The "I'm not doing so well" thread

[2manyoranges]

Indeed THM. Well said.

It’s the History, Man.

 

[novocaine]

This is all well and good but mouths to feed, houses to pay for, cost to just stay a float with head above water is a tough to stop me stepping off. I'd love to be braver, I'd love to step away from the world I work in and step in to a nicer, more passive world that supports me and myfamily. But I'm not. So here I sit, and here I stay, I .night be trapped, but im going to make this my own, I will step away from the world destroying industries and I will instigate change for the better.

It isn't the dream I have of a bikeshop with a cafe, but it's what I have.

But the offer is open, Amy fool that rides the northwest stretch of the trans peninne trail, give me a shout, they'll be a brew for you in warrington, even if it's from a flask rather than from the bespoke wheel and bar.

 

[retrobikeguy]

Times are shit, we are all generally quite negative as the winter draws in and I don't like people at the best of times, for me, work has a new boss that has set unrealistic targets on building bikes and sales targets of ££££s a day, it's getting to that point were push push push will be just two fingers and walk, I just don't need it! At the mo tho my escape is the local with the dog for a few pints, have a chat with the bar staff and banter with locals whom I know by face and seating position, I don't have to interact with folk if I don't want to but they are a nice escape from everything, don't get me wrong, I love my home life but the burden of my job is not theirs ....and they have their own issues to deal with (long story (s))

It's funny but most problems I can deal with inside without having to bother others, but just sometimes I have to rant to someone random, they listen, they put their perspective on it.... And it feels better, "a problem shared".

I sleep, repeat and realise I have a beer belly... Poo

@longun you're always welcome over for a coffee/beer and a rant, you know that.

I just quit my job, no other job in line, first time in my life that I have never had a job...... Here goes

 

[Peachy!]

I just quit my job, no other job in line, first time in my life that I have never had a job...... Here goes

I did the same in June. Best summer ever… now skint

 

[The History Man]

@retrobikeguy good for you. He who dares Rodney.

 

[shedobits]

I'm 76, looking back I spent too much time at work making rich men richer and missed my kids growing up. My youngest son is a stranger. Oh if I could have my time again.

 

[Jamesbike]

I just quit my job, no other job in line, first time in my life that I have never had a job...... Here goes

I'm sure you will find another job or work for yourself?

Reading the posts on here is thought provoking..... Some how we yurn for a different life (or wife!) But the the reality is often different to the imagined dream.

Contentment is a hard path to walk.

I know it's tough! my life is tough ATM with a sick wife trying hold the tiller steady through the storm....

Cheers James

 

[SirLurkalot]

Oh boy I can only send my best wishes to you all. I'm not having a great time myself. I spent most of 2020 shielding due to being on the extremely clinically vulnerable list. Then my cancer also decided to return, it's not curable but treatable.
I was lucky I am able to work from home and my work place is very supportive. Treatment was going well and I was able to get out when lockdown was eased.
Then in June my father in law died suddenly. So we've been travelling Somerset regularly to support mother in law.
My employer organised a BBQ in September as a welcome back for the staff (most of us have been working from home) This included some team sports, during one I did my ankle in. I had to pick my wife up from Somerset so I strapped my ankle up and went to get her. When I got back I had to go for a blood test, while I was at the hospital I though I'd go into A&E about my ankle. Turns out I'd ruptured my achilles tendon and was immediately put in plaster. I'm going to be in plaster for months.
Just so fed up and frustrated it seems to be one thing after the other. I'm now stuck at home again. I haven't been on a bike for over a year. Turns out the cancer treatment my have weakened my tendons and muscles. Finding it hard to stay positive.

 

[retrobikeguy]

Well, I'm lucky I have my health and can leave the house, I should be grateful for that.

Those of you that are not in the right frame of mind or health, please keep your chin up and dont let the b@st*rd$ get you down.

 

[The History Man]

Life could be worse. You could be me. Dog sitting a 5 month old pedigree spaniel that is mental. Really. Arthur is very confused by this little lunatic. Think TAZ from the cartoons. Only time she was vaguely quiet was between 3 and 5 am this morning and for 30 mins after being walked for two hours.

She goes home tomorrow. It’s going to be a long 24 hours. Can you give a dog Ritalin?