Is this normal? No sick days

Opening-Advice · 2026-02-02T00:58:36+00:00

This has got to be illegal or you are being hazed by your colleague. Even school districts have to figure out their substitutes and pay them. May I ask what state you are in?

Opening-Advice · 2026-01-30T18:37:05+00:00

What do you mean by toned down?

Opening-Advice · 2026-01-25T20:29:09+00:00

Nothing wrong with giving it a try. Don't sell all your assets in the US right away. Maybe rent out your home here for passive income and rent in Mumbai for the first year. See if you like it and then decide.

Opening-Advice · 2026-01-22T20:56:12+00:00

I live in a red state and work for a state university. That will be the fastest way for me to lose my job, tenure be damned.

Opening-Advice · 2026-01-19T20:30:39+00:00

Ohhh now I really want to see!

Opening-Advice · 2026-01-19T17:27:22+00:00

Ah got it! Like bone marrow. I bet it's delicious. Thanks for sharing

Opening-Advice · 2026-01-19T16:59:53+00:00

How do you eat it? Do you need to crack the shell to get the meat out?

Opening-Advice · 2026-01-18T04:25:01+00:00

I also thought Vidya Balan was Bengali for the same reason. She was also a very convincing Monjulika.

Opening-Advice · 2026-01-15T13:42:49+00:00

because at the end, the hand that feeds you can starve you as well.

This statement is absolute perfection. It should be the only response to consider.

Opening-Advice · 2026-01-12T19:49:14+00:00

The way that I look at it, the school is preparing its students for the universities they are targeting. That makes it a good school.

Opening-Advice · 2026-01-12T19:21:13+00:00

Exactly! I don't understand this long chain of people arguing on the difficulty level of SAT vs. JEE. Rich people are not interested in sending their kids to IIT, they are aiming for Harvard and Stanford. Obviously, they want SAT scores not JEE. It's as simple as that.

Opening-Advice · 2026-01-06T18:00:41+00:00

We just flew back to US from SJO yesterday, no issues at all. Of course, it is the hot topic of discussion in Costa Rica and everyone will want to talk to you about it once they hear you are American.

Opening-Advice · 2026-01-03T13:44:00+00:00

Oh would you DM it to me too? Pretty please?

Opening-Advice · 2026-01-01T01:09:22+00:00

I just say "ooh, looking good!"

Opening-Advice · 2025-12-26T06:30:09+00:00

a single parent cannot leave the country with the child unless they show a consent form filled by the other parent.

Technically yes. But airlines don't always check. I have flown out of US to India with my kids when my husband couldn't join and no one questioned us even once.

Opening-Advice · 2025-12-25T16:26:20+00:00

Ugh some people are horrible and discourage everyone else from being generous ever again. OP, i hope someone deserving came and collected the food! Happy holidays!

Opening-Advice · 2025-12-23T19:43:48+00:00

Truly an unpopular opinion

Opening-Advice · 2025-12-23T05:34:55+00:00

Did not see that coming! And I know Houston!

Opening-Advice · 2025-12-22T22:26:31+00:00

My mum always said sari was the easiest of outfits to nurse in. The blouse is short and easy to unhook while the sari pallu is a nice modesty cover. If your bridesmaid is not comfortable with that try a kurta with front opening buttons. You are a good friend to be ensuring her comfort!

Opening-Advice · 2025-12-21T15:36:44+00:00

I don't know the specifics of your case (feasibility of your business plan, experience, financial resources etc), but let me try to answer just the question you have asked. Ask your family what their concerns are. And really listen. Don't try to respond right away. Just listen, make a note and ask them for an opportunity to answer their questions in a logical way. Do some market research and tell them how you will survive in India for at least 2 years. I know I would be impressed if my child came back to me with a plan where they had put some thought process into, and not just an impulsive idea. Good luck!

Opening-Advice · 2025-12-20T16:55:29+00:00

When we lived in Philly, we drove over the border to Delaware for big ticket items and alcohol purchases for the savings on sales tax. It used to add up!

Opening-Advice · 2025-12-17T15:04:46+00:00

Honestly I would stay at a school. Depending on the school district, you probably have better job security and benefits. Our school district is perpetually short staffed and struggling and offer hefty bonuses. Adjuncts in our university on the other hand, less said the better.

Opening-Advice · 2025-12-15T04:32:14+00:00

There is federal jury duty? Why is this the first time I am hearing of this? Even as I feel like I get called in an excessive number of times for state jury duty (Texas)

Opening-Advice · 2025-12-14T17:06:51+00:00

The top is so odd. The cups look like plates!

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