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General Life / Re: How to politely tell people they can't use...
« on: September 17, 2018, 07:19:45 pm »
I don't blame you for not wanting others walking through your site to use the porta potty. I'm glad it was able to be concealed to avoid issues.

We had porta potties at a worksite I was at a few years ago. 20 of us. They only needed serviced once a month, so it's not that limited. But it's certainly unsafe for strangers to be in your camp site lurking around in general.

And please don't go to the bathroom outside around a bunch of other campers! The camp site etiquette inside me is begging you.  Also that screws with the natural balance. There is more than just "cuz it's gross" reasons to not do it. It can get into water sources.

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General Life / Re: Can I have my jacket back, please?
« on: September 17, 2018, 07:09:25 pm »
You're not the only one with limited belongings. I can afford more clothes but I don't need them nor want them, so I can see myself in the same boat if I forgot something behind.

I do think it was simple miscommunication. You were trying not to impose on her and she was probably just thinking "oh that's who's jacket this is! It's not in my way, I'll leave it out next week, no big deal."

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Work Issues / Re: Employee with personal hygiene issues
« on: September 17, 2018, 07:02:57 pm »
Do you have an employee handbook that talks about a dress code and personal care? I would approach it from a "this is our policy" standpoint. The same way you approach if she showed up in a tube top and booty shorts.

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General Life / Re: **** Does Not Equate to Price Gouging
« on: August 14, 2018, 01:48:27 pm »
So we want to throw hands over the idea a man can't be **** by someone without a ****? Because that does happen. You're ignorant.

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General Life / Re: Waiting for her to claim a gift
« on: August 03, 2018, 04:44:43 pm »
Quote from: Crispycritter on July 31, 2018, 05:26:53 pm
Also - yikes!  money might worry her also.  If you sent a check,  could be a scam where someone sends it and somehow you end up losing money (I still don't understand how in the world that works).  Of course I don't think that you Lynn would do this, btw.

If you cash a check and it bounces, you are charged excessive fees. The check is fraudulent/forged and so there are fines that can be involved.

I don't think you were pushy, Lynn. I think she's just not a forward enough person to say "no thanks!". She also seems to skim correspondence and focus on places that get her attention, which is why she skips over your questions or areas you wish she'd respond to. Sounds like different communication styles to me.

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Work Issues / Re: Thank you for Administrative Professionals Day?
« on: August 03, 2018, 04:21:06 pm »
No. It's like if you receive an award, you don't need to thank the voting committee. It's not the same as a celebration of a milestone or occasion.

Also I'm bristling over a flashlight being presented to admins as their gift. I get free flashlights as promos from vendors.

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Family / Re: Just being "helpful"
« on: July 20, 2018, 05:15:04 pm »
Oh dear the family fixer complex. I've been that person but it's because it became expected. Did she used to be a defacto go-to for things for your DH became involved with you?

My brother used to heavily depend on me to fix things. He stressed out and landed up having crippling panic attacks a few times. The distance and be finding a partner helped him detach a bit but I still often get landslides of emotions/issues that are typically easy for others. So I still usually jump into action. I can see him one day being married and triggering these things within me and pissing his wife off if she didn't know my side of it. However this is weird since she sends you the info and all.

I would def just limit her information until after the fact! Or forward all her emails to DH >:D

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General Discussion / Re: The "Unpopular Opinions" Thread
« on: July 19, 2018, 12:52:11 am »
Quote from: Hello Ducky on July 10, 2018, 08:23:48 pm
I cannot STAND The Beatles.
My internet soulmate! I knew you'd come.

Argh. Beatles. Ick.

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General Life / Re: To reduce garbage, I’m bringing my own washable silverware
« on: July 13, 2018, 05:48:53 pm »
Starbucks has mugs if you dine in. I see them every time I'm there.

This is the land of the Starbucks tho. We also have always had open restrooms which wasn't the case elsewhere.

Styrofoam and non-biodegradable things are outlawed up here as well though. Take out is all in paper based except the outskirt towns. We banned plastic straws this month.

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General Discussion / Re: Dining with friends - always leaves me irritated to some degree
« on: July 10, 2018, 06:54:33 pm »
In the event I'm only ordering the smallest thing it's because I only have that much to spend. So then you get the awkward "dude, I only have $20 so I'm covering myself, I can't split this..." I am grateful my friend base is all former poor kids who don't pull this kind of thing. Heck my bf asked if he could add some egg rolls with our Chinese order the other night, my turn to treat, and of course I didn't mind but that shows his respect for spending money that's not his! It seems so rude to not understand that we're not all made of fresh cash rolls. Sigh.

I would just stand my ground there and if there's pushback from them, then it's time to skip meals out. Right now you're jumping too soon to put an end to it.

The tipping is weird but I'd just roll my eyes internally. She's adding money to try to make you look good. It's silly and annoying but not a cost to you, thankfully!

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General Discussion / Re: If you were looking for a new home, what would your essentials vs dealbreakers be?
« on: July 09, 2018, 03:31:47 pm »
I love an HOA that covers maintenance and the regulations but I've heard the worst stories of overstepping with tyrannical rules so I'm put off due to that.

The association in charge of our community as a child made the choice to go to a retirement park. They were salty AF when my parents refused to sign a new lease that effectively would make us leave since they had kids and were well below the 55 year age requirement. They bullied every other family out except my stubborn parents and one set of direct neighbors. Ick.

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General Life / Re: **** Does Not Equate to Price Gouging
« on: July 08, 2018, 07:38:05 pm »
My real problem is that one cannot be "****' because someone charges an absurd amount of money for concessions. **** is by force and therefore if you choose to give the vendor their high price, you aren't forced, you chose to purchase their products at their high prices (which are due to business purposes, eat before you go to a show, game or concert, jeez. Nobody is being forced to eat there let alone drink alcohol there!)

You can **** the land because you are taking it by force.

So they are using a powerful word and violent act to describe their choice to purchase something at high prices. Sigh.

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General Discussion / Re: If you were looking for a new home, what would your essentials vs dealbreakers be?
« on: July 06, 2018, 01:43:48 pm »
I have very few requirements. I only care that the neighborhood is decent. I also need it to be somewhere zoned properly because I'm in the land of tent cities and streets full of campers/RVs. I just need to feel safe and prefer being able to leave after dark once in awhile.

As long as the home isn't caving in, I'm good. I grew up in a trailer so the bar is set at "No wheels, thanks." ;)

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Family / Re: I don't talk to my mother.
« on: July 05, 2018, 04:45:14 pm »
The fact she up and moved to your city and changed her cell number, seemingly only telling you is telling to me. She most likely isn't interested in the extended family and therefore is probably stewing they got her info in the first place.

I'm glad you were able to respond in a way you're most comfortable with. That's all that matters in this case!

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Work Issues / Re: Job Hunting/Interview Etiquette
« on: July 05, 2018, 04:30:46 pm »
Don't mail thank yous, email them. Mailed ones take longer to arrive and can be easily pitched out by a mail sorting troll like myself.

Thank yous should be the evening after or following day. Later than that and it's coming off as an after thought to me. But I'm grumpy and find thank yous a confirmation you're interested in the position. I didn't send them after interviews for places I was cold on afterwards.

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