Ah Amy, thank you - that really means a lot. It’s a strange comfort, isn’t it? Realising you’re not mad or imagining it, just quietly carrying something that far too many of us have been through
I’m sorry you had to go through it too - but I’m genuinely touched that the piece resonated. Here’s to naming the weight and slowly putting some of it down. Sending you warmth (and a very strong cuppa) from this side 😄
You have a sense of expressing the feelings and horrors of corporate Britain with a ease that is uncanny. Honestly I envy you for:
- trying to make headway into a very shitty environment,
- trying to not lose yourself while pleasing others,
- working on a Sunday? Jesus Christ!
Honestly keep it going and don't lose yourself because it's very easy to do so.
I wasn't in the same position but felt marginalized by "team mates" but I always told the truth and always being sincere (that's why so many hated me), but couldn't care less (still fuck'em).
Mate, honestly, thank you so much for this. It really does mean a lot. I wish I could say these things come out of me with ease, but honestly, it takes a fair bit of sitting with it, trying to work out how to actually say what I’m feeling in a way that might make sense to someone else. So having you read it and get it? That’s massive.
And I know exactly that feeling you’re talking about, telling the truth no one wants to hear even though they all know it deep down... and then somehow you’re the one who gets iced out for saying it. I’ve been there too. Might even be a story for another day.
But yeah, cheers for seeing it, and for saying so. Really encouraging.
Just finished reading this and - blimey - it really does sit with you. The bit about showing up as multiple versions of yourself just to survive the workplace… yeah, that hit a bit deeper than expected
As someone who’s never really had to think twice about “fitting in” professionally, it’s properly eye-opening to see how layered and exhausting it can be for others. There’s an honesty to the discomfort in this piece that’s rare and I respect that
I’ve been enjoying the sheer range of essays/pieces being put out. I never quite know what I'll be opening and stumbling into. Sometimes it’s a laugh, sometimes it’s something like this that catches me off guard in between meetings, and will probably leave me quietly chewing on it for the rest of the day
That unpredictability’s part of the charm of this piece, and the platform, - I think - it keeps things interesting and honest
Ah, this put a big smile on my face - especially since I was half-convinced I’d overshared into the void and would have to quietly delete it like a rogue WhatsApp at 2am. So I’m genuinely chuffed it resonated.
With these more intimate ones, I never know if it’ll come across as “thought-provoking” or just “someone give this person a snack and a nap.” So the fact it caught you mid-meeting and stuck with you? I’ll take that as a win.
And yes - completely agree, that unpredictability is half the joy of this platform. Keeps things interesting. Keeps it honest
This is almost word for word my experience last year. Thank you for this.
Ah Amy, thank you - that really means a lot. It’s a strange comfort, isn’t it? Realising you’re not mad or imagining it, just quietly carrying something that far too many of us have been through
I’m sorry you had to go through it too - but I’m genuinely touched that the piece resonated. Here’s to naming the weight and slowly putting some of it down. Sending you warmth (and a very strong cuppa) from this side 😄
You have a sense of expressing the feelings and horrors of corporate Britain with a ease that is uncanny. Honestly I envy you for:
- trying to make headway into a very shitty environment,
- trying to not lose yourself while pleasing others,
- working on a Sunday? Jesus Christ!
Honestly keep it going and don't lose yourself because it's very easy to do so.
I wasn't in the same position but felt marginalized by "team mates" but I always told the truth and always being sincere (that's why so many hated me), but couldn't care less (still fuck'em).
Mate, honestly, thank you so much for this. It really does mean a lot. I wish I could say these things come out of me with ease, but honestly, it takes a fair bit of sitting with it, trying to work out how to actually say what I’m feeling in a way that might make sense to someone else. So having you read it and get it? That’s massive.
And I know exactly that feeling you’re talking about, telling the truth no one wants to hear even though they all know it deep down... and then somehow you’re the one who gets iced out for saying it. I’ve been there too. Might even be a story for another day.
But yeah, cheers for seeing it, and for saying so. Really encouraging.
Big love, and solidarity always.
Great post!
resonated deeply with this. we all have our toilet break downs
Just finished reading this and - blimey - it really does sit with you. The bit about showing up as multiple versions of yourself just to survive the workplace… yeah, that hit a bit deeper than expected
As someone who’s never really had to think twice about “fitting in” professionally, it’s properly eye-opening to see how layered and exhausting it can be for others. There’s an honesty to the discomfort in this piece that’s rare and I respect that
I’ve been enjoying the sheer range of essays/pieces being put out. I never quite know what I'll be opening and stumbling into. Sometimes it’s a laugh, sometimes it’s something like this that catches me off guard in between meetings, and will probably leave me quietly chewing on it for the rest of the day
That unpredictability’s part of the charm of this piece, and the platform, - I think - it keeps things interesting and honest
Ah, this put a big smile on my face - especially since I was half-convinced I’d overshared into the void and would have to quietly delete it like a rogue WhatsApp at 2am. So I’m genuinely chuffed it resonated.
With these more intimate ones, I never know if it’ll come across as “thought-provoking” or just “someone give this person a snack and a nap.” So the fact it caught you mid-meeting and stuck with you? I’ll take that as a win.
And yes - completely agree, that unpredictability is half the joy of this platform. Keeps things interesting. Keeps it honest