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The human mind is a strange thing, especially when it comes to our desires. They can arise completely spontaneously, occupying all our time - and then, when we finally achieve what we wanted, it suddenly turns out that the main joy was not so much from possession, but actually from the desire to possess.

So it turns out that over the years of our life, we ​​have collected a whole lot of various things that once seemed absolutely necessary, and now we don’t even have a clue what to do with them. It's really like a suitcase without a handle - so hard to carry, such a shame to throw away. Yes, these are mind games, there's no denying it.

There is a popular thread on Reddit where people talk about different things they once thought they wanted, but really regretted afterwards. More than 12.7K upvotes and almost 8.4K comments suggest this topic is very close to people.

Bored Panda has compiled a curated list with the most popular and really ingenious things from this discussion. We strongly suppose you'll be interested in reading and watching - and, perhaps, will also have something to share.

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#1

30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group A backyard pool.

I always wanted one until I had one.
It was a huge pain in the a**. Had to buy chemicals, had to test the water, had to clean it, found dead snakes in the skimmer baskets, had to get the pump replaced, etc.

I agree with what several commenters have said. If you can afford to have someone do the work for you then it's something really nice to have. If you can afford the mortgage on the house with the pool but still mow your own lawn, clean your own house, etc. The pool is likely to be more trouble than it's worth.

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group I bought a collection of lockdown gym equipment I had all good intentions for. It turns out a lack of free time wasn’t really the reason I wasn’t ripped.

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group Being an adult...

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Russ Kincade
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a child I couldn't wait to grow up. As a working adult, I couldn't wait to retire and I'm finding it isn't what I had hoped. It is easy to focus on the what you will gain in the next phase of your life, but you don't realize what you will lose. Just enjoy the good things in each day.

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group Marine fish tank. They look absolutely gorgeous when clean and running well however I didn't bank on how difficult it would be to have it clean and running well..

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ex husband had one of these. I really didn't want a small section of ocean in the living room, OK. A year later: SO MUCH MONEY. SO MANY DEAD FISH. SO MUCH FREAKING OUT OVER MONEY AND DEAD FISH. Then he got into reptiles.

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group Taking out student loans to achieve a degree that will never pay me enough to pay back the student loans.

tailzknope , Hobbies on a Budget Report

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone in the US that reads this. Very few professions care about what school you went to. Or even physical locations. The few I can think of are doctors, hyper specific job that are also based at MIT, ect. For everything else. Get your generals done through a community college. History and math 101 are the same there as they are at Harvard only way cheaper. Do as much online as possible. And if you are still in highschool. See what programs/classes your school offers that will count as college credits. If you stack your classes right you could walk out of HS with an associates degree. Also also, once you start the Bachelor's degree things at least get funner. They are classes you care about. Because they are in the field you are interested in.

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group Working a job that involves skills from one of my hobbies. Now it feels more like work than the hobby.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I found the opposite to be true. I'm a metal fabricator that I started as a hobby. I now do it for a living and now I have access to equipment that I would never have been able to afford let alone have room for. I have also become so much better (there's so many people who are better than me) than I would have if I had kept it just a hobby

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group A business. Supposedly my dream job….but I haaaate it.

Yes, I own a bakery that I’ve run for 13 years. It’s successful, always paid its bills….but it’s definitely zapped the joy out of a hobby. Anyone that has worked with the public knows it’s taxing. I’ve lost the creative aspect and just feel like a slave to it honestly. Bakery hours can be rough, so maybe it’s the lack of sleep catching up to me, lol. I just know that I was already feeling burned out, but now with the insane increase to costs of supplies - and the unpredictability of finding certain things altogether, I’ve decided this will be my last year in business.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is sad. I wonder if finding a different way to structure the business would be better. Such as making products upon order. So you have a menu of a few products that can be made with a more limited ingredients list and get customers to place a order for that product to be made and ready for pick up. That way ready-made products aren't going to waste. I always wonder how much of the products I see in bakeries get sold.

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#8

30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group Being single

I’m a 25 y/o gay male that was dating an older man. We had a great life together. I thought I wanted to be single because I needed the experience of living on my own/having other partners, but now realizing I lost something truly special. It’s hard learning to date again

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The experience of living alone is a valuable one to have, if you are fortunate enough to be in a position to manage it. It's possible to have that experience and still be in a committed relationship though.

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#9

30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group Go pro.

I don’t even go on a picnic. What the f**k did I need a go pro for.

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#10

30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group Buying a new ski boat. Expensive, too big to keep in the garage and burned $80 in gas in an afternoon (when gas was still affordable). Mostly I pulled the kids and their friends on wake boards or kneeboards around and around in circles while the air temperature was close to 100 and came home dehydrated and with a headache. A happy day is when you buy a boat. A happier day is when you sell that b***h.

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#11

30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group To get off my meds. Did. Was absolutely terrible . Went back on them probably for the rest of my life

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Depends on the meds, some are literally to keep you alive, but some like pain meds need frequent dry spells, and steroids can be similar.

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group Joining the military.


I miss my hearing.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My loss was a bit more pleasant: Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Aerosmith; the list goes on. :)

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group Waterbed. Biggest waste of money. Spent 1k on the most uncomfortable bed ever. Practically broke my back and sold it for 100 after just a year of using it.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had one when I was a kid, they were all the rage back then and I loved it. Haven't tried one as a grown up, but you're laying down on water, how can it be uncomfortable?

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group Nose ring. Once I got it, it just felt like I had a booger in my nose that I couldn’t get rid of

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group Nicotine

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#16

30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group My art degree from a private institution. It’s “nationally accredited“ which means its useless

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#17

30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group I won't have to work another day in my life!

I became disabled in 2019

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't understand this attitude. I, unfortunately was forced into disability myself. My culinary career was my entire life. I would get up in the morning, dress and head off to work. I would spent the entire day, often until late at night there, go home, shower, go to bed and wake the next morning to gladly start it all over again. This was my way of life and I adored it. My health improved a bit, so I began volunteering in one of the local kitchens cooking for the homeless. Last summer alone I put in over 100 hours for them and others and was happy as a clam again. Things have taken a bit of a downturn again, but I still look for ways to help.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’d bet a few bucks the OP is being sarcastic, and is not happy to have traded health for not being able to work.

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Shine Caramia
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would gladly trade my disability for the ability to work. Someone else can have my impairments. Also, the amount of money I receive in disability benefits is not enough to survive on. It truly is forced poverty.

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Jennifer Lewis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Working I would wish that I never had to work another day in my life. I became disabled at at 37. I'd give anything to be able to work again. Be careful what you wish for folks.

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Kay blue
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I haven't worked in ten years because of my illness and disability and I can tell you it's miserable. Watching everyone I know living fulfilling lives while mine is stagnant.

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Tricia Georgetti
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me too my 9yrs is coming up the end of this month. I am beyond miserable about it

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Id row
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same. I miss so many things and I'm exhausted and in pain all the time.

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f finisz
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hm, maybe next time you wish for something, go in details...

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Raccoon
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really miss being able to work. Everyday is agony, and it's driven on by the fact that I can't even go to a normal job like I used to, that I can't just go do productive things, because I have to spend so much of the day dealing with symptoms, and because the environment I have to be in is so different from what any workplace would be. I miss being able to leave my bed for a full 8 hours without collapsing, I miss being able to run and lift heavy objects, I miss being able to drink cold things and eat ice cream, I miss having sex, I miss pretty much everything that's just normal stuff for a normal life. People who think people want to get on disability so they don't have to work have never been put in this situation.

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Jennifer Lewis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a broken sacrum that continually heals just to break again. I completely get it. I wouldn't wish this on anyone but politicians. 😆

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Amy Stone-Chandler
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a disabled person the past many years, I can assure you, IT SUCKS. I wouldn't wish this life on anyone

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LynzCatastrophe
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aside from my degree being useless, I became partially disabled last year. I walk with a cane and my 35th birthday is next week. My degree became useless when I moved to a small town that had no use for it and almost everything in demand I'm no longer able to do due to not being able to move around well. I thought I'd enjoy being home away from the public and being with my dog. But I'm so damn bored. I also don't like feeling useless. To top it all off, I no longer have positive thoughts towards my life expectancy. I don't like spending every waking minute in pain, finding things I used to do so easily are now a challenge and can be draining. I hate feeling this way. I'll happily trade this for 45 hours of work again.

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Amanda Reicha
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate not being able to work, but working would mess with my medical issues.

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Alexander Sherel
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wrong, now you're stuck with that amount. And you aren't ALLOWED TO WORK.

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Bodydoc59
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure if this is sarcasim but I've never heard anyone boast about being disabled and not being able to work. I'd rather have my health and mobility than anything else. I'll pass.

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Ladyvischuss
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been disabled since I was 37. My disabilities are not very visible to the untrained eye, and I also do my best to appear "normal " in public. I've had a handicapped parking card since I was in college. I can't begin to tell you how many ignorant people have confronted me in parking lots to tell me that I'm not disabled. I tell them that I refuse to discuss my medical issues with a stranger. They can call the police if they want and it will be verified as my card. If the good lord gave them the ability to just look at a person and diagnose them then we don't need doctors.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Depends on the disability & it's impact on your everyday life. I was disabled suddenly after a stroke at 49. I loved my career & side gigs. I love to work. Still do but....You're hit with all kinds of shocks- financial, loss of identity, chronic pain, constant discoveries of *another* limitation or hobby that is lost. I've learned (after fighting with my body & mind for several years) to stop looking at what I've lost, focus on what l can do, discover new ways to be of service, & Be Grateful-there really are ppl who are worse off than us.

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Donna Clanclan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dream is that you'll have no health or financial problems while never working another day in your life. The reality for most is very different.

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Beautifullybroken
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I became disabled after my last (5th) brain and spinal cord surgery, I hate not working so I don't understand this. I feel like I've lost my independence and my husband is always stressed because he works a minimum wage job to support myself and our 6yr old, while I fight nys for disability because according to them because of my age I shouldn't be disabled... so not having to work anymore kills me, to have this nonchalant attitude about it is kind of disgusting

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Tricia Georgetti
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me too! They told me bc my arms still work I'm not disabled. I have CRPS and a whole host of other health issues that came along with the CRPS. All from a failed back surgery 9 years ago when I was 33. But I dont think the poster meant it they way you are thinking. I read it as they never wanted to work again (because who doesnt say this every now and again like win the lotto or marry super rich) but then they became disabled and they regret ever saying they never wanted to work again. I'm really sorry you're going thru this also I wouldn't wish it upon anyone. It just sucks.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I became disabled after a work injury in 1999. Even though I have to deal with multiple chronic pain disorders, I believe I'm still happier than I was while working for that awful place. I have something irreplaceable...time. Admittedly, I can't do everything I want with that time, but I've found new things that interest me. People need more free time, IMO.

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Robert Beveridge
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ngl while I certainly miss my former income--my gross on disability is about 30% of what I made at my last job--I can 100% unironically say this otherwise. Trade a succession of soul-destroying office jobs for crippling arthritis? SOLD. Three years out of the workforce, zero regrets.

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Pernille Dyre
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I understand. The dream of knowone decides how and when you are spending your time. Then when it happens earlier than espected in your life... it is god damm hard. No colleges, no appelity to engage in activity like you use to... I can't work... I wish i could... just a few hours, but it is impossible...

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Gregg Bender
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I became totally permanently disabled and lost my airline career. It broke my heart.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

After years of being in denial and trying at jobs just for them to tank due to brain damage, I've been declared disabled. My life since accepting this has been much easier for me stress wise but my health is so poor I can't really enjoy my job free time. I sit around waiting for migraines, taking several pills each day just to feel okay. Not great just okay most days. I can't walk far without a mobility aid due to joint pain and I'm scared I'll need a wheelchair soon.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've witnessed a few folks who are able to qualify for disability due to the debilitating effects excessive weight has on their ability to work. I've also have seen those with extreme mental health issues where they can barely function and struggle to make their life liveable who continue to fight for this assistance. I have found that the former group of people are much more comfortable with the reception of their disability funds, while the ladder group would rather not be disabled or need the funds.

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Kira Maloy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gets kinda boring after a while . . . Here's hoping you have plenty of hobbies to fall back on!

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Ben Farmer
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm currently finishing up my medical retirement in the military. Gonna be strange getting out

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Raimei Ai
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I work 2 jobs that don't even register against my SSI as they pay so little. One pays about 1.60 an HR and one (just rehired at) pays 22 an HR...but at most 10 hrs a week... My sis however....the only job she could pos do is stripper but her fiance won't let her. 1-hes afraid she'll leave him as she's good looking 2-SHES ON SSDI FOR A REASON! SHE CRAZY! LEGALLY CRAZY!!!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd give anything to be able to work again. I became disabled in 2018; I hate the way my body makes me unreliable; when I wake up, I never know what I'm actually going to be capable of for the day. I can't remember what it feels like to wake up pain free, rested and refreshed. It take me 2 hours for my meds to kick in and for me to even be vaguely functional.

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Ki Li
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was out of work for almost 2 years and it was awful. I can't work full time anymore but I started substitute teaching and can do a 2-3 shifts a week. I love it. My mental health declined so much more when I was out of work.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I became disabled in my early 20's. Filled out application in March 99' and got approved 3 months later in July 99'.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a back injury I got when I was 22 and I am now 33. It has forces me into disability and it sucks. I have so much time on my hands I can't stand it. I can't even really volunteer or anything because I am very limited to how long I can be on my feet a day. I would give almost anything to be able to work again.

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Jackie Nettleton
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can’t work due to a chronic pain condition that can force me to lay in bed for days sometimes and apart from getting rid of the meds the thing I miss most of all is working it’s a complete nightmare to just laze about all the time. I look at people who could work but don’t want to with a much higher level of disgust now than when I was working. I didn’t even have a dream job I was working in retail most of the time and was just trying out being an internal postman which I was enjoying and losing weight which was a bonus and now I can’t even answer the phone due to forgetting what’s going on or getting confused. If given the choice to be able to work but it be the worst retail job in the world I would be soo happy I would even love dealing with “Karen’s” all day

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While I am sorry for anyone who has any injury/illness that becomes life changing as this Panda has, this comment is quite irritating to me as I also registered disabled (I have arthritis in my spine and it's also starting in both hips and knees amongst other disabilities) and still manage to work. I do have to alter the way I've always done some things and ask for help but still work full time (luckily I have excellent colleagues who understand that I don't like to ask for help, but have to sometimes) and will continue to for as long as possible. I do understand that some people are unlucky and physically or mentally can't work a lot of jobs but i know some people just take advantage and get everything given by social services (UK knowledge only) and find it funny to call me stupid for still working. (I do not know this Panda, their disabilities or feelings btw, I'm just generalising).

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Stephanie Case
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the poster is being sarcastic, like they always thought it would be great to not have to work, but the way it ended up happening (they became disabled) is not how they hoped it would happen.

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group Massage chair. I enjoyed the demo in the shop, that's about it.

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group an open relationship

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My husband and I agreed to having an open relationship. It was one of the WORST decisions I ever made. If anyone is contemplating trying an open relationship, DON'T!

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group A house in the country. Was fun at first, have land, can do what I want. But now it’s a pain to get anything serviced on the house, deliveries take longer, and it’s a pain to go grocery shopping or just into town in general. And the upkeep on the land is now a time waste, and sometimes I just want someone to deliver me pizza! Moving into town this summer.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I found a good compromise : living in a medium city, working at the country. Both benefits: able to find peace and calm on my daywork, and everything I need in the evening. But it's France, a human sized country

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group A friend-with-benefits. I thought it would be fun and effortless but definitely not. He told me sweet things in the beginning saying he could see it being more, I fell for it quickly like an amateur


Then we had sex. Afterwards he’s playing hot and cold and my feelings are on a roller coaster of “what is happening??” Says he just wants to be strictly fwb and not pursue anything more but is still interested in me. *Then* he says he’s not interested in being friends anymore either. Maybe I was too clingy after the initial sweet words, maybe he wasn’t ever truly interested in anything but a one night thing but either way my head was spinning. I have never doubted myself more. I just wish he would have been more decisive on what he wanted.


Wonderful guy, wish nothing but the best for him but whew, hell of a week. No more fwb for me lmaoo.

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group The job I am currently in. The work is alright, but the company is s**t.

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Joran Quinten
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"The hours are pretty good, but now you come to mention it, most of the actual minutes are pretty lousy.”

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group A job with Nintendo.

F**k you, Michelle. You ruined Pokemon for me.

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group When I was a kid, I was insistent on having a ketchup and mustard sandwich. I begged my mom to make it for me. My rationale was if a hamburger was delicious on a bun with ketchup and mustard, surely a sandwich minus the meat would be great. My Mom finally made the sandwich. I immediately regretted it.

sarahels , K.S. Richardson Report

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LagoonaBlueColleen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same with begging for Bakers unsweetened chocolate. How is it good enough in cookies but not on it's own?

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group This girl, thought she was nice, got to know her, turns out she has the personality of sandpaper

Huge_Aardvark_1065 , Laura Stoinski Report

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Lisa Valen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes you won't realize exactly how beautiful someone is until you get to know them. Beauty on the inside turns into beauty on the outside.

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group To live near family, instead of moving somewhere better. We haven't had two nice days in a row since October here. It is always raining, snowing, cold enough to kill you, incredibly windy, or just unpleasant out because of the resulting days before it. (Upstate NY near the Canada border.) Everywhere has issues, but damn, I just want to be outside in 70 degrees without taking a vacation.

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Ivana Bašić
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As long as I'm away from them, I'll take any kind of weather. I live in a place with two weeks of summer, but at least I'm not even within driving distance.

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group That 2 lb novelty Reese Cup. I regretted how good it was.

UnusualPost , Mike Mozart Report

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Kookamunga
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't like Reese's and I don't like peanut butter. I've been called a freak.

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group A $1200 versace watch to impress a girl that I met off Facebook that I never ended up meeting in real life

kuzya3k , Joe Haupt Report

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30 Things That People Thought They Wanted So Much, Yet Regretted After Finally Getting, As Shared In This Online Group Nickelodeon Video Now. I paid $70 for one and two discs. Then Video Now Color came out just a few months later and made it obsolete.

supremedalek925 , ClawGrip Report

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Brittany Morrison
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I still have mine! I only ever had one disk that played 2 episodes of spongebob, but I watched those two episodes like 10 times a day as a child. I randomly find it sometimes and it surprisingly still works great

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