I can't stand people

[dontlikepeople]

Have namechanged

I really struggle with other people. I don't like being around them other than my own family and a couple of good friends. I hate authority and just want to drop out. I've cut my work hours to the bare minimum and can manage financially but I just feel exhausted and stressed with the sheer effort of dealing with others. I would like to work from home but can't find anything suitable that isn't some kind of scam.

I just want people to leave me alone and to get on with my life quietly but it doesn't seem to happen. I'm not miserable or depressed I just want a life away from others because they seem intent on causing trouble

I find people who use their authority to seek to control and abuse others is probably the most horrible. They don't use their positions to help and support others, just to score points and let people know they're in charge.

The thing is, I will admit it, I have been envious of others for whatever reason, but I would never take it out on them and be rude.

What's the solution to this?! We need a cure for arseholes!

molepom what's in the water?

Dontlike - I had that with 2 ex employers. Nasty to the point they have put me off my career totally. I want nothing to do with it anymore. It's not just work though...I've found people like that in my family, friends (ex-friends now) and I see it all the time at the school gate. It's pathetic.

It seems that nasty, horrible people do frequently end up in positions of power, prob because they don't give a toss about others. I like to think that karma does bite them on the arse at some point tho!

that you've been put off your career molepom. I am in a so called caring profession but I don't feel so caring these days. I would gladly give it up if I could find another way of earning but I'm not qualified for anything else

I dont think you are depressed and I can totally relate where you are coming from,I am sure many can.You sound a thoroughly nice person.I get on with my Life quietly too,and can never understand why more people arent more reasonable and kind.

I hide at the school gate When ds2 starts juniors in September I'm going to be able to just stick myself outside of school and he can come and find me at a prearranged place. The thought of not having to encounter the other parents is a great feeling

It's a bacteria Dontlike called "Rectalpoleum". It only affects those with low "getafuckinglifeofyourown" hormones. It mimics an imaginary condition of how someone would react with a red hot poker shoved up their arses, affecting their judgement, manners, imagination, confidence and general mood. Usually found in bottled water, low sugar cola, salads and other common office diet foods.

Common symptoms of this bacteria is an infection in the brain, causing the vitim to think that they are better than anyone else, have more power than they actually do and just be a general backstabbing bitch/bastard.

The cure for this is for the patient to receive a sharp slap to the face, punch in the nose and taking down a peg or two or twelve.

CJ2010 @ we need a cure for arseholes!

dontlikepeople I am with you on the hiding from people too!

X-ed posts Jardy.

That's molepom

What I am hating more and more is that if my alarm bells go off about someone I'm never disappointed. They invariably do turn out to be nasty. My cynicism is usually justified and it's now my default position and I hate that about myself.

You know.....if you are a person who is sensitive (I mean in a good way) and care about society / other people / state of the world etc.....its a hard world to live in. That doesn't mean that we are depressed and we can find joy and beauty....it's just a bit painful and hard.

If we are like that (what I wrote before) then we have to take extra care not to become too cynical or embittered. That can be hard!

Would you consider something as drastic as moving house.The people in my area are fine on the whole,but I know of some areas that might be more difficult to live and work in.Just a thought.

There's not really much point in doing that amillion.

The problem isn't really about the job or the area, it's the people, which are the same the world over and trying not to be so cynical all of the time - despite the fact that you are usually proved right in the end anyway.

It's a bit like the "you have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince" type thing. Only there are a shit load more frogs and toads in general than you first realised and you have to work with them.

Are you me op? I am feeling like a misanthrope atm. I hate that I do feel like this but I do. Even members of my own family and friends can be mean at times. I do want to love others and it makes me so sad that others can be so mean....

Workplace politics is a bummer it really is. I am going through it atm. It always seems to happen in my profession when there is some kind of staff reshuffle. ugggrrrr ugggrrr and double ugggrrr. Unfortunately it always is people like myself who bear the brunt of it.
I just think people look for weaknesses to exploit in others. It's horrid.

selks,toptramp,veritythebrave and others on this thread,we should all get together and I bet there are loads and loads like us.We are just so.....lovely!

we are lovely I agree

I'm not lovely I'm afraid. i'm a bitch! But only because I feel I have to be to survive. in reality I'm probably too nice weak so I have to put on a front. I only bitch if I'm bitched at first though.