How do you answer 'how's work?' honestly, without sounding like you're complaining? I default to 'busy!' but what I mean is 'slowly drowning.

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I hit them with the ole "can't complain," its very neutral and its hard to quick respond to it haha.

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I hate that question, because of course work sucks. Who has a job they love, that appreciates them, and that treats them well these days? Basically no one.

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Even if you have a job you love, it's still work. By definition, they pay us to be there. That's the only reason most of us show up. Even those that enjoy working.

Who exactly is asking you precisely this question?

Contrary to what many think

One size does NOT fit all.

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I always say something similar. I tend to default to "I mean, its work," lol. I am right there with you, just slowly drowning and looking for a new role.

My canned response is "busy, that's the way I like it. Makes the day go faster"

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