Psychic Abilities At Work

[Ulalume]

A friend of mine is a financial adviser. Recently, I asked him how he became so successful in his field. He laughed and replied that it was due to being psychic about money. He said, "most of us are, we just don't admit it to outsiders."

A relative is a paleo-pathologist. She says that often when she handles a specimen, she has an instant flash of what killed the person, as well as a strong sense of what their personality might have been like. She says that while it can be alarming if the feelings are very negative, more often it helps her feel a connection with the bones she is studying.

Does anyone here have "psychic" experiences that help with their work or studies?

 

[Iris]

I used to sometimes be asked to work with autistic children who had never spoken, in a primary school. After a couple of weeks I would have a dream that they were ready and after that they would begin to speak.
One even taught herself Chinese from the net although she was Vietnamese. I met her with her parents a couple of years ago and she had got a scholarship for her secondary studies.
So different from the 7 year old who used to be brought in a pusher, scream and crawl under the tables.

 

[Ulalume]

I used to sometimes be asked to work with autistic children who had never spoken, in a primary school. After a couple of weeks I would have a dream that they were ready and after that they would begin to speak.
One even taught herself Chinese from the net although she was Vietnamese. I met her with her parents a couple of years ago and she had got a scholarship for her secondary studies.
So different from the 7 year old who used to be brought in a pusher, scream and crawl under the tables.

That's fascinating, Isis. It sounds as if you had a deep empathic connection with the children.

 

[Mythopoeika]

I am required to be a mind reader at work.
I am a technical author, and I have to write manuals based on specialist information known only to subject matter experts. These guys just ignore me and won't help, so I am required to be telepathic.

I am seriously thinking about another career, as my mind reading abilities aren't up to scratch.

 

[rynner2]

I am required to be a mind reader at work.
I am a technical author, and I have to write manuals based on specialist information known only to subject matter experts. These guys just ignore me and won't help, so I am required to be telepathic.

Ha ha! My first job after uni was as a technical author, and I had similar problems. In the end I decided my social skills weren't up to it, so I did get a different job.

But thinking back over it, several decades later, I'm inclined to think it was a 50/50 problem - ie, the "subject matter experts" were not very communicative either. If they were, they could probably have written their own fecking manuals!

 

[Mythopoeika]

I am required to be a mind reader at work.
I am a technical author, and I have to write manuals based on specialist information known only to subject matter experts. These guys just ignore me and won't help, so I am required to be telepathic.

Ha ha! My first job after uni was as a technical author, and I had similar problems. In the end I decided my social skills weren't up to it, so I did get a different job.

But thinking back over it, several decades later, I'm inclined to think it was a 50/50 problem - ie, the "subject matter experts" were not very communicative either. If they were, they could probably have written their own fecking manuals!

Interesting to hear it's not just me who's had this experience. You've done everything, Rynner!
I'm pretty certain it's not my communication skills at fault here, as I've worked at other places and had no problems. No, these guys are actually resistant to sitting down and giving me some solid information (I guess because they are ultra-busy).
I'm fed up already after only 7 months here, and I'm looking to leave very soon.

 

[ramonmercado]

I am required to be a mind reader at work.
I am a technical author, and I have to write manuals based on specialist information known only to subject matter experts. These guys just ignore me and won't help, so I am required to be telepathic.

I am seriously thinking about another career, as my mind reading abilities aren't up to scratch.

You're Dilbert!

 

[Mythopoeika]

I am required to be a mind reader at work.
I am a technical author, and I have to write manuals based on specialist information known only to subject matter experts. These guys just ignore me and won't help, so I am required to be telepathic.

I am seriously thinking about another career, as my mind reading abilities aren't up to scratch.

You're Dilbert!

No...I'm Tina.

 

[Ulalume]

I am required to be a mind reader at work.
I am a technical author, and I have to write manuals based on specialist information known only to subject matter experts. These guys just ignore me and won't help, so I am required to be telepathic.

I am seriously thinking about another career, as my mind reading abilities aren't up to scratch.

Haha. That's interesting...the hubs was looking into work as a technical writer, but all the companies 'round here were wanting absurdly specialized knowledge - "applicants must have a degree in journalism, and also a doctorate in astrophysics". (I laugh, but that actually was the requirement to edit the company newsletter at NASA. To which we said, good luck with that!)

Anyway, Mytho, you mentioned once you had an artistic hobby. Is that perhaps something where intuitive abilities come into play?

 

[Mythopoeika]

Haha. That's interesting...the hubs was looking into work as a technical writer, but all the companies 'round here were wanting absurdly specialized knowledge - "applicants must have a degree in journalism, and also a doctorate in astrophysics". (I laugh, but that actually was the requirement to edit the company newsletter at NASA. To which we said, good luck with that!)

Haha, yes - that's a ridiculous requirement for someone just to edit the company newsletter. Anybody with a doctorate in astrophysics is not going to want to do it!
They probably set the bar that high to screen out thousands of time-wasters who may apply.

Anyway, Mytho, you mentioned once you had an artistic hobby. Is that perhaps something where intuitive abilities come into play?

Yes...thanks for remembering! I am working on this. I am building up a huge collection of tools, books and ideas to set myself up as a metal sculptor/jeweller/designer-maker. Problem is, you need a complete set of the right tools before you can get started. It's cost me dear so far.
Another side venture I am considering is writing a few illustrated books for children. I don't expect to make much from this, but if I could make a steady trickle of money from the books, it could then free me up to do the metalwork and ditch the hated day job.
As with any venture where you set up in business, you always need a stash of cash. Wish I had more!


Sorry to derail the thread - as you were...

 

[feinman]

Very cool Mythopoeika! Sounds like we have parallel interests. I have an undergrad degree in illustration, and make some Egyptian and Homeric armour. Mike Loades commissioned a section of Egyptian armour for the Nova episode "Buding Pharaoh's Chariot" it can be seen on the Nova page for that episode, resisting arrows. I like to paint plein air and am gearing up for some iliad illustrations. Bunch of stuff and other people's stuff here:
http://z8.invisionfree.com/Bronze_Age_Center/index.php

 

[Ulalume]

Anybody with a doctorate in astrophysics is not going to want to do it!

That's certainly the truth..

They probably set the bar that high to screen out thousands of time-wasters who may apply.

...and that's a good point. I hadn't considered that before, but that must be the reason.

Yes...thanks for remembering! I am working on this. I am building up a huge collection of tools, books and ideas to set myself up as a metal sculptor/jeweller/designer-maker. Problem is, you need a complete set of the right tools before you can get started. It's cost me dear so far.
Another side venture I am considering is writing a few illustrated books for children. I don't expect to make much from this, but if I could make a steady trickle of money from the books, it could then free me up to do the metalwork and ditch the hated day job.
As with any venture where you set up in business, you always need a stash of cash. Wish I had more!

Oh, yes - I remember years ago a member here posted video of some moving metal sculptures they'd made - was that you? (it's been some time ago now)

I have an idea how you can get your tools, Mytho. Somewhere out there, you can bet on it, someone has the tools you need. Maybe they belonged to a professional who'd retired or passed away. Maybe even some wealthy dilettante who decided to take up metal work on a whim and now the equipment is shoved away in a basement. Wherever they are, someone has those tools and wants to get rid of them cheap - you just have to sniff them out.

Try advertising for them in the papers or a free site like Craigslist. Make an offer you can afford. (Since you're looking for tools, that's probably less likely to attract a crazed killer, IMO ) Put the word out on the street.

Do you know others who do similar work? If so, maybe some would be willing to do a deal or a swap for equipment. (If you don't know any other artists, make a point of getting to know some. As an artist myself, I know how helpful that can be.)

A slightly unusual suggestion - look for Pagans and Pagan forums. Lots of Pagans do crafts like metal work, glass-blowing and the like, and they make jewellry like there's no tomorrow. Especially the witches. :lol: And they are generally very good about trading and swapping. At worst, you might meet someone who knows someone who can get you a good deal on what you need.

Also, as a way of earning a passive income to support your work, you might consider making a blog about your projects and monetizing it. You can also try selling your artwork that way, too. (I need to do this myself, actually - I've just been too lazy. )

These are some things to think about, anyway.

 

[Mythopoeika]

Very cool Mythopoeika! Sounds like we have parallel interests. I have an undergrad degree in illustration, and make some Egyptian and Homeric armour. Mike Loades commissioned a section of Egyptian armour for the Nova episode "Buding Pharaoh's Chariot" it can be seen on the Nova page for that episode, resisting arrows. I like to paint plein air and am gearing up for some iliad illustrations. Bunch of stuff and other people's stuff here:
http://z8.invisionfree.com/Bronze_Age_Center/index.php

Fantastic! Always interested in what other people are up to.

Bunnymousekitt: Thanks for the wonderful advice!

 

[feinman]

I wish you the best Mythopoeika! Maybe you could set up a little shop on Etsy, to sell things as you make them, or even put things up for auction on eBay? Gradually cut back on the day job?? I like bunnymousekitt's ideas too.

 

[henry]

all these documentation specialists ... small world ! I know the resistance those technicians display all too well mytho ... its defensiveness and insecurity mostly

 

[NancyGirl]

I work for a health and safety monitoring company that also monitors silent motion detectors overnight. I can listen in to the premises via the system. Sometimes unwanted, overnight visitors make it pretty obvious they're there. There's little subtlety when you're robbing a convenience store of fags and booze but others are more canny, no obvious sounds but I just have a knack of knowing someone is there that shouldn't be. I couldn't tell you what it is, just a nagging little feeling that something's not right. These sensors go off all the time and mostly for no good reason so it's not a case of every motion sensor being a break in. OK, so as talents go it's never going to bag me the $1million Randi challenge but, given my line of work, it's pretty useful

 

[GNC]

You must be picking up on minute details that you're unaware of until the alarm bells ring in your mind (so to speak). Did you develop this skill straight away or was it something that appeared gradually? Pretty impressive, anyway.

 

[NancyGirl]

I don't think for a minute that there's anything "psychic" about it. I wear noise cancellation headphones and shut my eyes to block out any visual stimulus and just put myself in the zone. It seems to work pretty well and until our company installs CCTV into a well-known high street bookmakers, it'll have to do!

 

[lucy house]

Not

A friend of mine is a financial adviser. Recently, I asked him how he became so successful in his field. He laughed and replied that it was due to being psychic about money. He said, "most of us are, we just don't admit it to outsiders."

A relative is a paleo-pathologist. She says that often when she handles a specimen, she has an instant flash of what killed the person, as well as a strong sense of what their personality might have been like. She says that while it can be alarming if the feelings are very negative, more often it helps her feel a connection with the bones she is studying.

Does anyone here have "psychic" experiences that help with their work or studies?

Not so much benificial to work or studies. I do tend to be a good people person due to being able to pick up on how someone is feeling as i approach them. Its always been a strange sensation to have someone elses feelings/emotions or even phisical pain, muling around inside of you as well as your own. I can distinguish beetween theirs and mine. It can be overwheliming if it kicks in whilst im in an enviroment with alot of people.
I have known this to happen also when im in the presence of no one at all, if it happens whilst i am alone i also get images, like someone showing you a photograph they have just taken, for a split second.

 

[Naughty_Felid]

I know several people who have the ability to vanish when there's work to be done. Is that precog? Or the ability to teleport, (usually to the tea room), I'm not sure.