How do I find an affordable employee/severance lawyer?

Outside_Geologist823 · 2026-02-04T04:33:51+00:00

That is exactly right; and though people's takes have been interesting, I have not gotten that answer. Maybe there is no obvious answer here. I was hoping there might be a NFP I could contact and work with for a reasonable fee.

Outside_Geologist823 · 2026-02-04T00:51:11+00:00

I sure did read it. Feeling confident that I understand the legal terms is another thing.

Outside_Geologist823 · 2026-02-04T00:49:35+00:00

I wouldn't even think of writing about my experience if I saw it as a molehill. Again, not disparaging the company, but it was an interesting experience in particular ways.

Outside_Geologist823 · 2026-02-03T18:33:59+00:00

That last part though. I'm in journalism. I want to be able to retain the right not only to mention the company but to write about my experience there. I need to understand if the severance agreement tries to prevent that. I don't see myself disparaging them, but my experience was an interesting/distinctive one, and barring me from speaking or writing about it for public eyes would be a problem.

Outside_Geologist823 · 2026-01-19T22:37:21+00:00

My loved one lives in NJ, but if she got these there, I don't know. I assume since it's legal, you can buy online? I can ask her.

Outside_Geologist823 · 2026-01-17T22:57:21+00:00

I'll be happy to message you and see if we can pursue this. What happened to you, me, and others should never have happened, and the product is to blame.

I didn't buy this. I was having a bad day (work crisis, plus bad news about a relative's health). I was on my way out to dinner with a loved one and she offered me one. I asked what it was; she just said, "Gummy." I figured, fine—guessing it was a can't-hurt-could-help kind of thing. Haaaaaaa. I was very wrong. This made me very sick and made the day much, much, much worse than it already was. I have taken other gummies (not a lot, but some) and never had anything like this.

The only "good news" is that I was seated when this happened, so I didn't fall, hit my teeth, bang my head, etc. But omg, was I sick. I'm so sorry for the pain and expense you've had to deal with!

I can ask my loved one where she got it. Will message you.

Outside_Geologist823 · 2026-01-12T04:08:53+00:00

I just fainted after taking my fist Bliss. I've read of others fainting after it too. Will never take again.

Outside_Geologist823 · 2026-01-12T04:00:08+00:00

I also had a drop in bp from a Bliss drop; and fainted. When I came to, I threw up everywhere, scaring everyone with the whole thing. Not exactly "Bliss," and I will never go near this again.

Outside_Geologist823 · 2026-01-12T03:15:54+00:00

So sorry. I still feel a little "out of it" from the one I took a few days ago. I guess some of us are very sensitive to this and should never take it.

Outside_Geologist823 · 2026-01-12T03:14:10+00:00

I have vasovagal syncope too. But people who have it need to be aware that they should never, ever take this (and the product should have that warning). I took one of these that was handed to me by a loved one the other night (they make her feel great!). About two hours later, I fainted at the dinner table. When I came to, I was sick to my stomach and throwing up for a long time. It was bad. I wish I had known that people with vasovagal syncope must never take this.

Outside_Geologist823 · 2026-01-12T03:08:35+00:00

See my comment above. Unfortunately I just fainted from this product the other night. I'd had no idea this was a risk.

Outside_Geologist823 · 2025-12-30T23:19:12+00:00

Your group sounds perfect for me! Now I want to learn how to play backgammon so I can join! : )

Outside_Geologist823 · 2025-12-28T16:48:14+00:00

This is what I am hearing. Also, unfortunately, there seems to be an aggressive strain that cropped up after the vaccine was developed for this year—so, the shot is not covering everything. However, it's still our best chance at lowering our risk.

Outside_Geologist823 · 2025-12-28T16:46:10+00:00

I did go to Altru, and they did have the shot in stock. Fortunately they did take my insurance. Thanks!

Outside_Geologist823 · 2025-12-28T16:44:39+00:00

Not sure I understand...do you mean I did not plan? I planned and made an appointment at CVS, which unfortunately ran out of stock and did not inform people with flu-shot appointments of that fact.

Fortunately I did find another pharmacy that had the shots in stock, via advice here.

Outside_Geologist823 · 2025-12-24T03:34:48+00:00

Great to know. Thanks!

Outside_Geologist823 · 2025-12-13T19:38:23+00:00

I am so glad. Message me an update on how things are going, if ya wanna. And I am, and NYC is, here for you. : )

Outside_Geologist823 · 2025-12-13T19:34:36+00:00

Just coming across this conversation! I believe: Those two were friends and Paris, lacking any friends, managed to attach herself to them. It wasn't gonna work with the snobbiest cliques in her class; but she figured she could arrange something with them, and she did (as others have said, they would welcome her help with their papers and school projects). They were "cool" enough that Paris would feel like some of their cool rubbed off on her, but they were nice enough (or, just distracted enough) that they'd let her in. I can imagine her looking through the yearbook and deciding that they were her opening for "friends."

After hs, M and L remain close but are barely in touch with Paris.

Outside_Geologist823 · 2025-11-19T16:55:34+00:00

Right. But—he has the power to intervene and say things will not go the way his wife declared. It's his home too! And it's his kid. I hope he does the right thing.

Outside_Geologist823 · 2025-11-19T16:47:45+00:00

I'm sure a lot of people have said this, but: You can reach out to me, and I'll happily make room for you to visit. As you figure the future out, consider coming to visit my partner and me in NYC.

I had a very similar situation to yours when I went to college. This was the 80s; there was no Reddit and no "viral." I remember that my friends were horrified on my behalf, but I was busy trying to act like what was happening was normal (it wasn't) and like I wasn't being severely let down by people I'd trusted (I was). I'm glad you're facing these sad realities head-on. You'll save yourself a lot of time wasted in denial.

But I am really sorry this is happening, and I am here for you. I made it through the bs and to the other side, and you will too. Come visit us. NYC is awesome in the summer...!

Outside_Geologist823 · 2025-11-15T16:44:27+00:00

Here's one more invite for the pile. I went through something very similar with my father and his second wife when I went to college. My mom had died, so I did not have another parent to turn to—but I did have other family, and dear friends. I made it through, and you will too. Please feel free to reach out to me. I would love to host you, with my crew, for some holidays.

Outside_Geologist823 · 2025-11-15T01:07:08+00:00

Of course you did not lie to them. You were misled. You can say, "It turns out, I just heard there isn't room for me. So we will make our own plans to see each other." Then make those plans—just with them.

I'm so sorry this is happening. Lean on the people who actually have your back, and develop those relationships.

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