FabSwingers.com forum: Does work excite you?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Or like me, do you wake horrified at the idea you have to do the same job everyday and you cry during the journey you make to endure the job?

Are you lucky to like where and who you work with?

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Doesn't excite me. Work to live.

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

I love my job, and have amazing colleagues.

I'm sorry that that you're in a shitty job

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

I love my job

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do I like it? Yes.

Does it excite me? No.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

yes I like my job

commute is a pain but like what I do

a few years ago I felt like how you described and I literally cried on the way home some evenings.

took a while but got a transfer and new role.

I think you need to enjoy what you do.. New year = new job?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Doesn't excite me. Work to live. "

Work to live?! This is what we should do isn’t it? That sounds perfect…. Wait a minute? Who bestowed that idea into the publics mindset!!!!

I just want to live!

*woody plans on moving into the hills and living off the land. “”Nature! I’m coming home!!””

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

I actually love what I do, have amazing colleagues and it’s challenging!

The challenges are mostly the entitled, greedy fuckwits otherwise known as customers

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

Yes, I like my job and I love that I get to work with some great people.

I’ve been in your position, OP, and it’s not good for you. Is there a reason you’re staying?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"yes I like my job

commute is a pain but like what I do

a few years ago I felt like how you described and I literally cried on the way home some evenings.

took a while but got a transfer and new role.

I think you need to enjoy what you do.. New year = new job?"

In the middle of it.

good for you, some stay far too long in places they literally hate. You have to take your own advice sometimes do t you?

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By *astyfella999Man
over a year ago

newcastle

I’m a paramedic and I love my job

37 years as a paramedic so far

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Do I like it? Yes.

Does it excite me? No. "

Is this what you think of me, or your job?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do I like it? Yes.

Does it excite me? No.

Is this what you think of me, or your job?

It's what I think of most things/people

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No not anymore. Just want to retire.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m a paramedic and I love my job

37 years as a paramedic so far "

I feel shit now. You do a great job

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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago

NORWAY Wherever I lay my hat

Hate it. Quitting in 2023 and counting down the weeks

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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in Co. Down

I quite like my job but no it's doesn't excite me.

I've been in your position before where I hated a job so I ended up leaving it and getting another job in a different sector. No job is worth that feeling of dread every day you have to go in.

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By *ltra72Man
over a year ago

edinburgh

Dad to day, it can be hard getting out of bed for, however being in construction and seeing it completed, thinking yeah that looks good. That excites me

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Hate it. Quitting in 2023 and counting down the weeks "

That countdown is going to be so much easier to bear though isn’t it?

I’m planning on quitting mine in 2 weeks. Currently trying my best to get something in place.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like my job, the people I work with and even my customers.

Not always keen on the company I work for though……..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hate it. Quitting in 2023 and counting down the weeks

That countdown is going to be so much easier to bear though isn’t it?

I’m planning on quitting mine in 2 weeks. Currently trying my best to get something in place.

Good luck Woody

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By *r-8-BBCMan
over a year ago

LONDON

"Or like me, do you wake horrified at the idea you have to do the same job everyday and you cry during the journey you make to endure the job?

Are you lucky to like where and who you work with? "

The only thing that exciting about work is the lovely ladies in reception and when my day is over.

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By *inAndTonic21Couple
over a year ago

Merseyside

Love my job

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By *rFoxAndXenoCouple
over a year ago

Weymouth

I used to like mine a lot, but recently I've been dreading it due to the politics. I just want to scrub toilets and go home dammit!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I like my job, the people I work with and even my customers.

Not always keen on the company I work for though…….. "

The people sometimes make it the best place to be. I’ve been there, and when they left, it’s not the same. And I then needed to leave.

People are cool.

jobs can suck.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Hate it. Quitting in 2023 and counting down the weeks

That countdown is going to be so much easier to bear though isn’t it?

I’m planning on quitting mine in 2 weeks. Currently trying my best to get something in place.

Good luck Woody

Thanks dude

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By *obandruthCouple
over a year ago

wolverhampton

Love my job .

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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

I dont always like my job, but yes it excites me sometimes, I was excited yesterday when we beat last year's figure, I guess I get excited too easily.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I dont always like my job, but yes it excites me sometimes, I was excited yesterday when we beat last year's figure, I guess I get excited too easily."

*applause for you smashing targets.

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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago

NORWAY Wherever I lay my hat

"Hate it. Quitting in 2023 and counting down the weeks

That countdown is going to be so much easier to bear though isn’t it?

I’m planning on quitting mine in 2 weeks. Currently trying my best to get something in place.

It's going to be great on 1st Jan to be able to say 'I'm leaving this year!!

Not long to go for you...keeping everything crossed it works out

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Love the travel and adventures , the work is mostly fun and challenging, sometimes tough. Sounds like you need to change job.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Whos hiring in 2023?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been working for myself for almost a year and finally enjoy what I do. Can’t beat being your own boss

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Love the travel and adventures , the work is mostly fun and challenging, sometimes tough. Sounds like you need to change job. "

Yep.

I love working where there are challenges.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Been working for myself for almost a year and finally enjoy what I do. Can’t beat being your own boss "

I’m not jealous at all.

. Good for you, plough everything you’ve got into the those first couple of years, you won’t regret the effort you put in.

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By *he Vital SparkMan
over a year ago

Preston

The answer is no..... This is why I always look forward to a new job. I start one on the 3rd January and I will do it until I find something else with more money. Trading time for money, you need to enjoy what you do or move on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's bearable but this year I've decided it's time to move away from the NHS, it doesn't make me happy anymore.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Or like me, do you wake horrified at the idea you have to do the same job everyday and you cry during the journey you make to endure the job?

Are you lucky to like where and who you work with? "

I love my jobs, I changed careers 20 yrs ago and it was a struggle after being made redundant. I am a self-taught programmer and have learned enough not to struggle any more. I do work with fun people which is great.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We both enjoy our work. It’s exciting, rewarding, challenging and extremely worthwhile.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have done the same job for the last 8 yrs - it’s stressful hard work… but it’s great pay, stable, great colleagues… I work on some the biggest projects in the world and every day is different.

I guess what you are at a certain point in life and have dependents and the world is going to sh*t around you… and it is paying very well… sometimes you have to stick it out till something better comes along

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Like the people I work with! And the job to a degree b it physically hard work! The journey there on my bycicle at 3 30 in morning not so much so! Especially in weather we been having! But I will retire in July so looking forward to that! Might stay just couple of days a week first see how the pension is come Sunday I can say I'm retiring this year lol x

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By *itvclaireTV/TS
over a year ago

Birmingham

Started my job in March this year Went Bach to an industry I'd left 12 years before. Absolutely love my job, only wish id worked there sooner.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Woody.

What do you like doing ? When are you at your happiest ?

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

"We both enjoy our work. It’s exciting, rewarding, challenging and extremely worthwhile. "
you breed dogs?

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By *weetiepie99Woman
over a year ago

cardiff

"I actually love what I do, have amazing colleagues and it’s challenging!

The challenges are mostly the entitled, greedy fuckwits otherwise known as customers

The entitled greedy fuckwits that keep you in a job

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By *ilfCrumpet9Man
over a year ago

Wirral

I am very fortunate to have worked in jobs that I have enjoyed and with good work colleagues (for the exception of a few c****).

There are days when I would rather stay in bed lol.

I am semi retired now and have a part time job that I really enjoy and work with some really good friends (except for a few lazy tw***).

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Or like me, do you wake horrified at the idea you have to do the same job everyday and you cry during the journey you make to endure the job?

Are you lucky to like where and who you work with? "

I'm not sure that I would say work excites me, but I do enjoy it. My job is varied and interesting, sometimes fun and very rewarding at times.

Cal

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By *r_North-EastMan
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

The thought of going to work is a lot worse than the actual work. Once I’m there I’m not too bothered.

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

Survival.

That's it.

Does it bring me joy? Rarely anymore.

Do I wake with a "please no?". More often than not.

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By *all me FlikWoman
over a year ago

Galaxy Far Far Away

Being self employed I love what I do.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

Luckily, I like my job. I don't fear the Monday morning alarm call

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm self employed. Love what I do

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

If I have to cut something down or smash something up..then work is almost orgasmic.. other wise no not really..

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By *aked_magicMan
over a year ago

the gutter looking at the stars (UAE)

I don't love my job but I don't hate it either, it's just a means to an end ultimately. I'm about halfway through the process of making my day job the side hustle and vice versa.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Morale is at rock bottom and sinking. January is going to be difficult as we lost a colleague a few weeks ago.

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By *ermite12ukMan
over a year ago

Solihull and Brentwood

Love my job and the people. Which is unusual for me.

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By *lowercandyWoman
over a year ago

Lancashire

"Or like me, do you wake horrified at the idea you have to do the same job everyday and you cry during the journey you make to endure the job?

Are you lucky to like where and who you work with? "

Better since COVID and I moved to hybrid and don't actually see many people

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

I don’t enjoy it.

And that’s all I shall say on the subject.

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

I.T. is an extension of my hobby and has been since my teens.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love my job as engineer every day is different and get paid enough to not have to worry

All is good here

Just need the casual fun to increase :p

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By *he_TicklersCouple
over a year ago

Havant & Aberdare

I’m merchant navy, 4 months at sea then 3 months at home ain’t too bad and Mrs can come to sea with me if she wants, best job I’ve had

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By *ickshawedCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

Work doesn't exactly excite me, but I'm good at it, I like my colleagues on the whole and I'm respected. I also work part time so have a fabulous work/life balance. Plus I'm paid well, have a good annual leave amount, and flexitime.

I found working from home difficult at first and considered leaving for something more worthwhile, but I'm content for now.

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By *hosethere1Man
over a year ago

derry

Absolutely loathe going to work my mental health would be a lot better if I had something else I’d say

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By *lueFireCouple
over a year ago

just somewhere around here

"Or like me, do you wake horrified at the idea you have to do the same job everyday and you cry during the journey you make to endure the job?

Are you lucky to like where and who you work with? "

After 35 years of working I still dread my 4.40am alarm and hate the fact I'm away from my home for 10 plus hours a day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My previous jobs have been exciting. Some far more exciting than I planned, but interspersed with long periods of ho hum. I do miss it all though, and have never really settled. My current job doesn't excite me but it's still a pretty good job. I'm happy with it..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not a massive fan of mine but as a single parent I need to earn as much as I can during this difficult time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love my clients, very varied work, no intention of retiring, but must admit the Forum kept me from work all day yesterday.

Today is invoicing and I hate that!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I started this year as an archaeologist, and it has been the best job I've had. Physical work to make you feel good, finding amazing historical objects. I love it. It's been a long journey to find that job though...

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By *aulaxd2020TV/TS
over a year ago

dudley

Like my job ... but Boss drains every last bit of enthusiasm away from me

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By *ynda1978Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere in Liverpool

I love my job and in the 14 years can count on one hand how many times one of my colleagues have pissed me off. Safely to say they've left!

This is the first time in about 7 years I've been on leave between Christmas and New Year, feeling a bit lost haha!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That sounds terrible OP.

Easy to say but could you look seriously at your options?

One life and all.

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

I love what I do. I don't always enjoy the company or team I do it with. The possibilities excite me, the day to day grind does not, but I still enjoy it.

I'm fortunate that I can move companies very easily; I have a good enough network that if I start looking for a new opportunity I know they will come my way.

I can't imagine spending a quarter of my time somewhere I loathed, doing something I loathed doing.

Sympathy to anyone who finds themselves in that situation, and I hope you can find something that you can enjoy a bit more

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Covent Garden

My work no longer inspires me. I find it enervating and I'm often prone to procrastination without purpose.

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By *ightkitty4uWoman
over a year ago

Epsom

Loving my current job, been there since September and not had a I hate my job moment yet!

Every shift is completely different

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Retired now ,really enjoyed ripping old houses to bits and turning them into lovely family homes ,seeing their faces when the family got the keys and moved in,not exactly DIY SOS though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nah, it doesn't excite me. I've always heard that the way to hate something you love is to have a career in it. Work to live

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It doesn't excite me but I'm happy going to work. I was unhappy at the start of the year in my job so I made changes.

Life is too short to be stuck in a job you dont enjoy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I consider myself lucky to love my job.

I stumbled on it when I lost my old job after 8 years at the start of covid - best thing that’s ever happened to me

And as of this month I’m part of the Senior leadership team so things will get even better now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I actually love what I do, have amazing colleagues and it’s challenging!

The challenges are mostly the entitled, greedy fuckwits otherwise known as customers

I completely know where your coming from. My job would be great if it wasn't for the customers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My job great love it!

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By *imited 3EditionCouple
over a year ago

Live in Scotland Play in England

"Or like me, do you wake horrified at the idea you have to do the same job everyday and you cry during the journey you make to endure the job?

Are you lucky to like where and who you work with? "

I literally went through a phase like that where I'd actually cry on my way to work. Ended up signed off work with stress for about 4 months which was a shocker for someone who never even took sick days. Was nearing the end of my phased return and dreading being back in the office full time when the lockdown started. I've worked at home ever since and that's the only reason I've been able to stay on. Can't stand office politics so being able to work at home has been my saviour

Hope things improve for you or you find something better OP

Sara x

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

I count the days until retirement. Nobody in my family loves their job.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

The pay does. If they have to pay you to be somewhere, then the amount of fun you're having is limited.

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By *ilBWoman
over a year ago

West Midlands

"Or like me, do you wake horrified at the idea you have to do the same job everyday and you cry during the journey you make to endure the job?

Are you lucky to like where and who you work with? "

So glad someone else feels like this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'am 30 years at my job and I love!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It has it's moments. Work has taken me to parts of the UK, Ireland and Europe which I would of never seen if it wasn't for the job I do. The downside is it can get very miserable staying on my own.

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

My job allows me the freedom to indulge in my hobbies, so I enjoy it.

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