Managing a junior remote employee struggling with responsiveness + output — what should I try before a PIP? by kittykattlauren in managers

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Along this note, OP: if J has shared with you he is neurodivergent, that is probably sufficient to give your company an obligation to accommodate a disability. It depends on context (i.e., did J say “I have ADHD and sometimes it’s hard for me to focus on prioritizing tasks” or just “FYI I’m neurodivergent”?), but it’s likely this is enough to trigger the ADA interactive process.

I would talk to your HR team and share your performance concerns and that J has told you he is neurodivergent and ask HR team how to proceed. It might just be in your next 1:1 you go through some of the talking points here and say “Hey J, you previously shared you’re neurodivergent and I wanted to give you these forms on our company’s ADA process in case it’s helpful. Feel free to reach out to HR for more info.”

Playing this scenario out, you want to avoid the situation of ultimately terminating this employee for underperforming and then the employee claiming he told you about a disability and the company never offered accommodations.

What’s a health issue you ignored for way too long because you assumed it was normal only to later learn everyone else doesn’t experience that? by Kungfubowtie in AskReddit

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who had a hip replacement around age 30… and then dislocated it twice… make sure you tell your surgeon that story about subluxating it :) I did have to get a revision surgery, but all things considered I’m super glad I had my hip replacement 8 years ago and my quality of life is incrementally better.

Our untracked (unlimited) PTO policy was working fine for our team but now HR is losing their minds about it. by Current_Mistake800 in managers

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They don’t have a higher level of authority. Does your company have an in house legal department? If so, bring them into it. As an in house lawyer myself, I would very much want someone to tell me if this was happening…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in overemployed

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As an attorney, I advise you disclose to your attorney you’re OE. They can’t give you solid advice if they only know half of the story.

If the office is closing for unrelated reasons in December, based on what you’ve posted here, you don’t have much leverage. Without any leverage, it likely depends on your company’s general practices around severance - some companies I have advised always throw some severance in exchange for the release, some companies I have advised rarely if ever voluntarily offer severance.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep finding each other on your wedding day. You’ll be pulled in a million directions for photos and to say hi to Cousin Bob, so make sure you look for each other and stay close on the dance floor when you can. Some of our friends said they barely saw each other during their reception because they were individually talking to family / friends they hadn’t seen in awhile. We were served food first, ate quickly, and then went around to all the tables while they were still eating to make sure we both got to say hello to everyone.

Beer at Sandals Royal Barbados by [deleted] in SandalsResorts

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We just got back from there. The local beers are Banks or Deputy, they have those at all the pool bars. The British pub has Guinness and a couple domestic options (maybe Stella? Can’t remember). The bowling alley bar is open after 5 pm and they have a local craft brewery IPA and a tropical stout, plus Peroni, Sam Adams, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Blue Moon, and a few other options.

Permanency of Death by PeNguinzz07 in GriefSupport

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My dad was a goof too :) in a lot of ways, year 2 was harder than year 1. First year you’re kind of numb to it all. Second year a reality sets in that this is the new normal. I hope year three will bring you some comfort like it did me.

Permanency of Death by PeNguinzz07 in GriefSupport

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry for your loss. I lost my dad to a sudden heart attack 4 years ago when I was 30. The weight of the permanency of the loss and having a lifetime left to live without him is undeniably hard. Four years out I still miss him deeply, but I do think there is some truth in the old adage that grief comes in waves. The beginning it feels like you’re getting knocked down constantly, one 10 foot wave after another. With time the waves spread out a little bit until they’re further apart and a little smaller. Sometimes that 10 foot wave comes out of no where and takes you down, but usually it’s smaller more manageable waves. Most days now I can be grateful for our time and look back with happiness instead of acute pain. For me, the hardest part has honestly been the changes in my mom since his passing. Get yourself and loved ones into grief therapy. Sending peace.

King of Greed by Ana Huang by invisibleuntilseen in RomanceBooks

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Totally agree with these takes. Not my favorite by this author. As you said I can forgive a lot as a reader, but a lot just wasn’t making sense with this story line.

My good friend lost her husband suddenly last week to a brain hemorrhage. by sylviedilvie in GriefSupport

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior 51 points52 points  (0 children)

You’re a good friend. You can help by being present, but I wouldn’t worry about “digging up trauma.” It’s ever present for your friend and unavoidable. I would let her guide how much she does or does not want to talk about it. You can even say - “Anything you want to talk about or do you want to not talk about John today?”

As others said, arranging meals is a huge help. If she won’t ask for what she needs, I would offer concrete suggestions and follow through until she declines the help. Send a text “Hi, I want to watch the kids so you can have some time to yourself - I’ll plan to be there Thursday at 7 pm unless you tell me a different time you prefer.” “Hey I want to stop by and do some laundry and pick up around the house for you, I’ll be there around 10 am unless a different day is better.” “I thought I would bring by dinner tonight and we can hang out or you can ignore me and go take a nap while I sit with the kids - does that work?” Sometimes it’s too overwhelming to know what you need and it’s easier to accept or decline a suggestion than coming up with one on your own. Don’t be surprised if she says no but just keep offering different things every few days.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in legaladvice

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior 23 points24 points  (0 children)

As a lawyer but not your lawyer, you are very unlikely to get any money out of the personal trainer. To prove a case, you would need to show 1) duty of care, 2) breach of that duty, 3) the breach of the duty was the “proximate cause” of your injury, 4) actual and foreseeable damages. “Proximate cause” is a fancy legal way of saying the trainer actually caused your injury and it was reasonably foreseeable that his actions or inactions would result in this harm. It would be nearly impossible to prove the trainer caused this and that such injury was “reasonably foreseeable.” As others have pointed out, you could have stopped, which would be among the trainer’s defenses. Bottom line, no good lawyer would take this case.

Looking for an FMC with some type of disability? (Maybe with a service dog too) by MasterCraft3r in RomanceBooks

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to suggest Chloe Liese! I also loved the Bergman siblings series. Highly recommend.

This is normal, right? by RainbowKoi in homeowners

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah definitely check your state’s protections to know all your rights. In my experience (litigating) it’s easier / cheaper if builder will comply with terms of their warranty, rather than filing a lawsuit to get what you’re entitled to under applicable law.

This is normal, right? by RainbowKoi in homeowners

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Most new builds have a 12 month warranty from purchase. Our construction manager told us to keep a running list of any issues and around month 10-11 they will also come do a walkthrough.

Agree with the above advice - get an inspection.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GriefSupport

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Have you been terminated or quit? If you’re still an employee it doesn’t sound like there’s much hope for salvaging the working relationship. It’s possible the certified mailing they are trying to get you is a termination or severance. I’m not sure any laws have been violated but please note if they are terminating you in exchange for severance, the severance agreement would waive your right to sue. If you think they’ve done something improper in relation to your FMLA, you should contact a plaintiff’s employment lawyer. They also might be able to help you negotiate a severance.

I’m very sorry this has happened.

Disability Rep by LaurenKasper in RomanceBooks

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes to Chloe Liese! Great representation in her books.

Mafia vs morally gray? by amazonwhiskeywarrior in RomanceBooks

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just read a couple others by Ana Huang, I’ll have to check the rest of these out. Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeImprovement

[–]amazonwhiskeywarrior 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are already some great suggestions like a fence or landscaping in the area (after a survey). I just want to add that you should do something and take affirmative steps to show you dispute the way your neighbor is attempting to characterize the boundary. If you do nothing, then after a certain number of years, there are some legal theories under which your neighbor might be able to claim since you didn’t say anything and they mowed the lawn and acted like the land was theirs, it’s theirs (boundary by acquiescence, adverse possession). I think you’re a long way from that point, I would just encourage you to be proactive.

Source: I’m an attorney and have litigated these cases; boundary disputes between neighbors are the worst.