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I see you liked the post below already, but I think you took the right step. Losing a day's pay each week will be tough, but your health has to come first. I hope you don't fill up the time with extra work, even if it's more satisfying work. 🥺💜 bsky.app/profile/sara...

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

I'd bet everything I have that this is probably still Graves' related. GRRRRR!!!

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Let the record show that I don't like axillary lymphadenopathy. First time I ever had this side effect. I hate it. I'm reading it can last anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months. Dafuq... 😭

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Next year, I plan on seeking out Novavaxx even if it’s not as convenient to source. mRNA vaccines are cool in their own right, but if I might have access to 2-3 days of lesser side effects while boosting my immune system, I’ll go out of my way to give it a go. 🥴

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Oh, and muscle aches. I never escape them. They're bad enough this year that I'm gobbling painkillers when I normally don't.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

New year, new covid vaccine side effects. No chills, nor heat rush, fever, face flush, covid arm, "severe immunological response" thanks to Graves'... This year, it's bouts of nausea, vertigo, the usual tiredness and... sore lymph nodes UNDERNEATH my armpit. Forget wearing a bra. How delightful.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Yesss bed rot! It’s needed sometimes. Sorry the universe robbed you of it. The universe cornered me into biting off more than I should’ve this week, so I get it. Someone needs to tell ‘em they’re not funny. 🥹

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Finished off an overly demanding week with my flu and Covid shots. Not looking forward to getting extra punched down by the side effects after I already Did Too Much. But I took care of a lotta stuff for my future self so I can rest easy (in my mind anyway) while bed rotting this weekend. 🥲

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I like how you operate. 😆 And hey, your inner life can be decoded in music genres!

A photo of reversible octopus plushies. One is grey with an unhappy expression, it's inverse is purple with a smile on its face.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

This song is very you. 🖤 Hoping the self-medicating music therapy lifted your spirits a bit.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Stopped BP readings at home because it was bad for my MH. Enter pleasant surprise today at the dentist: my BP is nearing normal. Not my old low BP normal, but not scary. Nearing the 1 year anniversary of the surgery is part of it... I'm equally convinced it's because I left that shit job. 🙌

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I had applied for a state agency job with scary workforce data (2nd worst turnover in the state) and bloodcurdling reviews. The listed duties were 🤮. I stayed up all night to slave over my application for a better post that opened up. So ofc I'm starting to hear back from the unwanted post first.

Movie scene from a "Twilight" movie where both Jacob and Mike want to hold Bella's hand in a movie theater but she's uninterested in either of them.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I wish there was an easier way to tell them apart in their natural state! But thanks for the chuckle. 😅 As for me, the bigger box I decanted from was labeled obviously and clearly. My daft brain decided to drift off into la la land anyway!

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I'm doing a much better job at recalling my phone number, new address, etc. But my brain still has its Acquired Neurodivergece moments.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Always amazed at my battered brain's ability to screw up making food from scratch. I accidentally refilled a baking powder jar with baking soda. I hate throwing away food, but I trashed my pancakes weeks ago. I was scared to bake after that. Finally did a water test. Fixed it. Omigahhhh... 😑

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The first brushes of fine spring weather is the activation signal for home improvement and city infrastructure sleeper agents. *sigh* I wish it wasn't so!

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Stick Figure Ear Bleeding

Alt: A gif of a black stick figure with red blood gushing from both of its ears.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Do what you can, but oof, I’ve seen a couple other artists on my feed say almost the exact same thing. Everybody’s fried. *hugs*

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Boy oh boy! Fall is near! I'm eyeing my sweatpants and dragged out my winter bedding. I believe I had my last chilly swim in the outdoor pool a couple days ago. I'll miss it.... But I'm done done done with being overheated and hiding indoors as a total curmudgeon.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Whenever I think my body is being different and weird, I google whether it's a symptom of Graves' and the answer is YES ~99.9% of the time. Turns out Graves' plus the shock of a total thyroidectomy will pause hair growth for up to a year. I literally picked the worst year to grow out my pixie. 🫠

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The state I moved to can drive me up the walls, but it's blue and its social safety net for someone like me is invaluable. I'm busy sludging through red tape for benefits/disability/medical/vaccine coverage while job searching. But I'm forever grateful for every scrap of help and support.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🤣 The only maxxing I'm interested in!

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The spa (not hot tub) is up and running again, my email inbox is clear, I re-discovered the backrest tilt knob to my desk chair so my back is happier, my apartment is at optimal organization, the air is clean and smoke-free, the temps cooled off, and I found a good new book to savor. 🥲

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Job searching is so DUMB!

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I actually was incredibly clear about what I found interesting about this role and how the remote work was exactly what I was looking for. I think they still worried I’d be a flight risk after I gave up the same role title (with much worse duties) at the last place. Gargh.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Oh. I asked for feedback on my application and interview. I was told they were solid. I was rejected because the panel thought I would be bored. They thought I needed something more challenging. That's true. But also... fuck me, there's no other remote work.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Gahhhh... I only just realized I've said the British pronunciation instead of the American version all my life (I was born and raised American).

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A shorter work week is such a dream. 😭😭😭

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The disgust won’t wear off. Corporate bros are outta control.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I've been using a weather app on my phone since I first became a smartphone user. Today, I was horrified and nauseated by the ads PLAYING LIKE RADIO ADS. ON MY WEATHER APP. NOISY ADS. ON MY WEATHER APP. Loyalty was vaporized on the spot. I loved the app's layout, but that's a firm goodbye.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Thanks, me too. I also believe the outcome reinforces that I was never going to interview well anyplace else that was worthy or heaps better - not while I was being actively drained & aggrieved by my last workplace. In fact, I'm surprised I was kept warm. It was one of my top worst interviews!

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Finally, been put out of my misery. Not selected for hire. I’m sad to miss the remote opportunity, but I know my interview was subpar and I sensed some red flags. Besides, I need more time to heal from the atrocities of the last state job I held. Meanwhile, the job market remains terrifying. Ugh.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Or C) My 1 year performance evaluation in my personnel record can't transfer yet without supervisory approval. Wouldn't surprise me when they had a whole new e-system for PEs this year. The signature deadlines got bumped to the end of August. Because learning-new-things-is-hard-for-the-olds.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

*languishes* Either A) I'm a backup candidate being kept warm or B) HR is stuck on the review and approval step before any offer because I'm first choice, my last state job paid more, and they're struggling to match it with internal approvals. The hiring timeline fell apart. I wanna know why! 😢

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Loving how the artist snuck in the overcompensating red tie.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

It’s been a week. Any news on this front? 😬

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I think they made a job offer to the top candidate by now and I'm most likely earmarked for a formal rejection once their paperwork clears. The panel fumbled on a few simple questions I posed for them, so it's not like they were perfect, but the insta-job-security would've been nice.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Update: The thief felt guilty and shipped 2 of the 3 pre-paid packages this week. They got dropped off at a USPS in a different state. USPS never collected them. This is a third party weirdo with a conscience. Cases were closed, sellers will be confused, and I doubt I'll get refunds ATP. Wtf? 🫨

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Durrr... apparently "warm body jobs" mean there's lots of downtime e.g. security night guard. So let's scratch that phrase from the record. I haven't had down time at work since 2017 - and that was the first and last time in years.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Every job I interviewed for where they rushed the hiring process was toxic. They needed a warm body to do undesirable work under horrible managers. So I'm fretting about this interview from last week. They're not rushing the process. I'm melting from anxiety about it.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I fully believe my adopted state is overrun by dumbs dumbs who don't know anything about anything ever. Messaged you the whole drama. Good effin' grief.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Dear Diary, I got a police corporal reprimanded by his sergeant, a load of hotel staff in trouble, and triggered a high-profile tour manager to lock them all into a screaming match by midnight. All in a day's work? Ffs. Unemployment should be more peaceful than this.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Administrative neglect and communications breakdown: ✅ I know the situation feels alarming, but I wouldn’t believe in the worst just yet. Hopefully you get an answer ASAP.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Grrrr, how unfair and stupid is that?! I hate that they’re leaving you hanging and stuck in limbo. Anyone would get stressed out! I’m sorry the job market is so miserable. That place doesn’t deserve you.

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Baffles me too. Corporate bros being mustache twirling villains for their humanity-crushing profits… I get it in a sick way. Regular everyday people who are also fossil fuel worshippers and climate change deniers? How did basic education and brain rot fail them that badly?

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

IDK what it is about Payroll messing with my last paychecks when I leave a toxic workplace, but here we go again. At least they were honest this time. They emailed and apologized since I'd notice a missing week's pay tomorrow. When I caught mistakes with them last Fall, they tried to hide it. 🖕💀

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Eh, just this one. I can't find remote work, so I don't apply, so I'm stuck in an interview drought too. I'm sure if I tried for Corporate America, they'd laugh their butts off at my resume and wouldn't send emails back either. Gov't work and universities are a different ball game. 🫠

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🌎 @marplani.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Yeah, I gave it my best but I don't have the best feeling. Argh.

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