contact your college’s career services office (you are still eligible as an alum), they can help you with resume prep, interviewing skills, as well as networking, etc.

I don’t know the number, but I’m guessing it’s 0%

Congratulations! Moving is the special hell, but you will love your new home!

Have you tried getting him to watch Hoarders? Because that sounds like his future if he doesn’t change his shopping behavior

I’m a teacher, and I still buy a lot of clothes at Target, but I splurge on shoes (I need arch support these days). I use the rule of “spend your money where you spend your time,” and I spend a lot  of time on my feet! You can “splurge” on yourself if it means a better quality of life.

I used to do this ALL. THE. TIME. until I stopped and did the math. I would go to Starbucks every day and drop ~$10 each time. Each day I would justify the expense (I need the caffeine, and I got a late start so have to buy breakfast). I would use retail therapy to “treat” myself after a bad day. I had to change my…

Oh, definitely switch your direct deposit—don’t underwrite someone else’s shopping addiction. Let your husband know that he’s welcome to shop with his own money, but not money that is set aside for household expenses, etc.

get outta here, and take your logic, too!

then the employer is discriminating on the basis of religion...it’s part of the fundie / evangelical plan, they are actively encouraging their members to becomed pharmacists to block abortion pills.

Not to be all doom and gloom, but if your legs felt cold and they hurt, it could indicate a circulation issue or heart problem. If cost is an issue, is there a medical school near you? You may be able to go to a free or low-cost clinic (but the wait time can be loooonnnnnnggg)

Hugs. It sounds like his neglecting his own mental health is definitely effecting yours; would he go with you to talk to a counselor about it? I don’t know where you are located, but most states have services available through their employment offices (which most people call the unemployment office), he can try to…

Sorry for your loss. You don’t owe acquaintances any explanation, but if pressed just say that you’ve had a death in the family but you’d rather not talk about it

Unicorn trainer? I mean, it’s not a real job, so...

You are trying to be a supportive girl friend, but just remember that you are not responsible for another adult’s mental health. Is he getting any kind of counseling for his depression? Is he working with an employment agency for temporary jobs? Is he looking at ways to add to his skills (maybe a certification program…

Could you go to an urgent care clinic instead if you are worried about the cost? Or would they just send you to an ER? Hugs

And his mother was an illegal Scottish immigrant...

You don’t need this job, you need a different job! Sorry this is happening to you. Update your resume and start looking elsewhere, you deserve a better work environment. And remember, people don’t leave jobs, they leave bosses.

Congratulations on the new job!

“Odor-evoked autobiographical memory,” at least that’s what the SciShow calls it:

Hugs. Taking care of aging parents isn’t easy. Don’t forget to take care of yourself while taking care of them.