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I'm getting tested in a bit over two weeks and today was the pre-exam via video call.

The assistant dude that did the interview asked how fiddly/hyperactive I see myself as, and I was like "eh, a bit but not that far above average" Apparently I had been rotating back and forth in my desk chair for the entirety of the preceding 10 mins, which he did point out :|

Apparently it's also not called "Girl math", but "Impulsive over-spending". SMH my head

On an upside though, he also owns reptiles and was happy to indulge an unreasonable amount of questions about his chameleon!!

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 hours ago

In an appointment with my psychiatrist doing the questionnaire, they were asking the questions, and I'd answer and they'd fill it out.

At one of the questions they say "this one is about fidgeting/not being able to sit still and I'm just gonna go ahead and fill that one in."

I was like, "but I've been sitting still. I thought I was doing a good job sitting still, wasn't I?"

Looks me dead in the eyes, "no, no you weren't."

[–] [email protected] 26 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

I entirely do not mean to be rude, but

Apparently it's also not called "Girl math", but "Impulsive over-spending". SMH my head

Is... is this a quirky joke comment made for nothing but effect, or... did you ... actually not know this, and learn this in the meeting?

[–] [email protected] 15 points 15 hours ago

Surely the former.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

I didn’t know until this post. But I’m also not really up on my memes.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Didn't know "girl math"? I didn't either but I don't think that's the question.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

Ive been called out on the fidgeting thing a couple times. Mostly people asking if i had too much coffee this morning which then i realize both my legs are bouncing a mile a minute and im drumming the desk like a madman. Internally though i was fine, didnt even realize i was doing it. Anyway, good luck with your testing!

[–] [email protected] 13 points 14 hours ago

I know I fidget, but always have a paper clip or something to mess with off screen or in my pocket. It wasn’t until I watched the recording of a talk I gave to high school students about our program, that it really hit home. Throughout my half hour talk the back of my chair (which is quite high) can be seen swinging from one side to another behind me. It’s green too so pretty distracting!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 14 hours ago

Oof that is so annoying when people just call you out like that... 😅

[–] [email protected] 8 points 14 hours ago

He has a chameleon??? Holy shit, anyone who can keep those goobers alive & healthy are fukkin rad!!