I'm so upset with a work situation, where I was skipped over for a promotion and I don't like how they are reorganizing us. Time to really amp up the job search. I'm hoping some of this MM job good luck wears off!
Post by juliahenry on Nov 13, 2012 21:15:04 GMT -5
RBP, I remember that stage. I HATED my damn thesis. HATED the stupid topic. HATED, and felt actual revulsion every time I had to open the file. It.was.hell.
And then it was over. You're almost there
My vent is that I'm drowning in kids and dh is working all the time and this was supposed to be the time that I was actually going to figure out what I wanted to do next that would actually be enjoyable and engaging, only I'm so damn tired that I can't find the energy to figure out where to put more energy in my life. Sigh. I want like a week off, a trip somewhere fun without my kids, and the ability to do whatever I selfishly want for hours on end.
If I rambled off the things I've done to avoid chatter, I would seem so antisocial...and also insane. Honestly, I would go outside less and pretend to be in a rush when I was coming and going. This is not a recommendation. It's just what I would do.
Confession....
Sometimes I won't leave my room when my roommates are in the common areas. I've started keeping snacks in my room.
Thank god I have my own bathroom.
I used to do this as well, hide out that is. I don't remember if I kept snacks though.
RBP, try a glass of wine with your revisions. Or two. Seriously, a little buzz was the only thing I found that cured my dissertation anxiety. Just proofread sober!
I worked until 2:30 am last night. So much for life getting better after grad school. Good luck RBP and Tacom!
Ugh! I've had many late nights since I started teaching. I usually make myself stop around midnight, but sometimes that only means that I'm in a frenzy when I get to work the next day.
RBP, I remember that stage. I HATED my damn thesis. HATED the stupid topic. HATED, and felt actual revulsion every time I had to open the file. It.was.hell.
OMG. This is exactly how I feel. LOL. I CANNOT WAIT until this damn thing is done.
It's going to be a late night, but it will be done before I go to bed!
RBP, try a glass of wine with your revisions. Or two. Seriously, a little buzz was the only thing I found that cured my dissertation anxiety. Just proofread sober!
I admit I do this way too often when writing papers for grad school. It makes the words flow so much better.
Post by explorer2001 on Nov 14, 2012 15:13:11 GMT -5
My incision is aching. It separated some after the stitches came out. I'm not happy about this. If it isn't better by morning, I'm going to have to call the surgeon and have them steristrip it together.
Raises were announced at work. I'm stoked but now worrying about the tax bill and 401(k) changes I need to make. I might be in a new bracket plus the 2% payroll holiday ends, etc. FWP.
Post by formerlyak on Nov 14, 2012 16:20:06 GMT -5
I remember getting to this point with my master's thesis. I remember calling my best friend crying and telling her I didn't even want the stupid degree. She let me cry and then told me to get my ass off the phone, sit it in front of the computer and make the changes I knew I needed to make and be done with it. I know it sucks balls, but once you get through it you will be so glad you did it. Can you imagine if you don't do them by Friday and you are stuck being ABD for who knows how long? You will want to kick yourself.