ali rambles: moving & past job experiences [rain background]
Added 2024-03-18 01:14:08 +0000 UTC** Just a little heads up that in this ramble I do talk about some unpleasant work experiences so no worries if you want to skip out on this one! They aren't anything too bad, but I also know that some people don't enjoy hearing stuff like that when they may be trying to relax. I wanted to share them because if my experiences can help anyone listening then that makes me happy :)
I've come to really enjoy adding rain to my rambles- I think it gives a cozy vibe like I'm really talking with you all. What do you think- rain or no rain? :P
Comments
I do like the comforted in a thunderstorm theme! Another patron had a similar idea so I think I'll go with that sometime soon and make a character for it ^_^ As for your art, please take all the time you need. So long as you're having fun that's all that matters ♥ Also, don't ever feel pressured to post it anywhere. It's your art so you only share what you want, the important thing is that you're enjoying yourself :)
alichu
2024-03-23 16:30:51 +0000 UTCThanks ^^ yea, I don't tend to let it get to me lol I just do my job And lol I hear ya on that! Don't have the volume of traffic that CA has, but being in the biggest city of NC? We got people from everywhere o.o, so chaotic having all these different driving styles around! Good thing about it is though that I get almost no road rage cause I'm just used to everyone driving like an idiot lol But yea! I love going on road trips and driving through the back roads and small towns, so peaceful, so nice, heck, don't even mind if I get stuck behind someone going 10 under in those areas lol
Delta
2024-03-20 22:57:34 +0000 UTCIf I may make a suggestion about the Thunderstorm you could incorporate the storm into the story e.g someone who needs to be comforted because of the Thunderstorm. you can start the story with a loud thunderstorm (please not too too loud, I want to keep my ears :P) and that the storm becomes quiet throughout the story that only the sound of rain can be heard at the end of the story. you can also let the storm get louder and louder and do a horror story. and you recognized it correctly, I changed my pic . Thank you alich I'm really happy that you like the picture. ^^ I changed the character's appearance a bit to make it easier to see that she is a arachne. you said that you would like to see more of my pictures but I've only been drawing for half a year and I don't think they look good enough yet. please give me a little more time to practice.;-; and I don't like the idea of uploading anything to Twitter.
Mi-kotin
2024-03-20 19:24:49 +0000 UTCEither way, you have to be good to still have the job though! No reason for people to be mean to you for something so silly as your age. If you're good at what you do, then that's all that matters :) Definitely not a fan of city traffic. If living in CA has taught me anything it's that traffic is literal hell here and I'm happy to get away from it lol. If possible I'd love to stay out in the country but we'll see where life takes me!
alichu
2024-03-20 17:37:37 +0000 UTClol it's all good, in fact I like a bit of teasing, so I look forward to getting my accent back :P I've said it before but despite trying hard to lose my southern accent I really do enjoy people that have them (any and all are good!) They make you more unique and I love it! I wish I wasn't so stupid when I was younger and instead just embraced mine haha!
alichu
2024-03-20 17:29:46 +0000 UTCYeah I think I get what you mean, I've been to LA quite a few times and I remember seeing a lot of people that were like that. I was also more so in tourist spots so I'm sure that didn't help lol. I don't really mind not knowing people in a new area per say since most of my friends are online only anyways, but it is a little unnerving not having anyone to fall back on in the immediate area. If I have to tho, I can always move back eventually. Also meeting new people is a good excuse to explore wherever I end up going. Also yeah! Cool people are always neat to hear about, like that one lady you mentioned from a few weeks ago that was planning on taking you to a concert. While that story was not the happiest lol, it was still neat to hear about them.
JokermanTalon
2024-03-20 03:11:54 +0000 UTCYou're a North Carolinian?? Dang that's a big move then!! In that case, I REALLY wish you luck with everything!! Lol and that's how it was where I came from, either a hunter, or Billy-Bob getting himself a new gun and plinking in his backyard lol just had to move to the city for my job, if traffic wasn't so bad, I'd go ahead and deal with the commute of living in a small town lol And lol I got very very lucky with this job, had a boss who wanted to hire younger people with no actual college education so he could give them a chance and train them up, otherwise, I'd still be working retail as well lol
Delta
2024-03-19 10:53:29 +0000 UTCAli, we WILL tease you for your accent, that is the rule of being a big sister: you must be perfect 200% of the time, otherwise you shall be targeted by good-spirited banter! ;P Then again, I do come from a place where accents are seen as "normal", curse those imperialist French who believe they lack any accent when science disagrees... So yeah, I'm excited for PARDNER ALI, FASTEST SLEEP SLINGER OF THE HERE DOWN SOUTH YONDER! Stay strong with the feels part. It is far from a failure of any sort, rather you maturely realizing you must change something around you to live a better life (*insert blaming society here like Abridged Toshiro Hitsugaya*). I feel like we'd be a fleet of people trying to help you move if we could.
Éole
2024-03-19 10:29:51 +0000 UTCI hope you can visit Japan one day. It's such a fun time.
Kai Zomei
2024-03-19 10:06:28 +0000 UTCHeyy, fellow North Carolinian! :D If I hear any gunshots where I'm going it's probably going to be people hunting or the local couple that hate each other and get into fights all the time lmao. I kid, I kid...kinda. I do remember some hillbilly couples being like that o A o lol. Oh, I'm sure corporate/office drama is just as bad if not worse! I'm sorry you have to deal with that. I always thought the age/seniority jealousy issue was silly. If someone has the qualifications and they are good at their job that's all that matters. If anything, I would say it's impressive you're at that position so you should be proud of yourself :)
alichu
2024-03-19 07:56:27 +0000 UTCThank you Skelly, I appreciate that a lot :) I'm still going to keep making stuff for you all during though because if I don't I'll probably go insane lol. Making stuff helps me destress and turn my brain off from the day so I need it! Hey, walking in light rain you'll be fine so long as it's not too windy. Just be sure to wear the right attire! lol. I do wear glasses though so that brings a new problem of not only seeing in the rain but also cleaning them after :') Omg, that video brought me so many laughs haha! xD Also, you're not stupid for sharing it. Comedy is the best medicine and I appreciate you bringing that into my life lol. Two things I thought when I watched it (edit because I entered too fast): 1. that guy is ballsy as hell for sitting on a public toilet seat so calmly like that. You couldn't pay me to do that, not even for a funny video. 2. the guy that won't let him shit is the true definition of a schadenfreude in the worst possible way lol
alichu
2024-03-19 07:37:26 +0000 UTCI still think it's really cool you've been to Japan. I'm determined to visit one day- I'll do it, I swear! lol. I can imagine leaving was tough though. It's really hard when you come to see a place like a home to leave so I'm sorry you had to go through that. I really feel like I was just unlucky with a lot of those experiences. I definitely made up for them with good ones when I got a job I liked, so I'm thankful that the bad made me appreciate the good :)
alichu
2024-03-19 07:23:35 +0000 UTCThank you Mi-kotin, I really appreciate your comment :) I'm sorry to hear your move was stressful, hopefully you are doing better now though! Making stories and art have always been big stress relievers for me. I'm thankful that you all wouldn't mind me taking a break but in a way I think I need to keep creating to keep my own mind sane haha! I really love thunderstorm sounds too! I keep trying to integrate it into a roleplay but it's tough finding and editing it in a way that the thunder/lightning isn't too loud. It's been something I've struggled with but I'm determined to make it work one day ^_^ Also, you changed your pic I think(?)- I really like that one too!
alichu
2024-03-19 07:02:15 +0000 UTCIn my time living here I've met some of the coolest people and some of the worst. There are definitely those entitled/childish people here for sure. Whenever I would talk about going to that shopping area those are the people that I see down there. Just the way they act and talk...it's really strange and makes me feel weird, kinda like they think they're in a movie or something or think they're famous. It's just this weird vibe that I have a hard time explaining but I hope you get what I mean! I really appreciate your comment Joker, thank you :) If you ever find yourself moving to another state I wish you the best also. I can only imagine moving without any connections so to anyone that's done that much respect! I already found it difficult with the couple of relatives I do have here, much less not knowing anyone. Like you said, I'm sure that brings its own challenges. Since I did a ramble about bad people, I should do one about the cool ones I've met next lol :P
alichu
2024-03-19 06:55:31 +0000 UTCThank you Wheniks, I appreciate that a lot! ♥
alichu
2024-03-19 06:19:49 +0000 UTCOf course! If I know it's someone's birthday I like to try and tell them ♥ Thank you for your comment Succotash, it means a lot. I know most of you probably wouldn't mind if I took a little break but making stuff is my own asmr time. I think if I didn't take time to write or draw, I may end up more stressed or depressed (didn't mean for that to rhyme lmao). I always find the required dress code thing weird looking back. Never once since then did I have to buy and wear clothes like that so I'm not sure what that was all about. What I do know is working an 8-hour shift in those pants was absolute hell for multiple reasons lol. As for the making fun of the customer, I really had a hard time even bringing that one up because I still get pretty pissed about it. To me that is just a truly evil and disgusting person to do something like that. Thanks for the moving wishes! :) While it is stressful I am a little excited to move back home after so long. I did miss my long walks in the woods so that will be nice to do again. Don't make fun of me when my accent comes back though haha! xD
alichu
2024-03-19 06:16:57 +0000 UTCFirst off, I think we'll be fine if you disappear for a few weeks to do what you have to do! Secondly, I do hope all goes well with your family and the move, and with the new job search as well! And I hear ya about the expenses! I'm in North Carolina, in a city where rent just keeps going up and up, and the costs of homes are ridiculous, not as bad as CA, but I feel like if I go any cheaper, I'll be in a neighborhood where I'll hear gunshots regularly instead of occasionally. But ugh... ya know, even in the corporate office world, there's still so much drama it's ridiculous, can never escape it! Lol though, the drama that I have to deal with may be animosity towards me as I'm in the same senior position as other members of my team, while being half their age.
Delta
2024-03-19 04:29:31 +0000 UTCI wish you and your family the best especially with having to move and find a new job. I think you should also focus on your life before anything else, I think we'll be alright. I really like the sounds of rain, I grew up in a house with a metal roof so I've always been fond of it. I was telling someone last week it's a shame that I enjoy rain instead of a sunny day, cuz you can't really go out and enjoy the rain, I mean you can, but you'll get sick, I know I've tried. Since some stuff was kinda serious, and I can't help but be stupid, I'm actually going to recommend a video called "When You Don't Want ANYONE to Hear You Poop." by Wizards with Guns. Is it a stupid video? Yes. Does it still make me laugh? Also yes.
Sir Skelington
2024-03-19 03:45:54 +0000 UTCThank you Karmax, your comment means a lot ♥ I definitely don't want to get into that mentality where I feel like I "need" to post so thank you for reaffirming that. The youtube algorithm is good at making me feel that way sometimes. I'm the type of person that easily gets caught up into scheduling which turns into unhealthy obsession- basically I'm prone to overworking myself haha! Making stories and characters really does make me happy though. I see it as a way to destress while also creating something so I'm thankful to have something like that. Knowing others like it too means a lot so thank you :) I'll have to look into Amazon! Honestly in the beginning I'm just going to apply to anything so I'm not going to be picky in the slightest when I move haha!
alichu
2024-03-19 03:24:53 +0000 UTCValley girl, huh? Would you all like that accent, I never really gave it much thought haha! I think I can do that. I'll have to think of a story, but I can always watch Mean Girls for inspiration :P Thanks for your comment Cody, I appreciate it ♥ I'm sorry to hear you had a rough time with retail too. I think working in that field when you're young is harder since most of us at that point don't have "thick skin" yet. Not to say people need that but it makes dealing with things easier! I know retail gets a bad rap and in most cases it's true: rude customers, mean coworkers, etc. but I promise to anyone reading good ones are out there, it may just take time to find it. Even bad experiences can make for good learning and then you'll appreciate that good job even more! :)
alichu
2024-03-19 03:05:07 +0000 UTCPlease don't let my experiences ruin anything for you or give you a false idea of working retail! I know you mentioned starting orientation soon so please see that as a good thing because getting a job is always awesome and should be celebrated. While I've had bad experiences there have been good ones too. I just want people to know that it does get better if you ever find yourself in a tough spot. It sucks in the moment but there are always lessons to be learned that make you come out stronger ♥ I hope your new job goes great and you meet really nice coworkers and even potential friends! :) I don't see retail as inherently bad but rather I just had bad luck haha! I know there are awesome places out there it just takes a bit to find them sometimes. When you do though it's worth it.
alichu
2024-03-19 02:36:30 +0000 UTCYeah, it's getting pretty bad here unfortunately. It's always been on the more expensive side but in recent months/years it's gotten ridiculous and I just can't anymore. Even a place in a not-so-great neighborhood cost an arm and a leg, and I'd prefer to live somewhere relatively safe :') I really do appreciate your comment though so thank you for that ♥ I know a lot of you wouldn't mind if I took a little break to move but really, making stuff makes me feel good. It's nice to come home and work on something I like, even more so that others enjoy too! To me it's a way to destress while also making something and I'm thankful for it. I think the worst part is going to be boxing stuff up and getting my "feels" in order since I've lived here so long. I hope you all don't make fun of me when my accent comes back. I worked so hard to get rid of it but when I get around my family out there it slowly makes a return haha! xD
alichu
2024-03-19 02:28:38 +0000 UTCHope things go well with your move back to your home state. Honestly, I had a similar feeling of my home in Tokyo, Japan, feeling like a second true home, and was a sad moment for me. Those are quite the wild work stories. I only worked in retail based jobs for a short time, and never quite had to deal with such toxic workers there.
Kai Zomei
2024-03-18 19:23:12 +0000 UTCI moved from Germany to Austria two years ago and last year I moved from the city to the village. how worried and exhausted I was during this time. I would completely understand if there were no more videos in the next weeks. I can't speak for everyone but I think we will still be there even if you don't do anything for us for a few weeks. so please don't worry about us. to the question about the rain. I love the sound of rain. I would be happy to hear heavy thunderstorm to the rain But I think I'm the only one who would like it.
Mi-kotin
2024-03-18 18:22:03 +0000 UTCFunnily enough, I have also been thinking of moving out of the state that I am living in. I love the city but rent is too high in any of the major cities in Arizona currently. Thankfully I work from home so I should be able to keep my job, but unlike you I would likely be moving to a place that I have no friends or family in which brings it's own problems lol. At the very least I hope everything works out. I will say that as someone from Arizona, we tend to think our California neighbors are a bit entitled and generally pretty childish. I really don't put much stock into stereotypes but maybe moving out of Cali will let you work with people that have far less drama if the stereotype is even partially true. I've never worked retail and thankfully work in a place that has basically no workplace drama (I think cause mostly everyone is 25+), it is a bit hard to hear about your experiences. Thank you for sharing the stories still, and hope all goes well with any future jobs.
JokermanTalon
2024-03-18 14:18:51 +0000 UTCMay God bless ✝️ you on your moving/job searching journey I know how stressful that can be. So I hope everything will go smoothly for you and also prayers for your family member. Lastly, mad respect for standing on business (standing on your principles)
Wheniks
2024-03-18 06:43:16 +0000 UTCHey, preciate the HBD! Wasn’t really expecting that lol. Moving can definitely a really busy and stressful time, recently did one myself after all. We do appreciate you setting stuff up in advance for the Patreon, but prioritize yourself first! I’m sure all of us will be more than understanding if you have to set the audios on the back burner during your move. Sorry to hear you had a lot of rough experiences while working, everyone says retail is hell but damn you went through some super toxic places. I feel really lucky that all the places I’ve worked at have had good people for the most part. That store enforcing the name brand leggings didn’t sound that legal, if they want you to wear them as a uniform they shouldn’t make you buy them. And with the target girl, yeah I’ve met some people who act like they’ve got authority when they don’t. Those types are especially insufferable to me. Luckily my current job humbles those kinds of people real quick haha The coworkers making fun of the guy with a disability was the most fucked though. Good on you for just walking out of there. Shows that you stick by your principles and that’s an awesome trait that a lot of people lack these days. Glad that you ended up at a place that you actually enjoy working at though, with good people. Definitely get why you’re sad about leaving and worried about how your next job will be, since you had a lot of shitty work experiences before your current job. Hope your next job will be just as good as Hot Topic is for you now, or at least that it won’t be as bad as your previous jobs. But like you said, at least you learned and grew from those experiences. Agree with you 100% that bad experiences can sometimes the best teachers. Good luck with the move Ali, hope it goes smoothly and you’ll be able to settle back into your home state quickly. And like I said earlier, don’t worry if you have to set the audios and stuff on the back burner so you can prioritize your move. Your real life is more important than our entertainment! (wish the YT algorithm would be as understanding but that thing’s a brutal machine haha)
Secular Succotash
2024-03-18 03:14:20 +0000 UTCYou shouldn't feel obligated to upload videos like you're a robot. If you need a break then you should take it. You're stressed out, moving out and trying to find a new job. The least of your worries should be uploading a video weekly. I know you feel like it isn't fair to us patrons but we are patrons cuz we like your unique content, not because we demand exclusive and constant content. Those things are secondary reasons why we are patrons. I honestly rather have you making videos when you have yourself situated and well. In short, don't hesitate in taking breaks. For jobs, you should try Amazon. You legit don't even need a interview
Karmax
2024-03-18 02:12:37 +0000 UTCBest of luck for the job search, Ali. I agree the people you work with can make or break a job. I once had a boring af job cleaning a shopping centre but the coworkers and even the boss were so chill and fun to be around that I was genuinely a little sad to leave. I've worked in retail for probably a grand total of 3 months my whole life, and I can confidently say that they were the hardest 3 months I've ever had. Doesn't help that I was a teenager at the time and was definitely an anxious wreck. The experience did give me plenty of empathy for retail workers though, so at least one positive came out of that. Ps. You've been in California this whole time? Valley girl accent asmr when?? 🧐
codytachi
2024-03-18 02:09:50 +0000 UTCOnce you mentioned In-N'-Out I knew it was somewhere in California. But not gonna lie though, you had me crying a bit. :'( I can't believe you had to deal with that in your workplace and yet you have to move back now. But I can agree that some places feel like home to you at all times. I remember that I just loved all of the North, but I had to move due to the expense living there. However, now living where I'm at, it feels like the only home I know since the only home I remember was back in my apartments. ;-; Wow thanks for the heads up about work, now I'm gonna be frightening if I ever am stuck with a coworker that does that to me. Definitely not giving me self doubt about the people I will soon work with.
BloodyAzazel
2024-03-18 02:04:45 +0000 UTCYou stayed in California? Oh wow yeah no wonders you suffered from expensive rents! We hear up North some horror stories regarding the condition of apartments in there, the requirement of roommates, demonic landlords... Yikes. But hey: even as a "simple" retail worker, having worked in Cali will give your resume some good points! You've lived in Hell for a few years, so that's social experience that is hard to get by. I'm sure it will make some folk interested in your skills. Oh right, and don't be a dumdum: you reaaaally think your Patreons will mind a week or two of silence or slow posts? You know as well as us that you don't like sharing rambles, art or videos you're not proud of, so you follow your "moving pace". Don't disrespect yourself because of a platform! <3 Stay safe on the road back home. : )
Éole
2024-03-18 01:42:17 +0000 UTC
