15K is what I made in my first job. In the 80's, for crying out loud. I could barely afford an apartment, and I took the bus to work. I can’t imagine trying to scrape by on that now. Oh, and with a family.

Plus he is a Nice Guy.

You get all my stars today

I loved Allen Rickman so much. And Tony Shaloub was was just perfect.

Aaand you beat me to it.

Was Tim Allen’s character named Archie Bunker?

I am so sorry you are being abused right now. The fact that you recognize it as abuse is a big step. If I may offer advice, look for a therapist who lists abuse in their specialties - they are trained in spotting it and understanding the tactics. There’s a huge difference between going to one who is trained vs. not.…

Not just your ex - it seems to be more common than I ever imagined. Its all about the need to control. Plus, I think they get off on being pitied - I know my ex did.

I am so sorry you went through that. My ex tried suicide and my subsequent therapy was what got me out of the fucked up relationship. My therapist eventually told me that the attempt was not only not my fault, it was all part of his pattern of abuse.

But that Donald Trump is such a NICE man, and he wouldn’t have to get so mad and make threats if all you ungrateful citizens would just APPRECIATE his hard work and genius...

Awww thank you so much, Notorious RSG! Hugs and validation right back at you!

I would just like to second what you have said here. After growing up in an abusive family and fleeing an abusive husband, my head was filled with a self-hating, self-loathing voice that seemed to run along 24/7. After 2 1/2 years of therapy, I suddenly said to my therapist, hey I just noticed that voice is gone! It…

Memoirs. They’re all working for the memoirs now.

Just start watching Fox News and you’ll feel much better about everything. It’s all normal. Nothing to see here. Move along.

It’s much, much worse than that. This is what the Chief Scientist is supposed to attend to: https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/staff-offices/office-chief-scientist-ocs

His name is, um, George. George...Glass.

If foreign animal diseases take hold, there will be no meat, tainted or otherwise.

I haven’t read a romance novel in 30 years. I think I may pick this one up, though.

I think you’re right, it depends on the company and how disposable they consider their workers. I’m sorry your company is like that, and I hope you can continue to fly under the radar! That sucks.

Agree. They are not in. At least not in my house.