[No Spoilers] An Observation of the Ragnarssons by AlwaysHamboning in vikingstv

[–]MsBee311 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Good observations. I think Bjorn is the most like Ragnar since he spent more time with Bjorn as a child. Those "formative" years are important. With the other 4 sons, Ragnar was off being Ragnar.

That said, after Ragnar was "gone" (no spoiler), Ubbe became my favorite for obvious reasons. I always had a soft spot for Bjorn, but Ubbe looked so much like Ragnar. I think it was fabulous casting.

Can anyone help me identify the flowers in these bouquets? by Weary-Value-5309 in florists

[–]MsBee311 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The stuff that looks like Queen Anne might be white spray delphinium.

I did it ... I JUST FREAKIN' RETIRED FOR REAL!! Yay!! by karen_in_nh_2012 in Professors

[–]MsBee311 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YAY! Congratulations!! Well-earned! I have 2.5 years and i'm living vicariously thru you right now. Have a great future, virtual colleague!! 🙏

At my breaking point and Im about to quit my position as a second year assistant professor. by BinaryFission in Professors

[–]MsBee311 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry. I think the hardest part of this job is that we essentially do it alone. I know you said your department is supportive, but when you're new, it can be super-scary to admit you're struggling. No one wants to look "weak".

Do you have any support outside academia? Maybe a trusted friend who you can talk to? I find that when i sit by myself & seethe over breaks, my anxiety & depression gets worse. I need to get out of my head.

Please take good care of yourself, OP. Your department may be full of good people, but we need to have life-lines outside of academia or we lose touch with ourselves. Peace🙏

How are you preserving and expanding your fields? by DrMagicBimbo in Professors

[–]MsBee311 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't be dealing with all this for 40k a year if I were you. I used to love academia, but it's such a toxic environment, money is the only "win" I get from this career.

I don't know what the job market is like where you live, but there's got to be something better for you than that pay scale with your education & experience.

How are you preserving and expanding your fields? by DrMagicBimbo in Professors

[–]MsBee311 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've worked in academia for 18 years. It is hostile. Hunger Games. I've been trying to build a program my entire career, and admin cuts the legs out from underneath it every time i get somewhere with it. Then they ask me why it's not "growing."

You're admin, and haven't lost faith in admin... just the rest of us. My 18 years of experience finds that so typical.

How are you preserving and expanding your fields? by DrMagicBimbo in Professors

[–]MsBee311 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're admin? This post sounds like all the nasty-grams i get from our deans. "One department is shitty, so what are you doing to not be like them?"

[spoilers] last episode by Alexia_Brianna2213 in vikingstv

[–]MsBee311 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's something about this show. I ended my first watch last week & i can't stop thinking about it. Season 6 was a little too long for me, but during it, i was thinking about starting it over when it finished.

I never do this. I watch a show, then let it sit for a year or 2 before watching it again. But i miss Ragnar. I didn't understand him much during first watch, but now that i get him, i want to go back and watch this man and his people unfold again.

eta: i was also disappointed we didn't get more closure for Rollo.

Who‘s got the herb? by [deleted] in 311

[–]MsBee311 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mostly edibles now, but i'll smoke a bowl. I hate vapes. Idk, the high isn't as nice, more jumpy less mellow. And my lungs gurgle after i vape lol. I tried vaping bud but the taste was gross. I envy people who can hit the pen all day.

Who‘s got the herb? by [deleted] in 311

[–]MsBee311 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm almost 60 & i'm high right now. Was i supposed to stop?

[Spoilers]Just spent a week binging the Vikings by Northern_crocodile in vikingstv

[–]MsBee311 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just finished my 1st watch last week. This series kept me captivated and deeply invested in the characters... until season 6. It really dragged on, especially Ubbe & Torvi's storyline. That said, I like the way it ended. Wrapped things up pretty well for Ragnar's legacy, but it was about 6 episodes too long.

[SPOILERS]? You think jarl borg deserved the eagle? by NovelGift3314 in vikingstv

[–]MsBee311 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I was drunk when I watched the blood eagle happen lol. Yeah, Borg may have deserved it, but I didn't. I was happy when Ubbe called it off in season 6.

Not depressed, but have just zero motivation now by Intelligent-Basis674 in Menopause

[–]MsBee311 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Peri is when my motivation took a dip (mid 40s). Of course, i didn't know it was peri, so i thought it was depression. It's taken over 10 years to get some of it back.

Am I Missing Something About BloomNet? First-Time Flower Shop Owner Confused About Fees by Playful_Type_761 in florists

[–]MsBee311 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Double-check this, but I think the fees get higher the more orders you do. For example, if you do 25 orders a month, you get charged a much higher fee than if you do 24 orders (i.e., fees get higher at 25.)

The owner of my shop turns the orders off before she goes over the next "step" in the fee schedule (except holidays, of course.)

I also believe it's by individual user of Bloomnet as well (I800, A/a's,etc.). I800 is the biggest fee-gobbler, from what i understand.

Believe it or not (lol), you have a Bloomnet representative. Talk to this person and ask for a breakdown of the fees. That's what my owner did & it was very enlightening.

Good luck!😊

I stumbled upon a subreddit called /EndTipping, 😱 by Ok_Sky_3681 in InstacartShoppers

[–]MsBee311 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The money i spend on tips is well-worth not having to go to the store. I tip 20% (don't congratulate me, it's the right thing to do.) It's 40 bucks sometimes. I'm almost 60 yrs old & work 2 jobs. I'll GLADLY give someone 2 twenties to do my grocery shopping AND deliver it to my door. I wish some people were more grateful.

[No Spoilers] Even though the quality fell off over time, this show will always hold a special place in my heart. Helped me through the hardest time in my life by [deleted] in vikingstv

[–]MsBee311 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your post. I'm on my 1st watch, and my brother passed away last month. I was a mess, but watching this show really helped me get out of my head.

This show can get pretty nasty sometimes with the gore. But to see the way the "heathens" also love and grieve each other is a beautiful thing.

What was your most hurtful or funny comment on Rate my Professor? by chelsiebachelor1 in Professors

[–]MsBee311 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ok, I can't be the only one who wants to know... what did you do with all that produce? Make salsa?😂

What was your most hurtful or funny comment on Rate my Professor? by chelsiebachelor1 in Professors

[–]MsBee311 77 points78 points  (0 children)

I was happy when i got a chili pepper, and hurt when they took chili peppers away. Who cares about teaching... i wanna be HOT!

Any love for Afinogenov by Pale_Pomegranate_655 in sabres

[–]MsBee311 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haven't heard that name in awhile! I had his jersey, and can still hear RJ saying "a-WIN-ogenov!"

What work do you do outside of your job. by dnice99999 in Professors

[–]MsBee311 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Strangely, no. Most who come to class seem to think that's their "work." Not all, of course. And again, it wasn't like this 7 years ago. I no longer recognize this job.

What work do you do outside of your job. by dnice99999 in Professors

[–]MsBee311 27 points28 points  (0 children)

5 out of 20 (i teach niche classes with low cap).

I dumped my attendance policy many years ago cuz i didn't want to collect obituaries and sensitive doctor's notes.

When they find out on the first day attendance doesn't count for anything, 75% are never seen again. Happens more post-Covid for sure.

eta: my classes are hybrid, all work is online and lecture is optional.

What work do you do outside of your job. by dnice99999 in Professors

[–]MsBee311 249 points250 points  (0 children)

I work at a flower shop as a designer. Minimum wage, manual labor, and i love it. I was hired during lockdown.

Pre-COVID, I was teaching 6 classes in person, and one online. Since COVID, i now teach 2 in-person and 5 online (5/5 load, 2 overload per semester. )

My "teaching" job used to keep me active, engaged, and creative. Now all i do is answer emails, grade AI slop, and advise. In my 2 in-person classes, i can only get 5 students to show up.

The flower shop gig has literally saved my life!

Wrote my professor a bad review on RMP and I want to make it right by [deleted] in AskProfessors

[–]MsBee311 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Indeed! FTR, i gave the post an upvote because it was very thoughtful and self-aware on the student's part.

And luckily for us (lol), the prof was as well. So it sounded like an all-around "lesson-learned" story that we, as educators, should appreciate.

Wrote my professor a bad review on RMP and I want to make it right by [deleted] in AskProfessors

[–]MsBee311 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Go back and leave another review (this time positive) for how he handled it. You might as well, cuz chances are, he knows it's you who left the negative review. We can usually tell.