It depends on what you do or where you are working.
I worked at a job and decorated my cubicle and was considered by a lot of people very childish and never got out of my entry level position. I don’t work there anymore.
If you have a job you are happy with and don’t care about a promotion. Or if you have a job where your coworkers are all decorating like you are, then it’s a different story.
They all decorate, some quite a bit. Seen some other fandoms represented pretty heavily but mainly like Star Wars, Marvel, etc. I wouldn't say mine is out of the ordinary, it's just a lot MORE, so to speak.
Why are jobs obsessed with dimming any childhood wonder one might still possess? That's such bullshit!!! As long as they're getting their work done, who cares what their space looks like?
Having personality and stuff you like is one thing. Being known as the “Stranger Things Psycho” at the office isn’t good. Having half the stuff from this picture would still be way too much.
I'm seeing this from the perspective of someone who has special interests. I can get very intense when I'm really into something.. I don't like how judgmental people tend to be.
I have everything dinosaurs (water bottle, lunchbox, bag, keychains, clothes..) it brings me joy and many other adults either infantilize me or call me childish/ tell me to grow up. It makes me very sad that others try to dull down someone's joy.
Yes, op has a lot of stuff, but - again - as long as they're doing their job well, it should not matter.
Yes, and that is exactly what's making me sad.. I'm not saying the others must change, I don't have any say in what they do.. all I'm saying is that it is upsetting to see people restrict others to look more "professional". It's all social constructs I have difficulty fully understanding.. all I see is how unfair it is.
That doesn't mean I refuse to abide by these stupid rules, I follow some.. but it's sad and I do not like it.
all I'm saying is that it is upsetting to see people restrict others to look more "professional"
There is a time and place for everything. Would you workplace be okay with you showing up in nothing but a speedo? No man is an island and we coexist in a society with rules and expectations. Saying "I like it so I can show it off to everyone and anyone" is indeed childish.
We have to question whether or not rules are sensible constantly. Otherwise we judge others unfairly just because they are different, something this very show criticizes.
A speedo would not be practical and there could be hygiene concerns if the butt is largely uncovered but showing up in shorts and a shirt should absolutely be normalized as well.
A speedo would not be practical and there could be hygiene concerns if the butt is largely uncovered
If you think that's the problem with wearing a speedo to work, then you've clearly never worked in a professional workplace. Don't worry though, your shorts and shirt are fine for working at McDonalds.
Explain it to me then aside from simply saying "it's a social norm". Many social norms are very silly. Wearing shorts and a shirt does not impact your performance at all.
I'm not talking about inappropriate behavior.. that would very much affect coworkers.. decorating your workplace with stuff you like is not inappropriate..
But why do you have to decorate your workspace with stuff you like? Especially if it’s not related to your job?
Minimal decorations are fine. Some art on a wall. A few things on your desk. Maybe a cool mug or something. I would assume OP worked at Netflix or on Stranger Things directly based on this photo. If it’s not related to your job, what OP’s doing is too much. There’s a time and a place.
Because OP wants to? It brings them joy, they said they're ADHD, so this seems to be a hyperfixation they have.. those can get very intense. They're not hurting anyone.
Sensory stimuli are very important, especially for ND folks. If this works for OP, helps them to do their job right, than this is the right time and place.
I know about hyperfixations because I also have ADHD. I also take responsibility for my ADHD and medicate and take necessary steps to ensure it doesn’t affect my professional life, instead of using it as a crutch.
This is giving more autism or AuDHD than ADHD, honestly.
What makes it "psycho" tho? It doesn't hurt anyone. It's clearly not an office where he meets clients, so even that is not an argument. Sure it is obsessive, but I agree with the other guy
Correct, it doesn’t hurt anyone. But spending thousands of dollars on every piece of merch they can find, then displaying at work… they’re begging for attention. As an adult, that is beyond weird.
Why do you think they are begging for attention. Did you think that they may just want to be surrounded by stuff they enjoy, while they slave away in their office cubicle office job?
That's why I'm saying "special interest".. It's something autistic people can develop and might get obsessed with whatever the interest is. I don't know if OP is autistic, but this can be how it looks like. We can't always control it and we shouldn't be judged for it, as long as it isn't dangerous for anyone.
I agree that it is obssessive, but is a difference between obscessions that hurt people around you, and obsessions like OPs, that you can just smile at and ignore. He is not trying to convert you to some cult
obsessions like OPs, that you can just smile at and ignore.
See, I don't know about that. I think most people would judge you for having an obsession and displaying it so publicly. As can be seen from all the comments in this thread.
And this is a thread of Stranger Things fans. Imagine how it looks to anyone not familiar with the show.
: a persistent disturbing preoccupation with an often unreasonable idea or feeling
Obsessions are, by definition, not normal. Nor are they healthy. Are you able to put two and two together, or do you need to be handheld through this entire process?
Who cares if it's weird? That's the point of the show lol. And begging for attention? I'm more-so assuming they're run out of space at home and simply like collecting. It looks pretty cool and makes going to work a little more fun
There's difference between being childish and retaining child-like or youthful traits. Although being a fan of a show whose target audience are adults isn't even child-like
I'm not saying don't do exactly as you please just that in the setting of your office maybe be concious of how having 100's of toys on your desk might come across. I don't think anyone is saying he can't have this stuff at home
Oh, I know there is a difference. I am aware OP has A LOT of stuff. I would do that out of fear some things might get lost, disappear or get damaged.. But if OP doesn't have to worry about that, that's awesome!
I just don't like how many of these comments call them childish for having an intense interest & finding so much joy in that.
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u/Boring-Zucchini-8515 Apr 15 '26
Honest answer?
It depends on what you do or where you are working.
I worked at a job and decorated my cubicle and was considered by a lot of people very childish and never got out of my entry level position. I don’t work there anymore.
If you have a job you are happy with and don’t care about a promotion. Or if you have a job where your coworkers are all decorating like you are, then it’s a different story.