Angnix wrote:
It ends up with people wanting me to solve their problems... Because I'm smart...
Neighbor: "How do I get ahold of maintenance directly?"
Me: "Did you call the office?"
Neighbor: "I got an answering machine"
Her emergency turned out to be her refrigerator was too cold... I could have told her to turn down the temperature gauge... or actually leave a message on the machine, because "refrigerator too cold" doesn't warrent the emergency maintenance line... But uggghhhh...
Then one of my aunt's messages me, asking a question that could easily be Googled... Sigh I Googled it and gave her the answer...
I mean... Yeah... It's called Google, lol!
I crave social interaction... But at the same time not this type...
Are these people, in turn, willing to help you with other minor things when you need help, including giving you advice on matters on which they happen to be more knowledgeable than you?
(If so, perhaps it's an even exchange? Otherwise they're just using you?)
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