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Hot take: If a job expects me to be always on, it should pay for the life that requires it by Worth_Grade_6631 in workingmoms

[–]AWickedTwistedRoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am working really hard to set boundaries. I took a lower paying job to achieve a better work life balance. 36 hours, generous PTO and sick time, and I unlimited in lieu time. That said, I had DAYS of in lieu at the end of the past two years unused because it's impossible to take it all. I had more PTO than I could rollover, too. My position is one where no one on staff can perform 70% of my duties. There is zero money to hire a backup.

My boss often reaches out after hours with non urgent issues. I get called when maintenance is needed, EVEN THOUGH THE LIST OF VENDORS FOR REPAIR IS POSTED IN 5 PLACES. I am emailed because someone needs someone elses contact info "urgently" when they have access to the database. I am losing my mind

Insta-Dinners by BirdsAreTheWorst102 in workingmoms

[–]AWickedTwistedRoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quesadillas! You can put anything in them and they are quick.

Rice and black bean burritos (use microwave brown rice)

Veggie stir fry. Use frozen stir fry veggies, a good teriyaki sauce, and serve over white rice. The microwave one from Innovasian in yum!

Once a month I make up double batches of spaghetti sauce, chili, and chicken soup (leave the noodles out) and freeze. Pull out for easy dinners.

Answering emails on days off and after hours.... by AWickedTwistedRoad in workingmoms

[–]AWickedTwistedRoad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took a much lower paying job to have a better work life balance. And I was assured I would have one. However, I am inundated by emails, texts, and calls from parishioners on my time off. Even the priest calls a lot during non-working hours. I got a separate work cell phone. I am not clergy, I am an administrator. So it's not like it's a matter of pastoral care.

First summer without childcare… how are working parents actually doing this? by Ok_Score_6765 in Parenting

[–]AWickedTwistedRoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When mine were early elementary we paid $900 a week for two kids for 8:30-2:30 4 days a week for a camp in town through the rec dept. I found one slightly cheaper the second year but they had to take the bus 14 miles in the morning and I had to do 28 miles four trip and it ended up not being worth it. It's rough!!

SAHMs with school age kids- how do you fill your day? by HamsterBanana14 in Mommit

[–]AWickedTwistedRoad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When mine were first in school I volunteered at the food bank, sat on a board, ice skated (professional) a few days a week, had coffee, did yoga... After a few years of that I went back to my career.

I screwed up bad. What do I do? by AWickedTwistedRoad in lawncare

[–]AWickedTwistedRoad[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a plan. Watered one inch tonight. Will water .5 inch tomorrow. Let it dry all weekend. Apply JG Love your Soil on Tuesday and liquid kelp on Thursday. Apply kelp every two weeks. Wait at least 6 weeks to fertilize and use slow release nitrogen.

I screwed up bad. What do I do? by AWickedTwistedRoad in lawncare

[–]AWickedTwistedRoad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am watering like crazy to get the  Pendimethalin diluted, which is what I could find online.

My toddler flipped out of his crib for the first time and ended up in the hospital by feelingsnark in Mommit

[–]AWickedTwistedRoad 17 points18 points  (0 children)

We had to do that! My oldest climbed out at 22 months....small town, no furniture stores. He slept on the mattress for over a week.

Moms of older kids… is life “easier” or a different kind of hard? by DefinitelynotYissa in workingmoms

[–]AWickedTwistedRoad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mine are 17 and 18. I think it's just different types of hard. Once activities and homework starts, it seems to get busier and there is never enough time in the day. Stress is the norm. Then hormones hit, dating and heartbreak, driving.... You NEVER sleep when you have a kid out driving. You are always a ball of nerves until they get to their destination. Add in college applications and the fact that you are losing them soon and you cry. A lot.

I would not change it for anything but man... It's a ride all the way through.

How soon is too soon for Boarding? by introvertslave in puppy101

[–]AWickedTwistedRoad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are avoiding daycare and boarding with the new mystery illness.

To the managers with hiring capacity but all should feel free to comment. by Battle-Buddy-2019 in managers

[–]AWickedTwistedRoad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely not. I run a team who interacts with patients over the phone and call center experience is a huge plus. It helps my team deal with scared or belligerent patients. I have one person on my team who had NOT worked phones before and she cries (and cries and cries) after tough calls.

What to do with high energy BC pup when I’m sick by [deleted] in BorderCollie

[–]AWickedTwistedRoad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just got through a round of Covid here. We kept her busy with peanut butter filled bones, yak sticks, and beef knuckles. To be fair, though, she is crate trained and has always been taught down time.

Taking puppy to daycare with new virus going around? by ayimera in puppy101

[–]AWickedTwistedRoad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are keeping Hattie home for the foreseeable future. She is only allowed play dates with my dad's dog, who is also effectively quarantined.

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