She was a great dog for many many years, but it was definitely her time.
On reflection, when I said, “Oh, I wouldn’t wish being fired on anybody,” I may have been lying.
Made it through my semi annual review with my composure (barely) intact. Quite a feat especially considering this is the most depressed and anxious I’ve ever been, and also considering how intensely I hate my job and all of my bosses. Hey all my 1%ers bosses: Guess what you are when you complain nonstop about how income equality is such a big problem, when you pay low salaries to begin with, and when you don’t give raises to any mid- or senior-level associates, or to any non-equity partners in 8 years, even though you have made more money from increased billing rates every one of those years? Hypocritical j@ck@$$e$, that’s what! I’ve been here so long, I’m stuck, but I sure hope these young associates see how top heavy the firm is and don’t fall for all your false promises!
I still remember some of the budget adjustments I made in order to fund S’s attendance at a national event in 1997. I gave up my subscription to USA Today which was a daily pleasure because it was more than $100 a year and it made a dent in the attendance cost. I’m reminded that there are lots of parents who continually make sacrifices for their children to have memorable experiences. So infuriating when they move away from a positive, uplifting approach. Organizations should evaluate the agenda for their events carefully, especially when you are already trying to dig yourselves out of a hole.
I guess blocking someone on Facebook is the new “sticking your tongue out” for people in their 40s and 50s!
Dear doctor,
My appointment was for 9:15. An hour and ten minutes ago. Will I have my eyes examined before lunch time or should I call out for a pizza delivery?
Looks like I’m calling out for pizza! My appointment was for TWO HOURS AGO!
When the auditors ask for something, you provide it on the date required unless you coordinate with them. If you need me to do something to support the request, you need to ask me.
Your passive-aggressive approach by ignoring repeated requests is infuriating and gives the auditor a poor impression of the program.
This is precisely why she wanted me to take over the coordination.
I will be so happy when you transfer next month.
So you want me to explain why this wasn’t taken care of 2 years ago or even 11 years ago when I just started here 4 months ago. Maybe you should tell me why you didn’t take care of it when you had my position for the last 6 years.
“Ignore” is such a nice feature. Should have thought of it sooner. 
Finally the sublease is complete…now I have a place to live next year XD
What is going on with this generation? Even worse, what is going on with their parents? Seriously, you are going to cash in your retirement so you can support your kid for the rest of their life? They all seem to have some kind of mental disability: anxiety, anorexia, and that old standby, laziness! When you die, they are going to be on their own. You are ENABLING them! Tell them to get out of the house and get a job! Who cares if they have a PhD? They can still flip burgers with the best of them!
Your mom left you this land, and you are going to sell it so you can take care of your daughter for the rest of her life, rather than letting her take her degree and get a job. She’d be in medical school now if she could have handled getting a B in chemistry. Perfect SAT/ACT score, National Merit Scholar, and she can’t even drive, much less feed herself on her own. Ever think that maybe she’s anorexic because you have controlled her every move for her entire life?
Stop distancing yourself from me. I’m not in love with you, at least not anymore. I just want to be friends, and having you not even say hello when you’re standing right next to me is heartbreaking. We were friends for 4 years before i messed things up. I need my ambitious ivy dreamer friend back.
When the kids are happy this mom is happy.
It’s really hard to sympathize with people who make constantly bad decisions in their lives even when they have families who can help her. I get that you had an unfortunate childhood, but that shouldn’t put burdens on other people. Get a help. Move on, and have a reality check.
She cried out to you for help.
And you responded by talking about yourself.
But you see yourself as perceptive,
empathetic, compassionate.
Not.
You’re not fooling anybody. No one who claims to be humble or humbled ever was. Ever.
Every day I’m sadder and more disgusted. Every day looks more like 1933 to me.
Child, you are so loyal to your friends. You really think of their best interests and go out of your way to accommodate them. They are thinking of their own best interests too, not yours. This is becoming a “learning situation”. I hope it doesn’t become a full blown disaster.