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why it feels lonely in this big city?
Whats your take on this?
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I would like a Dunkin donut
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This post sounds like the Kourtney Kardashian clip.
Life is still happening even as COVID-19 ravages the world. Did you complain 6 months ago? Ever? About anything? What did you do to help other people before COVID? 1 in 5 families in the US was food insecure before this all happened. Did you complain then? Ever? About having pasta again? About anything? You’re in an industry bowl that shows me you haven’t dedicated your life to giving back— why aren’t people allowed to feel things?
Said it yesterday, I’ll say it again, this is toxic positivity. Just because an injustice falls on one person doesn’t mean another is not allowed to feel upset, sad, stagnant. My sister is a doctor; I’m allowed to worry about more than just her. I’m worried about my younger friends in the industry who are being overworked and underpaid who were given false promises of promotions that were unnecessarily dragged out, and now unable to afford to move from crappy apartments since there’s no chance they’ll make more this year. Last year, I had a friend waiting on a promotion to be able to escape an abusive relationship. It’s not always about greed.
Additionally, depression is rampant. If you think just because something unfathomable is happening in the world that others can’t vent to get or feel better then you’re not being fair. As long as you find the right crowd to vent to so as to not rub employment in people’s faces, why can’t someone vent? Just keep scrolling.
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Hahah hey thanks!! I accept!
People have been dying everyday. It does not negate anyone else’s anxiety or suffering.
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Yes so sick of hearing “we’re all privileged and need to get over it” many people suffer with anxiety and depression, regardless of profession/income
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It’s because people are greedy ( which I admit I am too). Also because we want next level of desire. Even before Coronavirus virus, people are dying because of hungers. Are you going to donate everything you get to other people? Sorry I’m not that noble.
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yes. I feel bad for those who are unfortunates. I think it’s terrible thing.
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Couldn’t this be argued every day of every year? There are always those struggling more than us somewhere. I’m allowed to be upset about no raise or bonus when I have another kiddo on the way and was expecting some financial help, but I also have the understanding to realize I am very fortunate to have a job.
I think having a healthy outlet for work frustration is ok. Some people need a place to vent, and hopefully being able to do so on this forum helps avoid having that frustration or anxiety consume one’s thoughts throughout the day.
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The PTSD fall out from front line workers will be huge... hearing about what they are going through daily is shocking. I don’t care about my pay rise.
My wife is a nurse in NYC and for the first time in 10 years of being together she has dreaded to go to work. Her attitude changed to one of cheery and outgoing to sad and dreary. She has the support system here at home but I can see how those without, can quickly succumb to mental health. A couple of days ago a fdny emt shot himself who was in his early 20s after graduating the academy and immediately started working during this once on a century pandemic. I fear PTSD for all the frontline workers. I pray for them all.
Someone else's pain or suffering or stress or anxiety isn't negated just because there is something else going on.
Just don't be tone deaf about it. Don't complain about not getting a raise or promotion to someone who has reduced pay. Don't complain about being stuck at home to a healthcare workers schlepping to work everyday. Don't brag about all your investment opportunities to someone who just lost their job.
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We’ve got a real opportunity to feel empathy in a way we normally don’t.
Empathy for front line workers of all stripes.
Empathy for workers told they aren’t essential.
Empathy for people trapped at home in abusive relationships.
Empathy for people looking across the table to someone they’ve lived with for years, only to really get to know them better.
Empathy for our ill-prepared leaders.
Empathy for our kids who miss their friends and school.
Empathy for anyone whose had their plans for the next month/year scrapped.
It’s hard out there for everybody. Don’t let that be a reason to not care. Make that the reason you do care.