Well, since the concept of a pension seems to be a thing of the past, people aren't really given raises or bonuses based on tenure or performance - who gives a shit about that company, really?
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This is marginally related: is it anyone ELSE'S lifelong dream to spot and rat-out a criminal? I'm so keen to be a narc/hero that if my best pal showed up on AMW, I'd be the very FIRST one on the phone. When I'm on my daily walk with the kids, i look for bodies the entire time. What IS that impulse and where did it…
It's really disgusting how social media has made it so that rapists display their victims like a prize trophy. It's basically the equivalent of hanging a deer head on your wall. So, you can gather a bunch of guys together and teach them complex drills that require precision and skill, but you can't teach them that…
And it doesn't just spring fully-formed at the university level, either. High school athletics are similarly out of control. The amount of money they cost is out of all proportion to the number of kids who actually benefit from them and yet the argument is made that they must continue.
Thank you for the headline 'Found Alive". All day I have read and heard news reports of the teenage girl "'doing well" "not harmed", "in good shape" etc. There is no way this young girl is well, or in good shape. The psychological damage will be tremendous and life altering. Physical harm can be repaired much…
University athletics - teaching the basics of rape culture year in and year out!
You're welcome! I don't have any personal experience with kids yet but I had 3 new brothers born in the span of middle school so I made a few observations. If you have any questions or topics you are uncertain about feel free to ask! Personally, from watching my mom/stepmom and their different approaches, I would…
I'll bet their family gatherings are loud and fun and hilarious.
Keep an open mind. I went back to my job when my first baby was one and I hated leaving her. I'm still off work with my second one who is now two and I'm only just now feeling ready to work. It would have been different if I loved my job.
Not to be too much of a downer, and you sound like you have a plan, and are obviously intelligent and it will probably all work out! But just so you're prepared because this does happen to some women: there can be some pretty huge mood/hormone/emotional stability things that pop up post birth so just be aware that…
It sounds like you've got a good plan going for you, and if you're miserable at your job and this affords you an out, do it. I loath my job and if I thought I could get another in my field withing three months I would quit in a heartbeat.
Sounds to me like you have a well-thought out plan. Good luck on baby and future job :)
I honestly think I'd feel the same way as you were I not protected by FMLA at my job. I'm due in 5 weeks and am lucky enough to be able to take 12 weeks off with 9 of those paid (between PTO and STD). I don't think 12 weeks is adequate time off with a new baby so I can't imagine getting only 4! Obviously it's a bit of…
Quit your job. Get a new one, maybe part time, when you are ready. Even if your new pay only covers the cost of childcare, DO NOT underestimate the benefits to you of getting out of the house and interacting with adults.
OK, IT'S SATURDAY, TMI/SEX QUESTION(S):
Hey, sorry man. I know I can get carried away with it from time to time. We actually keep a PG-rated version of the column over here:
I am also the Fat One to my half-sister who is The (VERY) Skinny Yogi One who also enjoys her fair share of fat-shaming. Let me tell you, it fucking sucks. It's almost to the point now where I'd rather just avoid her. My body is never going to be acceptable to her, yet it pisses her off that I'm not killing myself to…
I think I had a relevant response to this, but then I got distracted by the Hiddleston.