Men of AskMenOver30! In the interest of creating a deeper, more engaging, and more relevant community for all of us, we've implemented a recurring, Weekly Wednesday check-in thread.
- How are you doing this week?
- How are you feeling this week?
- How have things changed from last week (if at all)?
- Are you proud of anything you've done this week?
- Are you struggling with anything this week?
- Do you need advice or feedback on anything that's happening?
Feel free to share your wins, losses, and general progress. You can talk about anything from work and career, to personal projects, to personal development and family, to friendships and socialization, even dating.
Life is ongoing, and sometimes it's good to have a community around us that can reflect that. Hopefully this weekly check-in will serve as a good tool and outlet for those who need it.
You are encouraged not only to post, but to respond to posts by others. Support your fellow men in their trials and tribulations.
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I, once again, did not get the job that I wanted (lab Educator) and feel pretty bad about myself now. This position would have carried me until retirement. They stated they had an okay candidate from within, and they were moving that direction.
I just don’t know anymore. My resume clearly reflects my experience doing as much for that role as possible without actually holding that role. I just don’t know what else I could add to it while I’m also working 45+ hours a week as a supervisor.
I’m running out of hospital systems in my area to try and land this position.
Personally I’m doing good but probably will delete my account soon. Reddit is depressing AF
Confused, sad, but also grateful. Had a deep talk with a woman who I’ve had a strange friendship with; glad to have gotten certain things said out loud with her, but anxious about where we go from here.
Grateful to have friends and family who I can talk about this stuff with, they pick up the pieces every time.
I never had anyone close to me pass away, but my parents are close to 80 and have had multiple health scares this year. One this week.
On the other hand, my ceramics hobby is getting good. I am having a group show with a few other people in a gallery. Don’t expect to sell anything, but it’s still exciting.
How am I doing this week? I am burnt the fuck out!
How am I feeling? I’m feeling burnt the fuck out!
How have things changed? They haven’t, but this is one of my busier weeks at work, and I’m feeling the pressure.
Am I proud of anything this week? No.
Am I struggling with anything? Yes. I’ve been dieting this past year, some days are harder than others. I’m not stopping until I’m absolutely chiseled. I’m close, but still maybe 15-20 pounds away, which can easily be 30+ more weeks. I’ll get there by summer, but I’m just annoyed that it’s taking so long. I watch influencers talk about their diets and how they get shredded so fast, and I’m over here coping saying slow and steady wins the race.
I don’t need advice. I know what I’m doing. I’m killing it and I’m grinding right now, and when I’m done painting the picture of my life, it’s going to be absolute beautiful.
I got Shingles like 3 weeks ago and it’s still miserable. I’m only 42 and you can’t get the vaccine until you’re 50. I had three days of just pain in my abdomen, like severe pain, went to 2 doctors, was convinced I was going to get my gallbladder or appendix removed, got a CAT scan and an ultrasound to check all my organs, all that came back negative so they send me on my way with a reference for a GI doctor.
I have real sympathy for anyone that has to deal with constant pain, if your only symptom is pain doctors are so worried about over prescribing pain meds they treat you with a lot of skepticism.
The rash finally showed up on the 4th day and I got anti-virals and some lidocaine patches. It’s been over three weeks and I think it’s going away but I still feel like I’m being stabbed by hot needles all along my side.
So that’s my PSA, if you’re dealing with weird phantom pain that comes on suddenly with no real reason or other symptoms, it might be shingles, see an urgent care doc as they are more familiar and get on anti-virals as soon as you can. Shingles sucks.