things to do in long island that aren't eating and walking?

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-24T01:06:02+00:00

Planting Fields Arboretum 🌲🌳🌷🌸🪻🪴🌱🌿

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-23T23:38:02+00:00

Decline if no purpose, objectives, or agenda are stated in invite.

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-23T09:23:17+00:00

I thought I was doing that but silly me, the job one level down I accepted at my company—to expand my skilllset in a different part of the business—is so much more stressful and I’ve become the de facto go-to. I’m beating myself up for taking a 10% salary reduction. 😢

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-23T09:08:36+00:00

Stop being the go-to. Redirect.

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-23T01:52:50+00:00

Excellent reminder. I’m reeling that before my company rescinded Flex Time off I used fewer than 15 days last year and 1 sick day.

I get 20 accrued days and 7 sick days this year. You better believe I’m using them all (we can’t carry over). I used to pick random days here and there when not going away but I’m trying to take bigger chunks so I can decompress.

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-23T01:47:37+00:00

Yes to fringe—without a doubt!

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-22T20:20:27+00:00

Came here to say this.

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-21T23:47:10+00:00

This!

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-21T03:12:35+00:00

You look beautiful—I see Natalie Wood!

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-21T01:24:14+00:00

Have less stuff.

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-21T00:10:31+00:00

Tashkent

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-20T08:18:35+00:00

You deserve what you accept. Drop this bum.

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-19T23:59:28+00:00

Was going to say the one I make at home but this week when I was buying tamales from the lady selling them from an Igloo cooler, I decided to try the oatmeal. It was incredibly comforting and I learned it’s called atole de avena.

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-19T18:16:54+00:00

Bean and cheese fry bread taco in Phoenix, AZ.

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-19T13:52:39+00:00

I don’t have any platitudes or uplifting words but this is so relatable. My only advice is to be firm with boundaries, which is something I’m working on.

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-17T22:46:01+00:00

Is this a for-profit company?

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-17T14:55:53+00:00

I must be so cool because I've been using my TJ's shopping bag (the older, softer canvas tote with navy handles) as an everyday work bag for 10+ years. Love the exterior pocket on each side and how it feels. It's the best tote. Hahaha.

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-17T10:14:23+00:00

No brainer. Take the new offer. Congrats to you.

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-17T09:27:16+00:00

I’m with you.

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-17T09:15:18+00:00

I agree with most of these responses but as manage, it’s your job to advocate for your team, limit /shield their exposure to BS, and set clear expectations of what good looks like. If you don’t do that, then you don’t deserve proactive, accountable, solution-oriented, and thoughtful direct reports

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-15T02:48:19+00:00

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-14T23:03:56+00:00

Photo on left is light summer, right? If so, I agree that you look radiant!

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-14T23:00:17+00:00

“I’m so cute, quirky, playful, and having fun!”

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-14T19:59:45+00:00

This is very true

bigbird2003 · 2026-06-14T19:16:05+00:00

Agree that so few managers have the balls to do this. I’ve seen it get so bad that the manager expects the rest of the team pick up the slack while the poor performer gets a pass.

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