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Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 1d

In south Arkansas it's the cities of El Dorado and Monticello. In north Louisiana, specifically my city, it's the street names. Desiard and Louisville being the main ones.

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 2d

What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately?

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Edmonds Scanner @edmondsscanner.bsky.social · 20d

Don't give up on your dreams.
If you wish to chase curious townsfolk away from the ragged edge of the forest with the dark grandeur of your shambling form, I know you can do it.
I believe in you.

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Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 2d

Is literally anybody actually able to get a job these days? At all? Is that really a real thing or is it basically just a situation of if you have a job you better keep it because you'll literally never find another one? Because that seems to be the case now that I've been job hunting for 4 months.

Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 5d

This was a BAD weekend for my partner and a really not great one for me either for separate reasons (nothing relationship wise, just personal life reasons) so hey out there, God or universe or whoever is in charge of my life and my partner's life, can we get some good news next week? Pretty please?

Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 6d

Yes, yes, and it's just as dangerous and addictive as regular opioids. I've seen multiple people deal with that particular addiction.

Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 6d

Is there a website that collects different writing competitions and like, sends out newsletters with upcoming/current competitions happening? Or like, not even just competitions but places in general that are accepting submissions. Paid submissions preferred! #writing

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Welcome to Night Vale @nightvaleradio.bsky.social · 7d

Lost: cat. Has no idea what he’s doing with his life or why the universe so very large

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Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 7d

Meanwhile I have everything I need to move to St Louis and get the hell out of this place and the ONLY thing holding me back is that I can't get a job because every place I've interviewed for has decided they don't want to give me a few weeks to apply for housing and move there first. Hate it here.

Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 7d

I'm not unemployed currently so it's not an emergency but my current workplace is turning into one of the nine circles of hell, made blaringly obvious by the fact that like 75% of my department left over the past 4 months and had to be replaced, including all 3 managers. It's a dumpster fire.

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Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 7d

I waited all week to hear back about a job only to get an email today that they're still discussing candidates so while that's not a no yet, I still feel like it's another rejection. It's so frustratingly ridiculous that I have over 8 years of experience in the field and yet can't get a job offer.

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Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 9d

One of my old high school classmates on Facebook said she was in her "late 30s" when she's literally 34 so anyway, that's what getting your education in south Arkansas is like. Can't wait til she turns 36 and refers to it as her "ancient 30s."

Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 11d

I came across a job listing that sounded right up my alley when it came to job-duties and it paid decent and then I realized it was for ICE and backed out of that listing with a quickness!

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Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 16d

Well, the job that I REALLY wanted finally got back to me today and said they're "pursuing other candidates" so that freaking sucks. I do still have a second interview for another place on Friday so while it's not the ideal job it pays well and will get me to St Louis so here's hoping.

Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 16d

Man, the new @90degreessouth.bsky.social episode had me NERVOUS but it was so good!!

Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 19d

I'm just a lil guy. Actually the more accurate term is "chaos goblin."

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Dallas Hawthorn 💚🩵💙 @dallasyeehawthorn.bsky.social · 19d

My gender is Nice Ass

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Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 19d

Knowing that I get to move near my partner hopefully soon!

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Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 20d

God I hate customer facing jobs, but especially ones like retail and food service.

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Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 20d

Luckily I don't think Omaha folks riot about that kind of stuff but yeah, you probably dodged a bunch of angry white men.

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Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 20d

Am I doing that? I thought I went to the bookstore and then Walmart. Weird.

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Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 20d

I went to the bookstore to casually browse and I found @criticalrole.bsky.social's Tal-Dorei Reborn book finally! First time I've found it in print anywhere. So I grabbed it up super quick. Also found a Nick Cave magazine and a book about the movie Watchmen, both for my partner. Good finds!

Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 20d

All I want is your friendship, friend ❤️

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Dallas Hawthorn 💚🩵💙 @dallasyeehawthorn.bsky.social · 21d

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Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 20d

Trying to manifest the same thing here! I have a second interview for one place and I'm waiting to hear back about a hopeful second interview for another place. The second place is the one I want SO BAD and getting either would mean me moving to be with my partner finally!!

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Mel Hartman (he/they) @sckit.bsky.social · 23d

Ommggggg I just did my interview with the place I want to work for sooo bad and I think it went well??? God I'm so nervous. I should hear back by Friday!