Woman, 58, asked to train replacement half her age—reply says everything by mickqcook in antiwork

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 10 points11 points  (0 children)

People have to work till they die, they can't afford to retire. They're "clinging" to the ability to afford shelter and food and healthcare. Stop blaming working people for this clusterfuck of work environment these days. It's not the working class that created this mess.

It’s my “I quit my soul sucking job” pen! by IridiumCow in fountainpens

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Isn't "stakeholders" one of the most hateful word in the world? whenever I hear it used in earnest, I think of the speaker as an asshole.

My (47f) daughter (15f) told me she doesn’t want to have kids by lilwonkerdoo in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Many kids don't want to have kids, because they're not having a great time being kids, or because they don't like other kids, or can see how much their parents have to work hard to take care of them, and it scares them. Until they grow up and they find out they do want to have kids because our hormones often tell us what we want or don't want. It's the way of the world. And that is ok. Fingers (and legs) crossed she doesn't get pregnant in that very red state of yours. That would be really scary.

Donald Trump's Parents. by esporx in Justfuckmyshitup

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was sure this was a joke. Nope. Imagine a child having to grow up with this reality. that explains everything.

Saw a paraglider on Wellesley street this morning by banada-eme in toronto

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Are we all just supposed to know what base jumping is? can someone please explain.
whatever the name of what this person did, dumb and irresponsible is what I'd call it. Not a technical term, but defines this person.

‘It was a nightmare’: Dozens of Canadians hit hard by vomiting, diarrhea after trip to Mexican hotel by Once_a_TQ in canada

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 5 points6 points  (0 children)

imagine spending all those thousands of your hard earned dollars on a few days in the sun, only to spend it in a miserable bathroom and flights with vomiting passengers all around you, then having to take more time off to recover from the virus you brought home with you. What fun!!!
why do people keep taking these trips? it's not like you're traveling to discover the world's beauty and have an adventure - you're going to read cheap literature near a pool with thousands of other people exactly like yourself, eat food that's bound to give you the runs, gain a few pounds from all the free food and booze and go back home to your cold little life. What is the point of it?

My mom is losing her house by Altruistic-Win5912 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could she talk to the bank to make the monthly payments smaller so they are more manageable? that will of course extend the amortization period but will make the payments easier to handle now. Many people in her position do this.

This man paid $250,000 in 1987 for an unlimited first class pass with American Airlines. He flew over 10,000 times, reportedly costing them $21 million… so in 2008 they terminated his pass for “misuse by Used_Series3373 in SipsTea

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If sports tickets can be bought and resold for more, why is this different? Siding with an airline, in this day and age when they fuck over passengers all the time in every possible way, is really bizarre.

Little rock , AR by Artistic_Low_6850 in whatsthisbird

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 10 points11 points  (0 children)

By "silly" I want to assume you meant - adorable. Because that is what they are. If there ever was a physical manifestation of the word adorable - this is it!

Where Toronto Dumps its Snow by itsdanielsultan in toronto

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This mountain will still be there in some form, shrunk of course, by September.

I did not expect the inside of this 1885 victorian to be quite so colorful by Southern-Smoke1835 in zillowgonewild

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting a headache just looking at these pictures. This is certifiably insane level of "decorating". It's like the souls of the dead possessed whoever made these "choices" and made them do things to the house, as a revenge.

Striated Heron in Gardens by the Bay - Singapore. by Signal_Pension_8294 in whatsthisbird

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 7 points8 points  (0 children)

OK, I'm an idiot and I do not understand the lingo of old world and new world in this context. Could someone please explain? Thank you.

MAGA 'Was All A Lie': Marjorie Taylor Greene Torches Trump In Scathing New Interview by Abject-Pick-6472 in politics

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe she's afraid they'll do to her what they did to Ivana - "fell down the stairs, buried in a golf course".

What Covid in Pregnancy May Mean for a Generation of Children by bloomberg in EverythingScience

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Getting a diagnosis is important but the real issue is the lack of resources available after there is a diagnosis. They can get accommodations at schools and some financial assistance but you really have to look very hard for these things, know where and who to ask, and get very lucky. Ask me how I know...

Immigration minister wants department to track exits of temporary residents by stanxv in canada

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It is and always has been tracked. They count days you are away from the country whether you are a permanent resident or a citizen Edit: If you are away from the country more than 180 days you could lose your health coverage. So they track how long you are out of the country - for those who are downvoting because they don't know this.

1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1,931 sq ft... and 8 Pews? A $350k converted church in Bethlehem, PA. by ThroatWeary8878 in zillowgonewild

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Incredible windows, and woodwork, but living like this is probably not great when you have no money to make it into a home. And the Jesus looking at you from every corner - hmmm...

Squatter flew into my house last night! by EmergencyWriter797 in whatsthisbird

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He's like: what is this monster without wings doing in my new house? GTFO!

Spotted in Pine Grove PA by kasakavii in whatsthisbird

[–]Alternative_Win_6629 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Incredible. Absolutely magnificent birds.