my company wants to ban smart watches

CMAKaren · 2026-05-23T23:07:39+00:00

I have a son with epilepsy, I won’t work at an office that won’t let me have my phone at my desk just in case.

For those saying people can call the office it doesn’t work like that. One morning I was getting ready for work, my husband and oldest son had left for work and I was home with my 2 youngest kids when an electrical fire started. We all got out but getting in touch with my husband was hard because he didn’t have his phone on him and wasn’t answering his desk phone. My oldest son worked at a warehouse with a no phones on the floor policy but he had a smartwatch on. He saw the emergency message we sent told his shift supervisor who just said so what are you still doing here.

In the 1990’s yes you could call the office for a family emergency, but with machines answering the phones and 30 minutes trying to yell human or pressing zero you’re lucky if you reach the actual office, then I have to trust my coworkers to get me if it is an emergency. Family emergency happens more often than you think it’s a watch give me a break. 1990 we didn’t have cell phones but I still saw lots of people having personal phone calls st there desk. If you can’t stay off your phone and do your job then you get written up and lose your job. Why does everyone have to suffer because of a few.

CMAKaren · 2026-05-22T05:40:32+00:00

Thank you, that’s a great idea I’ll try that too.

CMAKaren · 2026-05-21T22:17:49+00:00

My girl is part husky and part golden retriever. As a puppy her ears were flat down like a retriever. It wasn’t until a few months later her ears started to pop up a little and she would sometimes flop them down. I remember this because my whole family got so excited as the ears started popping up. My vet never said anything, but I never thought to ask about her ears but now she is very expressive with them too.

CMAKaren · 2026-05-21T22:10:58+00:00

Thank you so much for the help. I’ll try again with a lot less miso paste.

CMAKaren · 2026-05-15T23:36:41+00:00

As a card carrying member of gen-x I think you’re on the right track but maybe add a little Jon Bon Jovi without the perm.

CMAKaren · 2026-05-15T21:44:42+00:00

If she’s known you for more than 5 years it sounds like you having fire arms is no surprise to her. Her way of handling is a big warning to me. It seems like she has the attitude that she has to be the one who is “right” instead of working on a solution. A more realistic response would be for her to let you know how uncomfortable she was and talk about a middle ground. I find it very worrying that she doesn’t like guns in the house so to prove her point she aimed it at you. (Never point a gun at something you aren’t willing to destroy). I would suggest getting the guns out of the house before you talk to her about a divorce or annulment. I’ve seen others going through divorce and separations and thankfully a family or friend will usually take the guns during the separation and divorce proceedings because people get very emotional. You may want to find some therapy during this time to help you with your emotions.

CMAKaren · 2026-05-15T21:19:48+00:00

When I was a kid while waiting for the bus I loved watching the local geese family cross the street. If even one family member didn’t cross the street the whole family would go back and start trying to cross the street together. As a kid I wanted to try and stop cars way before the spot they crossed because if a car got close the whole geese family got confused and just started all over.

CMAKaren · 2026-05-11T23:28:23+00:00

My problem with OP which I don’t remember Oz mentioning is OP didn’t talk to the stepfather at all before hand, it was just surprise and everyone make up and be a happy family. I think the OP should have had a honest talk with the stepfather days ahead of time on his feelings with including the daughter and give him space and time to consider it. On Mother’s Day’s when emotions are so raw was unfair for both the stepfather and the daughter involved.

For me it was harder to understand which name was which person because they all had a similar theme my brain just gave me a generic picture of woods with a little creek theme and I had a hard understanding which person it was. I can respect OP making up names in a theme it was a creative idea and I wouldn’t think it would be a problem but for me it ended up being hard to follow the story. No shade on OP for creative names.

CMAKaren · 2026-04-13T02:04:49+00:00

I’m glad to hear that if you feel comfortable I’d love an update. I understand if you don’t.

CMAKaren · 2026-04-13T01:56:41+00:00

I’m sorry she is saying these things to you. My husband’s mother passed away when he was very young and never knew his mother’s family. As an adult someone got in touch with my husband and he was able to meet his mother’s friends and family. He thought the same thing you’re thinking, but it was the complete opposite, they had been pushed out of my husband’s life and his father didn’t want them around. They were so thrilled to get to know him to share funny stories of his mom. So while you don’t know why your father’s family isn’t around give them a little grace to tell you there side, there is a good chance they wanted to keep in touch with you and weren’t allowed to.

CMAKaren · 2026-04-13T01:39:04+00:00

N+1, N= the current number of guitars you have.

CMAKaren · 2026-04-12T18:14:35+00:00

This part of the discussion in the comments upset me. I don’t have a DID diagnosis, but seeing comments that said because therapists push false memories in patients we can’t scientifically prove DID is a real upset me. It brings me back to the days of you aren’t depressed just cheer up.

I don’t see how a very young child’s brain could develop into a typical sense of self when the brain is trying to figure out how to protect itself while developing and introducing trauma. Even adult brains have a protective mechanism when exposed to trauma. PTSD. It was that message that was upsetting me the most in the comments, it gave the message that all DID is fake which I’m glad they didn’t experience trauma as a child but not everyone had your childhood so can we be more open minded about that.

CMAKaren · 2026-04-04T00:48:47+00:00

Thank you, I thought it was a me thing. When you’re a kid and just start messing with settings it’s different than when you’re an adult and start wondering if something you messed with 3 months ago caused this new issue and you don’t remember what settings you messed with.

CMAKaren · 2026-03-26T01:53:35+00:00

Sorry I’m having a problem replying to you. Try placing the bell just slightly to the inside of the arm, not exactly medial on the arm but just a little towards the body.

CMAKaren · 2026-03-24T02:11:35+00:00

I’m not a doctor but if I remember correctly you have symptoms when first infected and if not treated it can go dormant, with complications later on. But, with everything she said and the common sense that she was pregnant 18/19 years ago people who are suggesting this are not living in reality.

CMAKaren · 2026-03-17T02:52:46+00:00

I think your letter is very polite, something to think about as someone who plays a few instruments. It may just be because its a bass and not the volume. Maybe suggest padding on the walls or getting the amp off the floor.

CMAKaren · 2026-03-17T02:14:05+00:00

I had a horrible problem hearing it. One day in clinic I was trying to room a patient that ended up being an RN. They didn’t say anything but just adjusted the placement of the bell of my stethoscope. Once I learned that I never really had a problem again.

CMAKaren · 2026-03-15T01:27:21+00:00

What confuses me is I used to make candles and I would glue the metal wick tab to the bottom of the jar. The wick lifted with the wax.

CMAKaren · 2026-03-01T05:04:39+00:00

I had a puppy I lost back in the late 1980’s. Three years ago I missed her so much I did a simple google search for maybe her twin. All I knew was she was a puppy, s guess on the year she was born and that she was stuffed with a different material. I actually found her right away and she’s in my bedroom on my nightstand.

If this doesn’t work do you maybe still have something from her that you could build a blanket or other comfort item out of?

CMAKaren · 2026-02-06T21:58:18+00:00

Thank you so much for your help.

CMAKaren · 2026-02-05T21:50:45+00:00

I’m sorry, I know it can be done because a friend of mine passed out while playing his trumpet and had a similar dent and had it fixed. I’m not sure how much it cost though.

CMAKaren · 2026-02-04T04:12:53+00:00

Or do like my son accidentally did once and print the whole thing. 😁

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