You're right it's not about any of us, actually. Leaving quite gladly.

I really am not. And I apologize for that impression—it was not my intent. I sort of felt the post detracted from this too, yes? Like, dude, it isn't the time to be throwing around all the racist crap at all??

Okay, so here is was kind of what I was lashing out at. I'm pretty sure this is NOT what Rocza meant with her post. But this is kinda what I'm talking about. I swear to you, I've never thrown anyone under the bus. HOWEVER, I do agree with some others who are saying that this isn't really about being white. But I…

That's actually not what I'm doing. I think this is all sick. I was just responding to the woman's post above. Whatever. Think what you want.

Congrats on being white and a woman. I'm proud of you. I lived in really poor, crime-ridden parts of Oakland in the '80s. It was a good time. Maybe we knew each other. I'm not lecturing you. I'm actually expressing some fear. Not a day went by that I didn't fear being assaulted *as a result of my race*. I was…

And, before anybody accuses me of lecturing you on how awesome white women are, that's not the point of my post. I don't think were any more or less awesome than anyone else and congratulations to us both for being white and women. Nonetheless, blaming white women for everything is a freakin' pastime. I'm sure…

I doubt that this is what the verdict means. And, honestly, as I white woman I'm kind of sick of everybody deciding to take their anger out on me, as an individual. If white women are having meetings about how to fuck over black men, I have not been invited. I have, however, been told on MULTIPLE occasions—daily,…

Here's the thing, though, in relationship to my response *to the original post*. What your saying is absolutely true, but nobody would roll their eyes about your inclusion of your 6 month trip to Chile in your resume. They would probably see it as an indication that you had gained experience that may be applicable…

I don't know. These things in trials usually circle around technicalities within the trials themselves and have little to do with the public debate that's going on. The jury was likely asked to decide whether Zimmerman was justified under "stand your ground" and the law is probably a pretty poor piece of…

See, you just proved to me that you are the funniest woman on the planet because you used "jackassery" which is a word I got in big trouble for (9 years ago!) using toward a male co-worker who was, in fact, being a jackass. I love that word and all women who wield it well.

Oh, I love that you make a distinction between the Health Evangelist and the Nazi. One of my favorite people is such an Evangelist and he really makes me want to get out and run a marathon! Just because I could hang out with him! And be happy! Because he's so much fun! And we'd be so fabulous! Together! But,…

Great advice! I think it may be some of us in the 20% that find it so difficult to navigate the new age of headhunting. Again, the applicant tracking software has turned a lot of the traditional rules (don't quote the job description) on their heads. Then there are questionnaires, for which you should always,…

True . . . it's those damn applicant tracking systems that screwed me for so long. Once I got through those, I got a great job.

I see why you might think I was making that suggestion, and I apologize for that impression. I by no means that it is a be-all, end-all way to grow up or gain the skills necessary for life and work. I just don't think it's a total loss either. There are certainly other, just as valid ways to gain that experience. …

Well, I'd tell you to chill out and stop hating people you don't know, but I assume you are being flip. You don't have to accept what I say. It has been my experience, but by no means is "truth" in any objective way. I work with a lot of really great young, childless (and older childless) people who are really…

That "leaving a gap" thing doesn't work. Now, I never put my SAHM days on my resume except to say "extended maternity leave," but there are things that I have learned as a parent (only three years without other work), which truly and honestly have made me more competent. I am far better at not sweating the small…

That's not local, that's Boy Scouts. They all do that unless they specifically cut it out of the program for fear of offending. I imagine that doesn't happen many places.

I had the copper one (Paraga inserted almost 7 years ago. For about 6 months I had some spotting between periods (which was annoying) but no increase in cramp pain. After that it was pain-free.

My husband and I worked for the Federal govt. when my kid was born. I wanted to return to work early at a part-time schedule and switch with my husband. They completely discouraged it, fought the well-written and well-thought-out strategy submitted to them and I ended up quitting because my kid was too ill to be in…

I have a question: Why the hell get the Mirena if you can get the Paraguard (sp?) ? Is it an insurance thing? Those hormones suck.