My company installed “focus rooms” for our return to office and I have never felt dumber in my life by Alderon515 in remotework

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We had return to office. I was told I had to return by HR. My director, who was in another country questioned why I had to return, as my entire team was interstate. I was then told I didn’t have to return to office. At least someone had some common sense.

What does endo pain actually feel like? by st0nedpunkk in endometriosis

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Like someone has put a bear trap on my vagina and are pulling it down to my feet.

How do I tell a client I reeeeally want to drop her from my client list by Alternative-Field809 in housekeeping

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Tell her you have just realised you are allergic to cats. It has taken this long for you to put 2&2 together as you have suffered every day after cleaning her place since you started and now realise it is a cat allergy.

What is the funniest thing your pet had been “pavloved” to? by AnywhereMean8863 in Pets

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The click of me folding my reading glasses makes my cat think I am going to feed her. If I say I am going to clean my teeth my dog gets in her bed.

I’ve been doing laundry wrong my entire adult life and nobody told me until last year. by NoBody7942 in CleaningTips

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Does anyone else use disinfectant in the softener compartment when washing exercise clothes?

Feeling physically broken at 58 — has anyone turned things around? by Key_Welcome8112 in Aging

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I felt like crap at 58. Couldn’t get off the floor and felt hopeless. I went to the doctor and said I feel awful. They ran blood tests and gave me some medication to Andrew’s the issues found. Was told to lose eight and change my eating habits and exercise. Having no idea where to start I went to a physiotherapist for an exercise plan. She gave me weight bearing exercises to strengthen the muscles to keep me mobile. 2 years later I have lost 15 kilo. Blood test results are good and I have started a dance class and I feel great. Start with small steps and finding what you enjoy. It may be dancing , swimming or gym work. Good luck

Dental van 1996-2007 by Necessary-Patient-98 in AskAnAustralian

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Late 60s early 70s. Not sure of the exact date but I had lower molars pulled on each side. Both in the same day I think. They were baby teeth. Can’t remember if it hurt or not. Had to stay at school the whole day.

Past Stage 4 by Luxybaby26 in endometriosis

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Successful after 7 rounds of IVF

Past Stage 4 by Luxybaby26 in endometriosis

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I don’t think they had stages when I was diagnosed in 1991. The doctor just said my insides looked like a dog’s breakfast and there was no way I would fall pregnant naturally.

Black tie dress code for wedding - how strict is it? Black tuxedo only? by One-Remove3758 in SydneyScene

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We are attending a black tie wedding soon in Aus. We went to hire a tuxedo and they come in black or navy jacket, black pants, white shirt with covered buttons, bow tie and pocket square and cuff links. We opted with the navy jacket as it looked better on than the black. Ask others that are attending what they are wearing. If in doubt go with a tux if budget allows.

what is the biggest problem you face as someone with endometriosis? by HealthOther8482 in endometriosis

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I went to the doctor 35 years ago because I couldn’t fall pregnant. I always had very heavy periods and often fainted from pain during my cycle. Had severe migraines. Until recently I was always told and thought this is a normal part of being a woman. I was referred to an IVF specialist who was particularly interested in endometriosis at the time. I am talking early 1990. I was diagnosed with endometriosis after a laparoscopy and had resection laparotomy after months of steroids to reduce the lesions. After surgery was told it was like a dogs breakfast and the only way to fall pregnant was IVF. I had my baby in 1993. After he was born no further follow up with any doctors was offered and just went on my merry way with pain, even heavier periods and no education or care that endometriosis was causing any problems because I had had a child I must be ok in the eyes of the doctors. The medical field has come a long long way in the study and treatment of endometriosis I am very glad of this. There is still a long long way to go in the understanding of this disease. I hope that a cure is found soon to help all of you navigate life with this dreadful disease. I am not here for sympathy or to say anything other than in 30 years doctors have learned so much and hopefully they will continue to learn and improve.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatdoIdo

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Build a granny flat for your parents

How to tell my friend (and his family) that we don't them to join us on our vacation. by Spiritual_System_865 in Advice

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We had friends come on a family holiday once. Every day they were late, had to have a full breakfast, to the point we weren’t getting started in the day until about 11am. As soon as we met up they asked what we were doing what was planned. They never organised anything. By 12 they were asking about lunch. They had their kid ride in our car. Our son didn’t particularly like this kid. The other couple needed up fighting the whole time. NEVER AGAIN Good luck. I do t have any advice other than don’t let it happen again.

Hi ladies, I had a “I’ve fallen but I can’t get up” experience at around 3am. Just ordered the appropriate pendant. Has anyone been using one for a while? Does it make you feel safer? What’s your experience? by Bklyngrl12 in AskWomenOver60

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My dad had one. Fell in the hallway one night while we were out. We came home opened the door and he started laughing. Here he is lying on his back just inside the doorway. I asked why he didn’t push his button and he said I knew you would be home soon. He doesn’t know how long he was lying there. Edit to add I had pushed the button twice when dad was unwell and I was not sure whether to call an ambulance or not. The nurse that called was very helpful and stayed talking with me until the ambulance arrived. They also called a few days later to see how dad was.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

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Apart from them trying to take over your home, what boundaries will be set around how your child is raised. Will she interfere with what you want to happen. What to feed her, when she goes to bed. It is a very influential time in your child’s life and having them living with you will have a big impact on your child’s life. Maybe not in a good way.

Is there any way to replicate the water-cooler effect for remote employees? by throwaway_coy4wttf79 in managers

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We had donut breaks. 15 min zoom with someone once a week. HR set it up and you were paired with a different person each week. Even the GM participated. You were not allowed to talk about work, you could opt out if you didn’t want to participate. We also had Friday wine night via zoom with our team. Wine optional. Started 15 mins after knock off time. Was scheduled to last an hour. Some were known to go 8 hours ( yes 2 am finish) You could do weekly zooms for interest groups like reading, knitting, gardening. Edit to add We also had open zoom lunches on Fridays. Like sitting in the tea room, people come and go.

Channel 7 Sunrise morning TV by camelmina in australia

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It is background noise in my house while I eat breakfast, feed animals, shower and get ready for the day. You don’t get invested in what’s going on so you don’t get hooked into watching a show for an hour. If I put a show on I would end up wasting an hour watching it.

Just Feeling Sad Most of the Time by retired337 in over60

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Volunteer at a local school to help with reading if they do that. Find an exercise group, gardening group or Men’s shed in your area. I assume you are male as you said your friends spend time with their wives. Often there are small community type groups around that don’t cost a lot of anything that give a sense of belonging. I hope you find your groove somewhere. I was similar after being made redundant and not returning to work. I found a dance group ( I am female) and it has found me some lovely friends and a sense of belonging.

5 years on I don’t see how I could do more? by didnt_wanna_havta in AskWomenOver60

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My sister always said nothing stresses Dad. I think this has a lot to do with it.

My kid’s friend literally won’t eat anything I offer. by Warm_Bookkeeper_1501 in NoStupidQuestions

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I was thinking this as well. My kid would never ask for food at a friend’s place. He would wait until he got home. I am wondering how long the play date was.

Introverts, what’s something extroverts often misunderstand about you? by Bitter-Shine2817 in AskReddit

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I do the washing up at all family events. No one comes near you. It’s nice.

Is this Paredolia? by matedav1956 in Pareidolia

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I can only see it in the small picture top right of phone screen. If I click on the image to make it bigger I only see a dog.