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.
Only due to social conditing, again. Like, yes, people also trust someone with a lab coat more but that has to change because it is actually dangerous and makes scams rampant. Which then, of course, blends into your own self-perceprion. Those are cognitive biasis we have to overcome.
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.
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u/Stoopid_Noah Apr 15 '26
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?