If someone at work tries to micromanage you, micromanage them back.
Send them too much feedback, ask them a lot of questions, do follow ups when they go quiet or even when you know they are busy don’t let them rest.
There is something called bad financial decisions and buying akara for 22k is one of them.
What is so special about akara that’ll make me want to buy it for 22k?
You people should please.
dealing with an overly difficult person is exhausting in a way that’s hard to explain. it’s not even the issue itself, it’s the constant resistance to understanding, like every conversation turns into something heavier than it needs to be.
As an adult, you're going to get the urge to return to hobbies, like reading, that you used to enjoy as a kid... it is very important that you do so, and start doing things that bring you joy again.
I’ve found that listening to podcasts helps you get better at real conversations. You cannot interrupt, so you learn to hold your thoughts and really pay attention.
"You are so meticulous. I like how you pay attention to details" - nah me!
"Did you even read this thing at all?" - nah still me!!
I was told both statements today 😂