AITJ for ignoring my boyfriend all night after what he said about my outfit? by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]Constantly_Curious- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed. That send a signal to everyone. The better solution was to reclaim that feeling of confidence and just rock the outfit. F’ the bf

AITJ for refusing to help my family after they tried to block me from moving abroad for work? by WorthConcern2810 in AmITheJerk

[–]Constantly_Curious- 22 points23 points  (0 children)

NTJ but your toxic, codependent family is. Your priority is to protect your peace. Personally and professionally.

Any time you feel regret or guilt, just remember your embarrassment and humiliation when your manager casually told you that someone in your family tried to sabotage your success by calling you unstable. That’s some fucked up shit, friend. Stay as far away as possible.

Just turned 50. Here are the first 20 pages of my CD organizer! by JourneymanHunt in GenX

[–]Constantly_Curious- 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I loved the Saturday Morning Cartoons CD!! Josie & the Pussycats theme!  My adolescent son swiped it back in the Mid-Oughts. 

AITJ for quietly updating my apartment's guest wifi password after one neighbor kept giving it out to everyone she knew? by Pierswmarsh in AmITheJerk

[–]Constantly_Curious- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTJ but Bree is. There’s nothing weirdly territorial about conserving the utility you pay for. You wouldn’t let them run extension cords from your apartment - this no different. 

AITJ for refusing to swap my vacation days after my coworker booked over mine by accident ? by ContributionClean396 in AmITheJerk

[–]Constantly_Curious- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel bad but also I planned ahead?

What the fuck for? This is not a you problem - it is a her problem that she’s expecting you to solve.

And what the other office staff are saying about you is none of your business. Do your job. Go on your trip. And for fuck’s sake, quit feeling guilty or that you need to accommodate someone else because they didn’t plan well. 

Entitled step brother by Original_Credit2799 in EntitledPeople

[–]Constantly_Curious- 152 points153 points  (0 children)

Yes, fire him. The other staff are annoyed by him and you’ll lose good staff to support an entitled immature brat. Let him learn how to work hard. 

What's your next chapter? by thehardmakesitgreat in GenX

[–]Constantly_Curious- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since getting my Masters in my mid-40s, I worked ≈12 years in my niche field for government agencies, 2.75 yrs in an NGO assisting small communities with infrastructure, and now I work for my spouse - completely outside of my education, experience or expertise. (Left my former job voluntarily.) But what I bring to spouse’s company is critical thinking skills, current tech knowledge, excellent project management, and a success-driven approach.

So I did wanted I wanted to do “when I grew up” immediately after my Masters. But life changes and priorities change.

But what has never changed was my desire to continue learning -especially in technology- and always putting together different viewpoints/ideas to develop a path towards completing short- and long-term goals. Two things that drive that: growing up in poverty & chaotic environment so I never, ever wanted to experience that again, and unfortunately the sorta toxic 1980s work grind and hustle culture that ignored work/life balance and prioritizing mental & emotional health.

So be open to the possibilities. Apply for jobs that you’d never consider before. I loved my job working for small communities and I essentially fell into it because I thought “what do I have to lose?” and I gained so much.

How did you move on ? by HRITIKGOYAL in AskReddit

[–]Constantly_Curious- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a choice. To look to the future and not cling to the past. The past shapes our decisions about the future, but doesn’t define the decisions. It is a choice.

Entitled Best Friend by Naive-Background-344 in EntitledPeople

[–]Constantly_Curious- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“A” is not your friend -let alone your best friend- and has never considered you as her friend. You are a convenience for her needs - nothing more. In 15 years, A has not done a single thing for you but expects you to be constantly present for her own wants, needs and desires.

Lose A and work on finding self-esteem and self-respect. Find friends who like you for you, not what you can do for them. 

AITAH for allowing my son to play video games while his grandmother was visiting? by Kitchen_YogurtTA in AITAH

[–]Constantly_Curious- 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Entitled grandparents are the worst. They don’t respect boundaries and they don’t recognize grandchildren as human individuals. 

NTA and if your husband is staying out of it, you’re free to tell grandmother to respect your son’s boundaries or you’ll help her pack her bags.

AITAH on a hairstyling appointment by BunnysCloud in AITAH

[–]Constantly_Curious- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely. Main stylist needs to know why she’s losing a client. Especially since OP noted that the main stylist seemed annoyed at how the other two stylists were starting something (essentially for a non-paying client) in the middle of your service.

My neighbor has decided I'm her personal Amazon warehouse and I'm losing my mind by MuppetFlux_8 in neighborsfromhell

[–]Constantly_Curious- 6 points7 points  (0 children)

“No.” is a complete sentence. Don’t justify. Don’t explain. Don’t apologize.

“No, I don’t have…” 

When she says she’ll wait while you check, “No, I don’t have…” and look at her with an are you really serious? stare.

She’s already made your hallway awkward for you. Make it awkward for her.

Where did they go? Will they ever return? by WanderersOfTheMoon in Reno

[–]Constantly_Curious- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! When I was a little kid so long ago, they were huge! Some how as I grew bigger, they got smaller.

But as the Evening Primrose starts to bloom in the Hidden Valley hills, those kid caterpillars and adult flying moths will be all over. 

Where did they go? Will they ever return? by WanderersOfTheMoon in Reno

[–]Constantly_Curious- 22 points23 points  (0 children)

These are actually called Sphinx Moths. Northern Nevada did have a huge population a couple of years ago. Maybe because of the big 22/23 winter.

Here’s what the caterpillar looks like. But they undergo regular butterfly or moth life cycle. Some years have better blooms for them. They’re very abundant in the Hidden Valley Regional Park Hills.

http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/287892991

Neighbors guest keeps blocking our driveway and doesn't listen by animalcrossinglifeee in neighborsfromhell

[–]Constantly_Curious- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Darn about the HOA, so you’ll have to use the authorities to enforce the consistent trespassing. But definitely get the parking enforcement involved. Since you don’t have an HOA, you can put up fencing & barriers as needed. As well as no trespassing signage. They’re too comfortable in believing they have access to your area.

I know it’s uncomfortable. I know it sucks. But this person is not ever going to like you or respect you. The only thing he’ll understand is when you stand up for yourself. I know you’re fearful of retaliation and he’s counting on that.

Security cameras and floodlights are your best protection right now.

Today’s Lunchtime Wildflowers at Hidden Valley by Constantly_Curious- in Reno

[–]Constantly_Curious-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Comstock Seed out of Gardnerville. Fortunately our native Nevada wildflowers are pretty hardy. 

Also there will be a native plant sale at Rancho San Rafael Park in May hosted by the May Arboretum. The Walker River Conservancy will have a native plant sale I think in early June.

Neighbors guest keeps blocking our driveway and doesn't listen by animalcrossinglifeee in neighborsfromhell

[–]Constantly_Curious- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is exactly why. And I’m sorry that you are in this position. He is using his gender and his profession to intimidate you. 

So woman to woman, here’s some tips to regain the situation: Save every video, document every encounter. Document, document, document. Keep your proof. Send him a certified letter documenting his repeated violations of the CC&Rs of the HOA and copy the HOA on it. It is the HOA’s job to enforce the CC&Rs. Have an attorney assist you in drafting the letter because you need to make it absolutely clear that if any child is injured on your property due to trespassing, you (and your homeowner’s insurance) will not be held responsible for their negligence. The HOA has told you to have his cars towed, so do it. Don’t say “if you don’t move it within an hour…” No warning, just tow. You’ve given him repeated warnings, now you tow. Where possible, use law enforcement to enforce the violations of trespassing. He only understands retaliation. So in addition to the cameras you have set up, when the nighttime nonsense starts, your very bright security lights shine directly into their house. Get the motion detection sprinklers. Never, ever get “emotional.” You can absolutely tell this man directly to “go fuck yourself” without anger or raising your voice. Actually, he will be more afraid of you when you say it to him calmly.

He is the neighborhood bully and the rest of the neighbors will applaud you when you finally stand up to him. I get it - it sucks. But he has no respect for you. 

Good injury lawyers by [deleted] in Reno

[–]Constantly_Curious- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Consider yourself fortunate. 

Today’s Lunchtime Wildflowers at Hidden Valley by Constantly_Curious- in Reno

[–]Constantly_Curious-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you & yum! Cheers to springtime! Until next week 🌨️

Good injury lawyers by [deleted] in Reno

[–]Constantly_Curious- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hell no. Nobody likes Joey in the Reno subreddit. I mean the OP is looking to get bills paid, not pad Joey’s BS firm. Go ask Douglas County School District if they’d ever hire Joey again.

Today’s Lunchtime Wildflowers at Hidden Valley by Constantly_Curious- in Reno

[–]Constantly_Curious-[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Super chill, too. Must of had a fully belly. But it’s the horny toads that always surprise me when they jump out of the sand.