RockNVoll, your post in konapoppy's thread reminded me of a story someone shared with me earlier this week. An employee attended his company retreat out of town around 3 months ago, left the retreat as normal, returned home and started a new position with a new company. They were almost worried something happened to him, except that either right before or right after the retreat, he cleared out his office. He never said anything to anyone despite their voicemails and emails, never gave any sort of notice and they only found out because the new role was featured in an industry publication. To this day, he has still never given any notice. His picture is on new company's website and everything . People are so cray lol.
I was going to ride my bike to work today but it's snowing. Slow, lazy flakes at the moment but it wasn't supposed to start until evening. So instead I'm sitting around like a lazy bum checking email and GBCN-ing. I'll still get there faster than if I rode. (I love having a job where I set my own schedule!)
It's so weird to go to the retreat if you're quitting, but it's also weird to just ghost.
I had a really great date last night. Super nice guy. He paid for dinner, walked me to my car, gave me a hug and even set up a date for next week! You guys have no idea how rare this is. I'm really looking forward to seeing him again next week.
They posted a position a level above mine at work. We are all applying. Of course it comes when I am out on maternity leave. Ugh. But I have to apply, otherwise I'd hate myself. Here's hoping BB is a good luck charm!
Okay, right?? @ every response to that guy lol. I'm going to delete this, too, by tonight. It's not my company and I don't even know the guy, but still lol.
Glad to hear that, @ruralrabbit1 . Also, my response in gif form:
raangoli, BB said to tell you, "Obviously!" Good luck!!
Bah, nevermind. Now I am demoralized. I mentioned I wanted to apply and got a message back basically saying that I could, but it likely won't happen. I want to cry. But instead I am going to go feed and cuddle my baby. I blame hormones.
Bah, nevermind. Now I am demoralized. I mentioned I wanted to apply and got a message back basically saying that I could, but it likely won't happen. I want to cry. But instead I am going to go feed and cuddle my baby. I blame hormones.
Bah, nevermind. Now I am demoralized. I mentioned I wanted to apply and got a message back basically saying that I could, but it likely won't happen. I want to cry. But instead I am going to go feed and cuddle my baby. I blame hormones.
WHO IS THIS ASSHOLE?
Please apply anyway. If nothing else, there is a paper trail that you are interested should something similar arise in the future.
I'm getting really tired of people saying that we need to have a baby. This morning my MIL tagged my husband in a video of a baby and said that our dogs need a sibling. #hulksmash
Post by winnieandwine on Mar 17, 2016 11:20:28 GMT -5
When I told my current boss about the new job offer, she told me they are very lucky to have me. That feedback feels SO good to get because I was a big fat question mark when she hired me
We are working on a retrospective research project now to hopefully present at our national conference this fall. I am so excited and glad I jumped in despite feeling slightly unready. I think it's good for me to step outside of my comfort zone
drruth it's right up your alley if you ever want to discuss over drinks
Thanks mbcdefgkonapoppy and sfy. I did reply saying that I still intend to apply because I'd like to know I gave it a shot. She said she understands and mentioned that there may be other opportunities in the future as well, but nothing for certain. That was a bit more encouraging.
In the meantime, I told BB who cried through a diaper change (shocker) that there will be times in life that it's OK to cry. Getting your butt cleaned is not one of them. lol
In the meantime, I told BB who cried through a diaper change (shocker) that there will be times in life that it's OK to cry. Getting your butt cleaned is not one of them. lol
I always tell babies and pets, "Don't you know how lucky you have it?" Especially when I'm feeding them on demand or cleaning up their poop.
In the meantime, I told BB who cried through a diaper change (shocker) that there will be times in life that it's OK to cry. Getting your butt cleaned is not one of them. lol
I always tell babies and pets, "Don't you know how lucky you have it?" Especially when I'm feeding them on demand or cleaning up their poop.
We're just their minions. It's their world, we just live in it
I really don't know if mentally I can handle another one. H brought it up last night. I think when DS was 2, I would have, but now that he's 5? I don't know.
I really didn't intend to just have one. But now it's looking like it will be. I don't know how I feel about that.
You know all the stigma with having an only child...I'm scared of that. I'm scared to put that much pressure on DS.
I'm word-vomiting today.
I have a nearly 9 yo only child. What is this stigma?
I have a nearly 9 yo only child. What is this stigma?
Only child syndrome, that kind of thing. My uncle was an only child and it was incredibly hard on him.
I've heard of the stigma. But I'm so confused by your post. Wouldn't your uncle by definition have to have a sibling (either your mom or dad) to be your uncle? Apparently my brain doesn't work today.
Only child syndrome, that kind of thing. My uncle was an only child and it was incredibly hard on him.
I've heard of the stigma. But I'm so confused by your post. Wouldn't your uncle by definition have to have a sibling (either your mom or dad) to be your uncle? Apparently my brain doesn't work today.
@rennido I don't have any advice other than to not let other people influence your opinion. I know plenty of only children and they aren't spoiled brats. I think it is determined more by parenting styles, not the number of kids that you have.
I have a nearly 9 yo only child. What is this stigma?
Only child syndrome, that kind of thing. My uncle was an only child and it was incredibly hard on him.
Yes, this has certainly crossed my mind. I sometimes feel like an only child since I'm not close with either of my sisters. But, maybe because one is my half sister and the other is adopted and they both live far away. You're right, this is a tough decision to make, but we're making the best of it. I wouldn't say may kid is really all that spoiled, but she does get to do a lot of things with adults. We try to balance it with sleepovers, play dates, activities, etc.
explorer2001, Sorry, he's my great uncle-by marriage.
Got it!
Anyway my position on it is generally everyone should stfu and mind their own business. They don't get a say or control over your uterus. Plus how horrible it must be for people who went through IF or for other reasons can only have one child. I know too many people in that position. Their one and only is a miracle to them and they aren't willing to risk another pregnancy for health reasons, risk another loss, etc.
And I might very well be one of them considering my cousins' fertility challenges and being in my 30s and not quite ready to pull the goalie.
@rennido I'm an only child and while it has its challenges and flaws, I think I came out pretty well.
Nearly all of my friends are only/eldest children.
@rennido, you might want to poll people with children with large gaps if your DS being 5 is your only hesitation. I never really worked the timing out, but I remember when DS was 5, I thought he was too old for another. Had the same thoughts at 7 and 10. After that, I stopped considering it, but looking back, a part of me wishes I'd have gone for it at any of those ages. Then again, a bigger part of me is happy to be an empty nester right now and that wouldn't be the case if I had. Either way, if you're one and done, obviously, that's perfectly fine, but I wouldn't let age 5 be the reason why. A 6 year gap is nothing.