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[–] son_named_bort 119 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How's Tuesday in April?

I'm at work.

What about Wednesday?

Still working

And Thursday?

Believe it or not, work.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago

I can do weekends.

No we're not open on weekends.

[–] [email protected] 81 points 1 year ago

I confidently answer "yes that's perfect thank you so much" knowing full well that it is in fact not perfect every time

[–] danc4498 61 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Google calendar literally changed my life. They ask me if I’m available in 6 months, I am pulling up my calendar and adding that immediately. Now I know that on that day, I am booked for an hour.

[–] JackFrostNCola 26 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I just wish the app wouldnt keep fucking changing to Day view instead of Month view

[–] danc4498 5 points 1 year ago

I feel the same way

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I wish that it had better reminders though. I don't want a little polite notification area message for events, I want an alarm.

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[–] first_must_burn 54 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Had a dermatologist appointment today. The receptionist asked me with a straight face if 2 PM on Tuesday in June of 2025 would work.

[–] ohlaph 29 points 1 year ago

"No, I'll be watching Dune 3." Do you have a 3:45?

[–] spader312 13 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Honestly think it's a fair question. Check your calendar. Maybe you had a wedding that day. Maybe you normally work from 8-5 and would prefer to go at 7am. Maybe you had vacation planned.

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[–] girltwink 49 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I have a schedule that has events going out until 6+ months from now. How do you survive with adult responsibilities without doing that?

[–] [email protected] 68 points 1 year ago (1 children)

By not having so many events I need to schedule them 6 months out. You should give it a try, works wonders.

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

So you don't schedule any doctor appointments and never buy tickets to concerts or other events in the future? Huh....

[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (7 children)

Not 6+ months out why tf would I have to wait 6 months for a Dr's appointment?? The only thing I schedule that far in advance is a holiday at a destination that takes longer than 5 hours to drive to.

[–] bemenaker 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)

A dermatologist. It's impossible to see one in less than six months.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I think this is the difference between people living in super populated areas, and more rural ones. I have no issue getting a close appointment in Ohio, but it’s much more difficult in Los Angeles (w/o going to the ER).

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

In Germany for specialists it's quite normal.

My dermatologist only makes appointments 3 to 6 months in advance. Same with my pulmonologist. I heard psychologist appointments are often enough between one and two years in advance (if you want to start a new therapy).

Vacation is another such thing. Some employers require you to plan your vacation time at the beginning of the year so they don't end up with a whole department being gone at the same time. Of course I need to factor that into my calender then so I don't put other appointments/promises in there.

Weddings and large birthday parties are also often announced and planned far ahead. I need to block that in my calender as well.

And so on.

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[–] maniacal_gaff 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Or vacations? Or family events? Or camping trips with friends? Music festivals? Conferences? Presentations, working group meetings, etc. for work?

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

No kidding. At least with writing in my dentist appointment that far out, I can plan around it, or reschedule if it conflicts. I know plenty of people though that just keep everything in a mental schedule, and they are constantly scrambling.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I have adhd so unfortunately my ability to manage time is literally handicapped. The further ahead something is scheduled, the more difficult it is for me to keep track of and remember.

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[–] schmidtster 6 points 1 year ago (4 children)

By flying by the seat of your pants. A plan is just a list of stuff to go wrong. Sick kid and now you’re with them at home trying to figure out which appointments to move instead of just dealing with each week as it comes.

How often does everything work out in your schedule for a day? Week? Month? Because if you say more than once you’ve got a seriously wayyyy to easy going life apparently.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (6 children)

I’m with you on this. Routine visits are always booked 6+ months in advance and I’d totally lose track if I didn’t keep a calendar for my life lol

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[–] [email protected] 31 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I got ADHD so ANYTHING that needs to be remembered for later goes in Google calendar, or it ceases to exist 20 minutes after being told about it

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

I can do it in 10 minutes without ADHD.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I'm one of those assholes who has to negotiate dates and times even 4 months or a year out. I live by my calendar and my schedule is always packed M-F.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (13 children)
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[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Look at Mr Fancy Pants over here, still got a dentist.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Basic healthcare is insanely fancy!

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] cone_zombie 5 points 1 year ago

Ronald Reagan says hello

[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (6 children)

I guess that's better than what happened to me:

Went to the doctor for a raptured eat drum, the checkup (free of charge) was in two weeks but the secretary won't take appointments unless it's within the week, so when I called she said she was full and set up one for next week (how hard was doing that 2 weeks ago...). When I went for the appointment the doctor tired to charge me 1/2 of a regular visit since it took me way too long for the checkup...

[–] [email protected] 32 points 1 year ago (1 children)

raptured eat drum

Jesus getting awfully picky lately.

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[–] DirkMcCallahan 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I always say, "Um, I think so. I guess schedule it and I'll cancel it later if I have to?" Then there's an awkward silence while they put it into the system.

Worst part of the dentist by far.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Could just say "sure"

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago (3 children)

It's a dentist appointment...wait until 2:30

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[–] LemmyIsFantastic 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

And? Use a damn calendar. It's really not that hard to know if you're free. I have stuff scheduled a year out.

[–] HeapOfDogs 9 points 1 year ago

Seriously, it's like my external memory. Put in appointment or reminder and totally forget about it until it pops up.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Good, I'm not the only Homestuck on Lemmy

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