Post by liverandonions on Aug 30, 2021 10:26:17 GMT -5
My baby is 6 today...He's such a boy - wild and crazy all time, super funny, terrible listener, he grew 3 inches since spring, and started Kinder 3 weeks ago and i swear he was just born. Sometimes I wish my kids will grow up and stop being so needy/messy etc, and then days like today I just want them to stop growing.
Today is the first day of school for DS (8th grade). Last night I asked him what he was going to wear and he was like, is that something I'm supposed to care about? He literally just pulled a wrinkled tshirt out of the (clean) laundry basket and called it good. LOL.
We are sending DD to private school this year, and I am feeling so unsettled about it. She won't start until next week, but we still don't have her transportation schedule. Then I found out that the teacher I was expecting her to have left, and her new teacher is a first-year teacher. There is nothing really I can do about it, but I'm pretty disappointed. I know everyone has to start somewhere, but we are making financial sacrifices to send her to this school, and a BIG part of the reason was the experience of the teachers. I haven't even mentioned it to anyone because I know there are people who already think that I'm crazy for pulling her, and I don't want to give them any ammunition.
DD herself is extremely nervous. We are going to visit the school again on Thursday, and I'm hoping that calms both of our nerves a little.
FWIW, I think new teachers, especially in private schools, can be a huge bonus. Many of them went through teacher training programs (the trend until about 5 years ago was to hire content specialists - lots of them can;'t teach for shit, especially in middle school) and they typically get more support than public school teachers in that first year.
"Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies-"God damn it, you've got to be kind.”
I threw out my back on Saturday. It's legit the most painful thing I've ever experienced, including childbirth. I can't bend over. I can't sit. I can't get in and out of the car. I can't sleep. Everything hurts.
"Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies-"God damn it, you've got to be kind.”
I just can't get over today's Ask a Manager post. As someone who has faced a series of health challenges, it's making me so mad I can't seem to get it out of my head. I hope the person who submitted it lets the employee that was let go know about this practice. It's disgusting.
Post by starburst604 on Aug 30, 2021 11:02:44 GMT -5
erbear that is the worst! I did something that made my back muscles go into a spasm that refused to release and I could barely breathe. All I could do was lay on the floor until a prescription strength ibuprofen helped enough that I could at least move to my bed, but I was down and out for the day. I hope you feel better soon.
I'm kinda hungover today lol. I went to an event at a local winery yesterday with friends. It ended at 8:00 but we decided to go back to my house to keep drinking and they left at midnight. This was a bad decision on a Sunday night! I did at least sleep in until 8 and WFH this morning since I had no care for DD until H got back from a meeting. Now I'm at work eagerly awaiting the hangover lunch that I ordered on DoorDash.
I just can't get over today's Ask a Manager post. As someone who has faced a series of health challenges, it's making me so mad I can't seem to get it out of my head. I hope the person who submitted it lets the employee that was let go know about this practice. It's disgusting.
I just can't get over today's Ask a Manager post. As someone who has faced a series of health challenges, it's making me so mad I can't seem to get it out of my head. I hope the person who submitted it lets the employee that was let go know about this practice. It's disgusting.
I had to read it and holy crap!!!! How incredibly immoral not to mention illegal. I hope these employees find out and sue the pants off of this shithole company.
I just can't get over today's Ask a Manager post. As someone who has faced a series of health challenges, it's making me so mad I can't seem to get it out of my head. I hope the person who submitted it lets the employee that was let go know about this practice. It's disgusting.
Why in the world are the medical codes on those reports? I am suddenly having a panic attack that my employer receives this sort of information and that this is even possible. Holeeee Sheeet.
Today is the first day of school for DS (8th grade). Last night I asked him what he was going to wear and he was like, is that something I'm supposed to care about? He literally just pulled a wrinkled tshirt out of the (clean) laundry basket and called it good. LOL.
We are sending DD to private school this year, and I am feeling so unsettled about it. She won't start until next week, but we still don't have her transportation schedule. Then I found out that the teacher I was expecting her to have left, and her new teacher is a first-year teacher. There is nothing really I can do about it, but I'm pretty disappointed. I know everyone has to start somewhere, but we are making financial sacrifices to send her to this school, and a BIG part of the reason was the experience of the teachers. I haven't even mentioned it to anyone because I know there are people who already think that I'm crazy for pulling her, and I don't want to give them any ammunition.
DD herself is extremely nervous. We are going to visit the school again on Thursday, and I'm hoping that calms both of our nerves a little.
FWIW, I think new teachers, especially in private schools, can be a huge bonus. Many of them went through teacher training programs (the trend until about 5 years ago was to hire content specialists - lots of them can;'t teach for shit, especially in middle school) and they typically get more support than public school teachers in that first year.
Thank you, this is good to know. Between my two kids, we've had 4 first-year teachers, and while the kids have loved them and I know they worked extremely hard for their classrooms, there was definitely a difference in how much the kids learned those years. That was public school though, and I do think they were just thrown in the deep end and told to swim. I'm glad to hear that there is generally more support in private.
The school is specifically for children with dyslexia, and the new teacher does have extensive training in those teaching techniques. I think regardless it will just be very good for DD to be in a smaller classroom where she can get more individual support. She was one of 27 kids last year, and this year will be one of 7.
I just can't get over today's Ask a Manager post. As someone who has faced a series of health challenges, it's making me so mad I can't seem to get it out of my head. I hope the person who submitted it lets the employee that was let go know about this practice. It's disgusting.
Why in the world are the medical codes on those reports? I am suddenly having a panic attack that my employer receives this sort of information and that this is even possible. Holeeee Sheeet.
I threw out my back on Saturday. It's legit the most painful thing I've ever experienced, including childbirth. I can't bend over. I can't sit. I can't get in and out of the car. I can't sleep. Everything hurts.
I am so sorry. I've been there. Mine was at the lower back (L4/L5). One of the things that helped me - with assistance - was to get on the floor and hook my knees over the couch and try to hang a bit. Not sure if that makes sense but it relieved the pressure on the area where I herniated the disc.
I just can't get over today's Ask a Manager post. As someone who has faced a series of health challenges, it's making me so mad I can't seem to get it out of my head. I hope the person who submitted it lets the employee that was let go know about this practice. It's disgusting.
Holy shit! I thought that nothing would be worse than the letter from the interns who signed a petition to update the dress code, based on the fact that one employee was allowed to wear sneakers (https://www.askamanager.org/2016/06/i-was-fired-from-my-internship-for-writing-a-proposal-for-a-more-flexible-dress-code.html). This is so much worse.
Not only is the Ask A Manager terrible, but medical providers/insurance is a racket anyway. This is why there is a discount for cash in a lot of cases. Just look at the COVID vaccine, I went to my doctor, who billed insurance $60 for the same thing they were giving free at other places.
Post by expectantsteelerfan on Aug 30, 2021 11:58:59 GMT -5
I'm irrationally annoyed. I work as an occasional substitute teacher. I work for my home district (the one my kids go to), and a substitute service that supplies subs to many districts (but my home one doesn't contract with them). I chose not to work at all last year. I was on the active list, and I kept thinking I would start working once I was vaccinated, but with the schools continuing to go from hybrid to in person and my kids not being vaccinated, I just didn't. The sub service contacted me and asked if I wanted to remain inactive, or be activated again to work this year. I asked to be activated again, no problem. I called HR at my home district today to ask if I could be activated again there, and she told me I have to go through the whole application process again since I was inactive last year! So I have to submit a resume (that hasn't been updated in almost 10 years), submit letters of rec (which were already old when I submitted them 10 years ago, or I have to get new ones, but again, I didn't work at all last year), get a tb test when I just got a physical last week, etc. They still have my file and I'm a certified teacher, and there is a sub shortage and they are accepting subs who are not certified, yet they still can't just 'reactivate me' like the sub service. I honestly don't know if it's worth it to go through all that just to work one day a week for pennies, but working in my home district was my favorite in past years because 1. it's closest, and 2. I like getting to know the building/teachers my kids will be in (I only do high school).
Post by litskispeciality on Aug 30, 2021 12:07:27 GMT -5
PDQ
Two of my fully in-office colleagues are WFH today and tomorrow as they both have similiar sickness symptoms including severe dizzyness. Both of these folks neeeever take time off, and apparently one is getting a COVID test. I was in Friday mostly unmasked, and I'm today wearing my mask as much as I can. I'm fully vaccinated, but still kinda freaking out.
DH and I are trying to think of somewhere to go for an overnight for our anniversary...and then maybe two or three nights in early Oct. I've only eaten in a restaurant once since COVID, so I'm trying to think of places that will have outdoor dining that will be warm enough to sit outside. While I really want to go somewhere far on a plane I'm not ready for that yet, esp to go to an area where COVID is bad.
Not only is the Ask A Manager terrible, but medical providers/insurance is a racket anyway. This is why there is a discount for cash in a lot of cases. Just look at the COVID vaccine, I went to my doctor, who billed insurance $60 for the same thing they were giving free at other places.
I had to have an abdominal US down a few weeks ago for my liver - Insurance price because i haven't met my ded was $579. Cash price was $165. I won't hit my deductible by year end unless of a catastrophe (knock on wood) so i paid cash. WTF that's ridiculous.
Post by icedcoffee on Aug 30, 2021 12:23:42 GMT -5
I think my dentist might be getting involved in some questionable billing practices and I'm annoyed. I got a bill for a "comprehensive perio evlauation" that my insurance didn't cover, but I never asked for this service (or received as far as I know). She told me I have a cavity and I'm supposed to get it filled in 2 weeks, but now I'm wondering if I need a second opinion.
A friend of mine got a second opinion after seeing my dentist and they said he didn't have any that she said he did.
Basically, I'm getting suspicious as fuck and I think it might be time to move on. I've been seeing her for like 13 years too so it's a damn shame.
They've also gotten very pushy about fluoride treatments (which I have gotten the last 2 times) that cost $50 OOP.
Post by blondemoment123 on Aug 30, 2021 12:42:17 GMT -5
I am SO relieved! Daycare and the therapy center were able to get things set up so DS can receive services at daycare. This is such a weight off my shoulder.
It’s been a crappy, well, year so it’s very welcome good news.
I am SO relieved! Daycare and the therapy center were able to get things set up so DS can receive services at daycare. This is such a weight off my shoulder.
It’s been a crappy, well, year so it’s very welcome good news.
Years ago when I was working I would occasionally go into preschools to provide ST and that can be a really great setting for a child to get their services in. I always found the teachers happy to have me there and willing to collaborate. Hope this is a successful experience for all.
I am SO relieved! Daycare and the therapy center were able to get things set up so DS can receive services at daycare. This is such a weight off my shoulder.
It’s been a crappy, well, year so it’s very welcome good news.
Years ago when I was working I would occasionally go into preschools to provide ST and that can be a really great setting for a child to get their services in. I always found the teachers happy to have me there and willing to collaborate. Hope this is a successful experience for all.
His old school allowed therapists, but we switched last year and the new school did not. The current one changed ownership and has decided to allow services to be provided on site. After lots of scheduling issues, we’re finally all set.
Years ago when I was working I would occasionally go into preschools to provide ST and that can be a really great setting for a child to get their services in. I always found the teachers happy to have me there and willing to collaborate. Hope this is a successful experience for all.
His old school allowed therapists, but we switched last year and the new school did not. The current one changed ownership and has decided to allow services to be provided on site. After lots of scheduling issues, we’re finally all set.
I feel like I can breathe a little easier.
It's really to their advantage as a good SLP will make suggestions on things the teachers can do to facilitate communication.
I've got dinner in the crockpot and it smells good. And that means dinner tonight and tomorrow is done.
I had the sweetest dream this morning. I was back where were used to go in the summer in Mass and I was with a group of people, including my boyfriend. (So I guess this was taking place when I was younger?) He was super sweet and his family was so nice and I just woke up like "well that was cute." LOL
Post by emilyinchile on Aug 30, 2021 13:27:52 GMT -5
Seems like a lot of people could use hugs/vibes/support today, too many to tag, but I'm sending them to all of you. mofongo, you get the lion's share.
I am seriously tired and would love it if the baby decided to sleep extra tonight, but I'm not holding out much hope. I wish I were better at napping, but it makes me so groggy that I often feel worse after a nap than I did before, no matter how long I sleep.
We are meeting friends in Gatlinburg this coming weekend, and it looks like COVID rates there are really bad. We are really not interested in all the touristy stuff anyway - I just wanted to stay in a beautiful cabin and see the national park - but now I'm nervous about going ANYWHERE while we're there. I am wondering if I should do the bulk of our grocery shopping here and just have a few odds and ends delivered while we're there, to avoid going into stores at all.
I hope my friends are on board with this plan. We haven't seen them in over 3 years, so hopefully just being able to hang out together will be enough entertainment for us all! I would like to do a little hiking at least though.
I threw out my back on Saturday. It's legit the most painful thing I've ever experienced, including childbirth. I can't bend over. I can't sit. I can't get in and out of the car. I can't sleep. Everything hurts.
I have chronic back issues and I agree, it can be worse than childbirth. I had an episode after an acupuncture treatment and we all legitimately thought we were going to need an ambulance. They had to call my husband bc I literally couldn’t move without excruciating pain. It was so bad I was blacking out/seeing stars.
Post by litskispeciality on Aug 30, 2021 14:29:35 GMT -5
icedcoffee, I switched to my now current dentist because the first one tried to tell me I had 800 cavities. This current dentist was able to get a full mouth x-ray approved (years ago). They're pushing floride now. Thankfully it's only $25 OOP, but I see that going up. I'd def recommend a second opinion.
I hear on the news it could be weeks before power is restored after Ida. I really pray that's wrong.
I have to renew my PreCheck this year and can't do it electronically so I figured if I have to go somewhere for an appointment anyway I might as well do Global Entry for only $15 more and save myself a little time coming home in October. So I go through the whole FREAKING application and there are no appointments available at the only interview site within hours of me (DFW). Cool lol.
icedcoffee , I switched to my now current dentist because the first one tried to tell me I had 800 cavities. This current dentist was able to get a full mouth x-ray approved (years ago). They're pushing floride now. Thankfully it's only $25 OOP, but I see that going up. I'd def recommend a second opinion.
I called them to fight the charge and they refused to budge. I paid it and cancelled my appointment to get it filled. I just have a bad feeling I don't really need it filled since it wasn't even confirmed with an x-ray (we only do them every other appt.). I think I'm just going to wait until my next 6 month cleaning and go elsewhere. Hopefully it's not a terrible idea, but since we've allegedly been watching this spot for a few years I feel like there's no rush.