often? Do you think authority should be challenged, or that they know better? If you do break rules, why?
I don't really mind rules , but I don't pay attention to them too much(because no need to worry if you don't go out of your way to try something that could count as "breaking the rules") mostly to the general ones which could punish you very harshly but overtime they could be exploited and I do that when I am confident I won't be caught or it won't punish me
I also took the mbti test from Michael Caloz site (I saw people doing this one a lot so I figured I might give it a try for this post :D)
statistics of functions
the top result (followed by ESTP and then ESTJ, in that order)
I saw other posts also mentioning this, and I figured I would too
I took this test a bit rushed cause I needed to do something..

Heya! These posts/introduction messages always feel awkward and forced for me 😅 so buckle up 🤪…
Let’s get what I’m looking for out of the way, as no sense in taking up more of your time if it’s obvious that we aren’t a fit.
What I’m seeking:
As of current, my primary interests align most with a FWB situation, but I am open to any form of connection that develops organically between us (including simple friendship). I’m relatively open with regard to availability, though in an ideal world you would be open to seeing each other 1-2+ times a week. I’m attracted to a wide range of personalities and body types, so it can be hard to relay my interests there and is usually best just to connect and see if we click or not. I guess in the end, I’m pretty flexible in my interest and desires.
It’s also important to note that I do not smoke or drink at all. I don’t judge if you do either, but I will say that being around cigarette smoke is likely to be a dealbreaker for me. As for weed, I hate the smell, so I just ask that you please avoid smoking it around me. Vapes are fine, just please don’t blow them in my direction as I personally don’t care to breath that in. Alcohol I have no problem being around in all capacities lol get plastered for all I care.
A bit about myself:
It’s always hard to gauge what to share to the world in “bios” like this..I’ll try to highlight some of my most prominent characteristics and details 🤷‍♂️.
Let’s start physical. I’m 6’7”, definitely a dad bod with a bit of a stomach, 33 years young, long brown curly-ish/wavy hair (admittedly facing some male pattern baldness at my forehead hairline, so doing what I can with what I’ve got while I can 🤷‍♂️), brown eyes, wear glasses (if that matters to you at all), maintain a beard at all times (take the hair where I can, right? 🤪🤷‍♂️), and wear a size 19 shoe (putting that out there as it’s always a shocker 😆). No, I never played basketball for any teams growing up, but did play pickup games often after high school. The weather is just fine “up here” 🤪. As for style, or lack thereof 😆, you’ll likely always see me in some form of graphic or plain T-shirt with likely some form of shorts (I love the cold and hate being hot) year round, though every now and then I’ll change it up with pants and/or pollos 🤷‍♂️. I want to be more stylish tbh, but I don’t have the eye for good style, I’m colorblind, and often don’t feel other styles would suit my looks 🤷‍♂️. Speaking of looks, standard bearded Caucasian nerd looking dude lol, though when people see me, they might be quick to assume I’m the standard white conservative Christian type, when in reality I’m far from such (curse the genetics and looks I was born into 😭).
Kink friendly, so any questions or curiosity around such please feel free to bring up and discuss with me further.
I think that’s a good start on physical attributes, let’s move on to the internal ish…
Gah this section is much tougher to fill out 😅. Look, I just love just about everybody, will generally give everybody the time of day and benefit of doubt, can strike up a convo with just about anyone (though sometimes I need the other person to engage the start of that convo 😅), and would do my best to help and protect anyone around. I just want the best for everyone, ya know? I’d say i lean more extroverted, but do battle a moderate amount of social anxiety that im sure you’ve picked up on by now..you’d likely think im more introverted with how often I stay home and how little I randomly reach out to friends/others. It’s not that I don’t love getting out and about and don’t care to talk to my friends, I just get so caught up in my day to day life that it just doesn’t cross my mind, OR I get social anxiety (especially if I haven’t spoken to someone in a long time, I always worry they think I don’t care about them and our friendship).
Beyond this, it’s hard to list my other qualities, so I’ll just move on to interests and maybe that’ll help highlight more?
My Interests:
Can’t help but feel kind of boring and basic when filling out this section 😅. I feel like it’s a lot of what most people list as their interests and that my list is small/limited/boring. Travel Culture/language Food Music (very large and eclectic taste in music) Gaming of any form (video, board, etc) Puzzles/challenges/sports (I love a good challenge, so huge kudos if you are competitive) Technology (always fascinating what we are making in this world) I’d like to learn to dance but right now I’m very self conscious about my terrible dancing (I feel awkward 😔)
Disinterests: Low hanging ceiling fans and light fixtures 🤪
Details regarding my current Poly configuration:
I’m happily married with one child. If I do take on any new partners I never expect you to take on any form of relationship or responsibility for the rest of my family beyond just maintaining a safe space through proxy. My wife and I practice kitchen table Poly, so we are completely open to everyone happily interacting together, but if you aren’t comfortable interacting with the rest of my family no problem! Ask if you have any further questions on how we Poly ethically, happy to answer any questions!
Anyways, I’ve made this long enough…if you’ve made it this far, thank you so much for taking the time to read my post to entirety! Even if we aren’t meant to connect, you and your time are greatly appreciated! Sending my warmest regards and a friendly virtual hug ❤️.

There’s not a really good place I feel for this discussion so I figured I would start it here.
A coworker quit about a month ago and my workload (feels like) tripped overnight. I have actual diagnosed mental health issues. This increase in work is taking its toll on me badly. I’ve been calling in sick and WFH bc somedays I just can’t get myself in the shower and out of the house but at the same time have so much to do I can’t take a full day off.
I want to talk to my boss, they have always been very kind and approachable. But I feel like saying I can’t handle all the work I’ve got is a failure. And the worse part is one of my old items I have I have lots of issues I’ve been ignoring bc I didn’t know how to do them. So it’s double trouble bc I have to admit not only can I not handle my workload but the one before was above me and I didn’t ask for help.
I feel like I’m setting myself up for a PIP - and we all know those are just an excuse to fire someone.
Any advise to how to do this so I don’t get burned to badly? I really like my job and want to stay.

Because of mental health issues I can't sustain it so I always think about killing myself I also listen to subliminals but I'm afraid that what will happen if I will reincarnate with less resources and come here again because I have no health and support tho I despise taking meds because of stress and anxiety I already developed autoimmune disease.
I'm anti natalist and don't want kids because ik how horrible this world is I don't want any innocent soul to suffer like I do also I have BPD, OCD and many mental health issues plus I'm autistic (so fucked up genes). I don't want to live if I'll have a chance I'll drink poison right away to kill myself but niether anxiety let me die cause of fear nor depression let me live cause of lack of stability and happiness. This life is failure so I don't want another one what if I reincarnate again? And what if I'll have to ensure all this one again? Karma is a bitch and universal what if we die and come again with more debts? I'm so much afraid I have many fears I'm stuck in this universe. This body is cage and this universe, this home is cage. I just want to sleep forever.