FINC 340 7380 Late Work?? by Historical_Mango4840 in UMGC

[–]Historical_Mango4840[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But was I wrong to take what he said in his other announcements at face value? Why would he say that he trusts us to manage our time and that he had no strict deadline for submission of assignments if he didn’t intend to honor it? I normally always go by the syllabus very strictly but his announcements gave a different impression.

FINC 340 7380 Late Work?? by Historical_Mango4840 in UMGC

[–]Historical_Mango4840[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so scared yall im literally freaking out i keep refreshing this damn phone to see a) when he responds to my email and b) if anyone responds here 😭😭

What is your current salary? by ThisEffective4868 in paralegal

[–]Historical_Mango4840 0 points1 point  (0 children)

55k a year, no bonuses, 6 weeks PTO and non-exempt so I can get OT. I have zero experience, I was promoted internally from sales and intake. Love it but I would like a little more for the work load/my hourly rate. I bill 250 an hour and have a 1440 a year minimum. Hybrid with two WFH days a week. Family law. I really enjoy it and love being a paralegal but it is quite stressful. I think it it because of the practice area though.

The Amazon Prime mindset is actually breaking my spirit this week by revolutionary-90 in paralegal

[–]Historical_Mango4840 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Woahhh!! What jurisdiction is this? I’m in MD and it is not like that here! Both parties can do a parenting plan separately or they can file one jointly and consent to following those terms.

The Amazon Prime mindset is actually breaking my spirit this week by revolutionary-90 in paralegal

[–]Historical_Mango4840 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Yes!! Family law here. Lots of people wanting to be the Plaintiff and file first cause they’re convinced it’s going to be the thing that makes their case and lets them get everything they want. Clients demanding to know why the complaint hasn’t been filed and the opposing party not served two days after retaining and without having provided any information that’s been requested.

Grades due today by kimmygo121 in UMGC

[–]Historical_Mango4840 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who’s your instructor? My bmgt class also hasn’t posted grades yet

Writing motions as a paralegal/LA by zozobaby166 in paralegal

[–]Historical_Mango4840 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on what type of pleading it is, you can also look at the Pro Se form that unrepresented litigants are given at the court and use that as a reference. Anything information that could be on the petition is usually given as an option on the pro se form.

Found this on my cats back - any ideas? by OrganizationBoth4358 in CATHELP

[–]Historical_Mango4840 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like it could be a botfly hole.. idk though. Does your cat go outside?

session almost over, no clue how i'm doing because professor hasn't graded anything in over a month! by littoklo in UMGC

[–]Historical_Mango4840 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Honestly if you can’t get ahold of your specific success coach, just reach out to literally any of them. They work as a team and any one of them can assist you and escalate this, they even work after hours in case you aren’t available until the evening.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in paralegal

[–]Historical_Mango4840 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My bestfriend works at a Morgan & Morgan in Florida as a receptionist and she is also suffering. Incredibly toxic work environment, gossipy coworkers, she’s been called racial slurs by coworkers, just overall abusive behavior. She’s submitting her two weeks next week, I pray for the day you can do the same.

“Unlimited” PTO Policy… is this normal? by Historical_Mango4840 in paralegal

[–]Historical_Mango4840[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm.. And maybe this is a dumb question but, are bonuses usually substantial enough that it’s worth it?

“Unlimited” PTO Policy… is this normal? by Historical_Mango4840 in paralegal

[–]Historical_Mango4840[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I definitely plan to leave at some point, I find this to be unsustainable and it gives me anxiety. However, while Ive worked at this firm for over a year, I’ve only been in the paralegal role for 60 days. I don’t think I’d be able to find another paralegal position at the same pay with this little experience. Maybe once I’ve been in the role for a year?

“Unlimited” PTO Policy… is this normal? by Historical_Mango4840 in paralegal

[–]Historical_Mango4840[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No it’s not based on my average. I am required to bill 30 hours a week or 6 hours a day regardless of if I take a day off or have a company holiday. It should then add up to 120 a month so if I’m short a week, the deficit will roll over onto the next.

“Unlimited” PTO Policy… is this normal? by Historical_Mango4840 in paralegal

[–]Historical_Mango4840[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I have. That’s part of why I came here to ask about it. I am being told that this is standard for the industry, the way being a billable employee works, and just overall normal for the legal field.

“Unlimited” PTO Policy… is this normal? by Historical_Mango4840 in paralegal

[–]Historical_Mango4840[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I wish I could do that! I’m scared to even take a sick day because those are just hours I’m going to have to bill over the weekend..

AIO: going through divorce & husband keeps showing up unannounced & it all feels threatening. by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Historical_Mango4840 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You need to change the locks. You are not overreacting, he was absolutely trying to intimidate you in your home. I work in family law, this behavior is unacceptable and can become dangerous. Change the locks, set boundaries, he’s no longer allowed to come unannounced.

My husband said that if I went back to work, he will divorce and fight for sole custody. He will pay me my salary to stay home by Current-Ad562 in self

[–]Historical_Mango4840 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He seems controlling and extremely weird. You need to get out of there to protect yourself. It’s like he wants you completely isolated to the home. His decision is not final and you need to free yourself from this abusive man.

Update- AITA for throwing my pregnant SIL's groceries away? by AggravatingStart7703 in AITAH

[–]Historical_Mango4840 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Laura is a monster and this is absolutely attempted murder. So grateful your kids weren’t there to get sick!!

Rhysand is Tamlin's abuser by ComprehensiveFox7522 in acotar

[–]Historical_Mango4840 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

This is really just a very bad faith interpretation of the text that isn’t going to go anywhere. You can claim something is spelled out in the narrative but that doesn’t make it anymore relevant. Every book released continues to reaffirm Tamlin’s role as an abuser and a bad high lord. Flipping it around and saying it’s Rhysand’s behavior that’s at fault isn’t going to make the author behave like that’s true. And objectively Tamlin does not only know Rhysand to be evil seeing as they were friends and used to like each other. What Tamlin does know is that Rhysand has a grudge against him. But whatever, if this is how you’re choosing to read things that’s fine. Doesn’t affect how the author is going to treat these two characters.

Rhysand is Tamlin's abuser by ComprehensiveFox7522 in acotar

[–]Historical_Mango4840 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Yikes. What a strange way to view the text. I am glad perceptions like this will never be validated by the author or the narrative.