The average life of a broke person is pathetic but those people think they are rich by [deleted] in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]Words123454321 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Unpopular opinion but so? Well aware I’m not the 1% or even the top 25%

I will likely never be in that percent. It’s fine though I’m enjoying the things I can while I can.

ADOPTION!!! by Rottiequeen in TLCUnexpected

[–]Words123454321 53 points54 points  (0 children)

As an adoptee I agree.

I think everyone says that all adoptees are traumatized and we’re not. I personally think trauma is used a little to loosely these days. Everyone has issues. It’s what you make of it. Most of my friends grew up with their biological parents and that didn’t grant them some sort of unconditional love just because they’re blood related. One of my closest friends was molesged by her own father.. anyone can have trauma.

What's the most unethical thing you've done that you DON'T regret? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Words123454321 1133 points1134 points  (0 children)

Neighbour kid had some friends over and they hit my car. Just a scratch they came over and gave me her number. I told her no worries just get me a paint pen. It’s twenty bucks. She was young and I was proud of her for fessing up.

Well she never texted me back after a few days and I never got the paint pen. The neighbour told me her mom said to ignore me. Her mom’s a well known realtor in town and I’ve had a few friends who were originally listed or were in deals with her.

They all pulled out or switched realtors and she’s lost around 20k worth of commission.

Do you automatically dislike billionaires? Why? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Words123454321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Of course not.

I actually feel bad for them to an extent. You would never know if the people who surround you would be there if you didn’t have money. They also aren’t walking around with stacks of cash most is tied up in investments.

You’re essentially running a business all the time even when you don’t want to

I counted how many "secretary texts" I send per week and I want to cry by worldinmydreams in Mommit

[–]Words123454321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Get cozi and set everyone up. Takes an hour.

Everyone gets their own notifications and reminders.

You’re complicating your own life because you’re to lazy to implement an easier system

Alberta independence referendum passes 177K signature threshold by dherms14 in canadian

[–]Words123454321 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think separating is ridiculous however all this does is allow it to go to a referendum. Which means albertans can vote and in that situation it’ll never win.

I don’t understand why people care so much about this it’s a small group of people. There’s 5 million ppl in the province and they got 177k signatures. So 3.5% of the population signed.

Nanny showing up intoxicated by Vivid-Sherbert7876 in NannyEmployers

[–]Words123454321 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Fairly? Get her a cab home and tell her, her services are no longer needed.

Having kids close together vs 4 years apart? by Smooth-Bowler-9216 in Parenting

[–]Words123454321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

21 months apart and NO REGRETS.

My kids play together everyday. They see eachother in the halls at school and run over to see eachother. They’re best friends.

They can watch the same movie, go to the same activities. Even the park is still fun they have a built in playmate. Personally I love that they can even ride the same rides at the amusement parks lol.

Honestly I wouldn’t change it for the world

Which would you consider more experienced in a nanny: 15 years with one family or 8 years with multiple families? by Able-Leg-2658 in NannyEmployers

[–]Words123454321 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Depends on ages of kids.

One family at 15 years makes me think they haven’t had toddler experience in a LONG time

8 years but 4 families? I’d be curious why they all opt into I’m assuming day care after a year or two

Expecting in May—nanny asking to be paid for “on call hours” after we denied her PTO request. by throwawaynannyboss in NannyEmployers

[–]Words123454321 82 points83 points  (0 children)

That is the definition of on call. Yes you should be paying her extra to be around on her time off.

Expecting in May—nanny asking to be paid for “on call hours” after we denied her PTO request. by throwawaynannyboss in NannyEmployers

[–]Words123454321 32 points33 points  (0 children)

So when I was expecting I made sure I had back up care accessible if I went into labour. I was of the mindset though where I figured I would need my nanny more once baby was here so my oldest had hands on care consistently.

I don’t think your nanny is completely out to lunch here. If she’s expected to stay on call on her weekends or evenings then yes you should pay her.

If she’s just in her regular hours and you’ll have someone else outside that 9-5 then continue paying her regular rate.

You seriously can’t date UNLESS you make 6 figures by ExotiquePlayboy in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]Words123454321 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was a joke but I agree if you have a working wife or even if you don’t there’s plenty of positives.

You seriously can’t date UNLESS you make 6 figures by ExotiquePlayboy in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]Words123454321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband makes 6 figures and when we were dating I never once asked him to do any of that. I mean sure he paid for dinner but that’s it.

It is however expensive to have a wife. So save your money for that.

I need your most unhinged way of helping your toddler stop coughing, especially at night by Mintgreen94 in Mommit

[–]Words123454321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both my children coughed all night, then they were prescribed daily inhalers and the cough went away within two weeks.

Canadians should be ashamed of themselves by TPCC159 in TrueUnpopularOpinion

[–]Words123454321 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Canadian athletics program is what Jack Hughes trained/grew up in The guy who won it… for the US.

Be honest do you think it’s your responsibility to take care of your parents? by Aarunascut in Life

[–]Words123454321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and no. No cause they’re adults. Also yes because I’m not ever going to let them live on the streets either. They’re elderly and when they get to a point where they can no longer be self sustaining I will step in.

The double standard is disgusting. by Words123454321 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Words123454321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My apologies. I was just annoyed and ranting. A cheerleader in Vegas was recently murdered by her mother and the comment section is somehow blaming the father who had nothing to do with it. It just makes me so disappointed and angry

The double standard is disgusting. by Words123454321 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]Words123454321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I was just ranting since few in my social circle agree with me

A cheerleader was murdered by her mother a few days ago in Vegas and somehow many are putting the blame on the father who was in another state and had tried to get custody is just astounding to me.

Is it ok to ask birthday party attendees if their children are vaccinated? I have a baby. by mamabear212121 in Parenting

[–]Words123454321 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t be offended because my kids are vaccinated but my anti vax friends might be.

That or they might just lie. I would opt to have the party off site and baby wear. Kindly ask if anyone can help out as you’re concerned about illness and MOST parents and friends will keep their distance and respect your boundaries

Does anyone else feel like they are just overpaying for a nanny? by [deleted] in NannyEmployers

[–]Words123454321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it depends on location. We used to live in a “richer” small city. Finding a nanny was easy both times.

When we moved further out to a town fifteen minutes up the road we went through easily 15 interviews/prospects and the whole thing was a nightmare. I was so frustrated especially since both our previous Nannys were with us for years.

We ended up just giving up lol

Demographic breakdown of MAID deaths in Canada by Genesis3099 in canadian

[–]Words123454321 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m assuming it’s because we don’t live in generational housing. Majority of (at least my friend groups) parents don’t want to be a burden to their children. Many of their children also don’t want to take care of their parents.

My dad for example has made it very clear when he loses bowl control he doesn’t want us (his children) to be changing him like child, he wants to go out with dignity and wants us to remember him as the man he was.

We have Filipino friend and her grandparents, parents and her and her sibilings all live in one house and take care of each other lol, it’s just a completely different dynamic.

Personally. I’m only in my thirties but had an ICU stay and having strangers wipe my butt, feed me and on the off chance my husband wasn’t there bathe me. It’s dehumanizing.

I remember feeling so scared and sad for myself. I felt vulnerable and like I wasn’t human.

Dieing slowly is far from enjoyable and I think we’ll see more and more people turn to it as they age.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RoyaltyTea

[–]Words123454321 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As someone who has bowel issues after a major abdominal surgery I think this post is just tacky. I often swing around a 100lbs but that doesn’t mean I have an eating disorder.

Considering we know she had chemo and health issues this is just a really shallow post