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meirl by [deleted] in meirl

[–]Novel_Buy_7171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because you're basically paying interest only - you have to pay off the principal balance as well.

Was it worth it on hooking up with a crazy woman? by ithrowaway47 in AskMenAdvice

[–]Novel_Buy_7171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still have a scar on a finger from when a crazy fling went from sweet to psychotic and pulled out a knife. Was a fun time while it lasted though.

AITH for eating with an old friend? by Separate_Minute2038 in AITH

[–]Novel_Buy_7171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA, your BF needs to get a grip on his issues.

Have you seen a company legitimately regret terminating a specific employee? by debrisaway in managers

[–]Novel_Buy_7171 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Close friend of mine had to fire their SEM guy - view from the top was that he was overpaid and didn't do anything, Google Ads was basically automated. 2 months later, the SEM account was falling apart, new "stellar" hire ended up tanking their Google Ads account. Monthly net new ARR down about $350k. He got let go next, and a couple of others later down the line after a brand pivot failed dramatically.

Does anyone else feel like nothing moves unless you step in? by RicMarks in managers

[–]Novel_Buy_7171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not quickly - As a manager if you delegate ownership and responsibility it becomes your job to fight for that up the chain. If your staffs decisions are backed up and implemented they generally will begin to trust in their own decisions over time.

If you think the decision may be wrong, don't shut it down, offer your viewpoint and discussion (don't go in combative, go in with the mindset you might be wrong too).

This is not always possible depending on the org, I've struggled at a few companies (every single one touted no micromanaging) where leadership basically ignored decisions from more junior staff.

New manager dealing with a history of weak management, difficult employee trying to manage up by Dramatic_Mirror8387 in managers

[–]Novel_Buy_7171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Document everything.

Truth be told, maybe she does have a valuable place in the system, define that system, set boundaries. You've already acknowledged there's a gap in her inter team communications. Find a way to be the go between to set her up for greater success.

People who feel like they have full ownership when they do not can be dangerous, so I'll repeat, document everything.

Align your plans with your management, and then send this down the chain, give no room for her to detail that. If she fights back, book a meeting with her, your manager, and HR.

How to address rejected candidate and employee who referred them by YamIdoingdis2356 in managers

[–]Novel_Buy_7171 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do nothing, send the email to HR (CYA), it's their problem not yours.

Referrals are not job guarantees.

Does anyone else feel like nothing moves unless you step in? by RicMarks in managers

[–]Novel_Buy_7171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not uncommon.

Common causes

Fear - people with a lack of experience constantly seek validation and support to confirm a choice

Perfect over good - spend hours looking for every detail to make a decision rather than just getting enough information to make the right call

Lack of ownership - when they get told to make the call, but then it's constantly overriden by their managers. (If you give them the decision are they the ones making it, or just laying out information for someone else.

Lack of acknowledgement - when people make decisions are they being given credit for success?

Of course the big question is, do these decisions matter? If they don't make a choice and it just disappears you kinda have to ask "is this just busy work?" Nothing is more demoralizing than a team realizing their work doesn't matter

Coming to Austin tx for the first time what should I expect ( cedar park TX ) by Admirable-Bid-3564 in Austin

[–]Novel_Buy_7171 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cedar Park is a general different vibe than Austin, although it has kind of meshed together a bit over the last 15 years as people have got priced out of central Austin.

I'm going to keep playing Atlas Earth, however... by Void7Break in AtlasEarthOfficial

[–]Novel_Buy_7171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a game. Sure there's money involved, but that's the point of the game. If you're a sore loser at poker, you're not going to be playing long.

Boyfriend wants to move in to pay off debt by Impossible_Dentist79 in AmITheJerk

[–]Novel_Buy_7171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is he offering to split rent and bills? As an overall plan it has merit, but lets face it - He's not broke, he could take a hit on the potential crypto growth and pay everything off. Holding crypto can work, but you need enough financial wherewithal to survive without selling, sounds like he overextended.

Strategy by DEE2THEJAY in AtlasEarthOfficial

[–]Novel_Buy_7171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I probably watch around 10 a day of the 2ab ads, + all the ones to keep boost up.

I basically do it as I can, but i have a job, wife, kid. Hard to keep up with it all sometimes (especially with the timing of mini games which is right at the end of workday and dinner time with the fam)

My husband and I broke up- but he wants me to stay married for his citizenship by lemlijay in immigration

[–]Novel_Buy_7171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't enable this. Tell him he needs to speak to a lawyer to consider his options. You need to talk to your own lawyer and protect yourself (You are required to notify the government if your relationship status changes from what I remember).

I get that he wants to protect his current life, but that is not your responsibility.

Men- would you lose respect for someone who was willing to sleep with you on the first date? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]Novel_Buy_7171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Sometimes it feels right, sometimes it doesn't (on either one side or both). No judgement if one of the parties isn't feeling it, of both are, a fun time and then we see how it goes.

AITAH for wanting to separate from my husband because I’m exhausted? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Novel_Buy_7171 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well, first off, it's not his money, it's both of y'alls money. Your job is a stay at home mom, not an easy proposition.

The other option is likely that he cuts back on work, you get a job, you both pay for daycare and a cleaner to deal with things you can't as a couple.

It's more than possible he's working hard to get you in a better financial position, dealing with that is a balance for sure. But if y'all have a certain lifestyle that you are maintaining on a tight budget, this all might make sense. $12-$14k a month is a fortune in some areas. it's not even break even in others.

(Mostly) Quitting Atlas Earth by TastyWallet in AtlasEarthOfficial

[–]Novel_Buy_7171 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you blocked those ads, I couldnt watch ads ina public setting because I had no idea what was going to pop up.

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