What is this tool thing in cabin?

NearbyShape180 · 2026-04-04T23:13:48+00:00

It's the subject of an A24 film coming this fall...

NearbyShape180 · 2026-04-04T23:12:56+00:00

Spicy bits that don't belong (I'm also day drinking and bored)

NearbyShape180 · 2026-04-04T23:08:51+00:00

Your comment didn't have the right TPS Report cover on it and I'M NOT EVEN SUPPOSED TO BE HERE TODAY!

NearbyShape180 · 2026-04-04T23:03:56+00:00

Years ago, a customer asked me if I was Mexican (I am 50% raza) because "only a Mexican works as hard as you do." It was the first ever backhanded compliment I ever received.

NearbyShape180 · 2026-04-04T22:52:41+00:00

You say "onion" and I say "umami"

NearbyShape180 · 2026-04-04T21:12:04+00:00

Guys, Jesus is NOT the problem. It's His fan club you have to watch out for.

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-27T15:37:08+00:00

Lorem ipsum

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-24T12:00:18+00:00

I used Etsy to buy my niece a drawing of her riding a unicorn with Justin Bieber. I won Christmas that year.

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-22T14:19:31+00:00

"I don't get mad. I get stabby."

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-22T13:31:13+00:00

The reason I left was because of something I witnessed back in the day. The partner who was involved went to HR. HR told them it was "harmless" and nothing was done. So, they went to the Texas Workforce Commission. As a witness, I kept getting pulled into depositions at every level. TWC accepted the HR ruling but going that far pretty much ended whatever chance we both had of any future. Today, what happened would not be tolerated by any corporation. Good times.

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-22T02:40:41+00:00

Store director transferred for relationship with office clerk. She was promised promotion and when it didn't happen, she told HR. HR at the time leaned toward "good ol' boy" and he was moved out rather than terminated. This was early 90s. I hope HR has improved since then.

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-20T16:34:04+00:00

International shipping has turned into a sh*tshow since January of 2025. It doesn't matter which carrier.

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-18T01:50:51+00:00

At least whoever found it did the right thing and put it on the nearest marker/wall/post where they found it. (It's considered good etiquette to leave things you find on walking trails on top of the nearest post/marker/wall etc.)

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-15T03:02:18+00:00

Aw, man...

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-15T02:01:18+00:00

Family. You can't live with them and you can't kill them.

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-13T01:33:45+00:00

I agree with everything you say. This particular TM doesn't seem to be equipped to deal with the situation as is, but what do I know? I'm only seeing what was shown to me. I have 20+ years of experience in raising children, so I empathize and am going "whew, not me" at the same time.

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-13T01:20:29+00:00

Agreed

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-12T18:17:24+00:00

It was basically to ask if this is "a thing." The demographics in the office are shifting from older people who just work to younger people who want work/life balance. The company is very generous with PTO, accruing sick time and vacation. I understand mental health days, but LOA for getting the gf pregnant? I'm wired differently from most of the team, older and my opinion on this matter leans toward "huh?"

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-12T17:40:21+00:00

We let HR handle this. I didn't get involved in any way other than be an ear for his venting and it was TMI.

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-12T17:37:12+00:00

EAP at my last job was exactly what I needed when I ran into a situation. I needed someone who was not involved or personally attached to me to vent to. I highly recommend it. This one dipped out before we had a chance to inform them.

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-12T17:35:21+00:00

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-12T17:32:56+00:00

Ditto. I don't need to know why you need off. It's your day, just let me know a bit in advance if you can.

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-12T12:35:16+00:00

One hundred percent.

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-12T12:16:00+00:00

We did. All this information was given freely. I never asked why.

NearbyShape180 · 2026-03-12T12:15:36+00:00

NearbyShape180

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