Yes, actually. NYC public schools actually don't have that many days off compared to say, Long Island Public schools. We have built in snow days in the calendar which I promise you, the mayor RARELY likes to use (I loved my 4 hour round trip commute to and from work yesterday in dangerous driving conditions with signs…

Actually, no, it's not fine. I'm a teacher, not a glorified babysitter. If a significant portion of my class is missing due to a holiday, I cannot re-teach them the lesson, nor can I do nothing with the kids that are in school. We are mandated to cover certain things in a curriculum. Also, you try finding subs on…

I wasn't referring to the "counsel" part, I was referring to the actual being in court part. You're right though.

That really depends on what type of law one is practicing and what they do.

That is one classy young woman who is wise beyond her years. I cannot possibly think of a better way that she could have responded through all of this. Quite frankly, it's impressive. Even as a white girl, I wanted to punch Giuliana Rancic in the face after her comment (I mean, I always want to punch her in the face,…

Adultosaur I love you because you are my spirit animal. I want to be you when I grow up. As much as it pains me to say this, I'd probably be making the same comments you are...if I wasn't a NYC school teacher. First year NYC school teacher in fact, and while I have my Masters +30 and four teaching certifications…

Not very many of them, though. I'm a first year NYC teacher, and while I do have my Masters +30 (which means I automatically start higher), I make more than $50,000 this year.

Though don't ask me what I ACTUALLY take home. My school doesn't even supply us with paper for photocopies...and I have 32 students. I shudder…

I also don't think that people concerned with walking around with a Coach bag or other brand name are that concerned about getting a made for factory product, they're more concerned with being able to afford that "brand." In some cases, anyway.

Woah. Just googled Raynaud's and I totally think I have that. The moment you mentioned those symptoms I had to click.

Yes, you do. They are still leggings, even if they were $100. Sidenote: I own a few pairs of Lululemon Wunderunder crops because they are like a bra for your ass. They lift and shape like no other. My butt looks so good in them! It's basically like a push up bra for my butt. However, I don't wear those things to…

I mean, I figured that out by the time I was in middle school. As a consumer, you need to educate yourself. I kind of thought that was common knowledge (in regards to the outlets) but perhaps it's not in certain areas of the country or places where they aren't around.

How old is your kid? There's going to come an age where his peers are going to rip him to shreds if his mom is seen in school in Superman PJs.

Most of the backlash is for the accessories I believe (handbags, watches, etc.)

There is a difference between a factory story and an outlet store, you're right. However, getting a Banana Republic dress at the outlet with a 40% sale (which happens frequently at the outlets) is still a good deal, even if it's a made for factory dress, you are still likely getting a better fit/deal than Target for…

Annual? My outlet is 10 minutes away :) Banana Republic outlet and Loft have KILLER deals at the outlets sometimes, especially in petite sizes which can be hard to shop for. A lot of my work clothes are from the outlet.

Ugh, I'm a teacher I can't stand wearing jeans. I dress up for work, and I work with kids. I don't know, it just makes me feel good to put some effort in. I also LOVE a man in a suit. I can wear leggings and comfy clothes the rest of the damn time.

Indeed. Nothing else ignites the rage more! Well, ignites the rage, but also enables them to brag about you to everyone else in public in order to somehow use you to inflate their own ego/self worth. The second you're not in public though, boom, rage. It's so fun.

True NPD is not that common. As someone who has a father who fits every damn checked box on the list, might I say that learning about this in my late twenties was and continues to be heartbreaking, because it's one of those things that most people agree is incurable. Basically, my life has gotten infinitely better…

My dad is an abusive narcissist. In his eyes, I am the reason for all of my parents' marital problems. You know, because I was...born? Because as a little kid when he abused my mom, I didn't know to keep my mouth shut?

To be fair, they wouldn't have to resort to dog anxiety vests. As a special ed teacher, I can tell you that they make weighted vests for kids with autism and anxiety as well.