What do you regret?

[MolsonInBothHands]

Originally Posted by First Lady

This post should be at that top of your regrets list.

Isn't trackercrowe's post a reference to Dumb and Dumber or something?

[Francis's Hairpiece]

I regret being told that I have ADD at age 34 by one of my Corporals, and thinking I was strong enough to beat it on my own. I threw away my dream job due to pride.

What was I thinking? Now I hate the man who looks back in the mirror. Every day. I let me down. I let my family down.

And I will regret it forever.

[Weirdness]

I regret dating one of my friends. It didn't work out, and ever since she's been nothing short of an absolute c-word to me. What's worse is we have more than a few mutual friends, so there will be some occasions (birthday parties) where we will be around each other. Not looking forward to those

[CaptainCrunch]

Originally Posted by Weirdness

I regret dating one of my friends. It didn't work out, and ever since she's been nothing short of an absolute c-word to me. What's worse is we have more than a few mutual friends, so there will be some occasions (birthday parties) where we will be around each other. Not looking forward to those

Angry sex is the best sex ever

Just sayin

[Free Ben Hur!]

Two big ones:

Not being more patient and 'in the moment' while raising my kids. Easily my biggest regret. My ex once said to me, in the calmest and most even, yet furious, voice 'If yelling at him actually helped don't you think he'd be an expert by now?" It was like a slap across the face.

Not being able to make it work with my high school / university girl friend. Been damaged goods ever since.

[_Q_]

I regret opening this thread. Man is it depressing.

[return to the red]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Angry sex is the best sex ever

Just sayin

I regret banging an ex right before I broke up with her...I should have waited until after

[chemgear]

Originally Posted by return to the red

I regret banging an ex right before I broke up with her...I should have waited until after

Technically speaking, isn't that still an option?

[return to the red]

Originally Posted by chemgear

Technically speaking, isn't that still an option?

I've been divorced once already, don't wanna go down that path again so no, no it's not

[DuffMan]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Angry sex is the best sex ever

Just sayin

I disagree.

Drunk sex with an ex is the best sex ever.

[parch]

I regret getting a new job. I had been working at the same place for three and a half years, and I loved the environment and the people I worked with, and even the work I was doing was enjoyable... a bit monotonous, and not overly satisying, but enjoyable. I didn't hate getting up to go to work in the morning. Then an opportunity just sort of presented itself and fell into my lap, and I accepted it (which is very unlike me... I don't often step out of my comfort zone, and generally stick to what I know/like) thinking that I'd gone as far as I could go with my current (at the time) job, and that it might be good for me to take a chance and potentially further myself. That whole plan backfired. Now I'm at a job that I hate, working for people that I have no respect for and treat me like crap, and I dread every single day I have to come here. I started in July and have been looking for a new job since October, because even after just 3 months I felt this place sucking any happiness and joy I had in me, out of me. This company only started in January 2012, and when I accepted the position at the end of June, there had already been 3 people that had done my job and quit. I never should have taken the chance.

[DuffMan]

Originally Posted by parch

I regret getting a new job. I had been working at the same place for three and a half years, and I loved the environment and the people I worked with, and even the work I was doing was enjoyable... a bit monotonous, and not overly satisying, but enjoyable. I didn't hate getting up to go to work in the morning. Then an opportunity just sort of presented itself and fell into my lap, and I accepted it (which is very unlike me... I don't often step out of my comfort zone, and generally stick to what I know/like) thinking that I'd gone as far as I could go with my current (at the time) job, and that it might be good for me to take a chance and potentially further myself. That whole plan backfired. Now I'm at a job that I hate, working for people that I have no respect for and treat me like crap, and I dread every single day I have to come here. I started in July and have been looking for a new job since October, because even after just 3 months I felt this place sucking any happiness and joy I had in me, out of me. This company only started in January 2012, and when I accepted the position at the end of June, there had already been 3 people that had done my job and quit. I never should have taken the chance.

Well, file that under you'll never know unless you try, been there, done that. You tried, now you know.You could be sitting here regretting not trying, as you wouldn't have known what would happen.

[blankall]

Originally Posted by parch

I regret getting a new job. I had been working at the same place for three and a half years, and I loved the environment and the people I worked with, and even the work I was doing was enjoyable... a bit monotonous, and not overly satisying, but enjoyable. I didn't hate getting up to go to work in the morning. Then an opportunity just sort of presented itself and fell into my lap, and I accepted it (which is very unlike me... I don't often step out of my comfort zone, and generally stick to what I know/like) thinking that I'd gone as far as I could go with my current (at the time) job, and that it might be good for me to take a chance and potentially further myself. That whole plan backfired. Now I'm at a job that I hate, working for people that I have no respect for and treat me like crap, and I dread every single day I have to come here. I started in July and have been looking for a new job since October, because even after just 3 months I felt this place sucking any happiness and joy I had in me, out of me. This company only started in January 2012, and when I accepted the position at the end of June, there had already been 3 people that had done my job and quit. I never should have taken the chance.

Wow.

I've been at my job 3.5 years an thinking of applying for other jobs, for the exact same reasons you left your previous job....

[Weirdness]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Angry sex is the best sex ever

Just sayin

Sure is. She was pretty meh in bed though, so angry sex would've made it just merely good, not best ever.

Irony is if I didn't date her, I'm sure my entry in this thread would've been "I had the chance to get with this girl I was nuts about but I turned it down and now I'm stuck in the friend zone." Funny that.

[_Q_]

Originally Posted by parch

I regret getting a new job. I had been working at the same place for three and a half years, and I loved the environment and the people I worked with, and even the work I was doing was enjoyable... a bit monotonous, and not overly satisying, but enjoyable. I didn't hate getting up to go to work in the morning. Then an opportunity just sort of presented itself and fell into my lap, and I accepted it (which is very unlike me... I don't often step out of my comfort zone, and generally stick to what I know/like) thinking that I'd gone as far as I could go with my current (at the time) job, and that it might be good for me to take a chance and potentially further myself. That whole plan backfired. Now I'm at a job that I hate, working for people that I have no respect for and treat me like crap, and I dread every single day I have to come here. I started in July and have been looking for a new job since October, because even after just 3 months I felt this place sucking any happiness and joy I had in me, out of me. This company only started in January 2012, and when I accepted the position at the end of June, there had already been 3 people that had done my job and quit. I never should have taken the chance.

Man did you secretly steal my life without me knowing? Wow that is almost identical to my current situation. Was working at a company for 3.5 years and actually got promoted in January. I enjoyed going to work, was getting paid reasonably well, enjoyed the atmosphere, had good benefits, liked my boss and co-workers and worked with a bunch of really good friends. Then this new opportunity falls into my lap and it was extremely difficult to turn it down because they promised me the world plus a 12% increase in pay above what I was getting paid. So after about a month of mulling it over, I said "what do I have to lose?" and I very reluctantly did it. Started my new job in July and started looking for a new job in October. I don't get along with my co-workers, hate the atmosphere, the benefits are garbage and I get no sick days. In a corporate environment and I get no sick days, what an absolute joke. Most days I have nothing to do at work and I just sit around all day in my corner without any human contact because I don't really get along with my co-workers. The only reason I haven't been so aggressive in finding a new job is because I do respect my boss and he has promised that things will be changing soon. He sees that I'm not being utilized to my potential and plans on giving me more responsibility. But anyways, if something more interesting comes up somewhere else, I'll jump ship in a heartbeat.

[ricosuave]

Not getting more education when I was younger. It gets harder to do as you get older, so you young whippersnappers listen up.

[Flabbibulin]

Originally Posted by _Q_

Man did you secretly steal my life without me knowing? Wow that is almost identical to my current situation. Was working at a company for 3.5 years and actually got promoted in January. I enjoyed going to work, was getting paid reasonably well, enjoyed the atmosphere, had good benefits, liked my boss and co-workers and worked with a bunch of really good friends. Then this new opportunity falls into my lap and it was extremely difficult to turn it down because they promised me the world plus a 12% increase in pay above what I was getting paid. So after about a month of mulling it over, I said "what do I have to lose?" and I very reluctantly did it. Started my new job in July and started looking for a new job in October. I don't get along with my co-workers, hate the atmosphere, the benefits are garbage and I get no sick days. In a corporate environment and I get no sick days, what an absolute joke. Most days I have nothing to do at work and I just sit around all day in my corner without any human contact because I don't really get along with my co-workers. The only reason I haven't been so aggressive in finding a new job is because I do respect my boss and he has promised that things will be changing soon. He sees that I'm not being utilized to my potential and plans on giving me more responsibility. But anyways, if something more interesting comes up somewhere else, I'll jump ship in a heartbeat.

The only reason i want to change companies is because I want more money... Otherwise i have a great work environment- No drama, great bosses, good coworkers for the most part, decent benefits, and a large degree of freedom (flex days, sick days, leaving early occaisonally). Im currently thinking though, that I would rather work somewhere else that has a higher income (and income potential) but none of these other nice features. I wonder if I would regret making that move though. I have been with the same company since finishing uni and would possibly be in for a rude awakening in a different environment. How much financial value do you place in these niceties??

[pylon]

The two AMAZING and stunningly beautiful women in my life (one in my mid 20's the other in my early 30's), that I could be married to had I not been such a party animal bachelor D-bag, and realized they were the best things that have ever happened to me. The were asking me to pop the question for gods sake. Loved my family, dug my friends..... etc.

Now at 38 years old, and no true prospects, I feel I am relegated to childless, lonely bachelorhood and dating broken, worn out, used hard put away wet, 30 somethings, that are single for reasons that are obvious 3 minutes into a date. Basically the same trashy women that lured me away from the ones I should be with... but now with a couple hundred thousand miles on the odometer, a slipping clutch, and a big brown rust hole forming in the trunk. (pun intended)

I suppose the same now can be said of myself, but I let 2 near perfect women, slip through my fingertips. Don't let this happen to you.

[Hockey_Ninja]

Originally Posted by pylon

The two AMAZING and stunningly beautiful women in my life (one in my mid 20's the other in my early 30's), that I could be married to had I not been such a party animal bachelor D-bag, and realized they were the best things that have ever happened to me. The were asking me to pop the question for gods sake. Loved my family, dug my friends..... etc.

Now at 38 years old, and no true prospects, I feel I am relegated to childless, lonely bachelorhood and dating broken, worn out, used hard put away wet, 30 somethings, that are single for reasons that are obvious 3 minutes into a date. Basically the same trashy women that lured me away from the ones I should be with... but now with a couple hundred thousand miles on the odometer, a slipping clutch, and a big brown rust hole forming in the trunk. (pun intended)

I suppose the same now can be said of myself, but I let 2 near perfect women, slip through my fingertips. Don't let this happen to you.

Man. Just when i thought this thread couldn't get more depressing. Don't give up looking for that dream girl man. Better later than never.

[RedMileDJ]

Wow...

I honestly didn't think this thread would go as deep, and as dark (depressing) as it has. I honestly kind of regret starting it. But it is kind of interesting seeing a side of some of you, that I would not normally think would be out there.

I just hope some of you can learn from your regrets (mistakes) and move on. Look forward and upward. I'm not very good at the whole "pep talk" thing, so hopefully you know what I mean.

Since everyone else has kind of dug deep, and put a lot out there, I'll do the same.

I regret not getting MORE education, when I had the chance. Yes, I am taking night classes (online), but I had a chance to live at home (for free) and upgrade my education. Instead I decided to party, DJ and live a crazy life.

I'm 33 now, and I find myself always wondering "what could have been" if I had just spent those 2 years upgrading and getting my degrees, rather than wasting it. I know the end result: trapped in a job that I'm REALLY good at, but I despise almost every person I work with.

The back stabbing, office-politics and all other BS has driven me crazy. So much so, that I bring that anger home...and sometimes....sometimes...take it out on my loving wife. I feel so ashamed when I yell at her in front of our son. I always try to make sure he's not around. It's not all the time, but...it's happened more and more in the last couple months. I find myself driving around for an extra 20 minutes, after leaving work, just to cool off.

I've been looking for other work, whether it's in the same industry (communications) or whatever. I just need to get out of there.

Stay in school kids. Serious.