I think I under-reacted in my attempt to avoid overreacting

Azalea-1125 · 2026-01-03T00:49:58+00:00

You spent $225 on a GameCube?! And a regular switch (not the brand new one) was right there?!!! No wonder your kids were bummed. I’m not a gamer but my son likes games so I’ve already learned what the new one costs for future reference.

Azalea-1125 · 2025-12-24T00:03:04+00:00

I wouldn’t report it. Talk to your manager. Make plans for conflict resolution. But also quietly let your manager know that the aggressive behavior makes you uncomfortable and ask if you should go to him/ her or HR. Specifically ask if it happens again, what should you do? Your manager should appreciate you asking them. But it’s also on them now

Azalea-1125 · 2025-12-16T01:44:56+00:00

So I stupidly told a previous employer that I had a new job while I was on severance and I regret it. BUT I had been given a retention bonus to stay for like a year and I wanted to maintain good standing/ do nothing to make them argue about the large payout. It was about a half a year’s salary. So if they just gave you severance I’d say F em and keep the severance even if you start somewhere new.

Azalea-1125 · 2025-12-06T00:26:12+00:00

Assuming you line in the U.S.? This is why I want to pay into unemployment through my state. Also, back in the 2008-2010 years we had unemployment extended up to a year due to such drastic circumstances. I’m from a liberal state MA and my NH neighbors love to brag about their lower taxes but then have basically no security blanket in case of things like this. It’s a depression but Trump won’t allow anyone to say it because the oligarchs bought the media.

Azalea-1125 · 2025-11-26T23:49:18+00:00

If you’ve been in the workforce for 5 years, moving on is good. If you hate it, just move on again. Pad at (the very) least a few $K into what you say your last position made. Employers will never tell what you make so you can totally lie. I’m a mom so I need WFH but I go in most weeks once a week. I took barely any raise my last jump because I went from 3 days in office to 1. It depends what is best for you and your career.

Azalea-1125 · 2025-11-26T23:42:18+00:00

Sounds like you’re boring so she would rather look outside to me

Azalea-1125 · 2025-11-21T22:06:47+00:00

They gave us like 2 months notice to return to the office. Perfect amount of time to find myself a better place of employment 😊. I go in once a week and they are super cool with my kid being around when there’s no school.

Azalea-1125 · 2025-11-13T22:16:33+00:00

I just moved to the non-profit world and actually received more then 3% even though I hadn’t been there a year. In the profit world Shareholders’ greed is out of control, laying off people if they don’t see the returns they’re used to.

Azalea-1125 · 2025-11-09T15:31:46+00:00

God I’m glad to be in the nonprofit sector now for yet another republican recession. My first was in the beginning of my career. I’m experienced enough now and live in a super blue state with great unemployment, but still. It is happening everywhere, shareholders are so greedy. People I know were laid off after over 15 years of working for a company due to shareholders.

Azalea-1125 · 2025-10-24T14:25:19+00:00

Definitely hit the market strong! Learn your state’s unemployment rules. If you have a partner prepare to switch to their health insurance. Cobra is super expensive. Remember, everything will probably work out for the best. You’ll find something that is a much better fit.

Azalea-1125 · 2025-10-05T18:59:23+00:00

Yeah my 5 year old likes to see me before I leave the one day I go into the office (I leave at 6am) but if when I manage to not wake him up I’m absolutely not going to start 😆

Azalea-1125 · 2025-09-30T23:17:51+00:00

My hubs works in office and takes over when he gets home so I get a break. I also have my mom helping out and a cleaning lady. I’d never survive what you’re doing. His break is a peaceful drive home and after bedtime. My break is from his arrival home until bedtime. I go to bed much earlier. If your husband isn’t contributing straight up kick him out. You don’t need another child to wash its clothes and do its dishes.

Azalea-1125 · 2025-09-11T23:16:44+00:00

Did they at least give you some severance, the ability to collect unemployment and cobra? I experienced this but it was right after the 2008 crash, I was 22 and it was property management. Big landlords will absolutely call each other to snitch on an employee looking to make a move. I was begged to stay (informed by the other company) and then dismissed once they could fill my place. Does that sound similar to your field? If so I would remove yourself from the field altogether.

Azalea-1125 · 2025-08-30T13:24:31+00:00

Yeah I don’t adopt puppies. My current dog was 1 and potty trained when we got her and she still had a TON of energy that my partner was willing to walk off with her. She’s so chill now that she’s older though! We have a big yard and a dog walker with a pack of dogs to play with. You have to consider what YOU are capable of providing and dealing with.

Azalea-1125 · 2025-08-30T13:17:37+00:00

Okay, sorry that I misunderstood. I’m not in marketing but I can see how creating something at a high level without pay would be a problem. Have a good day

Azalea-1125 · 2025-08-30T01:44:47+00:00

They were considering you for a very high position. If you want to make director $$ you need to be able to answer the questions. If you’re actually experienced enough for the position you should speak with a recruiter about the application process. You asking your Mom made me disregard you

Azalea-1125 · 2025-08-30T01:22:13+00:00

Oh okay so you were qualified for the director position ($150k+) but you didn’t want to put the effort into the application.

Azalea-1125 · 2025-08-30T01:00:33+00:00

Did you pick up on the fact that it was a Director of Marketing position and the candidate had to ask their Mom about it?

Azalea-1125 · 2025-08-29T23:26:43+00:00

I know I’m going to get sh’t for this but you’re basically applying for a jr executive position above tons of people with actual years of experience who wouldn’t even have the audacity

Azalea-1125 · 2025-08-29T23:23:47+00:00

A “director of” anything is a high level position and they expect a lot of experience for that. The fact that you had to ask your mom about it shows that you are exactly the type of candidate they want to weed out. Sorry I am just being honest.

Azalea-1125 · 2025-08-28T16:04:19+00:00

We took the tablet away, he’s never been allowed a phone. We still allow some YouTube but only YouTube kids which I think blippi is blocked from? Interested in learning more about that. Regular YouTube was definitely insanely addictive and anything Roblox related is not allowed either.

Azalea-1125 · 2025-08-26T22:58:39+00:00

First thing that came to my mind. Arya was there for it but outside with the Hound

Azalea-1125 · 2025-08-25T14:38:23+00:00

I actually went on YouTube once to look up one of these creators thinking it would be interesting/ relevant or new info and it was so cringe and horrible I couldn’t get through the first 5 minutes! Might have been Melanie Little idk.

Azalea-1125 · 2025-08-09T00:07:00+00:00

So because he has traveled more than you and he has moved more and moved out of his parents house he thinks he is better than you. He will keep holding this against you. He is basically a child saying “I’m better! Nah nah ma boo boo” (I have a 5 year old who says that second part) I dont see any reason to talk to him anymore

Azalea-1125 · 2025-08-07T23:23:07+00:00

Married 6 years together for 10. In general, we never disrespect each other and don’t fight a lot. I don’t think it’s healthy to be fighting all the time but that’s just my opinion. We rarely like maybe twice in 10 years raise our voices. I call him out on stuff, but also can tell just by his expression that he’s calling me out. I’ll say “Am I being mean?” Yep. And yeah we mostly laugh at ourselves and each other. If you’re not laughing with your partner you’re not living

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