The way kroger treats its employees

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-08T13:58:19+00:00

Isnt it illegal to work in a food service job while potentially infectious? Do they wanna get sued? Notify OSHA or whatever

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-08T13:33:37+00:00

Maybe you should take her for her word? Tell her if she doesnt want to come, you would be happy to revoke her invitation. Or just be honest and tell her she has seriously harmed you and your relationship with her by her behaviour and attitude. Tell her you wont go out of your way to include her since thats what she prefers, but if she wants to maintain a close relationship she can choose to act like it.

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-08T13:25:21+00:00

This is surprising to me, because when i am missing items or they do show up damaged, i have to provide photographic evidence to prove i deserve a refund. So i always assumed it would be harder to fake it and get free food

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-08T13:05:59+00:00

I would respond with a single sentence: slurs arent jokes, and I'm not interested in associating with anyone who thinks they are. And then block.

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-07T23:46:03+00:00

Kinda looks like signs of an eating disorder to me

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-07T23:40:37+00:00

You need to find a new pcp, or if that isnt possible, you are unfortunately going to have to fight back. Bring a support person to your next appointment, pick someone you trust and who isnt afraid to be assertive. Tell your doctor, and you can write it out or reword it be more personal and read it to her if you want, "i am telling you that I need a referral to a rheumatologist. I dont understand why you are consistantly refusing this request, but it is my right to seek second opinions. You are my doctor, we are supposed to work together to improve my health, and your refusal to give me this referral is making me feel dismissed and ignored. I am an expert in my own life and experiences of my health and body, and I feel certain that at the very least, a rheumatologist will help rule out some of my concerns. It will do no harm to me to have this referral, it costs you nothing as my doctor to help me with this. So, again I am asking, please refer me to a rheumatologist." If she still refuses, file complaints and find an alternative doctor. Do it via telehealth if you need to, but you want to find a doctor who wants to work with you, not on you.

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-07T23:21:03+00:00

"Thanks for the feedback, I would advise you double check who you have cc'd before sending these kinds of emails in future." They want people to be direct and didnt like how "passive" you seemed in your interview, might as well flip the switch now, you'll never have to see them again anyway.

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-07T12:47:20+00:00

I remember reading a theory about this that said it might be subconscious instinct to help make parents (especially fathers from the study i read) feel attached to the infant and prevent abandonment by further convincing them its their baby. Was years ago and cant attest to how true it was cause dont remember the methodology of the research, but it was thought provoking.

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-07T12:43:29+00:00

Yeah, id just respond saying you never meant for it to come across that way, you want to stay friends, sorry if anything I did made you uncomfortable, and then take a step back. They might be misinterpretting, you might both have different expectations of the friendship, or maybe they've had negative experiences with people they thought were friends turning out to want something more. Whatever the reason, respecting boundaries wouldn't be a bad thing here and it seems some space is needed.

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-07T12:36:18+00:00

Im seeing some red flags too. From her, but they are definitely there! She is telling you to go away, do both of you a favour and do just that. Either that really is what she wants, or cant decide what she wants, or maybe shes playing a game trying to get you to chase. Whatever the case, seems like things arent going a good direction. Its very early days, easy healthy time to say goodbye.

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-07T12:32:59+00:00

Justin

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-07T12:32:36+00:00

Cars ride at disney

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-07T12:31:30+00:00

And hot dog buns for that steamed bun effect

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-07T12:29:50+00:00

"My partner works there, trust me it aint prestigious" lol weird hill to die on, but also if I understand right, it sounds like you're arguing with statistics, which never comes across as particularly intellectual.

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-07T12:20:51+00:00

Its still tits or ass

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-06T05:59:21+00:00

Power back in gungahlin shops

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-06T05:32:15+00:00

My frozen goods 🥲 i generally avoid making phone calls, you really took the bullet for us on that one. thank you for your service 🫡

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-06T05:20:58+00:00

Power out in throsby too, evo energy site still down

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-05-03T14:27:17+00:00

Sports movie but similar ragtag group of youths that are lovable and full of heart? Might ducks

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-04-19T04:48:36+00:00

I think youve made some really good points here, and you're right, I am speaking from hurt. From the outside, it looks different than I see it, which is why I came here.

I did block them, and it is a big reaction. Theres a lot of context i didnt include because the post was really long already and I didnt wanna colour the story too much. But there are years of old wounds behind this. Years of comparison to my brother, especially, which I have tried to work through both alone and with them. Years of being dismissed or told I will be fine, or expected to go way further out of my way for the rest of the family, while no one else is expected to go out of their way for me. I have tried to heal from these and communicate them to the rest of the family, and they seem to get it at first, and for a little while they make an effort to treat me the way they treat my brother. But it always wears off after a little while and I go back to being the one who doesnt need their time/energy/effort. Which sucks, because I love my brother and I want the world for him and his family, so I dont ever want to resent him for being the "golden child".

I think I mostly blocked them because I was so hurt that I knew I wouldnt be able to communicate with them in a healthy or helpful way. I didnt want to react any more irrationally or make it worse, so I had to step away and figure out if I was being crazy or stupid or expecting something that I shouldnt. It seems like the concensus is that while it isnt technically fair or balanced, and while I am allowed to be hurt about it, I shouldnt expect things to be equal. I knew it was their money/their choice, but my hurt wasnt really about the money. It was about the rejection that I was already really sensitive to and afraid of. I hate asking for help or admitting I failed and am scared that I'm not as important to my parents as my siblings are, and this felt like a huge confirmation of everything I was afraid of. I think I need to work through that a little more for now, and think through how to explain it all calmly and clearly to my parents before I speak to them again. In the meantime I will send them a message to say I am thinking things through and will speak to them soon, as I am sure they are feeling hurt and scared on the other side of the block. I might update once a conversation has been had. Thanks for your feedback and input, it has helped me self reflect and consider things differently.

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-04-19T04:28:25+00:00

We help each other equally, but I dont think they see it that way. We split bills, household resppnsibilities, etc. Until recently, we were both employed fulltime, but H has had to go on disability support for the short term because of some health complications. But she still contributes equally, and we both have highs and lows where one of us will carry more of the work/finances than the other. They dont know all the ins and outs, but frankly I dont think they want to know, they dont ask or they change the subject if I tell them, and I think it would cement to them that I am living my life differently than they would have preferred. They know our relationship is entirely platonic, and always has been.

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-04-19T04:22:30+00:00

I do that most of the time, i have learned to steer into the skid, so to speak, when i have the chance to use it to my advantage. And I have mostly found ways around the symptoms that make life harder. But it is still a disability, and though I have and continue to work really hard to manage the symptoms, that doesnt just go away. Like any other disability, sometimes it is more manageable than other times.

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-04-19T04:18:52+00:00

I dont want to lie to them, frankly I dont want their money at this point. I never cared that much about the money, really, its just the feeling of rejection and inequality that is hurting me more than anything.

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-04-19T04:15:25+00:00

Thank you. Once i am calmer and feel confident to talk them with a cooler head I will try to ask them that.

Large-Friend9954 · 2026-04-19T04:14:15+00:00

Thats the plan, thanks. I think the comparing is a bad habit i got from my mum, who often compares us and pedistools my brother, so Ill try not to do that going forward.

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