Normally I'm super excited to do this because it an easy way to earn a good sum of money. But this year....apparently...according to the survey....I'm depressed.
Really? Really.
I blame it on the questioning.
Sample Questions (to the best of my memory)
1. How often do you feel guilty.......Ummmm, as a mother...that's pretty constant. I feel guilty when I let my baby cry so I can get something done. I feel guilty when I look at our finances and wonder if we can give him everything he wants/needs. I feel guilty when I am on this computer instead of playing with him....on, and on, and on.
2. Do you feel lonely........Why yes survey I think I do. I spend most of my day with a 5 month old and a dog. Neither of them speak my language. So yes, sometimes I wish I had a co-worker to hash out the day with.
3. Do feel tired during the day....Yes? A baby means go, go, go. By the end of the day...I'm done. And by the way....who doesn't feel tired during the day???
4. How's your hygiene....It could be better. I mean really. Showers don't come as often as they used to and clothing....well it's whatever is comfy or possibly even what I had on the day before. What's the use. I get puked on and peed on fairly often. I'm not gonna break out my good stuff!
5. Have you had a significant weight change this year........duh. Not going there.
6. Have you had any major life changes such as a job change or a move? Check and check....oh and one more stupid, nosey survey.......a BABY!
I think they think I might jump off the ledge any day now. A big red box popped up recommending I seek professional health.
In the meantime I'm supposed to be managing negative thoughts. Honestly. I'm supposed to record the number of times I have a negative thought during the day. Wow.
***Disclaimer*** Depression is serious stuff and I'm in no way belittling anyone who is. I am solely making fun of this particular survey. I'm not depressed just dealing with adjustments of being a new mom. So, rest assured, I'm not jumping any time soon.
Maybe you can just focus on the making money part? There should be "are you a new mother" question - if checked yes then just skip to the end and take a nap.
ReplyDeleteAyiyi. That is just poor timing, haha!
ReplyDeleteThat is kinda like when I stepped on the wii fit at 9 months pregnant and it asked me every questions except "Are you pregnant?". Sooo, I was "obese". Survey needs to ask ONE more question!
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