The Real Estate Agent who sold our house is a very good friend of ours. It was the easiest sale ever. 6 showings in 24 hours and 4 full price offers. Honestly, I get grumbly about giving him a 6% commission.
He's also not being very detail oriented. I'm signing all of the paperwork on my own, on a day that I don't have child care. So my mother has kindly agreed to drive up for the weekend to hang with DD for me. REA JUST texted me to say that the buyers want to do a walk-through at 8:30am on the day of the closing. I'm supposed to sign the closing paperwork at 8am.
Getting my 3 year old, my mom and the dog out of the house by 8:30am is a MAJOR headache. And I'm fucking pissed that I was not presented with two time slot options. And he's being a dick about it.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I see no reason why you'd have to vacate the house by 8:30am. I mean, I guess technically once you close it's their house, unless you're doing a leaseback, but I don't see why you have to leave.
Pom and mbcdefg you are not alone. Cats can be so gross.
The move to our previous house was traumatic for our oldest kitty. He took out his anxiety by peeing on DH's head and pillow while DH was sleeping. Twice.
I just looked up the OB that I have my next appointment with and realized that she went to med school in the West Indies. I really hope she not the OB on call when it's baby time. Flame away.
I refused to go to doctors who don't have (a) MDs from (b) US institutions. I totally assume that DOs and Americans who got medical degrees out of the country didn't get into American MD program, and I want a doctor who was able to get into an American MD program.
Unpopular? I find it odd when posters call their family members etc. some sort of name that relates to the screen name (Like, if I called my husband "Mr. V" here). Even weirder when there are fictional character names involved.
Oh, and don't get me started in "90210 Day" and "Pi Day" and "Back to the Future Day" and similar nonsense.
Maybe popular, but not put nicely: OMG the Lularoe or whatever it is MLM clothing that everyone on MMMoms is going gaga over is AWFUL. All of it! I applaud some MMMoms for finally raising this issue, but there were so many qualifications in those posts that shouldn't be there (stuff like, "Some of the stuff I've seen is really cute, but most is awful." No, it is all awful!!!)
I just looked up the OB that I have my next appointment with and realized that she went to med school in the West Indies. I really hope she not the OB on call when it's baby time. Flame away.
I refused to go to doctors who don't have (a) MDs from (b) US institutions. Â I totally assume that DOs and Americans who got medical degrees out of the country didn't get into American MD program, and I want a doctor who was able to get into an American MD program.
Unpopular? Â I find it odd when posters call their family members etc. some sort of name that relates to the screen name (Like, if I called my husband "Mr. V" here). Â Even weirder when there are fictional character names involved.
Oh, and don't get me started in "90210 Day" and "Pi Day" and "Back to the Future Day" and similar nonsense.
Maybe popular, but not put nicely: Â OMG the Lularoe or whatever it is MLM clothing that everyone on MMMoms is going gaga over is AWFUL. All of it! Â I applaud some MMMoms for finally raising this issue, but there were so many qualifications in those posts that shouldn't be there (stuff like, "Some of the stuff I've seen is really cute, but most is awful." Â No, it is all awful!!!)
I like the Amelia ? dress but the rest of it would look ridiculous on me #notintoLLR
I just looked up the OB that I have my next appointment with and realized that she went to med school in the West Indies. I really hope she not the OB on call when it's baby time. Flame away.
I refused to go to doctors who don't have (a) MDs from (b) US institutions. I totally assume that DOs and Americans who got medical degrees out of the country didn't get into American MD program, and I want a doctor who was able to get into an American MD program.
Unpopular? I find it odd when posters call their family members etc. some sort of name that relates to the screen name (Like, if I called my husband "Mr. V" here). Even weirder when there are fictional character names involved.
Oh, and don't get me started in "90210 Day" and "Pi Day" and "Back to the Future Day" and similar nonsense.
Maybe popular, but not put nicely: OMG the Lularoe or whatever it is MLM clothing that everyone on MMMoms is going gaga over is AWFUL. All of it! I applaud some MMMoms for finally raising this issue, but there were so many qualifications in those posts that shouldn't be there (stuff like, "Some of the stuff I've seen is really cute, but most is awful." No, it is all awful!!!)
The doctor I chose initially went to Princeton undergrad and NYU med school. And she's board certified. But it's a big practice so I have to rotate. I'm not pleased especially when you google for the West Indies med school that this other doctor attended and there's a NY Times article about how they take the applicants that couldn't get into U.S. schools.
I also don't get the love of all these "special" days to celebrate movies or tv shows.
Update: OMG, I just texted the salesman to ask for an update on the remote starter, and he simply texted back "Cars.com." What the ever-loving-fuck does that mean? I hope he's not suggesting that I go out and buy my own starter and pay for someone else to install it, stupid prick.
You could ask him if he is wanting you to go on cars.com and give him and the dealership a bad review. I'm sure that is what he wants because there is no other reason he should be such a jerk. You could also mention that you would be happy to send the same information to the Better Business Bureau.
I refused to go to doctors who don't have (a) MDs from (b) US institutions. I totally assume that DOs and Americans who got medical degrees out of the country didn't get into American MD program, and I want a doctor who was able to get into an American MD program.
Unpopular? I find it odd when posters call their family members etc. some sort of name that relates to the screen name (Like, if I called my husband "Mr. V" here). Even weirder when there are fictional character names involved.
Oh, and don't get me started in "90210 Day" and "Pi Day" and "Back to the Future Day" and similar nonsense.
Maybe popular, but not put nicely: OMG the Lularoe or whatever it is MLM clothing that everyone on MMMoms is going gaga over is AWFUL. All of it! I applaud some MMMoms for finally raising this issue, but there were so many qualifications in those posts that shouldn't be there (stuff like, "Some of the stuff I've seen is really cute, but most is awful." No, it is all awful!!!)
The doctor I chose initially went to Princeton undergrad and NYU med school. And she's board certified. But it's a big practice so I have to rotate. I'm not pleased especially when you google for the West Indies med school that this other doctor attended and there's a NY Times article about how they take the applicants that couldn't get into U.S. schools.
I also don't get the love of all these "special" days to celebrate movies or tv shows.
I don't think it matters too much where someone went to med school. I think if you want to research it, it's more important in regards to where someone completed their residency and if they're board certified in their specialty. I won't say all med schools are created equal and I wouldn't advise a US citizen to go to a caribbean school (mostly due to the insane costs), but I don't think that's the be all and end all to someone's career. There are plenty of caribbean grads that go on to go complete residency at solid programs and there are US med school grads (MD and DO) that go on to complete residency at not so stellar places. Sure med school does build a base, but residency is where you really learn your field inside and out.
In all actuality you could argue that a grad from a Caribbean school is "smarter" and worked harder than a US grad because typically statistically they'll have to have higher step scores to get in to a residency than US grads (especially in any field outside of family or internal med) since they're not looked upon in the same way as a US grad. So a US grad might get in to a community based residency program with middle of road step scores and no research while a caribbean grad needs to have top 10% step scores and 2 research articles to be considered for an interview at a residency program. I really don't think the MCAT (which is typically the reason that someone couldn't get in to a US school) is the end all and be all for making a great physician.
I just say that to help ease your mind in regards to your physician. Unless you've read reviews or heard from friends that this person is a poor physician, I don't think you should be apprehensive based completely on the fact of where he/she graduated from med school.
The doctor I chose initially went to Princeton undergrad and NYU med school. And she's board certified. But it's a big practice so I have to rotate. I'm not pleased especially when you google for the West Indies med school that this other doctor attended and there's a NY Times article about how they take the applicants that couldn't get into U.S. schools.
I also don't get the love of all these "special" days to celebrate movies or tv shows.
I don't think it matters too much where someone went to med school. I think if you want to research it, it's more important in regards to where someone completed their residency and if they're board certified in their specialty. I won't say all med schools are created equal and I wouldn't advise a US citizen to go to a caribbean school (mostly due to the insane costs), but I don't think that's the be all and end all to someone's career. There are plenty of caribbean grads that go on to go complete residency at solid programs and there are US med school grads (MD and DO) that go on to complete residency at not so stellar places. Sure med school does build a base, but residency is where you really learn your field inside and out.
In all actuality you could argue that a grad from a Caribbean school is "smarter" and worked harder than a US grad because typically statistically they'll have to have higher step scores to get in to a residency than US grads (especially in any field outside of family or internal med) since they're not looked upon in the same way as a US grad. So a US grad might get in to a community based residency program with middle of road step scores and no research while a caribbean grad needs to have top 10% step scores and 2 research articles to be considered for an interview at a residency program. I really don't think the MCAT (which is typically the reason that someone couldn't get in to a US school) is the end all and be all for making a great physician.
I just say that to help ease your mind in regards to your physician. Unless you've read reviews or heard from friends that this person is a poor physician, I don't think you should be apprehensive based completely on the fact of where he/she graduated from med school.
*disclaimer - I did not go to a caribbean school!
I was hoping you'd weigh in! Thanks for your insight. I admit that I am prejudiced and when I see a Caribbean med school I pass. The doctor did her residency at the hospital where I will deliver and was chief resident so she has going for her. I'll see how it goes this time but if I don't get a good feeling I'll see if I can avoiding any future checkins with her.
The Real Estate Agent who sold our house is a very good friend of ours. It was the easiest sale ever. 6 showings in 24 hours and 4 full price offers. Honestly, I get grumbly about giving him a 6% commission.
He's also not being very detail oriented. I'm signing all of the paperwork on my own, on a day that I don't have child care. So my mother has kindly agreed to drive up for the weekend to hang with DD for me. REA JUST texted me to say that the buyers want to do a walk-through at 8:30am on the day of the closing. I'm supposed to sign the closing paperwork at 8am.
Getting my 3 year old, my mom and the dog out of the house by 8:30am is a MAJOR headache. And I'm fucking pissed that I was not presented with two time slot options. And he's being a dick about it.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I see no reason why you'd have to vacate the house by 8:30am. I mean, I guess technically once you close it's their house, unless you're doing a leaseback, but I don't see why you have to leave.
We are doing a leaseback until December 1. I'm aware that they get to do a final walk through before they sign. That's fine. But it was scheduled without my input or giving me another option for timing. And I'm being told by our friend/ REA that I have to provide them access at 8:30am. It's annoying.
I am generally kind of an academic snob, but I don't particularly care where my doctors went to med school if they completed a good residency program. I might be slightly more suspicious of a U.S. citizen who it appears couldn't get into med school anywhere in the U.S., but it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me if they were otherwise qualified and highly recommended. Especially if we are talking about someone I am seeing for fairly routine care. I don't need someone with an MD from Harvard to do my Pap smear.
I'm wondering how much of the Lamar Odom fiasco was hype vs. legit. I'm also wondering how long it will take for the Kardashians to cash in on his misfortune.
I have been thinking this myself. He went from just about dead and foaming at the mouth to awake and breathing/talking in what, 3 days?
And now him and Khloe rekindled their romance and called off the divorce.
I get addiction and all that and I hope he gets healthy and gives it up for good, but how as a member of a family like that are you going to give up all your commitments, public life, etc and devote your time to him and hope he doesn't crash again if things don't work out?
(I put way too much thought into this.)
Yup. I'd say there's a 95% chance it was all orchestrated. Most celebrities do everything in their power to deal w/personal issues in private & the second this happens it's splashed across People mag. Plus the drama of Khloe having to make medical decisions? Give me a break.
I'm guessing that Kris is pissed that Caitlyn upstaged her & this is all she could manage to cook up to try to take the reins back.
I asked the salesman WTF "cars.com" means and he replied, "Sorry, meant for someone else, I'm working on it."
I don't know what recourse I have if they keep giving me the runaround. I have one of those signed IOU sheets for the remote starter, but what do I do if even the manager won't get this done for me? (Because the people at the dealership I've contacted have also been unhelpful.)
I just want this year to end.
Go straight to service with your IOU. They are the ones that will order and install the part for you. Your sales person should handle everything as a courtesy and part of the deal, but since he's shitty, he probably figures he's done. Just skip him completely. I'm sorry.
Those things get are hideous. My flameful-legggings are not pants and shouldn't be used interchangeably. It reminds me of George Castanza when he "gave up" and just started wearing sweats all of the time.
But you can wear them for any occasion!
(I like that a job isn't an occasion a woman may have to dress for)
Thanks for the advice re: the salesman. He got back to me yesterday and said that I have an appointment for Monday.
But not at the dealership, though. At a nearby mechanic. Because, of course, they don't do the remote starter installation service at the dealership. Of course they don't. Despite telling me for two months that they do it at the dealership
He told me over the phone yesterday that I won't be billed, the appointment is all set, and he'd email me the confirmation. Which, of course, he didn't do. I texted him a second time to ask where the hell the email is.
I swear, the two times I've bought a car from a dealership have been a thousand times more stressful than buying my freaking HOUSE.
ETA - he replied to my text and sent the info for the mechanic (which, thankfully, has good Yelp reviews ... because my next suspicion was that they'd send me to a crappy place). Said he'd email me the same info but it still hasn't shown up in my inbox, but I have the text so oh well. I will call the mechanic in a little while and make sure I've actually got an appointment (especially before I request a personal day to get this done), because that was the problem when MH took the car in for me last time ... they had no idea WTF he was talking about when he showed up.
Confession: I wear leggings to work. I see clients maybe once every 2 months. Don't care. But, in fairness to my co-workers my bum and hoo-ha are always covered.
Random: I think I was supposed to wash my hair this morning, but completely forgot (I wash every other day). I was trying to style it all "ew, why is my hair so much greasier than normal." Whoopsie!
Confession: I wear leggings to work. I see clients maybe once every 2 months. Don't care. But, in fairness to my co-workers my bum and hoo-ha are always covered.
We have jeans day every Friday and last week I finally worked up the nerve to wear leggings! It's been hard to make the call about whether that's appropriate because there are only three women under the age of 40 here and the other two are admins who have been here forever and wear jeans all the time. There's a 61 year old woman in my group who wears leggings, but she also walks around barefoot, so... Not my appropriateness icon.
At any rate, they will be my Friday uniform for the winter.
Confession: I wear leggings to work. I see clients maybe once every 2 months. Don't care. But, in fairness to my co-workers my bum and hoo-ha are always covered.
We have jeans day every Friday and last week I finally worked up the nerve to wear leggings! It's been hard to make the call about whether that's appropriate because there are only three women under the age of 40 here and the other two are admins who have been here forever and wear jeans all the time. There's a 61 year old woman in my group who wears leggings, but she also walks around barefoot, so... Not my appropriateness icon.
At any rate, they will be my Friday uniform for the winter.
I feel like this is pretty important. Longevity really plays a role.
That said, I've always been told "dress for the job you want to have" but have become so, so lax in my dress lately. But I'm also feeling so, so lax in my work, so that could be part of it.
Jeans are par for course during the week in my office, but I always wear jeans with a blazer when I do wear them (like today...). If you have jeans Friday, take advantage!
Confession: I wear leggings to work. I see clients maybe once every 2 months. Don't care. But, in fairness to my co-workers my bum and hoo-ha are always covered.
We have jeans day every Friday and last week I finally worked up the nerve to wear leggings! It's been hard to make the call about whether that's appropriate because there are only three women under the age of 40 here and the other two are admins who have been here forever and wear jeans all the time. There's a 61 year old woman in my group who wears leggings, but she also walks around barefoot, so... Not my appropriateness icon.
At any rate, they will be my Friday uniform for the winter.
Agree with the folks that think LLR is hideous. There are a few women in my knitting group that _love_ the stuff, and try to convince me I ought to buy some. Nope. Nope, nope, nope...
Also, I kinda think the look of arm knitting (as in, the scarf I posted on crafts the other day) is horrible. It just looks like someone tangled up a skein of yarn and threw it around their neck. I only learned the technique because I've been asked to teach it, and I'm not sure what I'll do with the two scarfs that will come of this - I won't wear them...
Agree with the folks that think LLR is hideous. There are a few women in my knitting group that _love_ the stuff, and try to convince me I ought to buy some. Nope. Nope, nope, nope...
Also, I kinda think the look of arm knitting (as in, the scarf I posted on crafts the other day) is horrible. It just looks like someone tangled up a skein of yarn and threw it around their neck. I only learned the technique because I've been asked to teach it, and I'm not sure what I'll do with the two scarfs that will come of this - I won't wear them...
I eat at McDonalds every Wednesday night. The only options between my house and the archery range are McDonals, Burger King (ick), and Taco Bell (no one wants me to eat this then stand next to me for 3 hours). I order the exact same thing every week. The same guy is always working the window and I swear he's judging me, like why is she here all the time? Maybe I should grab a protein bar instead...
I just looked up the OB that I have my next appointment with and realized that she went to med school in the West Indies. I really hope she not the OB on call when it's baby time. Flame away.
I refused to go to doctors who don't have (a) MDs from (b) US institutions. I totally assume that DOs and Americans who got medical degrees out of the country didn't get into American MD program, and I want a doctor who was able to get into an American MD program.
Unpopular? I find it odd when posters call their family members etc. some sort of name that relates to the screen name (Like, if I called my husband "Mr. V" here). Even weirder when there are fictional character names involved.
Oh, and don't get me started in "90210 Day" and "Pi Day" and "Back to the Future Day" and similar nonsense.
Maybe popular, but not put nicely: OMG the Lularoe or whatever it is MLM clothing that everyone on MMMoms is going gaga over is AWFUL. All of it! I applaud some MMMoms for finally raising this issue, but there were so many qualifications in those posts that shouldn't be there (stuff like, "Some of the stuff I've seen is really cute, but most is awful." No, it is all awful!!!)
My sister is in a DO program. She got into MD programs but liked this specific DO program better (its nationally ranked). Also, DO do the same MD stuff but they also learn to do a more holistic approach to treating you (like adjustments, etc). I know it is not for everyone, but just wanted to point out that not ALL DOs didn't get into MD programs
mbcdefg have you talked to a manager at all during this whole process? It shouldn't be this hard to get shit done. And this is coming from someone who has worked with some pretty sucky salespeople.
If you haven't contacted a manager, you should and let them know exactly what's happened. They might not be aware of how this salesperson has been dropping the ball. USUALLY, they'll want to rectify the situation immediately. That is if it's a good manager. Sometimes managers suck too.
If the manager doesn't want to help you, then I'd go to BBB, the manufacture customer service, and Yelp*.
*As long as you don't think the company will retaliate against you on your company's Yelp page....
I was going to confess that I didn't know what the HCG diet was and that it confused me because that's the hormone produced when you're pregnant.
Enter google.
Severe calorie restriction? You can't exercise? Can't use lotions and can only eat one vegetable per meal? And why are they even including HCG into this - isn't it the severe calorie reduction that's going to cause the weight loss?
I have always struggled with my weight. I don't think though that I would ever get this desperate. Why would you do this to yourself?
Slightly. If I survive until this time next week I'll be fine and can then take some time off. I just have to keep it together that long. Thank you. Hugs
Post by pantsparty on Oct 22, 2015 13:31:52 GMT -5
I don't think I've ever looked up the credentials or school of someone sticking a speculum up my vagina. I figure my insurance company has done the leg work.
I was going to confess that I didn't know what the HCG diet was and that it confused me because that's the hormone produced when you're pregnant.
Enter google.
Severe calorie restriction? You can't exercise? Can't use lotions and can only eat one vegetable per meal? And why are they even including HCG into this - isn't it the severe calorie reduction that's going to cause the weight loss?
I have always struggled with my weight. I don't think though that I would ever get this desperate. Why would you do this to yourself?
You know what's been making me gain weight? All this LOTION. Sure, I have soft, smooth skin, BUT AT WHAT COST?
I was going to confess that I didn't know what the HCG diet was and that it confused me because that's the hormone produced when you're pregnant.
Enter google.
Severe calorie restriction? You can't exercise? Can't use lotions and can only eat one vegetable per meal? And why are they even including HCG into this - isn't it the severe calorie reduction that's going to cause the weight loss?
I have always struggled with my weight. I don't think though that I would ever get this desperate. Why would you do this to yourself?
You know what's been making me gain weight? All this LOTION. Sure, I have soft, smooth skin, BUT AT WHAT COST?
LOL It said no oils or body lotion. I didn't understand. Maybe if I have dry scaly skin, I can be thin?