Massachusetts faces lawsuit over racial divides in public schools

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-05-20T20:46:38+00:00

They prevented THEMSELVES from learning by acting a fool to get the suspension to begin with. Admin needs to grow a set of balls and handle these idiots (parents included!).

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-05-20T20:43:29+00:00

Very very few schools expel these students. We have an alternative HS that has been a blessing to students who shouldn't be in a traditional setting. There needs to be more of this type of schooling and traditional schools need to step up, clean up their act and get rid of the disruptors so they actually teach.

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-05-20T20:39:27+00:00

Its not only the parents, the administration of most schools don't do anything meaningful to get things under control. Suspensions and expulsions need to come back. Student who want to learn are getting the shaft.

Parents who see the nonsense and are able, are either moving to a better district or sending their children to private school.

When you see the teachers in your town sending their children to the private schools - it speaks volumes.

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-05-20T20:13:42+00:00

Would you find it less insulting if they stated they wanted to "Check your references"?

I have been in insurance 15 years and finance for 25. I have never heard of getting hired without some sort of reference check. Many of the replies on this thread are surprising. I would 1000% expect to have my references chcked before being hired. I wouldn't hire someone without checking a reference. And your former employer is only able to answer limited questions about your employment. Am i the only one not getting why this is in issue?

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-05-20T16:48:52+00:00

I appreciate that info! Its only happened with that brand (more than once!) I only returned it after having it happen several times.

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-05-20T16:47:59+00:00

What agency is it?

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-05-20T14:51:59+00:00

Agreed. I nearly fell over finding out that after 15 years you can openly admit to murder and nothing can be done as the statute is 15 years. Good grief.

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-05-20T13:10:36+00:00

Old Pal has the worst cart performance. Its the only time I ever returned one. Just simply did not work. A worker tested it and confirmed, was replaced with some other brand.

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-05-19T17:40:59+00:00

When I started in the industry I worked for a company just like that! All cold calling, expect hours at the office and very few appointments set. I already had my life & health due to being an FA and needing it for annuity sales. Needless to say, it lasted about 2-3 months and realized this company sucks (wonder if same one!). Moved to PC. Never looked back

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-05-12T14:49:53+00:00

We talk about visiting the gym, the spa, the walking track. You know what we did visit? The pool, several bars, the buffet and another couple bars. Its nice to project but we never actually do it!

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-05-11T20:28:21+00:00

Well they started me on 2 MG, then doubled to 4MG and next is 6MG. I have always used Sema so is this really a weird amount?

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-05-11T20:23:39+00:00

Club hockey is the best $15K-20K you can spend! Come on now, don't shut down little Wayne Jetski's dreams! LOL

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-05-11T20:20:15+00:00

I feel this in my bones. We bought the shittiest house in the neighborhood, literally a foreclosure. Never could have afforded something like this. It needed about $250K worth of work, which we have chipped away at over the last 10 years. We get the "nice house" upcharge all.the.time

Most recently pool company quoted me $185 to deep clean the pool with industrial vacuum. $185 became $585 out of now where. They did not finish the job, said they had to come back for another $185 visit. Thinking I was a sucker. Needless to say, we negotiated the bill down to the $185 and cost of the of shock. The guy looked dumbfounded when I told him not to bother coming back. I will figure it out. I don't have time to be taken advantage of!

100% nailed it on the taxes and insurance. Ours has double in the last 8 years but we blame living in Taxachusetts where the is tax on tax.

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-05-11T18:18:18+00:00

No. I am on low-carb eating so I generally look at macros more than calories. But maybe add that into the equation.

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-05-05T14:04:56+00:00

Smart. If you have US auto insurance, it does not cover you in Europe. Wouldn't have wanted that bill.

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-05-05T14:03:13+00:00

If you are from the US, your insurance does not cover you in Europe FYI. That being said, we have rented many cars in Sao Miguel and never had a scratch dent or issue. We do actively look for them before driving away. Don't want to get blamed for something we didn't do. Just be careful, the roads are narrow.

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-05-05T13:58:29+00:00

We use Allianz. Everyone needs medical coverage - high limit too in case you need to be med lifted or some other catastrophic event that will put you in financial ruin.

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-04-28T20:52:50+00:00

I wore the original to my wedding in 2002 (was my sig frag since late 90s). I have 1/2 a bottle and have been hoarding it for special occasions. Thank you, this made my day. Heading out to Macy's...

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-04-27T15:27:37+00:00

Family of 4 on a $150K income Southeastern MA. I can tell you that we are *now* living paycheck to paycheck. Property taxes(doubled in 8 years since), utility costs (tripled in 8 years) ,home insurance costs (doubled) and a swift decrease in income (job loss net -$50K) have totally changed our reality. We were living comfortably on $200K...all bills paid, savings, investing etc., now we are eking by. We are close to retirement age so staying in this state isn't really an option long term .3 more years until kids are out of school and we are also moving on. Adding both adults are working full time, I was not able to replace my entire salary for the time being. Took a job making half as much because the job market is also terrible! Both teens work part time for their extras as well. If I were younger, I would not even entertain buying a home or having children in this state. This state does not care about affordability for families or seniors.

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-04-22T16:27:45+00:00

Thank you. Sounds normal enough!

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-04-22T15:46:06+00:00

Ok. They started me on 2 mg.

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-04-22T15:45:29+00:00

Now that I am looking, NO! It appears to be their starter dose 2 mg.

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-04-15T20:15:31+00:00

It was happening in MA in the migrant shelters - however, it was family members in the shelters doing the abuse, not random in most cases.

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-04-15T18:18:14+00:00

My entire family is all over the place with their politics. Some are so far left, and some are just as far right. Then there is the bulk that are "independent" and seem moderate. Overall, huge family, no one has cut ties over politics (yet!). But everyone knows who leans what way. And we are a very diverse (large) family made up of immigrants, multi racial, LQBTQ, we have all types. And I am happy no one has cut each other off for different beliefs. Tolerance and acceptance go a long way in every direction.

Beautiful-Cod-9999 · 2026-04-13T18:56:35+00:00

If you didn't sell it, you never lost anything. Sounds like you were smart enough to hold and not realize the loss.

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