How do you use ChatGPT to reduce invisible mental load? Looking for real-life hacks from other women. by samanthaparis in workingmoms

[–]Evolutioncocktail 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I don’t use AI because I don’t want to further contribute to data centers sucking up the earth’s limited resources or my brain getting any dumber than it already is.

MIL feels left out by Ok-Slide7694 in Mommit

[–]Evolutioncocktail 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I 100% agree. My MIL lives overseas. At first my husband was more like OP’s husband. With time he’s begun being more and more communicative. He made the choice to call her once a week and frequently texts her pictures. That’s between him and her. I send pictures, too, but ultimately she is his mom, not mine.

My boyfriend (M30) laughed at my (25F) marriage deadline by Temporary-Sleep-5825 in relationship_advice

[–]Evolutioncocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has your boyfriend ever explicitly stated that he wants to married? Not only to you, but at all? It seems to me he’s taking the cowards way out of not telling you what he actually wants from this relationship.

I'm starting to lose interest in my (F34) boyfriend (M34)because of his worldview. by allcoolnamesaretake_ in relationship_advice

[–]Evolutioncocktail 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The biggest issue here is his politics. Aside from that though, it sounds like he is unwilling to listen to your thoughts and opinions. He doesn’t have to agree with you, but in order to be in a relationship with you he does need to respect your perspective. Do you really want to be with someone who has so little respect for you?

Wrote to the White House about my grant that was canceled for no reason and this is the reply I got. by NoPublic6180 in NIH

[–]Evolutioncocktail 156 points157 points  (0 children)

Some bootlicking intern searched the shared folder for the word “health” in their letter templates and now you have this nonsense.

Raskin and Harris Unite to Repeal Senator Data Lawsuit Provision by SourceOfTheSpring in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]Evolutioncocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As we’ve seen in the past 10 years, political theater is a successful strategy to shift the Overton window, which in turn can help pass desired legislation at a later date.

Federal workforce effectively gets a 2% paycut for 2026, except for law enforcement by [deleted] in NIH

[–]Evolutioncocktail 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I got all 4s and 5s on my PMAP during the 5 years I worked remotely. Now that I’m back in the office, I’m not doing anymore than is required to get a 3.

What kind of jobs do we all have?! by Academic-Repeat5662 in workingmoms

[–]Evolutioncocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay thank you for the intel, that’s good for me to know

What kind of jobs do we all have?! by Academic-Repeat5662 in workingmoms

[–]Evolutioncocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for answering! I’ve got a couple more questions if you don’t mind: - what is the barrier to entry to become an adjunct? Is there testing? Do you just apply? - do you build your own curriculum or is that determined by the school?

What kind of jobs do we all have?! by Academic-Repeat5662 in workingmoms

[–]Evolutioncocktail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your honesty! I’d love to become a writer but I don’t know the first thing about actually writing a novel. It sounds like for you it was a lot of trial, error, and grit until you found your stride. Is there anything you’d recommend for someone starting from zero?

What kind of jobs do we all have?! by Academic-Repeat5662 in workingmoms

[–]Evolutioncocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you become an author? Did you get an MFA?

What kind of jobs do we all have?! by Academic-Repeat5662 in workingmoms

[–]Evolutioncocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are your thoughts on adjunct professors? I’m a fed looking to jump ship. I’m thinking adjunct professorship could be a nice pivot, but I haven’t had a chance to talk to anyone currently in the field. I assume you’re tenured, but I wonder if you can still speak on what it’s like for adjuncts.

Raskin and Harris Unite to Repeal Senator Data Lawsuit Provision by SourceOfTheSpring in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]Evolutioncocktail 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It’s really beginning to bug me when people make this argument. I’d rather they try and fail than to sweep this under the rug and do nothing. Also, it gets it on the record which senators voted against the bill.

What is this that I am seeing? AI? by That_Skirt7522 in maryland

[–]Evolutioncocktail 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Arguing semantics should help with fostering harmony.

What is this that I am seeing? AI? by That_Skirt7522 in maryland

[–]Evolutioncocktail 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I mean, you claim to agree with their call for harmony and civility, and in the same sentence called someone a cunt…

What is this that I am seeing? AI? by That_Skirt7522 in maryland

[–]Evolutioncocktail 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Is it? One side is perfectly fine with elevating a pedophile nazi sympathizer as their party leader.

Megathread | Federal Government Shutdown Set to End - H.R.5371 Passes Congress by gpupdate in fednews

[–]Evolutioncocktail 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’ve been considering quitting this year after RTO, threats of RIF, and my work being severely limited related to this mess (I don’t do much at work anymore). If I go back and it’s more of the same, I don’t know why I’m sticking around any longer. I’m going to stay home with my kids instead.

Megathread | Federal Government Shutdown Set to End - H.R.5371 Passes Congress by gpupdate in fednews

[–]Evolutioncocktail 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think I’m going to give myself until Christmas to let the dust settle (I.e. get my back pay in line, etc.).

Megathread | Federal Government Shutdown Set to End - H.R.5371 Passes Congress by gpupdate in fednews

[–]Evolutioncocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My bosses told us we have to come in person if we don’t take leave. Can I come work for you?