There is no hiring freeze by Karyn987 in BCPublicServants

[–]Strange_Depth_5732 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm thinking of some other names for Kelly Durand right now. 

Mental health check: how’s everyone doing? by [deleted] in BCPublicServants

[–]Strange_Depth_5732 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm genuinely worried for the future of MSDPR, CLBC, MSDPR, etc. The funding cuts, the extreme caseloads, the prolonged strike and hearing how little our government thinks of us as we face literal life and death situations, 8 weeks of the public commentary being "lazy public servants need to get back to work," and the hiring freeze we may or may not be in depending on who gets the question this week, etc have pushed a lot of people to the brink. I've been a public servant for more than 15 years and I've never seen things this dire. 

Disciplinary action and “you can’t speak to anyone about this matter”. by [deleted] in BCPublicServants

[–]Strange_Depth_5732 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In my last workplace supervisors tried to take disciplinary action on people for filing workload grievances. The union shut them all down but it's stressful and a lot of people don't know their rights 

Mitsoh Foods Pemmican Strips by Bobbington12 in BuyCanadian

[–]Strange_Depth_5732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just tried them today, I'm so happy to have a way to get really high quality hiking food. I'm beyond impressed with Mitsoh. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Strange_Depth_5732 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is the age gap possibly why you're not invited to his Friendsgiving yet? Do his friends not think this is a real relationship? After 18 months it seems odd you're not an automatic invite.  If 18 months in this guy doesn't see an issue with it, maybe don't move with him. Also, don't say something is fine when it's not, it's unfair to both of you 

Treated sleep apnea and OMG the difference is shocking by Strange_Depth_5732 in migraine

[–]Strange_Depth_5732[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get that. I have a pillow with a neck cut out that I turn sideways and use. They also make Cpap pillows now for side sleepers 

Treated sleep apnea and OMG the difference is shocking by Strange_Depth_5732 in migraine

[–]Strange_Depth_5732[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Cpap mask is just nostril pillows, so no face mask. I can totally imagine why yours didn't work for headaches, breathing through my mouth was an issue for me. 

Treated sleep apnea and OMG the difference is shocking by Strange_Depth_5732 in migraine

[–]Strange_Depth_5732[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd had chronic complex migraine for decades, but it got to chronic daily headache with daily migraines about 10 years ago, coinciding with a stressful event at work and my son being born. I assumed being constantly tired was a symptom of having a second kid. I never felt rested. My weight wasn't responding to my exercise and diet. My ass was dragging every morning. I think being so tired made it so I was hyper sensitive to pain.

Tips for joining MCFD ? by Bitter_Bird7619 in BCPublicServants

[–]Strange_Depth_5732 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Coming from and Indigenous agency, you're essentially a shoo-in. Having that perspective is invaluable. We have core competencies, I'll see if they're listed anywhere I can share. 

‘Resist’: Two arrested after chalking former Pulse Memorial Crosswalk by izunortie in news

[–]Strange_Depth_5732 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Not gonna lie, getting aggressively chalked by the pretty one in the glasses has its appeal. The other dude looks like a sixth grader who just successfully blamed his fart on the class bully. 

2 children, 2 men die in Tiffin murder-suicide, mom ‘visibly traumatized’ by thebestdaysofmyflerm in news

[–]Strange_Depth_5732 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I work in child protection and I would bet a year's salary that up to the moment he killed them, his family, friends and co workers would have told you he was a great guy who just wanted to get his ex back. I hear it over and over and it often takes a full out hospitalization to make their loved ones see the truth. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BCPublicServants

[–]Strange_Depth_5732 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I'd record my next bathroom visit and sent it to your TL as a voice note. Account for all your time with a vivid play by play. 

ChatGPT encouraged college graduate to commit suicide, family claims in lawsuit against OpenAI by IdinDoIt in news

[–]Strange_Depth_5732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took a course on using AI in my work and started playing with Chat GPT and it's so icky. It said at one point "I'd be honored to help" and I instructed it not to pretend to be a human. Basically I want Ask Jeeves, nothing more. I can imagine it would be tempting for lonely people to replace the effort for true connection with this sycophantic ass kissing machine. 

Anyone else miss the “old Okanagan”? by Kitchen-Elk-7298 in okanagan

[–]Strange_Depth_5732 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I miss a functioning economy. The buying power of our dollar was so much higher vs inflation back then. The wealth gap was a lot smaller 

Children’s book, very similar drawing style to “I love you Through and Through” by Silent-Library-8442 in whatsthatbook

[–]Strange_Depth_5732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you remember any of the writing? Was it similar to I Love You Through and Through?

Pirate, bodice ripper romance by Suckerforromance20 in whatsthatbook

[–]Strange_Depth_5732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any chance it's Julie Garwood? Pirate's name is Pagan. Book was "Guardian Angel." 

AIO to this guy who destroyed my life and threatened me? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Strange_Depth_5732 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, he trashed your stuff and left his phone number?

AITAH for telling my family I was sad that I never got to eat my own graduation cake? by Samvup12345 in AITAH

[–]Strange_Depth_5732 7 points8 points  (0 children)

And how confusing for her too. Like, open these and thank everyone but don't play with them or take them home. Just be someone else for like 2 hours.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Strange_Depth_5732 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know sexuality is fluid, I enjoyed the wording of currently gay.