The Best And Worst Transformations Seen During School Reunions, As Shared By These 30 Internet Users

Our ex president Donald Trump is a good example of those forever boneheads

My oldest brother gave me some great perspective when I was in high school and having a hard time socially. He told me high school is a microcosm, but not one that’s representative of the real world. He also said that, once I graduate, I would be amazed at how soon I’d forget all about it. Because I would be out in the world, and finding my place and my crowd of people who would accept and love me just the way I am. He also said I would be amazed, at my 10 year reunion, at how people turned out. I’d see that some of the popular kids actually peaked in high school and went downhill after, and some of the unpopular kids peaked later and continued to peak again and again. So, your popularity/unpopularity in that microcosm of high school is not an indicator of your later success or failure in life. Plus, it’s temporary, and would be over faster than I could imagine. That, even though getting through one class might seem to take forever, I would blink and it would all be over and I’d be an adult out in the world and having a ball. And you know, even as a teenager, I got what he was saying, and it did help me a lot. Turned out to be 100% true too.

With those types, all you can do is wait with bated breath until their other foot goes in.

The years teach much that the days never know.

One foot in grave? Some do not stop until they go whole six feet.

Hey, don't talk about my bonehead husband like that

Don't talk about my husband like that. He can't help being a bonehead, it just comes natural.

or six. sometimes its more than one

Those are the people to truly pity, because they have remained stunted.

And the. Some of them stay boneheaded until they die.

Id say its a U-curve. They start boneheaded, turn less, then get more again.

Thanks for mentioning this book. I'll see if my local library has it. If they don't, maybe do an inter-library loan.

I was beyond miserable at my job. It was changing me, and not for the better. My wife gave me the courage to quit without a back up. Things have been tight and a little stressful, but I feel like myself again. We've found a way to make it work tough. She got a new job as a traveling professional, and I'm doing the stay at home parent thing. But we didn't have any of that lined up when she told me to quit. Not recommending quiting if the job is just dissatisfying,, but if it's making you into a person you don't like it might be worth that gamble just to save your soul

I really really hope that you are able to quit soon and find your hearts desire!! I was never a person that believed in "positive affirmations", but after more than 30 years of severe depression, I suddenly thought, "if so many other people are able to achieve their dreams and be happy, so can I. I DESERVE happiness just like everyone else!" And it didn't happen overnight, but over the next 2 years things drastically started to change for the better! I went to SO many therapists over the years, and took SO much medication. None of it worked. I have NO idea why this sudden realization came to me, or even why it worked, but it did, and I'm SO grateful! Now I just share my story and send love and good energy with it to others with a hope that just maybe it will work for someone else as well!! My thought is, if maybe just a few more people find happiness and pass it on, maybe, just maybe, some of this horrible hate & anger in the world will get better!

I sincerely hope you find the courage to quit, I hope you also get the opportunity that you need to succeed and live a happier life. 🤗🤗

And thats the scam known as long term "investments". The human mind cannot be happy in a routine thats literally a copy-paste day-to-day. It requires new things to be content. Remember, in the grand scheme of things, it was basically yesterday we were hunters-gatherers. Sure, I too have a long term loan. But I'm secure in a life that tomorrow could bring anything. I'm paying on a plot of land. I'm building the house together with my wife. And while her job pays for our day to day, my work (self employed) pays for the loan and building materials. But at the same time, each day is something different and unique.

Lisa, I understand your feelings and I know there are situations we can't escape from in the foreseeable future. Quitting a job isn't as simple as some people may seem to think it is. I'm thinking maybe you could bring change into your life through other means? A hobby, quality time with someone you love, having a pet... I know these don't solve the problem, but they can help you deal with this job situation until you can find a way out of it. Hope things get better for you soon, one way or another. <3

Sell the house , get something smaller, or live in a caravan. No amount of possessions will make you happy. I speak from experience. Don't spend 2/3 of your life now miserable .just to regret it later.

Mm. Maybe start small? I am also working in something entirely unrelated to my uni major but I enjoy my current job.

It doesn't have to be one or the other. I was doing what I loved for years, but I didn't make much money. It's not like I needed it, but after so many years of getting your back and knees trashed by handling, picking up, or restraining livestock, emu, cats & dogs, you tend to take the peanuts you're getting paid a little personal. It was hard to quit though. Especially in a career field I've had since I was 17. I was terrified thinking my resume was just a million seasonal jobs I had while I was in high school and the nothing but veterinary work for the next 2 decades.

LisaMarie, this is the wrong mindset. I understand it, you have obligations, but you are conditioned to think like this. What is it what you are good at, passionate about? What is your niche? Find your niche and sell it. You are here with a purpose.

...or perhaps an even larger change must be conceived of.

sell the damn house!!!

Sell the house use the money to pay off the obligations and do whatever the hell you want.

You made the commitments, you are the one who sets yourself free. You have one life. Anything than zero satisfaction for hours every day is better, like I'm unemployed for a while on benefits and it's not like killing me, got food and love and totally happy, and free all summer too! Because didn't take random whatever job that I hate and never ever would. People die, I die you die, let's not waste this playing safe and by the book.

so sell up, downsize, and move to a cheaper area to live in and follow what you really want to do

Sell the house, declare bankruptcy.

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Oh, BS. Sell the house, pay off your bills, quit the job, and start anew. If you can see your alternate life, you can live it.

and its shallow and short term

Yes it is

That's a very happy tale! It must have been a very stressful, unhappy way to live; the hiding and judgements, when I grew up in the 50s & 60s; I wasn't aware of knowing anyone who was gay, but I'm certain if I want back to my hometown, I would find out that I did. It's shameful that we ever forced people to hide who they are. I have never understood judgemental people; why do they even care? Everyone deserves to be happy and know love.

Exactly! It just shouldn't matter, period.

And some balls had to be pulled of literally.

I get the joke, but the fact that it actually does require a great deal of bravery to be one's authentic self is a sad reflection on society's continued prejudices towards anyone who doesn't conform to archaic stereotypes.

Pulling off balls being the operative phrase?

Ouch! Very punny.

That made me smirk! 😏

…or literally

You are a genius. That's awesome.

Hands down, this is one of the best comments I've saw on here lol! Fantastic 🤣

It also MAY take having your footballs pulled off… surgically.

And literally

Just spit my water all over the table, thanks mate

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Bottom surgery is not exceptionally common, and it is very expensive. This was a comment in poor taste.

Good for you! The ones that peaked in my high schools are so dissatisfied in life too. Whenever I see them in the street, they just look...so...done (?) already.

I'm happy for you. Where I live we don't have the habit of having these reunions, but I don't think I'd be ready to go to one (I'm transmasculine). Of the people I went to school with, I kept in touch with just one guy, who was my best friend back then. Actually we work together nowadays. But I lost touch with everyone else and I'm pretty sure most of them have no idea.

Good for you girl!

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Your a DUDE. FOR LIFE. F****n psycho