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 You know why we need self-care? Because of the fucking ABUSE of our employers. 
 @3967703f UGA got a really shitty accounting system that didn't work and required office managers et al. to work much, much harder. Instead of fixing the damn software, they held "stress reduction workshops". ("Put a blanket around your shoulders. Hold a cup of hot water between your palms." They weren't amused when I said "and if anyone comes in to bother you, throw the hot water on them and hide under the blanket!" but some of my classmates were.) 
 @3967703f And some family and peers too, from experience ☹️ 
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Me: Inflation is killing my budget, boss! I really need a cost of living increase.
Boss: Yeah, that sucks. How about a pizza party instead?