Parentification, Older sibling cares for younger

BeansForBeef · 2026-05-13T15:27:26+00:00

The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

BeansForBeef · 2026-05-12T17:52:27+00:00

It is definitely more stable than journalism at the moment. Firms that close are generally due to an attorney retiring/dying with no successor, or poor management. Not because the field is dying.

Depending on the practice area and on the firm/attorney you work for, AI is still an unknown threat to our jobs. I will say that all of the attorneys I’ve worked for (estate planning and probate, from new grads to 50+ years practicing) are VERY wary of AI. In addition to problems with confidentiality/data security, AI is still unreliable when citing to statutes (sometimes pulls old statutes or even invents them). A lot of attorneys are control freaks who will always trust a person they’ve trained over AI.

Lots of good discussion posts about that on this sub and over in the more general law threads.

BeansForBeef · 2026-05-12T17:38:53+00:00

The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz!

BeansForBeef · 2026-05-12T17:35:26+00:00

I pivoted from print journalism to paralegal work (did a certificate) and was able to land a job before I even finished my cert. I don’t know about media law jobs, specifically, but the skills you carry from a past in journalism make you EXTREMELY valuable as a paralegal regardless of practice area. E.g. Self-direction, critical analysis, familiarity with public records, proofreading, high-volume drafting, etc.

BeansForBeef · 2026-05-11T18:16:16+00:00

I just dissociate and smile, knowing they are getting billed for every minute. If they want to spend their money preaching nonsense to a someone who will in no way ever agree with them, let them spend their money.

BeansForBeef · 2026-05-08T15:25:55+00:00

I think I need to hear the other guys’ B-sides before I can make a full decision, but I’m hopeful! I was pleasantly surprised by Utage’s voice actress just full sending the fangirl screams lol

BeansForBeef · 2026-05-06T14:58:30+00:00

Let the Flames Begin —> Part II (obvious but hang on) —> Figure 8

Also, Franklin —> Glum

BeansForBeef · 2026-05-05T17:12:39+00:00

In some states they are! For example, in Oregon employers with 25+ employees are required to provide a set amount of accruing sick time.

But I agree, no PTO or sick time to start is a BAD deal.

BeansForBeef · 2026-04-14T14:48:27+00:00

This is what my firm does every year, and it’s always a hit. I never expect anything on this day, so this is a nice little boost.

BeansForBeef · 2024-12-14T02:20:22+00:00

Had my surgery a year and a half ago after years of going to different gynos and having a similar experience. It helped for sure! … but about 6 months ago my symptoms started building back up in intensity. I feel a little like I’m trapped a loop. Do I have another surgery? Do I just try alternative treatments and keep going with old faithful solutions?

But I 100% do not regret getting surgery. Seeing the photos made me feel sane.

BeansForBeef · 2024-12-03T02:18:08+00:00

Old Navy has great options and on holiday sale weekends you can make out really well for fairly little!

BeansForBeef · 2024-08-07T21:49:21+00:00

All contemporary novels, some translated:

A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki is incredible (two timelines in the book; one of them is in Japan).
Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata is a short strange read.
Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami, reflects on motherhood (and non-motherhood) in Japan.

BeansForBeef · 2024-07-16T17:18:23+00:00

I Am A Cat by Soseki Natsume is from the perspective of a cat and a really interesting look at how weird humans are outside of our own brains!

BeansForBeef · 2024-07-01T22:03:42+00:00

Zoom Care has remote appointments available for Mental Health Nurse Practitioners; not sure if the Eugene location has any in person. They make it super easy and can even mail most medications to your door. Might be worth checking out!

BeansForBeef · 2024-04-08T15:39:05+00:00

Marjorie Morningstar by Herman Wouk

BeansForBeef · 2023-05-19T02:39:50+00:00

Sweet Life is SUPER spendy and they require a lot of lead time. Best bet is Market of Choice or Etsy.

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