and a bump in pay

Feb 4, 2021 2:15 AM

SybilCrawley

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It's not that exciting but I'm kind of proud.

Edit: Thank you to everyone that offered kind words, I really appreciate the validation. I called my mom to tell her the good news but she told me that my that my brother was put on a 72hr psychiatric hold this afternoon. I'll tell her later, it doesn't matter today.

Update edit; its been 3 weeks. I still haven't told my mom about my promotion I don't think I will. Being the youngest, I am frequently labeled as attention seeking and that's the opposite of my goals rn. My brother was experiencing auditory hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia. He's still in-patient at the mental health facility. Dr.s think he's possibly dealing with schizoaffective disorder and substance use disorder. They recommended residential treatment until he can establish continuity of a treatment plan. He asked if he could move in with us instead because he cant be that far away from his wife and kids. But he says he can't live with his wife and kids because they're the source of his stress. My husband has a small whiskey and weapon/gun collection (his hobbies are hunting, blacksmithing, & axe throwing). I fear that my brother is still a danger to himself and others and wouldn't want him to be alone in this house. He also hates dogs and we have two. My mom recommend that we sell my husband's swords, axes, and guns to pay to board our dogs and make room for my brother for a few months. It's really putting me in a tough spot between my born family and my chosen family. Idk what to do. What's the right thing to do? I can't just throw him out on the streets!

You put the colors wrong. So I'm gonna have to let you go.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Best wishes to your brother. And congratulations on the promotion.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This happened to me, was hired with a handful of other people,they all had prev. experience, I had none and I was the one promoted

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Congratulations, and also thoughts with your brother. Hope you and your family stay well!

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Fking PROUD OF YOU HOMIE!THATS CALLED A GRANDSLAM & YOU THE ONE THAT SLAMMED IT!FKING PROUD OF YOU!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!! FO REAL! GREATJOB!!!!

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Despite not having degrees many cows are outstanding in their fields.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thanks for posting this. I’m the only one of my peers with out a formal degree.

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Well done.

5 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 1

Only seen this happen when the company was desperate to fill boots. Envious!

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

supposed to be blue is bad red is rad but excellent work :)

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Good on you OP.

5 years ago | Likes 207 Dislikes 1

Plot twist.

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

100% agreed, and a follow-up good on that employer... Not every employer recognizes exp/performance appropriately

5 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Yep, work in IT with a grade 11 education and held many unrelated jobs and mostly self taught. Everyone I work with has a degree in IT.

5 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Red is rad, blue is bad. You should have the colors switched

5 years ago | Likes 41 Dislikes 1

I just joined in December, sorry! It's rad that I've never paid student loans but bad because I feel like an imposter.

5 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

If you know what you're doing you know what you're doing

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Just because you don't have a $40,000 piece of stationery doesn't mean you don't know your stuff

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

As someone with a graduate degree in a field but no career, congrats on getting your foot in you've damn well earned it!

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Congratulations. It does matter, but I get ya. Hope your bro gets some help and starts to heal.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

How are you feeling about your bro being on psychiatric hold? You doing ok?

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Honestly? I'm relieved to know he's safe right now. His wife is having a rough time, I offered to babysit but she said that would be worse.

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Congratulations... and condolences. Hope everything works out ok.

5 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Congrats OP hope your brother is okay.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Similar situation in IT here. It goes a long way being self taught in a field and being recognized for it. I'm a Director with a HS diploma

5 years ago | Likes 116 Dislikes 4

Same situation, but imposter syndrome cripples me sometimes

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It did me for years, until I met someone that was further down the path and told me to just go big... Eventually it stuck but it took work

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

A lot of IT / IS is cert-based. Degree helps to move into management. I got a Masters in Info Sys. Can't get jobs b/c lack certs, and 1/

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

since I've never been promoted to management before, nobody wants to take a chance hiring me as a team lead. Currently doing cont ed./

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Experience > Degree

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

There is no gene for the human spirit.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

How do people still fuck up the red and blue colors?

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Me too...

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That's me...I'm in this meme

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Red is rad, blue is bad. But congratulations!

5 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I guess I'm just blind to autocratic rules lol. Sorry, I just joined in December so I have no idea what I'm doing. But thank you!!

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Don't worry, lots of people get the colors mixed up.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Go tell your mother. Few things cheer up parents more than the accomplishments of their children.

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I know that a real-estate agent in the next city over who exclusively hired and trained unskilled agents (1/2)

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Because all the trained people kept setting prices too high and NEVER moving any property. Let's say he displaced the market in 5 years. (2)

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Happened for me last year. I suffer low self esteem though and feel bad most times as all my teammates could have my role and qualified.

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I’m still glad for my pay bump though and I’m being acknowledged.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Wrong way round, but congrats!

5 years ago | Likes 450 Dislikes 4

Honestly this one I can see going either way

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 5

Someone with a degree would have got it right....

5 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

They're too busy struggling under the weight of their crushing debt.

5 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

@OP Red is rad, blue is bad.

5 years ago | Likes 92 Dislikes 0

Red is socially awesome, blue is socially awkward. @OP should have used Courage Wolf.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Never paying student loans is pretty rad if you ask me. But feeling like an imposter..not so much.

5 years ago | Likes 38 Dislikes 11

@OP looks pretty sus!

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

same situation, no degree but im the teamlead. to fight the impostor syndrome, i'vr obtained a few certificates in the field.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Formally educated people feel imposter syndrome too.

5 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

There are imposters with uni degrees... And a degree in IT is 80% googling anyway

5 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

This will save you $90k https://lmgtfy.app/?q=How+to+search+google

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Just in case of misunderstanding. I think they only meant the meme colors

5 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 2