Annoyed and bummed

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch) 05/24/2019 at 15:54 • Filed to: rant

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Frustrated with both my jobs. People need to feel useful and valuable: some days at my job I do, some days I feel like people go out of their way to minimize my value. Today is one of those days.

Two jobs? Well sorta . I’ve started selling my wri ting, such that it is, and have been having some success but not yet with a large audience. I had pitched some writing back in early April and was told it was a go, they’d love to run it. I put a lot of work into it and was stoked they would give it an audience.

The message was clear in the emails “W e’ll run it as agreed , but give us a little time. ”

7 weeks and many emails later - nah, never mind.

Im annoyed that it sat for so long during prime season for the story, I’ m frustrated that I was told they would run it and strung along only to renege and Im angry that I had to put other buyers on hold so I could have a chance to run it with them.

Coulda used a win today instead of that shit.

On the plus side, I can’t believe how well the cruiser is running. Did an 900 mile road trip in it last week, 170 of those miles on rough dirt and trail and it was smooth, quiet and solid. so thats nice. I even caught a little air and had a nice 200 foot dirt drifto.

Would love to say that I’ll feel better after the long weekend but Im working in the rain and cold out of town then coming back early to work Monday.  Im editing my trip though which is bringing me some joy and I’ve got some camping and beach time planned in the next few weeks.  

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > HammerheadFistpunch 05/24/2019 at 15:59

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What kind of writing (sorry if you’ve posted before).  Car related? or some sort of fan fiction lol

HammerheadFistpunch > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 05/24/2019 at 16:00

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its automotive/tentacle  porn mashups.*

*probably mostly just automotive though.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > HammerheadFistpunch 05/24/2019 at 16:01

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So kinda your write ups on 4WD and whatnot but more expanded?

I’d read those.

Man, too bad.  The internet really needs more porn.

HammerheadFistpunch > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever 05/24/2019 at 16:03

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stuff like that, plus some lesser journalistic more marketing type pieces.  

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > HammerheadFistpunch 05/24/2019 at 16:05

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Oh, that kinda internet writing. Clickbait sponcon

I could write that.  10 Reasons You Need A Toyota 4Runner, #6 will shock you!

vicali > HammerheadFistpunch 05/24/2019 at 16:05

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Strikes and Gutters..

Our house has been sick last week, including kids.. blah...

But today we made the final payment on the Taco!

For Sweden > HammerheadFistpunch 05/24/2019 at 16:09

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Is it Hooniverse ?

Do we need to burn down Hooniverse ?

HammerheadFistpunch > For Sweden 05/24/2019 at 16:10

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No to the first, yes to the second.

VincentMalamute-Kim > HammerheadFistpunch 05/24/2019 at 16:11

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In addition to feeling useful, jobs that don’t give you some control or power create stress.

I see why you popped up so quickly with the answer to the yellow FJ45.

Oppo tech qestion: How are people “ liking” an entire post without leaving a comment? I see the star you so can “like” a certain reply but don’t see one for the main post.

HammerheadFistpunch > VincentMalamute-Kim 05/24/2019 at 16:12

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been a little bored, yes.

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > VincentMalamute-Kim 05/24/2019 at 16:22

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Hit the save tag on the post, it serves as the like/ recommend button.

TheRealBicycleBuck > HammerheadFistpunch 05/24/2019 at 16:30

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Today I’m learning where I stand in other people’s priority list. They finally started returning my calls late  on a Friday afternoon before a holiday. I’m guessing all of the people higher on their list have already left the office for the weekend. 

VincentMalamute-Kim > LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com 05/24/2019 at 16:39

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That is not intuitive!

shop-teacher > HammerheadFistpunch 05/24/2019 at 17:01

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Hang in there man.

I just finished my day writ ing 5 referrals. 3 for the same kid. I used to write 2-4 referrals a year. I do that in a day now. I feel like I’m just pissing into the wind.

Fuck.

MM54 > VincentMalamute-Kim 05/24/2019 at 17:27

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It used to be the same star icon as comments, but, you know, Kinja.

jimz > HammerheadFistpunch 05/24/2019 at 17:53

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I’ve been stuck with two jobs for months now. meaning, I accepted a lateral move to another group doing a different job function, but was expected to “maintain continuity” (i.e. continue with my old job) until my replacement could be identified. we already had someone in mind as an internal move, but his manager has been an absolute obstacle to the whole thing. to the point where managers in completely different groups have had to do the recruiting and hiring on his behalf because he refused to lift a finger.

I don’t get it.  I guess some people think “if I can’t make things go my way, I’ll make damn sure they don’t go your way.”

DipodomysDeserti > TheRealBicycleBuck 05/24/2019 at 20:52

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I work with Orthodox Jews, so getting an email on a Friday evening means you’re pretty high on the priority list.

JMKarstetter > HammerheadFistpunch 05/24/2019 at 22:24

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It definitely sucks feeling under appreciated and/or valued at your place of employment. I’m dealing with something similar at my place of employment.

Also, love the cruiser! I just hit 270k miles in my 100 last night, still runs and drives like a dream! Also I totally found you on instagram, and requested to follow you.

I hope things go well on the writing, I’ve enjoyed reading some of your posts on here for sure.

HammerheadFistpunch > JMKarstetter 05/24/2019 at 23:09

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what's your gram name?

JMKarstetter > HammerheadFistpunch 05/25/2019 at 05:42

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@joshuakarstetter

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > HammerheadFistpunch 05/25/2019 at 07:30

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You have paid work? Good for you. I found out today that I’m not ‘good enough’ to be a casual postal clerk in a post office that services 3500 people ...and I’m not sure how to take that.