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It's Monday 02/23/2026. Hey, What's Going On! (lemmy.world)
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What's that!? You wanna say that again! Because I have audio processing issues and didn't understand you the first time.

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[–] Bougie_Birdie@piefed.blahaj.zone 4 points 5 months ago

I'm constantly asking people to repeat themselves, especially at work. After two or three failed attempts people start treating me like I'm stupid.

I'm not stupid, it's just that the radio, the equipment, the alarms, and the dozens of conversations happening around us are drowning out my tinnitus. And you want to mumble out a complex conversation without saying "hey listen" to get my attention first. Like a stupid person.

I need a better job. One that doesn't make me feel stupid