Brett Stolz
@brettstolz.bsky.social
I use this account to scream into the void, but I like to help people. I like to make people smile and laugh. I work remotely in Sioux Falls, SD.
Do I stay where its comfortable, but dial down my 'enthusiasm' or do I find something new?
I used to work for a manager that would tell me, "make sure to spread out the work so that you dont make the rest of us look bad." I would have days, sometimes weeks with nothing to do, but I was employeed.
I used to work for a manager that would tell me, "make sure to spread out the work so that you dont make the rest of us look bad." I would have days, sometimes weeks with nothing to do, but I was employeed.
January 6, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Do I stay where its comfortable, but dial down my 'enthusiasm' or do I find something new?
I used to work for a manager that would tell me, "make sure to spread out the work so that you dont make the rest of us look bad." I would have days, sometimes weeks with nothing to do, but I was employeed.
I used to work for a manager that would tell me, "make sure to spread out the work so that you dont make the rest of us look bad." I would have days, sometimes weeks with nothing to do, but I was employeed.
I feel that I'm further away from people than I ever have been before. I never mean to push people away, but I get caught up in fighting fires, I've allowed relationships to go stagnant. The more connected we get, the further away we push people it seems. Its not intentional, it just happens.
December 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I feel that I'm further away from people than I ever have been before. I never mean to push people away, but I get caught up in fighting fires, I've allowed relationships to go stagnant. The more connected we get, the further away we push people it seems. Its not intentional, it just happens.
Interesting. I sent out thank you cards to people that work for me, thanking them for the last year, and I had it sent back to me. No explanation. Keep in mind, I sent it to the store where the person works, and not a mailing address. They had to send it to my mailing address to return the card.
December 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Interesting. I sent out thank you cards to people that work for me, thanking them for the last year, and I had it sent back to me. No explanation. Keep in mind, I sent it to the store where the person works, and not a mailing address. They had to send it to my mailing address to return the card.
I'm fairly certain that Im stuck in 'fight or flight'. I am losing weight, but my belly keeps getting bigger (4xlt). I get irritable easily, I am constantly tired, I cant shut my mind off, always thinking about what I need to do at work. How do I get rid of this belly and get out of this cycle?
December 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I'm fairly certain that Im stuck in 'fight or flight'. I am losing weight, but my belly keeps getting bigger (4xlt). I get irritable easily, I am constantly tired, I cant shut my mind off, always thinking about what I need to do at work. How do I get rid of this belly and get out of this cycle?
Im ready for my vacation.
December 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Im ready for my vacation.
I'm feeling pretty hopeless that things aren't going to get better at work. I wish that I could be the type of person that can 'wait it out' but I feel that I don't owe it to anyone to do that. I knew that this would be a challenge, but never guessed what I would be up against.
December 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I'm feeling pretty hopeless that things aren't going to get better at work. I wish that I could be the type of person that can 'wait it out' but I feel that I don't owe it to anyone to do that. I knew that this would be a challenge, but never guessed what I would be up against.
Also slightly related. I really miss listening to Mindless Self Indulgence. I wonder if anyone has ever made a cover band for them?
November 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Also slightly related. I really miss listening to Mindless Self Indulgence. I wonder if anyone has ever made a cover band for them?
I need to either get back into doing karaoke on a regular basis or I need to start a cover band in Sioux Falls.
November 21, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I need to either get back into doing karaoke on a regular basis or I need to start a cover band in Sioux Falls.
At this point, I really dont know what releasing the Epstein files will really do. Its not like "reason" is the M.O. for Drumpts fan base and he already has immunity.
November 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
At this point, I really dont know what releasing the Epstein files will really do. Its not like "reason" is the M.O. for Drumpts fan base and he already has immunity.
This is going to sound terrible, but I hate having to feel like I'm a bad guy. I feel horrible but I think to myself, "Doesn't this person realize how BAD that this could be if I was someone else? Why do I have to feel like I kicked a person's dog, when there are others that WOULD kick their dog?!"
October 31, 2025 at 4:23 PM
This is going to sound terrible, but I hate having to feel like I'm a bad guy. I feel horrible but I think to myself, "Doesn't this person realize how BAD that this could be if I was someone else? Why do I have to feel like I kicked a person's dog, when there are others that WOULD kick their dog?!"
I keep singing to myself today, "I'm a hottie, bald head, big body."
October 21, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I keep singing to myself today, "I'm a hottie, bald head, big body."
"Be Aggressive" is not a smart goal for a salesperson.
October 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
"Be Aggressive" is not a smart goal for a salesperson.
Destigmatize mental health issues. Its okay with not being okay, but please find help. It is okay to ask for help.
September 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Destigmatize mental health issues. Its okay with not being okay, but please find help. It is okay to ask for help.
It's hard having depression and realizing that "I'm insignificant". There are people in my life that depend on me, want me around and like me, but in the grand scheme of things, I will be just as insignificant as everyone else. That scares the hell out of me and I don't know what to do with it.
September 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
It's hard having depression and realizing that "I'm insignificant". There are people in my life that depend on me, want me around and like me, but in the grand scheme of things, I will be just as insignificant as everyone else. That scares the hell out of me and I don't know what to do with it.
Feeling like I'm letting people down, but I might be just getting worn out. I hate putting effort into those that don't want it or being told that I'm right by people that seem to refuse to want to back me up. I've never been one to stay in my lane. Just trying to get thoughts out of my head.
August 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Feeling like I'm letting people down, but I might be just getting worn out. I hate putting effort into those that don't want it or being told that I'm right by people that seem to refuse to want to back me up. I've never been one to stay in my lane. Just trying to get thoughts out of my head.
As I have grown older, I realize that if I'm not doing something, I'm just trying to distract myself from something else. How does one get to a point to not have to distract myself anymore, and just enjoy something? Or is this what growing up is? Finding distractions to 'handle everything'?
June 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
As I have grown older, I realize that if I'm not doing something, I'm just trying to distract myself from something else. How does one get to a point to not have to distract myself anymore, and just enjoy something? Or is this what growing up is? Finding distractions to 'handle everything'?
Everyone has something that they are really proud of.
What are you proud of, right now?
What are you proud of, right now?
June 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Everyone has something that they are really proud of.
What are you proud of, right now?
What are you proud of, right now?
I've wanted to ask this for a while, if I have an idea for a TV show or a movie, but I don't write, how could I see it be made? Is the best, or only answer, to become a screenwriter, so that it has the best chance? I could see it being a sitcom or a drama, but its based off of real events.
June 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I've wanted to ask this for a while, if I have an idea for a TV show or a movie, but I don't write, how could I see it be made? Is the best, or only answer, to become a screenwriter, so that it has the best chance? I could see it being a sitcom or a drama, but its based off of real events.
I don't understand the situation that I'm in, where I'm the customer, I have other vendors that I can use, but because my corp offices work with a vendor that I can't get to work with me, I'm the one that is being told to "suck it up". I'd rather find a better product with better prices and service.
June 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I don't understand the situation that I'm in, where I'm the customer, I have other vendors that I can use, but because my corp offices work with a vendor that I can't get to work with me, I'm the one that is being told to "suck it up". I'd rather find a better product with better prices and service.
I had a sad interaction with my family this weekend. I took a new role at the beginning of the year which has consumed my time. I'm doing my best to still be at events but I'm usually working until 7 or 8 most nights, including Sat & Sundays.
May 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I had a sad interaction with my family this weekend. I took a new role at the beginning of the year which has consumed my time. I'm doing my best to still be at events but I'm usually working until 7 or 8 most nights, including Sat & Sundays.
I'm reading a trade report for my work, and we must be living through history. I hate that "Liberation Day" is a thing and a point of notation when looking at how well the market is and and our industry is doing. Spoiler alert, in no use of that term, "Liberation Day" is used in a positive way.
April 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I'm reading a trade report for my work, and we must be living through history. I hate that "Liberation Day" is a thing and a point of notation when looking at how well the market is and and our industry is doing. Spoiler alert, in no use of that term, "Liberation Day" is used in a positive way.
I reached out to a derby team yesterday morning, as they made a post the night before that they didn't have enough sponsors. They're response was, "Oh, I have enough now, but you might need to follow up with others." Ok, just let them know I'm willing to sponsor... No replies. :(
April 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I reached out to a derby team yesterday morning, as they made a post the night before that they didn't have enough sponsors. They're response was, "Oh, I have enough now, but you might need to follow up with others." Ok, just let them know I'm willing to sponsor... No replies. :(
Welcome to America. In the Dollar we trust. I understand why Trump wants to close down the boarders now, he thinks that everyone should pay to get into America. As long as you have the funds, "Welcome!" because we all know that those with money don't do anything bad with it. Trickle Down Economics!
April 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Welcome to America. In the Dollar we trust. I understand why Trump wants to close down the boarders now, he thinks that everyone should pay to get into America. As long as you have the funds, "Welcome!" because we all know that those with money don't do anything bad with it. Trickle Down Economics!