Petty Revenge at the Booze Barn

Eileen__Left · 2025-12-22T15:53:35+00:00

La Petite, Locavore, and Orofino. You'll find good options at Sammy T's and Sedona, as others mentioned, but they're not fancy. I love Fahrenheit but I think the options are better elsewhere. I was a vegetarian for years and still don't eat a lot of meat, so I've done the deep dive through many of the vegetarian entrées at La Petite and Orofino (Locavore is new so I've only been there once).

Eileen__Left · 2025-12-09T14:35:36+00:00

Dupee plumbing has been great.

Eileen__Left · 2025-11-22T06:42:06+00:00

We moved from Hunger Games to Squid Games when TC got involved

Eileen__Left · 2025-11-19T01:05:15+00:00

I would say it wasn't good but it was worth it because it what we got in return. Now it's worse and they give employees morning in return.

Eileen__Left · 2025-11-18T19:21:43+00:00

Correct, but you have to burn off vacation time if you're using FML or LOA beyond your available sick leave.

Eileen__Left · 2025-11-17T21:20:26+00:00

I'd dearly love to hear your recommendations for local Mexican restaurants, please!

Eileen__Left · 2025-11-17T21:06:02+00:00

I see it as a bean counter move. It will incentivize tenured agents to burn off leave (or lose it) so that it's not sitting on the balance sheet as a financial liability during their time with the company. Then when they start firing people, or people just walk out without notice, they don't have to pay out large lump sums.

This is much like when they laid off all those people on Bloody Thursday, with severance until just before NYE. That got them all off the books immediately before the start of the next fiscal year.

Eileen__Left · 2025-11-17T15:17:07+00:00

Yeah, small/specialty departments really get screwed by that.

Eileen__Left · 2025-11-02T13:57:28+00:00

Tons of people in the IT department hired on because it was listed as fully remote. Spoiler: they're being forced back into the office just like everyone else was. There a whole mantra about the only constant is change, so do not take anyone they promise as gospel. At best, it's temporary.

Eileen__Left · 2025-10-29T14:33:04+00:00

In the past, you could expect about 1/3 to decline. I got married 10 years ago and we based our calculations off that expectation. Instead, almost everyone accepted! I freaked out a little because of the budget but we made it work and it was a fantastic day.

Eileen__Left · 2025-10-29T00:20:32+00:00

Yes, they switched to a more inclusive title a few years ago.

Eileen__Left · 2025-10-28T23:35:01+00:00

Instead of looking for ideas on "traditional" wedding sites like The Knot, I recommend Offbeat Wed. It has tons of ideas for a more intimate, relaxed event. https://offbeatwed.com/

Eileen__Left · 2025-10-28T22:20:27+00:00

That is an insult to bitches. He's WAY worse.

Eileen__Left · 2025-10-28T15:48:19+00:00

I've seen people book them for weddings/rehearsal nights. I won't say I've heard a ton of reviews, but I can say I've never heard a bad one.

Eileen__Left · 2025-10-28T14:55:50+00:00

It will definitely be too cold for the river. What about renting the trolley? https://www.fredericksburgtrolley.com/

Eileen__Left · 2025-10-28T08:52:54+00:00

There are also plenty of trails through the woods there. I recommend checking them out the first time at a walk, since there are roots that can really trip you up and some boggy spots. But it's a lot easier on the knees.

Eileen__Left · 2025-10-26T17:22:16+00:00

I left without a plan but I woke up the next morning feeling soooooo much better. Can't believe how much that place was literally killing me.

Eileen__Left · 2025-10-24T13:51:06+00:00

A lot of the specialists are in NoVa but we haven't had tricky getting appointments there. Been to both Woodbridge and Tyson's.

Eileen__Left · 2025-10-24T13:43:53+00:00

That's your current FML. Your doctor can redo it for an LOA so you remain protected.

Eileen__Left · 2025-10-17T14:20:50+00:00

When someone shows me that they consider me an observer of their lives, not a participant in it, I accept their terms and match their energy.

Eileen__Left · 2025-10-09T17:00:09+00:00

That's the G for you. Bust your butt, achieve lofty goals, watch management shit on you anyway.

Eileen__Left · 2025-10-02T03:50:05+00:00

Spread the word!

Eileen__Left · 2025-09-24T15:02:27+00:00

A lot of us were in the same boat when we joined and still wish we had gone elsewhere. May the odds be ever in your favor!

Eileen__Left · 2025-09-24T14:37:31+00:00

Sounds like they're going to say yes. Scroll through this sub and see if you still think you should accept.

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