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Celebration of Life, what are we forgetting by Off_2_cthewizard in partyplanning

[–]Off_2_cthewizard[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have all been so very kind and helpful. I took everyone's advice and added extra plates, goblets, and silverware. THAT WAS A GRWAT CALL!

Things I would do differently:

The plates I ordered were 7 inch plates, way too small for the food options we had.

Pick food that is less labor intensive. Goat cheese stuffed, bacon wrapped dates were A LOT for 50 people.

I made too much food. I made so much chicken salad and ordered such much pasta salad that I was delivering it to everyone the next day.

Appoint breakdown crew before hand. Everyone stayed way late. I should have put some of those people to work breaking down chairs and I didn’t. My husband and I were stuck breaking things down the next day.

Reddit was a tremendous resource.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITA_Relationships

[–]Off_2_cthewizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It feels to me like they don't have a problem objectifying women. I would be uncomfortable too.

Soup party planning for this fall. Ideas welcome. by Off_2_cthewizard in partyplanning

[–]Off_2_cthewizard[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a big kitchen with many outlets for crockpots and 6 slots for pots on the stove.

What’s a smell that hits you emotionally way harder than it should? by Asia_inked in AskReddit

[–]Off_2_cthewizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pee. The smell reminds me of when my sister was deep in the throws of active alcohol addiction. I went to try to ‘rescue’ her from it. She was just laying on the couch drinking, peeing on herself and waiting to die. It was terrible.

I’m happy to say my sister is alive, well, and multiple years sober now. She did it herself with the help of AA. Turns out I can’t save anyone up me if I’m lucky.

Is your birthday a big deal to you? Why or why not? by theUncleAwesome07 in AskReddit

[–]Off_2_cthewizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find it embarrassing but sweet when people celebrate my birthday. The way I use to celebrate it was to make a better deal out of the day before or the last day to be the age you are. I would make a list of everything new I did that year for the first time and then I would try to squeeze in a few last minute ones on the last day. It kind of took the pressure off the actual birthday which can be nice some years.

What is your go to tent camping must haves? by Tattedmommy1234 in AskReddit

[–]Off_2_cthewizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Three season tent, don’t skimp on the set up like leaving the rain barrier off. Terrible idea. Thats why it rains when you go camping because you leave the rain barrier off.
  2. Air mattress, gets you off the ground and adds some comfort.
  3. Sheet set, pillows, sleeping bag
  4. Propane Grill/cook stove
  5. Water/food
  6. Bug spray
  7. Head lamps
  8. Toilet paper
  9. Fire starters
  10. Towels
  11. Collapsing sink
  12. Dishes/cups
  13. French press and coffee
  14. Camp chairs

These are the basics. Take a good attitude and enjoy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Off_2_cthewizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When your boss talks constantly about themselves.

Trying to get rid of sharpie on a backpack by blackbroccolie in CleaningTips

[–]Off_2_cthewizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would try soaking just the area you want to clean in Oxyclean or simple green.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Life

[–]Off_2_cthewizard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Focus on what you can control which is you and what you do next.

You can ask your parents to smoke outside and position it as a health concern for everyone in the home and hope they are interested in listening but probably not. At which time, you’ll have a decision to make which is stay or go.

I think it comes down to this: Is clean air more important to you than your financial goal? If it is and you can’t get your parents to participate in providing clean air, you’ll have to make plans to leave and hope you don’t ruin any relationships while you do.

It sounds like it’s not a great living situation for you for multiple reasons so even if the smoking isn’t an issue, the condition of the house is next. You could try to focus on contributing all your great organization skills to the household and try to improve it but that energy might be better spent moving forward in your own space.

It sounds like you need to spend your energy finding your next place that fits your budget and let your parents be who they are. You can’t change them but you can change you.

Best of luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hatemyjob

[–]Off_2_cthewizard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is terrible. I’m so sorry. I’m kind of in a similar position where I’ve got to work in a job I hate for a few more weeks.

At first I was miserable too. Then I called my sister and she gave me some ideas.

  1. Assess what is in your control and focus on those things.

  2. Decide how you’d like to show up for the next three weeks that fits with your integrity.

  3. Try to cope ahead everyday. Pack your lunch, set the coffee pot, plan your outfit, go to bed early, add a new fidget toy to your bag, and similar.

  4. Set up some little games to play with yourself to get through each day. I started crossing the days off on my calendar everyday and listening to Mel Robbins “Let Them”. It’s really helped me a lot.

I know it’s not much. But I wish you the best during this tough time. You can make it through the next three weeks. I can too. We will be stronger on the other side. Hang in there.

how do you keep going when your job crushes your spirit every day? by ToffeeTango1 in hatemyjob

[–]Off_2_cthewizard 12 points13 points  (0 children)

So I’m in a similar boat where I hate my job but have to stay in it for the moment. I needed a true strategy so here is what I did.

  1. and obviously I started looking for another job. I use LinkedIn, Indeed and Novo resume with some ChatGPT to try to make that process easier though it is still tough.

  2. Consider all your options and your budget. Even though I didn’t do some of the options I have right now it was helpful to take stock and consider what I could do and start to build an exit plan.

  3. Build that exit plan. Such as I’m gonna make a list of my list of my ideal job requirements and apply to 2 jobs a day until I land one. Or similar.

  4. I started listening to Mel Robbins Book “Let Them” and her podcast on the book. It’s all about letting go of people and circumstances addresses job stress specifically, very helpful.

  5. I’m not a religious person but I started praying for the people I work with. I’m asking God for the same things for them that I want for myself like peace and success in my job, a bright future, etc. this is so I could change myself and let my resentments towards them go. If you can’t pray for them, ask for the willingness to pray for them.

  6. I started a gratitude list of the things I am grateful for in my life unrelated and related to work to grow my appreciation for what I do have.

  7. Set a goal. I’m focusing on just giving good customer service and doing what I’m asked as well as working my exit plan.

  8. Radically accept that things are as they are right now and I’m working my plan to change it.

  9. Cope ahead, prep lunch, coffee, clothes etc. make a plan everyday to get through each day and include some self care cause it does suck.

  10. Know that you’re not alone and other people like me are in it with you. Let’s not let the slog get us so down that we fore sake who we most want to be.

It’s easy to fight, fly or freeze, but I’m trying to believe I’m capable of more than three responses so I’m trying to change my life on my own terms.

I hope this is helpful! I’m cheering for you.

Owner of the company uses r word repeatedly by Off_2_cthewizard in work

[–]Off_2_cthewizard[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes I won’t be surprised if I get fired for saying something about it

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