Post by bullygirl979 on Mar 31, 2015 7:58:53 GMT -5
So, an update. HR talked to boss yesterday. He then came to talk to me, said he was going to be off today and that "hopefully" we could catch up Wednesday. My guess is they put him out on admin leave pending the investigation.
We will be getting a new receptionsit soon, and I am not too happy about it. Current receptionist is my work BFF, she is getting promoted to replace someone who just quit. I am happy for her, but I don't want to have to stare at someone new. The way my cubicle is set up, I am facing the receptionist desk, and the joke is that all I do all day is stare at work BFF. Funny thing, work BFF will actually be closer when she is in her new cubicle.
We're having dinner with my sister and her BF tonight. H and I can't figure out if they just want to have dinner and be sociable or if they're going to be asking us for help. I found out Sunday that she actually hasn't told our parents that she's decided to move out...she's just been slowly, quietly moving stuff and is going to tell them sometime this week.
I have to confess I'm upset with her about something. She's taken the time to save up enough for a pet deposit so that she can take her pup with her. Admirable, yes, but she's not going to take her cat. I know she's got a lot on her plate right now, but I kind of want to shake her (which I'm sure sounds really ironic coming from me).
Post by udscoobychick on Mar 31, 2015 9:29:30 GMT -5
So, the HR people at the place that gave me an offer needed a bunch of info (SSN and other important stuff). Rather than email it, I put it in a text file and used my current job's file exchange to send it--somewhat risky, but it seemed the safest way to send the info. I was very clear in the "notes" section of the file exchange to use my personal email for any more information. HR dude replied directly to my work email. I'm annoyed, but I suppose it's somewhat my own fault.
So, the HR people at the place that gave me an offer needed a bunch of info (SSN and other important stuff). Rather than email it, I put it in a text file and used my current job's file exchange to send it--somewhat risky, but it seemed the safest way to send the info. I was very clear in the "notes" section of the file exchange to use my personal email for any more information. HR dude replied directly to my work email. I'm annoyed, but I suppose it's somewhat my own fault.
This is kind of weird. Usually you'd use the secure site they send to you for that kind of sensitive info, instead of you sending the info through email to them. Hmm.
So, the HR people at the place that gave me an offer needed a bunch of info (SSN and other important stuff). Rather than email it, I put it in a text file and used my current job's file exchange to send it--somewhat risky, but it seemed the safest way to send the info. I was very clear in the "notes" section of the file exchange to use my personal email for any more information. HR dude replied directly to my work email. I'm annoyed, but I suppose it's somewhat my own fault.
I agree with gault. It's weird that they had you send this info through unsecure email.
So, an update. HR talked to boss yesterday. He then came to talk to me, said he was going to be off today and that "hopefully" we could catch up Wednesday. My guess is they put him out on admin leave pending the investigation.
Most likely that is what they'll do. Hugs. I know this is nerve-wracking, not just because it's at your workplace but you're directly working for the person, too.
Post by starrieskies on Mar 31, 2015 10:44:58 GMT -5
I am going to a free class tonight at the local community college. Ds has been very difficult lately and I was drawn in by the title. "Positive and Effective Responses to Children's Challenging Behaviors". Oddly a little nervous about going. Part of me feels like I'm doing as well I can, but part of me is afraid that I will end up sitting there finding out that everything I've been doing is wrong... I know that there is no cookie cutter way to raise a child, but I feel like I could use some help. (I also feel like this is me admitting that I'm a bad mom... for the record I know I'm a pretty good mom. I just think I could be better)
So, an update. HR talked to boss yesterday. He then came to talk to me, said he was going to be off today and that "hopefully" we could catch up Wednesday. My guess is they put him out on admin leave pending the investigation.
Most likely that is what they'll do. Hugs. I know this is nerve-wracking, not just because it's at your workplace but you're directly working for the person, too.
I am going to a free class tonight at the local community college. Ds has been very difficult lately and I was drawn in by the title. "Positive and Effective Responses to Children's Challenging Behaviors". Oddly a little nervous about going. Part of me feels like I'm doing as well I can, but part of me is afraid that I will end up sitting there finding out that everything I've been doing is wrong... I know that there is no cookie cutter way to raise a child, but I feel like I could use some help. (I also feel like this is me admitting that I'm a bad mom... for the record I know I'm a pretty good mom. I just think I could be better)
starrieskies there's nothing wrong with seeking out additional help! Also, I highly doubt that you'll find out you were doing everything wrong. Keep in mind that even the people you go to to learn have to continue their educations too. We're never done learning and growing. Also, a bad parent wouldn't sign up for a class like that.
starrieskies there's nothing wrong with seeking out additional help! Also, I highly doubt that you'll find out you were doing everything wrong. Keep in mind that even the people you go to to learn have to continue their educations too. We're never done learning and growing. Also, a bad parent wouldn't sign up for a class like that.
This, exactly. starrieskies, it makes you a GOOD parent that you are going. No one is perfect and we all have things to learn.
Post by starrieskies on Mar 31, 2015 10:59:42 GMT -5
I feel like I do pretty well for the most part. But I have to admit the critical comments I get at times make me worry that I'm doing it all wrong... besides it never hurts to get new ideas, right? Who knows, maybe I'll meet a kindred spirit in class and leave with a new friend...
Post by bullygirl979 on Mar 31, 2015 11:00:42 GMT -5
chalupa, I'm looking on craigslist and there are 3 saddles near me that might fit the bill. And, I called that riding shop and the girl is currently checking the inventory to see if they have anything, lol.
chalupa, I'm looking on craigslist and there are 3 saddles near me that might fit the bill. And, I called that riding shop and the girl is currently checking the inventory to see if they have anything, lol.
Happy birthday to me!
Ask the craigslist people to meet you at your barn for your normal lesson. Wrap the leathers in a tube sock (cut the toe off) and saran wrap to avoid any marks from rubs, and trial those suckers during your regular ride!
That is a great idea! Unfortunately, only one is in my town. The other 2 are about an hour to 2 hours away from me. One just looks meh but the other one looks pretty good. I may ask the one in town to meet me at the barn. The other one I may ask if I can do a trial with it and give her $20 to do it and some collateral.
Unfortunately, that cool shop doesn't have anything that will work. She said my $650 budget would make it tough, lol. And notice I upped my budget!
I feel like I do pretty well for the most part. But I have to admit the critical comments I get at times make me worry that I'm doing it all wrong... besides it never hurts to get new ideas, right? Who knows, maybe I'll meet a kindred spirit in class and leave with a new friend...
Think about where that critical voice comes from. That might help you shut it up. And yes, getting new ideas never hurts. You're awesome, lady!
So, the HR people at the place that gave me an offer needed a bunch of info (SSN and other important stuff). Rather than email it, I put it in a text file and used my current job's file exchange to send it--somewhat risky, but it seemed the safest way to send the info. I was very clear in the "notes" section of the file exchange to use my personal email for any more information. HR dude replied directly to my work email. I'm annoyed, but I suppose it's somewhat my own fault.
This is kind of weird. Usually you'd use the secure site they send to you for that kind of sensitive info, instead of you sending the info through email to them. Hmm.
Well, they said I could call with the info if I wasn't comfortable emailing it, but it seemed like there would be a lot of potential for something to get misheard or misunderstood and written down incorrectly, and I didn't want a clerical mistake holding things up! I'm trying to remember what my current job did...I don't think they sent me a secure site for submitting my info.
udscoobychick, when I was hired on to my current job they had me fill out the forms with that info and then fax it back. I've never been asked to email any sort of private information like that. Other people here might know better than me, though. gault?
HIPAA? Compliance? It sounds like they either jumped the gun and forgot procedure, or simply don't have an HRIS/payroll system capable of doing this for them. But damn they need better ways of doing this.
kaneen might have answers, too, since she works with this software.
That is a great idea! Unfortunately, only one is in my town. The other 2 are about an hour to 2 hours away from me. One just looks meh but the other one looks pretty good. I may ask the one in town to meet me at the barn. The other one I may ask if I can do a trial with it and give her $20 to do it and some collateral.
Unfortunately, that cool shop doesn't have anything that will work. She said my $650 budget would make it tough, lol. And notice I upped my budget!
Yup, 17.5. I will pass this on to my instructor. Thanks! She said I don't need XL flaps as my torso is long, not necessarily my legs. My inseam is 32, I think. I just can't use regular flaps that are on the short side, if that makes sense.
The lady close to me said that I could definitely demo the saddle. I'm waiting to hear back regarding the other one I liked. My instructor liked the same ones I did and she offered to give me an extra long lesson for free if I can demo them back to back. SCORE!
Andplusalso, English Tack Trader is like crack. thankyouverymuch.
Yup, 17.5. I will pass this on to my instructor. Thanks! She said I don't need XL flaps as my torso is long, not necessarily my legs. My inseam is 32, I think. I just can't use regular flaps that are on the short side, if that makes sense.
The lady close to me said that I could definitely demo the saddle. I'm waiting to hear back regarding the other one I liked. My instructor liked the same ones I did and she offered to give me an extra long lesson for free if I can demo them back to back. SCORE!
Andplusalso, English Tack Trader is like crack. thankyouverymuch.
I've bought...alot on ETT. There must be 100's of new posts a day on there
For flap length, the only real concern is that you don't want the top of your boots/half chaps to get caught on the bottom of the flap, or rub in any way. So as long as it's about 1/3 the way down your calf, it's fine. If it's 1/2 the way down your calf, it's still fine - as long as it feels good to you. I need a very forward flap, because I'm super long in the thigh - riding in a long or regular flap means my knees stick out 2-3" beyond the knee roll, which is not so good for balance
I'm picturing this and totally lol'ing. Yeah, my legs are actually average length. She told me to look for a flap that is at least 14". She is worried that XL flaps might be too long for me. Also, can I just say that my trainer is awesome? I texted her for more specifics and asked if I could send some listings to her for her opinion. She replied "totally. I've already been online this morning looking for saddles for you". Lol.
I just had to correct the engineer because he used the term pussy in a derogatory way. I told him he found one of my feminist boundaries. He asked how to use the term when I said not to use it in a derogatory way/as a put down. At least he's asking questions instead of getting irritated with me.