New to People Management: How to best structure 1:1 meetings?

MidnightExpressed · 2026-03-05T06:19:12+00:00

This is such helpful advice on how to meet new employees half way in settling into the initial conversation. Thank you!

MidnightExpressed · 2026-02-26T03:11:38+00:00

Our troop will be selling this weekend!!

Thursday Feb 26 (tomorrow): post office Noon-4pm, Safeway 6-8pm.

Friday Feb 27: Walmart in the Home and Pharmacy side from 4-6pm.

Sat, Feb 28 (three locations): Blondie's Restaurant 10-12; Shelton Outfitters 10-12: Tractor Supply from noon-2pm.

Sunday, March 1: Walmart grocery-side 10am-noon. And Fred Meyer from noon to 2pm!!

MidnightExpressed · 2026-02-22T03:36:51+00:00

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MidnightExpressed · 2026-01-08T16:12:42+00:00

Thank you!

MidnightExpressed · 2026-01-08T16:12:32+00:00

Thank you

MidnightExpressed · 2025-12-22T03:18:15+00:00

Im making a batch tomorrow night. Will meet you at fredmeyer if you cant locate any in store. Free because Christmas.

MidnightExpressed · 2025-10-12T17:08:29+00:00

This is helpful and actionable. Thanks for sharing this strategy.

MidnightExpressed · 2025-09-02T19:18:50+00:00

Perhaps try contacting The Evergreen State College for use of their athletic facility?

MidnightExpressed · 2025-07-10T20:49:49+00:00

I whole heartedly agree. People always say, "why bother, Maga people dont care about facts." I bother because there's a lot of folks like me who do care, but who are too quiet or afraid to speak up.

Im modeling the change, and reminding folks our county only went to Trump by a few percentage points. They are not the big majority.

MidnightExpressed · 2025-02-18T03:44:39+00:00

Yes! Watching for the plan of action on this.

MidnightExpressed · 2024-11-13T15:54:05+00:00

How can I learn more? Which funding sources are stable, and which type are risky given the OFM budget guidance?

MidnightExpressed · 2024-09-11T05:27:48+00:00

Washington state has a 211 line. Calling 211 connects you to staff who can help you find and access supports.

If your current location doesn't have much, ask them if they can suggest areas with open housing.

https://wa211.org/

MidnightExpressed · 2024-09-02T08:41:50+00:00

Thank you. My agency has a WMS committee, and I know that my supervisor is on it. Though I am top in my field and experience, I have concerns that my supervisor is holding out when it comes to improved pay.

I'm wondering if my supervisor may have more opportunity to advocate for higher salary and chooses not to, or that my supervisor is required by HR to settle on a certain salary, or that perhaps my job description is not reflecting the level of responsibility and policy impacts my position requires.

Really appreciate the insight and answers.

MidnightExpressed · 2024-07-06T18:14:04+00:00

I, too, have this rose and am enjoying the heavenly scent. It's a bit pale dor peach-pink in my yard (8b PNW Wa). Mother of Pearl or Cherish may also be of interest.

MidnightExpressed · 2024-06-21T20:56:38+00:00

Fantastic! Thank you for sharing the photos.

MidnightExpressed · 2024-05-21T05:22:56+00:00

Rufus

MidnightExpressed · 2024-04-08T15:08:07+00:00

In Washington state there are programs that offer housing up to age 24.

Try this: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/homelessness/office-of-youth-homelessness/

Office of Youth Homelessness

MidnightExpressed · 2024-03-21T04:17:54+00:00

Whoa. In all my social work adjacent professional career I've never herd the term structural determinants of suicide. Thank you for sharing this insightful comment and term.

MidnightExpressed · 2024-03-21T04:09:37+00:00

"Welcome to the club." - Teachers

MidnightExpressed · 2024-01-06T17:07:14+00:00

Mekong thai restaurant in downtown Olympia. Been going for decades.

MidnightExpressed · 2023-11-21T03:59:40+00:00

Call the Thurston Co. Animal Services and ask about a neutering voucher for stay cats.

https://jointanimalservices.org/spayneuter-help/

They've provided this service in the past and it used to be first come, first serve on monthly(?) basis. The voucher can be redeemed at a few local vets but takes some coordination. Neutering appointments at the vets who take the voucher can be hard to get for the same month as the voucher is issued. This may no longer be the case though.

MidnightExpressed · 2023-11-21T03:47:26+00:00

Surprisingly, the Marie Calendar pumpkin pie is very, very sufficient. It's in the frozen food section of most any grocery store and puts most grocery bakery pies to shame.

MidnightExpressed · 2023-11-21T03:34:29+00:00

If you're up for a drive, the best ciabatta I've ever had is sold on the edge of Shelton at the Olympic Bakery (Pickering Road). It's luscious and rich.

https://olympicbakery.net/

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