What will it take to convince them?!? It’s like a plague!

Yes, because I’m the Becky!

And why haven’t these people been worried about their sons in the men’s room all this time? Oh, so maybe it’s not really about protecting their kids.

Do you live in a major market for staff positions, or intend to move to one? Have you been given clear feedback in your lifetime that makes you confident that you have actual talent? Do you have a sense of what type of writing you intend to pursue in TV (there is a big difference between, say, reality or “lifestyle”…

It can work out. You do have to do the work, of course, but your age isn’t that important. :) You produce good stuff, and people will eventually pay attention.

I know two people who basically did versions of this, both working in advertising at the same company for the same boss. The boss is super loyal and supported them doing it, which was a huge help. However, both found that even working part time didn’t really help them with their creative endeavors (music for one,…

Agree with MaryTylerMoore. You just need the right connections. I have a friend nearly your age who is now delving into writing for film, and she’s met some people, and it’s going well. You just have to learn how to move around in that world. I too am expanding my world into writing. I just wrote most of a terrible…

You’re not even 40 yet. Put out more feelers.

Do it.

I think part-time is definitely better than quitting your job altogether... If you feel like you could take a 50% pay cut and still live ok and save for retirement I’d say go for it. Otherwise hold off... If you make that money now and save a lot for retirement you could always do writing as a second career then.

Let’s pretend the new crop of F1 drivers are 20, because the math will be easier. 17 years ago when they started in karts, it was unheard of for a little girl to be out there. It’s still rare now! It’s going to take 10 or 15 years at least before there are enough girls actually making it through the ranks to get…

It’s a stacked playing field when carting is so extraordinarily heavily male focused.

“Liberal lunatics”? Nice non-sequitur there. Also, I like turtles.

Eh, she could be pretty scary to kids. Maybe you were just younger than I was!

I don’t even eat corn and I know that’s wrong.

Aw shit. I thought they were the “good” kind of fat like almonds. Damn. Now all I can think of is baby and I’m so far from my next cheat day.

Man, check your charts: babies are like 75% fat, all of it saturated. They’re points on points. Gotta aggressively control the baby intake.

“Donor".

You mean she’s having a Sue Ellen Michke-moment, right?

That explains so much: Tiny Dick Finder.