Trivial Stuff
By Darcy Nemo
@YrNemo (20255)
April 1, 2020 4:17am CST
There is this lone worker in a workplace of mine. The man is in his late 50s, not too different in look to John Wayne, but more blond & less fit. He is a pleasant man, like chatting to people in his slow & cautious way, but other than that, often just keeps to himself.
I was told by a good source, that he got a mental breakdown after his divorce, and has been indifferent towards everything since; that he used to have a high IQ, had got very far in life re: uni qualifications & success in life etc.
I happened to chat with him a few weeks ago, I casually mentioned high schools, etc, and casually asked him about his past.
To my surprise, he said he did an equivalent level to a high school certificate in some local technical college right after year 10. He pursed his lips and told me he had never care much for higher studies or qualifications.
I felt amused after that chat with our "blond John Wayne", wondering why the rumour made him into having a different past like that. (He had stalked me for half a year when I first joined this company some years ago. That was how I knew about his mental issue.)
How have you all been by the way? Take care. 
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@nanayangel (7879)
• Philippines
1 Apr 20
Hi there Darcy Nemo! I am not sure about how I feel about your story. It's nice of you reaching out to him but I got a bit skeptical on the last part when you said that he stalked you for half a year. That is kind of creepy. Anyway, I'm fine, just got back on Mylot after ages. Staying at home because of the Enhanced Community Quarantine. Stay healthy!
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@YrNemo (20255)
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1 Apr 20
I was very concerned at first when whenever I turned around, that man would be there, watching me. But I have learned with time to just keep things pleasant and do whatever it takes, to keep safe. I think he is harmless, just like a kid in a big body.
@nanayangel (7879)
• Philippines
1 Apr 20
@YrNemo Sounds great, then. I agree with the other comments. It is best to actually get to know the person and not through other people. We cannot stop other people from talking but you have the best source since it seems like you're starting a friendship with him.
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@Poppylicious (11133)
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1 Apr 20
Was he stalking you or were you just more aware of his presence because of the rumours you'd heard?! *laughs* ... I've been reading a lot about something called 'bias confirmation' due to the current global situation! It's really interesting. Regardless, it's always nice to be able to form our own opinion of someone rather than rely on others.
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@YrNemo (20255)
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2 Apr 20
It was a bit creepy at first because he was silently sat there in the canteen room, watching me with others around - or waiting for me after work.... (He gave up now. Recently he got new targets 
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@YrNemo (20255)
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3 Apr 20
I was so curious about how a person with a high IQ and many university degrees, ended up as a happy cleaner. Now I know, he is just a happy cleaner and don't care for study at all. The thought about how people tried to give him a different past, is sooooo amusing. (he is a nice chap, just a bit too laid back.)
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@snowy22315 (182175)
• United States
3 Apr 20
Sometimes we just have to talk to someone to know their story. Glad you took the time. We have been coping with the virus here like everyone else. Looking forward to the stimulus check!
@YrNemo (20255)
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1 Apr 20
He seems to be content with his job as a housekeeping staff there. Guess whatever happened in the past, he is now happy. 
@allenjames (294)
• Philippines
1 Apr 20
Stalking is quite creepy. But I admire you for that you still choose to be casual to him. And you even reach out to him. I think if that happened to some other people, they would just avoid that guy.
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@YrNemo (20255)
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2 Apr 20
I read somewhere that to mental people or not, just act normal and polite. I have tried to do that with him and others I met there (I think the former boss there hiring quite a number of people who were slightly not well years ago, to get the subsidy from the government. With time, some remain while others have gone back to where they had been before).
@lazydaizee (6735)
• United Kingdom
1 Apr 20
It is probably best not to listen to rumours or gossip about somebody you do not know well. Some of it could be true but often it is not. It is sad to think that this person has had problems in his life, but stalking somebody is a scary thing to do. Perhaps it would be better for you to avoid him if you can .
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@YrNemo (20255)
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2 Apr 20
I think he has been on the look out for a partner. These days he is onto some one else, a new staff. I am safe.
