Post by supertrooper1 on Sept 12, 2018 15:50:22 GMT -5
And to make my decision even more difficult, I also received an email saying I have been put on the HR list for an internal program manager job I applied for. And then today a temporary assignment for the PM job opened until it is permanently filled. I just got off the phone with one of the supervisors of the PM, asking him what specifically they do, since I wasn't sure. It's not my field of expertise, but I know enough about the work unit it covers that I could manage. And he seems like a really nice boss.
Dear world- why must you suck sometimes? I have two things. 1. A father came on the school bus this morning and yelled at the driver and the kids for bullying his son. It really scared my kids and now they don’t want to ride the bus. Also DS did not think or realized the kid had been bullied. If he had which is possible it wasn’t obvious to my son and maybe not the driver. Did the parent even contact the school to discuss the bullying prior to this? He could have easily had a weapon.
Trigger warning-
2. There was a high school student to student fatal stabbing today at a school that my friend works at in front of everyone in class.
Post by erinshelley21 on Sept 12, 2018 20:50:16 GMT -5
Dear Family, Did ya'll really have to get sick at the same time? Love, do not share with me
Dear old neighbor and long time client, You've known me for 24 years and didnt have the decency to tell me you were shopping, let alone let me even attempt to find you better rates at my new agency? I'm trying to focus on the fact that you're old and the account wouldn't ever grow. And the fact that you make things kind of awkward for me since my SMIL is your ex-wife. Signed, I know business is business but you are an asshole.
Dear New Boss, I had so much fun today. Thank you for inviting me join you at a seminar and then taking me for a drink. Also pumped about my assignment of shopping at your potential clients boutique later this week. Signed, I've landed in the right place
Dear Back to school stuff, Okay, this week is packed. With DD's back to school picnic tonight, and cub scout round up tomorrow during DD's dance lesson. Signed, Can't we spread this stuff out?
Is the "new guy" a potential guy to date, or a platonic co-worker? Whatever you do, don't sign an NDA!!
Signed, Curious WP
He's a potential guy to date. It's a funny story...I got on Plenty of Fish. If you ever need a confidence boost - get on POF for 3 hours. One crazy hot guy messaged me but his second Q was "What do you like in bed?" So I said no thanks. He then agrees we're not on the same page but he wants to set me up with his dad friend. A few msgs and some pics of a superhot guy later, I say sure. I start texting SHG2 and he's ubersexual, but also seems to have some nice things about him. But I can't find anything about him online. We're supposed to meet Tuesday and I keep trying to get a better feel for the situation, but I've got nothing. So images of human trafficking rings and hidden camera porn sites are swimming in my head - and I don't even know the guy who introduced us to ask questions.
Anyone got any suggestions? I've asked for a pic at work, done Google image search on the pics he's sent, and we're going to actually talk on the phone tonight. My friend suggested FaceTiming him. I just need to verify that he is who he says he is. Who's a good stalker, WPs?
waverly - I feel sick after hearing that. Horrifying.
HeartofCheese - plenty of super shady guys on POF - here are things my never been married friend does - meet in a public place. Doesn’t park in garages - valets when possible. Watches her drink. Makes it super clear she’s not in it for physical aspects right out of the gate. Texts a friend where she is going and pics, name, screen name and all details of the guy (like work, born in, etc), shares her location with a friend through her phone, and she has called to do “employment verifications” for credit for guys - find out where he works and call to do an “employment verification” with HR. If HR refuses to give info or says he isn’t employed there she turns down the date.
It’s scary. The stories make me terrified to have daughters. Seriously, terrified. So now you have to post after every date so we know you aren’t being trafficked or aren’t tied up in some guys basement.
HeartofCheese , in addition to what 2chatter said, do you have a couple friends who could go to the same place you're meeting this guy and just watch from another table? Like, pretend you don't know each other, but at least that way they can make sure nothing shady happens. And, you and one of the friends could rendezvous in the bathroom to debrief mid-date (plan one a time to meet in advance, or have a text signal).
ETA: And I agree, I'm terrified for when DD starts dating, especially when she's in college or not living at home. At least when the kids get to high school, DS is only one grade ahead, so he can keep an eye on her at school and DH is already planning to act intimidating when a boy comes to pick DD up for a date.
Post by ilovelucyvv on Sept 13, 2018 11:54:20 GMT -5
Dear H, I don't understand why you are so against participating in DD's school fundraisers. I also don't understand why you are so against your mom participating in DD's school fundraisers. You know we have 19+ years left of this right? You are being weird.
Signed, More generous wife
Dear DD's school, I was a little concerned when I learned that you have parent chaperones drive around kids for field trips instead of buses or vans. But at least you seem to be agreeable to using car seats if we bring them in.
Signed, Can't take off work to chaperone everything
This week can suck it. I came into work to find out that my boss and maintenance man were trying to move a tall fire safe which is basically like concrete, and it tipped over and knocked over the maintenance man and pinned his leg and he hit his back. 5 moms that work here picked it up off his leg. I am told he walked out to the ambulance, but why would they move that themselves, and how injured is he, and a huge workers comp claim when they could have just hired movers.
Dear Mom, Please please please just decide what you want to do. You are ready to move into a senior community. The one we looked at is 7 minutes by bike from my house. It’s affordable and they drive you to all your doctors. The police were here when we left because you parked so far from the curb. It’s time. And here’s the awful part - I don’t have time for this to drag on and on. And you save 5K if you sign this week! Come on! We look at one more tonight while DS is at soccer. I just want you to live somewhere you love but have no idea what or where that is.
Post by sandandsea on Sept 13, 2018 23:44:32 GMT -5
Dear teacher, I’m worried about the conference tomorrow and don’t know why Ds lost his mind today and had zero self control (a girl stole his pencil and he grabbed it back scraping the girl in the process,on accident, but it still cut her and he went to the principals office). Why is my 6yo so wiggly and reactive? He’s way better than he used to be but still is behind his peers, especially the girls. He’s a smart, nice kid but needs to chill. Part of me is happy this was his first trip to the principal (we made it through K!) but I’m worried to start a trend here. Please be helpful and kind and don’t tell me he’s a psychopath or needs meds. Thanks, Worried mom who also wishes he’d just settle down
sdlaura, end of May. Everyone tells me they eventually catch up by 5th grade but that's a long ways away. I look at DD2 who was born in Oct and she will have 7 months more maturity starting K than DD1.
sdlaura, end of May. Everyone tells me they eventually catch up by 5th grade but that's a long ways away. I look at DD2 who was born in Oct and she will have 7 months more maturity starting K than DD1.
Yours is much older for her grade than my DD - her bday is 8/15
Dear H, You were gone all week for a work trip and I’ve been juggling all the child care logistics. I told you weeks ago that I signed DS1 up for t-ball and sent you a calendar invite for the series. So I don’t understand why this morning you reminded me that you made lunch plans on Sunday that overlap with t-ball and acted like I was supposed to have made some type of arrangements.
1. I am definitely not dragging DS2 along to DS1’s t-ball during the middle of his nap time. 2. You put your lunch on your calendar (which I can see), but didn’t send me an invite, which is what you are supposed to do if you need me to do/support something. 3. If you are going to make social plans during the middle of a busy weekend, it’s on you to make sure that arrangements for the kids are made. So don’t act all put out that you are either going to have to find a babysitter, change your plans, or bring a sleepy DS2 along with you. As they say, not my circus, not my monkeys.