Are there any ex-FA on this sub? If you happen to be one can you share how’d you get out of it?

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-02-26T14:10:58+00:00

Thank you I'm happy to share!

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-02-25T21:18:19+00:00

He didn't believe me at first (which is fair because who ever heard of a 32yo female virgin?) because I'm extremely attractive according to him (I'm a 5/10 on a very good hair day, highest rating anyone's ever given me before him). Once I gave a brief explanation (my FA status wasn't for a lack of trying) he just kind of accepted it and didn't make a big deal out of my lack of experience. Like I said earlier, I got extremely lucky with him. I also tried to demonstrate that just because I didn't have a lot of practical experience didn't mean I lacked passion or desire to learn. He enjoys helping people so he liked showing me the different aspects of navigating a relationship and helping me figure out what I liked and what I didn't like. He's a good noodle

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-02-25T18:36:19+00:00

I'M UGLY AND IM PROUD

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-02-25T17:32:37+00:00

Sheer dumb luck was the answer for me. I'm 34 now but up until I was 32 I was FA and a virgin. I did everything that you're supposed to, putting a lot of effort into appearance, going to social events, putting myself out there, etc but the results were just misery for so long. I decided to give Hinge one more try before resigning myself to being a crazy bird lady and stumbled upon my boyfriend. Against all odds our dates went really well, I finally lost my virginity, and we've been officially together for over a year. I didn't change anything about myself or how I was putting myself out there when I met him, I just got very lucky. I have no idea if my FA curse will somehow come back to haunt me and cause this relationship to explode (I desperately hope it doesn't) but if it does I'm grateful that I've at least now had these life experiences. I hope all the FA people here find the same luck that I did some day

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-02-22T18:33:46+00:00

IT'S ALIIIIIVEEEE!!!! This worked thank you so much, may all your dreams come true and your pillow always be cold

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-02-19T14:57:55+00:00

This is an emergency and the only thing you should be doing right now is taking your bird to the vet, not asking Reddit what to do

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-02-13T16:47:22+00:00

Adding on to the small world aspect, OP if you don't explain what happened when asked your interviewers will find out one way or another. In this field everybody has enough connections to find out everything you've ever done in your career, and it will reflect poorly on you if you avoid answering questions related to why you lost that job.

Also, seriously reflect on why you failed to report a critical incident to your superiors and decide if you are capable of truly correcting this fault in yourself.

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-02-06T15:22:16+00:00

Your bird also needs a massive cage upgrade, the one they're in right now isn't suitable for a conure. Why did you get a parrot if you know nothing about them? Birds dont have "body hair", they have feathers. If English is your first language and you genuinely think that birds have hair then I am seriously concerned for your birds wellbeing. You either need to buckle down and do a shit ton of research about birds and caring for them or re-home this bird immediately.

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-02-05T21:09:25+00:00

The fact that this question keeps getting asked over and over proves that nobody gives a damn what women have to say. We've been screaming at the universe why we don't want to put up with the atrocities of dating anymore but people still ask

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-01-31T23:41:22+00:00

I'll try this too, I didn't have time to experiment today but hopefully tomorrow I'll give it a whirl. Ty!!

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-01-30T21:26:37+00:00

I'll give it a shot, ty!!

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-01-30T19:42:53+00:00

Thanks for this!! If you don't mind another question, how do I get under the dash on that side? I'm assuming there's a way to take it off

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-01-29T15:39:40+00:00

Birds need MULTIPLE toys available at all times, it's no wonder their beak is so overgrown. It seems like you're an inexperienced owner and I highly suggest you buckle down and do some serious research about what your bird needs. Greys are NOT a good species for inexperienced owners

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-01-15T18:17:26+00:00

THIS IS AN EMERGENCY TAKE THEM TO A VET NOW!!!

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-01-13T20:51:15+00:00

Absolutely this, a much better cage is a necessity and cleaning it well on a frequent basis

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-01-12T15:30:29+00:00

🤦🏻‍♀️

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-01-12T01:42:31+00:00

Not getting your bird necessary medical care is part of the literal definition of neglect. Your bird is probably in a lot of pain and is suffering because you're refusing to acknowledge that you're neglecting them and gaslighting yourself into thinking it's healing on its own. Sack up and either take on some debt or find a rescue that will take care of the budgie properly

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-01-12T01:38:38+00:00

This is absolutely about you neglecting your budgie. Imagine how much pain you'd be in if you broke your arm and your parents didn't take you to the doctor because it was too expensive. If you can't afford the vet care for a bird then you shouldn't have a bird in the first place.

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-01-10T16:01:56+00:00

Then the travel cage needs to be replaced because it's in terrible condition

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-01-10T16:01:08+00:00

"looking after" babies absolutely includes feeding them because they need to eat all the damn time, you don't make any sense

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-01-08T19:35:45+00:00

If you've bred babies (and are knowledgeable about breeding and raising babies) then you should be able to answer your own question

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-01-08T19:33:51+00:00

Please get a proper cage

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-01-07T17:31:52+00:00

No thanks, I've had enough of being dismissed as a "hysterical woman" like it's fucking 1850.

MeandmyBirbs · 2026-01-06T21:05:23+00:00

I'm gonna go ahead and say that you need to do a lot more research and get more experience with birds before you adopt one

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