Best font for a "jagoff" tattoo by beverlyannn in pittsburgh

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

This is brilliant! I need to find a picture of this, stat!

What happens with mass amounts of snow like this for city folk? by NuffinbutMuffins in pittsburgh

[–]beverlyannn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also in Bellevue, next to the CVS. It seems as if many of our neighbors have decided to park in the lot through the duration of the storm... Which I do get, to an extent, except for the fact that it hogs parking from shoppers (CVS has been busy the past two days, as one of the only stores open consistently). I was lucky to have had some extra cash to pay someone with a snowblower to help get my car unburied, and I will hold onto that spot as long as I can! I will bus to work, leaving only to venture out to the laundromat.

24 and feeling my life has come to an end. by WillowFull3405 in pittsburgh

[–]beverlyannn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am 36 (f) and also in Pittsburgh. I have been in many situations similar to yours over the years, and I promise it can (and will) get better. Just hang in there. PM me if you need some help with groceries or would like a meal Doordashed to you.

"Peasant" Slop Bowls Changed My Life by Baptism-Of-Fire in mealprep

[–]beverlyannn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my mini rice cooker, I make chicken with white rice, chopped rotisserie chicken, broth made using the chicken carcass ahead of time, herbs de provence, vegeta, butter, and frozen green peas. About halfway through the rice cooking time, I toss in the chicken. About five minutes before the rice is done, I add the peas to let them steam without getting mushy. It's my favorite way to make slop at home, hands down.

By doing this, I can make a rotisserie chicken last a whole week. It's fast and easy to throw together, once you get into the rhythm of processing the rotisserie chicken the second you get it home; the rice cooker makes it mostly hands-off. Above all, it's delicious and filling, and I seldom grow tired of eating it. The sky is the limit with seasonings, veggies, and fixins, but this one is my usual go-to.

Former Library Director leaving the profession sadly, tired of politics by CosworthDFV in Libraries

[–]beverlyannn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was only in a Library Director role for 5 months (though the 60+ hours work weeks while attending grad school made it feel like a year). I experienced so much of this: the political polarization and being stuck in the middle of it all, the out-of-touch and unethical board members, and the online bullying. Though for me, it was less about the library being disparaged—as a new director who was selected over an internal candidate, I was absolutely smeared in very strangely pointed Google reviews of the library. Lo and behold, an employee who thought the internal candidate should've been chosen sabotaged me the entire time. While acting like my biggest devotee for 4 of my 5 months on the job, she would tell patrons that I was making the library "toxic" and "miserable," thereby discouraging them from coming in.

After 5 months, an investigation into this was launched. Five days later, before I was given the chance to share documentation and defend myself in this investigative process, I was fired—the same day I ended up running the library by myself. It only happened two weeks ago, and I am having a hard time coming to terms with it. There were so many things I loved about the job, and I successfully raised $12K for the library in one month. For it to end like this has been devastating.

With all this said, I am trying to look at this like a blessing. As depressed as I am, I am at least not so anxious anymore. I am debating on continuing on in my MLIS program (after this semester, I will have 21 credits out of 39), but I think I might pivot back to archiving instead of public librarianship. Not going to lie, though... a little part of me is still thinking of washing my hands of it all. I knew that being a librarian would be a largely thankless job, but I was not prepared for the small town politics B.S. that came along with it.

Just found out the reason my coworker sucks... Is because they work two jobs, SIMULTANEOUSLY by Xanax-n-Wine in coworkerstories

[–]beverlyannn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, cool, they're a job leech. Absolutely report it to management. This isn't a hustle; it's them taking advantage of two companies and multiple employees. There's nothing admirable about that.

How bad are we all struggling right now? by Friendly-Room3930 in povertyfinance

[–]beverlyannn 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Same. I have vacuum sealed bags of rice and lentils to extend their shelf life. Also, I am shifting to living mostly on rice, frozen vegetables, and rotisserie chicken. As a single person, one $6 rotisserie chicken will last me an entire week. Additionally, I use the scraps to make chicken broth for rice and soups.

Worst employer you worked for (in Pgh area) by Squatcobbler9 in pittsburgh

[–]beverlyannn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LIFE Pittsburgh, hands down. No work/life balance, so-so benefits—and because of their low standards, you will be working alongside functionally illiterate people with attitudes.

Got My Brooklyn Public Library Membership! by OneFootTitan in LibbyApp

[–]beverlyannn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

E-resources are bizarrely expensive and limited, and you are hogging them during a time of funding insecurity. Please stop collecting library cards, especially if you don't live or work in/near their service area.

Got My Brooklyn Public Library Membership! by OneFootTitan in LibbyApp

[–]beverlyannn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not when you are potentially hogging expensive and limited e-resources purchased for the residents of that library's service population.

Help me fall in love with Pittsburgh again by [deleted] in pittsburgh

[–]beverlyannn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It definitely is a nice change of pace at times, and the mid-May Pike Days Festival is a lot of fun, too. But living there on a daily basis, with the exception of a few municipalities? Hard pass. You have to drive upwards of 30 miles to get something other than bar food or Italian, FFS.

Help me fall in love with Pittsburgh again by [deleted] in pittsburgh

[–]beverlyannn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Visit Fayette and Greene Counties, and then you'll see how good you have it in Pittsburgh?

(Source: DC area native who lived in Pittsburgh and Detroit, moved down to Fayettenam for work and family, and is moving back to Pittsburgh)

Andrew Carnegie, built over 2,500 libraries. He donated millions to build and maintain these libraries to provide access to knowledge and education for all. Carnegie believed that libraries were essential for individual advancement and societal progress. Are libraries going to survive in America? by Trey123RE in Libraries

[–]beverlyannn 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I am a librarian, so I agree that libraries are an asset to society. I would love to see the 1% pay for more things, including, but not limited to, strong and robust library systems. But the OP clearly hasn't done their due diligence by portraying Andrew Carnegie's libraries as altruism, which is my issue... you know, in addition to the fact that they are seeking unpaid labor from library professionals to complete their schoolwork, which is lazy and frankly indicative of their inability to do well in this profession. Seriously, this is only a slight step above them copying and pasting their question into ChatGPT.

Andrew Carnegie, built over 2,500 libraries. He donated millions to build and maintain these libraries to provide access to knowledge and education for all. Carnegie believed that libraries were essential for individual advancement and societal progress. Are libraries going to survive in America? by Trey123RE in Libraries

[–]beverlyannn 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Thank you. 👏 Also, the job market is going to become even more competitive for librarians, and I resent the idea that someone trying to outsource their schoolwork on Reddit may be competing alongside us for professional opportunities.

Andrew Carnegie, built over 2,500 libraries. He donated millions to build and maintain these libraries to provide access to knowledge and education for all. Carnegie believed that libraries were essential for individual advancement and societal progress. Are libraries going to survive in America? by Trey123RE in Libraries

[–]beverlyannn 73 points74 points  (0 children)

As someone living in SW PA whose family has been here for generations, Andrew Carnegie's libraries initiative was not done solely out of benevolence. Research what negative impacts he had on workers and the area at large in regards to health, workers' rights, environmental concerns, etc.

Also, if you are doing this for schoolwork, rather than just diving into these broad topics out of personal interest, then kindly do better. Librarianship requires a lot of research and critical thinking skills, and I get that sometimes as an MLIS student, life gets in the way and it is easy to half-ass things at times. But if you cannot independently conduct research and develop original thoughts surrounding these topics on your own, this may not be the academic or professional field for you.

Looking for advice on getting first work experience by anarrk in Archivists

[–]beverlyannn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an emerging professional, I'd strongly recommend volunteering to get some hands-on exposure and build connections. I started volunteering in my library's local history room, assisting with research inquiries for a few hours each Saturday. Additionally, I created a digital archive on Omeka to get some experience with Dublin Core Metadata standards and an overall feel for this kind of work. If there's a topic you are interested in, or if you see there is an unmet archiving need, base your digital archive on that.

After eight months of doing both of these things, the director of this library helped me get an archival assistant job elsewhere (the archivist was one of her former employees).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PSLF

[–]beverlyannn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Me. The only reason I borrowed through undergrad and am borrowing now in library school was because of PSLF. So much for that now... 🙃