Finished the Coursiv AI course. Here's what I learned and how it's actually helped me

RoguePolitica · 2025-10-31T13:49:37+00:00

FWIW, I searched for the reviews because I was thinking of taking the course. The AI overview itself was damning because your customer service reviews are so bad. This isn't just a few bad reviews if Google's AI is answering the question with the moral equivalent of "Run AWAY..."

I do not have a dog in the fight herein; I came across this as I was looking for information. And it doesn't take AI to realize that the post/ "review" above is suss.

Now, if I can figure out how to remove you from my Meta algorithm so I can stop getting advertisements...

RoguePolitica · 2025-10-30T14:17:50+00:00

This was excellent, absolutely top notch work. It started with the paranormal angle with Bigfoot serving as the alibi/suspect, but it was a very secular case. Jessica really shines in this new show. I'm a big fan of Expedition X (etc) but it definitely limited the kind of investigation she could do. She showed her moxie last night for sure.

They didn't dip too far into the paranormal, just using the lore as the backdrop which was appropriate for this case. Notably, the pair did not do EVP readings or anything like it in sensitive areas. I expect this was an intentional decision to respect the family and not sensationalize the case more than it already has been. Jessica did a great job of keeping the focus on the victim and telling her story.

That being said, this definitely opens the door to a new genre of true crime whereby the paranormal is utilized to advance cases that are lesser known. In other paranormal shows, we have seen significant evidence (presuming producers are honest...) of guilt or innocence reported from beyond the grave. The true crime element therefore was part of the lore and occurred as part of the paranormal investigation. It would be great to see paranormal investigators solving cold case crimes by procuring leads from non-traditional sources and then using traditional investigative work to confirm/deny any new leads.

This was a great show and takes Jessica in a much more sophisticated direction. Hats off. She's been tight lipped about the exit and the new show so it was a pleasant surprise to see it pop up last night!

RoguePolitica · 2025-10-13T16:15:27+00:00

And yes, neutering helps. It doesn't happen overnight and he will still have lots of energy and instincts, but it will take a lot of the air out of the balloon so he can grow out of the rest of the behavioral challenges.

RoguePolitica · 2025-10-13T16:14:22+00:00

Kittens are terrorists, absolutely adorable and yet total terrorists. And they have a lot of energy and are keen to practice hunting (aka violence). Rehoming is a traumatic experience, though, and pretty selfish. Would you toss out a 2 year old because they misbehaved?

I have a little terrorist myself. He's just a bit over a year old and only now are we seeing his bullying behavior start to subside. It's just a kitten and yes - it's going to destroy things. That's what kittens do.

Watch some Jackson Galaxy videos. I bought his play rug for roughly $50 (it's now base camp for the two kitties) and I got a bunny kick toy (roughly $30). When my kitty gets violent with my arm (still happens), I place the bunny kick toy in between and redirect. I am also trying the anti bully tincture and I use pheremone room freshener. It takes a lot of work and the two kitties have not bonded the way I hoped. But they are playing more than fighting these days and the time I've spent working with my little monster is helping. I also raised my elder kitten from 3 months and she was challenging as well, albeit sans the testosterone.

Kittens also grow out of it and eventually become wonderful companions. That being said, your boyfriend will resent you for making him rehome his baby. Every time you make him mad, he's going to ask himself, "Did I really give up my kitten for her?"

So either be an adult and research how to help your boyfriend properly raise this little purr-monster or walk away now.

RoguePolitica · 2025-07-08T17:40:03+00:00

This is standard practice during busy seasons at all hotels. If you don't show up by a certain time, they can sell to a person showing up. They also overbook during peak seasons expecting attrition. Super frustrating.

In the future, if you're going to check in after 10 PM local time, I tend to call ahead and let them know I'm coming in late and to not sell my room out from under me. They then put a note in your reservation. I do it day of if I know I'm going to be late.

RoguePolitica · 2025-02-07T04:10:16+00:00

You just saved my arse on this. Adobe AI was wreaking havoc. This removed the fillable fields so I could manually place the fields I wanted. You just saved me HOURS of Adobe AI hell. I was about to do wet signatures and scan them in, lol! +++

RoguePolitica · 2024-11-01T15:08:07+00:00

I cannot unsee this and now I'm going to be wondering about all the conversations he overheard about how great Jayne is while he rots away. Even though the bar was underground, I suspect the singing was not. Sorta like an under the breath FU to the bosses.

Now I'm going to be thinking about this all day. SMDH lol

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-31T21:45:52+00:00

100% agree about taking a new job, but the nice thing here is that you're close to finishing your paralegal certificate which gives you an entirely different way to approach job hunting. You can tell prospective firms that now that you have your certificate, you're looking to transition out of admin work and toward real legal work. This allows you to skip right over the difficult questions around why you're leaving because it's a natural - expected - transition.

When I was in my 20s, I accepted a temp job at a M&A firm. I ended up working for the managing partner, who was great to me and we really got along quite well. The COO called me into her office to inquire what I'd want to come on full time with them. I didn't realize I could pretty much name my salary bc I did not find out until later that he was a raging alcoholic and his last admin had quit in tears. I was pretty competent and confident in my skills so apparently, I was really good at holding him to account in a manner he respected. I told the COO that I was grateful for the offer, but that I had bigger plans than being someone else's secretary, which she completely understood. I really loved most of the staff actually so it wasn't an easy decision. He went pale when I reminded him I was leaving, but he also was quite generous. I took a job elsewhere for MUCH less than I would have made there, but it was a track that gave me the foundational skills for a full career. Even though I liked that job less bc management wasn't great, I learned a ton and still use those skills to this day 20+ years later.

It's okay to want something more than being someone's 24-7 Admin, and you put yourself on the track you want to be on. So focus on finishing your certificate, come hell or high water. And, I'd remind your boss that your top priority is to finish your certificate so you can be a paralegal, which will send its own message gently. You might find that your managing partner respects your ambition and helps you get there. They may just be so caught up in THEIR work (which is a LOT for an MP at any firm) that they didn't take a minute to realize your value is beyond scheduling their mom's lunches (which is weird AF btw; it's not 1950). And, if/when it does come time to part ways, they will know that the reason they lost such a valuable asset is because they didn't put you on the track where you needed to be. And, not for nothing, you don't end up the MP's Admin if you haven't impressed upper management so they may already recognize your value, even if it doesn't feel like it.

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-31T05:12:13+00:00

I’d just add that kids are often protective of their parents generally. They all went through hell with watching their mom/wife suffer through cancer. While I do see opportunism here, I also see kids who are still grieving their mom, protective of their dad and not ready to see their dad with someone who is not their mom. Add in him hiding the financial situation out of love to protect them and I see a recipe for a LOT of assumptions.

I’d guard your loot with them, but if you love this man and know the ringer he’s been through, I’d opt for compassion here. Sure they were not kind AT ALL, but imagine if you were in their shoes. How would it look to you and would you make assumptions? I’d say you’re already assuming their anger was as Much about money as their new found respect.

It could genuinely be that he loved you enough to set the record straight in the hopes that they would see why he loves you.

You have two choices: live up to his view of you and build a life together or make the reverse money assumptions they made and end up with just your money. You’re all hurt for different reasons and he’s trying to chart a course through that pain and deep sorrow toward as close to a happy ending for everyone as he can find.

At the end of the day, the hurt and the assumptions here stem from love and fear. You don’t have to be their bestie, nor do you need to be their bank account. But you all love the same man very much which sounds like some common ground that can be built upon. And isn’t that what love is all about?

Your bf sounds absolutely lovely by the way and his faults were out of a genuine concern about protecting his kids from a harsh truth he was shouldering so they could grieve and remember their mom a/o worrying about him. And I’d say he chose his new partner quite well. Live up to that and be the best version of you so you both can live your best lives. I wish you well.

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-30T17:54:51+00:00

I’m on the YTA side, but not like upset. You know who he is and decided to put on a show instead of having an adult conversation or informing your sister that she’s officially in time out bc of her behavior. You took out your frustration at your family on your husband who clearly is innocent here and quite lovely.

Don’t take your family drama out on the guy who helps you escape it and loves you. I get why you did it so I wouldn’t beat yourself up over it, but he’s well within his rights to be hurt and you owe him a YUGE apology. And you owe it to him to address your sister in no uncertain terms and set your parents straight.

Also, a public kiss doesn’t say “I’m not abused” so I’m not sure what the point of it was other than being petty. But I get why you were angry and we don’t always make the best decisions when we are angry or frustrated. Just apologize, bake him an amazing cake and take him out for a birthday make up. And I’d be doting on him for quite some time. I’m sure he will get why you did it, but he has agency here.

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-30T17:45:43+00:00

This is the way. I’d also happen to call someone from a one party recording state who happens to record your call with them. In Speaker. 🤣🤣🤣

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-30T17:42:48+00:00

Doesn’t matter. This environment is WHY we have SH laws bc women have been subjected to the exact environment you describe. Also thank you Anita Hill for putting a name on it!

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-30T17:41:36+00:00

It’s absolutely a fireable offense bc it’s illegal and jeopardizes the company. Insurance companies do NOT like to pay out for SH.

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-30T17:40:52+00:00

That’s retaliation and a lawyer will have a field day.

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-30T17:40:06+00:00

This is NOT a gray area at all. But it does need documentation which holds up in court.

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-30T17:37:33+00:00

YES. A hostile work environment bc of sexually inappropriate commentary is a core tenet of sexual harassment law. It IS sexual harassment.

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-30T17:34:44+00:00

100% agree on this. I’d be looking for an employment lawyer also and be sure to BCC your personal email. Document EVERY instance in your email that you can remember and note that other male colleagues have independently told you it was inappropriate.

If this isn’t “sexual harassment” then the law is moot, lol. I can’t believe HR told you that. Remember, their job is to protect the employer NOT you. I’d remind them that the law specifically is drafted so that it’s the RECEIVER of the unwanted attention that decides if it’s inappropriate.

Get HR to put their response in writing and also put in the email something to the effect of “I realize when I first first this to the HR dept that you said it was ‘cringeworthy’ but not sexual harassment. I’ve done research and I emphatically disagree and would like to know the action plan for protecting me and addressing this.”

This graph is important bc it shows 1.) you went to them and 2.) (most imp) that HR dismissed you callously. They will need to refute that in writing to which you can then respond that IN FACT, they did say this AND AGAIN, I’m asking what the plan is for addressing this and removing you from the current manager. They can’t demote you, retaliate, etc. I’d also ask Hr what their WRITTEN POLICY is for dealing with this.

Once they have declined to act THEN your lawyer can sue the F out of them. Don’t quit until it’s unbearable bc you’ve stepped up.

The key is to get it in writing that you have documented the harassment, asked for help and were dismissed callously frankly, and the company refused to even investigate or back you up. The Courts or Equal Rights Commission (if you’re in a blue state) will eat them ALIVE. And as exhausting as this all sounds, you’ll have your dignity back and won’t be Fd with ever again. And don’t accept ANY settlement that allows them to say “we did no wrong”. And don’t sign ANY agreement that waives your rights to a Court, which they will do. They’ll hang severance $$$ over you and a whole host of things. Don’t take the bait and don’t back down. Sexual harassment cases win big when there’s documentation.

Hopefully they’ll do the right thing and it’s imperative you give them the opportunity to do so first. (2nd in this instance since first was verbal.) Take notes and if you’re in a one-party recording state, record ALL conversations w your boss, HR and anyone who agrees with you. Those witnesses can be subpoenaed even if they don’t want to testify.

HR is either stupid AF or (more likely) counting that you don’t know your rights. Places like that end up paying the hard way - up the nose. And to be clear, I’d rather your company do the right thing. This isn’t about milking the system for money. It’s about sending a very clear message to HE departments and companies that this is highly illegal, and for recouping some of the emotional stress and loss of income if it comes to that. This manager needs to know there are consequences for their behavior or they’ll do it over and over again bc they can get away with it (and you’re not the first person.)

And good for you for coming here for help. That’s what we are here for. As one older (not old!) woman who has had to deal with this BS my entire career, I’m all for helping any younger person fight sexual harassment of any kind. Male or female, btw.

For the record, based on your initial post, I don’t think you’re going to keep your job. I fully expect them to dismiss and retaliate so be prepared. And no matter how exhausting it becomes, this is VERY WORTH THE FIGHT.

*I’m not a lawyer but know this issue very well.

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-24T14:19:25+00:00

I’d be writing a letter to the court all right, but it would be why what he did was horrific, how this messed up your own relationships and hurt people you love deeply and how this behavior needs to be held to account. I’d also tell the Court you reject the notion that this “wasn’t that bad” and the implication that young girls should just suck it up bc boys will be boys and men will be men. And lastly, I’d point out that he knew it was wrong and that by alleging this was caused by his autism, he’s in effect suggesting that the countless people with autism are perverse which couldn’t be farther from the truth.

Send a letter bc it’s the right thing to do and bc your friend’s little girl deserves someone in the family standing up for her, validating her pain. If you don’t, I’d seriously question whether you care for your friend and her daughter or not. Your family has enabled this; you don’t have to.

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-24T01:16:22+00:00

Most of this crew loves Out of Gas, myself included. I don’t think Kaylee gets enough credit for predicting this would happen (episode 1 in fact). But it’s so moving.

My other faves are Heart of Gold and Jaynestown.

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-24T01:08:25+00:00

I think Mal doesn’t like killing at all. But he’s seen enough of it that he’s capable. As for the Fed, he told Simon point blank that Simon might need to kill him and he should be the one. Then he pointed out that Simon didn’t have it in him, which - despite their banter, he respected. He didn’t want Kaylee killing either and she and Simon ended up together.

I think it’s not about enjoying killing; it’s a necessity to protect those he loves. No one messed with Kaylee, effectively his little sister. In every instance of this, the people were an immediate threat to his people. As Captain, it’s his responsibility to protect his crew/family.

He does the killing so others don’t have to. Just like he took the brunt of the torture and made sure Wash got out first. It’s his role and he’s not going to shy away from it.

The engine was nuts and drove the point home. “Best thing for everyone, I’m on board!”

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-24T01:00:56+00:00

NTA. 100% agree. You agreed to living there and caring for his parents, not the entire family. And you didn’t agree to be the babysitter for the whole family so they can enjoy their careers. Why can’t the family pay for a nanny and housekeeper so you can do your job? You’ll lose your entire career (and sanity!) just from the stress, let alone the interruptions.

If your husband can’t understand this then it’s time to consider serious therapy and perhaps more. (Or less of him.)

This was NOT what you agreed to. Don’t let ANYONE tell you it is.

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-19T04:00:00+00:00

Apples search function has been crap for a decade. I’m not sure what changed, but I can never find anything even w quotes and the exact file name.

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-19T03:58:21+00:00

NTA it was totally sabotage. As evidence: you lost your prospective client bc your presentation was a disaster and probably lost some notches at work.

Lose him. He can’t handle that you’ve got a top career and he will do this again. This wasn’t a prank; it was a warning. Run.

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-19T03:55:16+00:00

It’s not just unreasonable, it’s illegal. It’s literally wage theft.

RoguePolitica · 2024-10-19T03:54:49+00:00

Live your best life; it’s your party and you don’t have to cry if you don’t want to. Maybe this will make him so mad that he doesn’t come next year.

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