Mental illness is a lot more visible and acceptable to discuss now than it was even one generation ago, but it’s still no cakewalk living with it on a daily basis. So if your day-to-day involves popping pills (that were prescribed to you) and describing how you’re doing using terms that 300-level psychology undergrads haven’t encountered yet, this list is for you. If you haven’t wrestled with a disorder yourself, you might wonder what it’s like. There are plenty of articles out there that can fill you in on the science behind mental illness as we understand it. It might be a good idea to start there. But no list…
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Office Space (a Song Parody)
A parody of Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” for the job search and workplace Hey, I found you on LinkedIn!We can talk about remote work.Our pay is competitive.Saw your profile and I thought,“This one’s skills will help our case!The job search is a desperate place.How low can we keep her pay?” Firm handshake, hopeful eyesI can read you like a magazineDressed to impress, do or dieAnd I know the truth’s on GlassdoorBut hey, I’ll pretendOur reputation’s on the mendOur work culture means we’re friendsI’ll make you force a smile while you’re going off the deep end. So it’s gonna be foreverOr it’s gonna go down in flamesYou’ll pretend that it was…
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The Long Walk to the Slush Pile
Warning: Mild satire. This is not meant to discourage or disrespect, but to let off steam. If you feel convicted at any time, that’s something for you to work through on your own. Why didn’t anybody warn me that querying agents is itself a full-time job? And you don’t get paid. So don’t quit your day job. But this is your new night job, so don’t quit that, either. Basically, the things that keep you alive and human, like sleep and friendships, are the first things to go. I’ve sent out a few batches now, and my queries have grown and changed, which is a good sign. There are good…