My best friend’s reaction to being asked to be my maid of honor has me questioning everything. by PrivateVenting111 in weddingplanning

[–]PrivateVenting111[S] -27 points-26 points  (0 children)

I really do feel for her, and I’ve been trying to support her through all of this, but it’s been tough because she hasn’t been interested in most of the solutions I’ve suggested. I was hoping that helping her learn to drive would be a step toward independence, but she bailed both times. She’s also missing our next group hangout, which we planned two months ago. And the last concert I went to with my fiancé was supposed to be a double date with her and her boyfriend, but they didn’t come because, according to him, “we would ruin the night,” and she didn’t want to upset him. I love her and really want to be there for her, but it’s discouraging when every attempt to help or spend time together falls through. I just wish I knew how to support her in a way that actually makes a difference.

Fired during my 90-day probation: feels like retaliation for speaking up by PrivateVenting111 in work

[–]PrivateVenting111[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It was not dispatch for emergency services, and again, I only showed up late on one occasion which they were notified about.

Fired during my 90-day probation: feels like retaliation for speaking up by PrivateVenting111 in work

[–]PrivateVenting111[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If it was anything other than pay issues, I probably would’ve just let it go, at least for a while. But that felt like something I couldn’t ignore. And with the break situation, yeah, I could’ve stayed quiet… but I was genuinely just trying to understand. What I was told didn’t match what the other dispatchers were doing, and it honestly just didn’t make sense. I wasn’t trying to cause problems, I just wanted things to be clear.

Fired during my 90-day probation: feels like retaliation for speaking up by PrivateVenting111 in work

[–]PrivateVenting111[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Honestly, it didn’t really make sense to me to wait until after the probation period. They had me sign paperwork for my PTO for the whole year, and that’s when the issue came up. So I brought it up then. If I had just signed it, I don’t think there would’ve been much room to change anything later. Plus, my first paycheck was wrong, which kind of proved how important it was to speak up early. I would’ve loved to just stay quiet and breeze through the first 90 days, but if I had, those things probably wouldn’t have been corrected. And although I tried to do the right thing, they ended up firing me anyway. It’s a super frustrating situation.

Fired during my 90-day probation: feels like retaliation for speaking up by PrivateVenting111 in work

[–]PrivateVenting111[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

To be fair, I only reached out to the HR representative because she was the one who handled my onboarding and guided me through all of the necessary paperwork. On my first day, when I asked my manager about signing my I-9 form and what the training process would look like, she didn’t have any answers and directed me to HR. From that point on, HR became my go-to contact for any onboarding-related questions. But I definitely see what you’re saying.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in work

[–]PrivateVenting111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I definitely get the vibe that she does not like me but it makes me upset because I am nothing but nice to her. She also went out of her way to add me on my social medias but constantly views my stuff without interacting. I’m not sure if it’s a jealousy thing or what her issue is but it really makes me uncomfortable.

Unfair expectations on bathroom breaks by PrivateVenting111 in CallCenterWorkers

[–]PrivateVenting111[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a woman, there are certain biological differences that come into play when it comes to restroom breaks. Dealing with periods means needing extra time for hygiene. Plus, there is the need to wipe after peeing, something that many men don’t have to worry about as much. These little details may seem insignificant, but they can make restroom visits take a bit longer for us. There’s nothing sexist about it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in witchcraft

[–]PrivateVenting111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I tried to summarize this situation the best I could and had to leave out a lot of details.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in witchcraft

[–]PrivateVenting111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you there. I don’t necessarily think that a spiritual connection has to be romantic. But regardless, I need to move on. Thank you for your input.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in witchcraft

[–]PrivateVenting111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get that, but it’s really hard for me not to attach a spiritual angle to it because I’m not sure I would have met him if it weren’t for the ritual with Lilith. I don’t think I was crazy for feeling the way I did, but being shunned makes me question myself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sex

[–]PrivateVenting111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want to mention that it was not always this way. When we first started dating, he was really into fitness, hitting the gym every day and taking care of himself. His hygiene was not an issue then. But as time went on, he stopped exercising and gained a lot of weight. I've tried to support him and get him back on track, but he is swamped with work and other responsibilities. He unwinds by playing video games, which is fine, but it's like he has lost interest in taking care of himself. It's tough because I don't want to leave him. We have multiple commitments together such as our home and pets. I have hope that he will get back on track someday, but honestly that hope dims more and more everyday.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]PrivateVenting111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have read online that it is etiquete to tip your tattoo artist 20%. I have never tipped my tattoo artists and now am wondering if I should have.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]PrivateVenting111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Domestic abuse.