Upcoming HS Reunion

I have an upcoming 10 yr hs reuinion and just wanted thoughts (seriously). I don't know if any of you have had this come up as I will soon. I was a pretty popular kid in hs and had my pick of the ladies, football jock, and just well-liked by everyone. Now comes the problem. I somewhat feel that I have underachieved by working at ERAC and although currently a mgr at a sizeable branch will look like a lackey or something. Ever since I took this job everyone said "are u gonna' wash cars all your life" "you guys sure ruin your clothes," i am sure you've heard them all. How do you deal with the expectations from fellow old friends that are now atty's, dr's, and even a pro football player that have achieved great success but look at me (and all of you) and all we can say is that we can rent the hell out of a 15-packer. I am really being serious as I feel that I am a "possible loser" as are the rest of us who couldn't hack it in the "real world". Any thoughts appreciated?

no need to worry, you are in fact a loser. of course your old high school classmates are going to laugh at you. you have accomplished nothing. you wash cars for a living. fag.

[FreefromGreen]

yeah, you're screwed. You are in fact, a loser who washes cars all day.

life sucks huh

do what I did...lie. if you are a manager in cincy, as am I, you do it anyways all day at work. why should it be any different when it really matters? you have a reputation to uphold!

Divide your income last year by the number of hours you worked.

...about $8 an hour!

Are you proud of this?

Originally Posted by Valley Guy

I have an upcoming 10 yr hs reuinion and just wanted thoughts (seriously). I don't know if any of you have had this come up as I will soon. I was a pretty popular kid in hs and had my pick of the ladies, football jock, and just well-liked by everyone. Now comes the problem. I somewhat feel that I have underachieved by working at ERAC and although currently a mgr at a sizeable branch will look like a lackey or something. Ever since I took this job everyone said "are u gonna' wash cars all your life" "you guys sure ruin your clothes," i am sure you've heard them all. How do you deal with the expectations from fellow old friends that are now atty's, dr's, and even a pro football player that have achieved great success but look at me (and all of you) and all we can say is that we can rent the hell out of a 15-packer. I am really being serious as I feel that I am a "possible loser" as are the rest of us who couldn't hack it in the "real world". Any thoughts appreciated?

I was in the same position you were a couple of years ago. The high school reunion is a social thing, a sort of passage. You need to attend it just for the memories. You will never regret going. Just remember, different things motivate people. Some folks-like the ex-cheerleader will be concerned about her weight or looks. The straight A student will be concerned if their job is worthy of him/her. Yet others are concerned about money. Others are very content with their new identities of parenthood (you'll see lots of kid picts)! Yes, some comparisons will be made but that is just the nature of the beast. Most of everyone was just pretty average-they got married, moved to diffent places, had a kid or two and just worked.

There was one guy at our reunion who was a football player jock type that stayed exactly the same. He was still driving the same pickup truck he got as a gift from his folks on his 18th birthday. His truck was now a 10 year old piece of shit, he was still working at his first job in a ware house bottling plant only making $2.00 more than when he started his senior year in school.
He invited everyone he saw to come to his (parents place) to party. It was really good to see him, but he never grew up and progressed beyond highschool. According to him, his only glowing accomplishment right after highschool was getting an invite from the Dallas Cowboys for an "open workout" he went but didn't make the team. He was the only one that I specifically remember because he seemed to have the world by the tail, but he was sadly pathetic in living his past glories. Part of the magic, if you say of the highschool reunion is seeing your friends or even your former enemies, and how they "turned out".

Our 10 year reunion had " contests"- who gained the most weight, who lost the most hair, most kids, most divorces, changed the most, most unusual occupation, ect. it was all in good fun.

Success is measured in so many different ways. Don't let the fear of someone elses expectations of you make you miss the reunion. Go ahead, and tell your classmates what your currently doing, but don't dwell on it. In all reality, it just doesn't matter. Your friends will just remember that you showed up, what you looked like and not much else.

Enjoy!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I was in the same position you were a couple of years ago. The high school reunion is a social thing, a sort of passage. You need to attend it just for the memories. You will never regret going. Just remember, different things motivate people. Some folks-like the ex-cheerleader will be concerned about her weight or looks. The straight A student will be concerned if their job is worthy of him/her. Yet others are concerned about money. Others are very content with their new identities of parenthood (you'll see lots of kid picts)! Yes, some comparisons will be made but that is just the nature of the beast. Most of everyone was just pretty average-they got married, moved to diffent places, had a kid or two and just worked.

There was one guy at our reunion who was a football player jock type that stayed exactly the same. He was still driving the same pickup truck he got as a gift from his folks on his 18th birthday. His truck was now a 10 year old piece of shit, he was still working at his first job in a ware house bottling plant only making $2.00 more than when he started his senior year in school.
He invited everyone he saw to come to his (parents place) to party. It was really good to see him, but he never grew up and progressed beyond highschool. According to him, his only glowing accomplishment right after highschool was getting an invite from the Dallas Cowboys for an "open workout" he went but didn't make the team. He was the only one that I specifically remember because he seemed to have the world by the tail, but he was sadly pathetic in living his past glories. Part of the magic, if you say of the highschool reunion is seeing your friends or even your former enemies, and how they "turned out".

Our 10 year reunion had " contests"- who gained the most weight, who lost the most hair, most kids, most divorces, changed the most, most unusual occupation, ect. it was all in good fun.

Success is measured in so many different ways. Don't let the fear of someone elses expectations of you make you miss the reunion. Go ahead, and tell your classmates what your currently doing, but don't dwell on it. In all reality, it just doesn't matter. Your friends will just remember that you showed up, what you looked like and not much else.

Enjoy!

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Originally Posted by Valley Guy

I have an upcoming 10 yr hs reuinion and just wanted thoughts (seriously). I don't know if any of you have had this come up as I will soon. I was a pretty popular kid in hs and had my pick of the ladies, football jock, and just well-liked by everyone. Now comes the problem. I somewhat feel that I have underachieved by working at ERAC and although currently a mgr at a sizeable branch will look like a lackey or something. Ever since I took this job everyone said "are u gonna' wash cars all your life" "you guys sure ruin your clothes," i am sure you've heard them all. How do you deal with the expectations from fellow old friends that are now atty's, dr's, and even a pro football player that have achieved great success but look at me (and all of you) and all we can say is that we can rent the hell out of a 15-packer. I am really being serious as I feel that I am a "possible loser" as are the rest of us who couldn't hack it in the "real world". Any thoughts appreciated?

If you're having these thoughts about your occupation, don't you think it is time to start looking elsewhere? First it starts off as being embarrased about your job around family and friends. Then it becomes a smothering sensation that you feel trapped in a low paying, thankless job. Lastly, it becomes overwhelming sense of dread everyday you show up to work. You get anxious that Saturday is over and dread Sunday nights because you know that any Monday at ERAC is the pits.

Do yourself a favor. Follow your voice within, it's time to go- get your resume together, get some new interviewing clothes because your ERAC duds are dirty. Set up some interviews and get networking. You'll thank yourself later before you absolutely hate your now. Good luck.

[slave no more]

Originally Posted by Valley Guy

I have an upcoming 10 yr hs reuinion and just wanted thoughts (seriously). I don't know if any of you have had this come up as I will soon. I was a pretty popular kid in hs and had my pick of the ladies, football jock, and just well-liked by everyone. Now comes the problem. I somewhat feel that I have underachieved by working at ERAC and although currently a mgr at a sizeable branch will look like a lackey or something. Ever since I took this job everyone said "are u gonna' wash cars all your life" "you guys sure ruin your clothes," i am sure you've heard them all. How do you deal with the expectations from fellow old friends that are now atty's, dr's, and even a pro football player that have achieved great success but look at me (and all of you) and all we can say is that we can rent the hell out of a 15-packer. I am really being serious as I feel that I am a "possible loser" as are the rest of us who couldn't hack it in the "real world". Any thoughts appreciated?

I have an idea. Try having some balls and manning up and telling people what you do. If you are not proud of it then why are you doing it in the first place? If you are confident about your job and yourself then fuck what other people think. High school means shit in the scope of your life. Most popular guys are balding and fat now so for those 4 years congrats on being great. If you want the rest of your life to be like highschool then shave your nut hair, lose some weight and jackoff everynight....otherwise get yourself a new suit (one that is not stained with car wash soap and fast food condiments, suck in that gut and tell people you are a branch manager for ERAC. You are involved in training people to become managers and future leaders, you handle an inventory of over 3.6 million dollars (or just multiply your cars time avg price of $16k for shits and giggles) and you are incharge of collections, customer service, sales and retention. It's all how you word it.

[FreefromGreen]

Originally Posted by slave no more

I have an idea. Try having some balls and manning up and telling people what you do. If you are not proud of it then why are you doing it in the first place? If you are confident about your job and yourself then fuck what other people think. High school means shit in the scope of your life. Most popular guys are balding and fat now so for those 4 years congrats on being great. If you want the rest of your life to be like highschool then shave your nut hair, lose some weight and jackoff everynight....otherwise get yourself a new suit (one that is not stained with car wash soap and fast food condiments, suck in that gut and tell people you are a branch manager for ERAC. You are involved in training people to become managers and future leaders, you handle an inventory of over 3.6 million dollars (or just multiply your cars time avg price of $16k for shits and giggles) and you are incharge of collections, customer service, sales and retention. It's all how you word it.

Yeah, man up...tell them how you wasted your 20s sweating for Mr Taylor's sweat shop.

At least you have an excuse as to why you are single (or divorced, or at least strained marriage) out of shape, and completely dissatisfied with life.

Another poster above said basically...its not all about money. I completely agree. Unfortunately, you have no money AND no job satisfaction. Social workers at least make the world a better place. You get no money and the satisfaction that what, a baby's mama has her neon for the weekend? A real business person gets their wheels for that road trip? Congrats...have fun at your reunion. At least you still have the ex-football player driving his 10 yr old truck to pick on...bc you would be next in the totum poll