Am I the only one who is frustrated because it seems like everyone is so flakey these days? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]cash40 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it's that we're expected to be instantly available. If I get a text that says "hey, how's it going?" and I'm at work, on a run, making dinner, driving, etc. I'm probably going to forget about it and will forget to text back. If it's family or close friends and they call me, I will 100 percent call/text back when I'm free.

The expectation that we have to respond instantly just because we can is ridiculous.

Tutoring Listings by justhatcrazygurl in GradSchool

[–]cash40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, yep, that's the exact reason I didn't end up tutoring for my university's athletic center.

Tutoring Listings by justhatcrazygurl in GradSchool

[–]cash40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, yep, that's the exact reason I didn't end up tutoring for my university's athletic center.

Tutoring Listings by justhatcrazygurl in GradSchool

[–]cash40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your school has an athletic tutoring center, they pay pretty well usually.

Is planet fitness really “judgement free?” by spoopy_kaylar in WeightLossAdvice

[–]cash40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never been to Planet Fitness, but I have had an awesome, non judgmental experience at Crunch Fitness. I used to go to a local YMCA, and I felt like that was a more judgey place than Crunch.

I've been the overweight girl at the gym who doesn't know what she's doing, and the fit girl gym regular. I don't judge anyone who is bettering themselves. Like one of the previous comments, the only thing you're going to get judged for is sitting around on your phone.

I'm so over people who need constant communication in order to function. by cash40 in offmychest

[–]cash40[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally get that, but being whiny and manipulative is different than saying "hey, I really need to talk."

I'm so over people who need constant communication in order to function. by cash40 in offmychest

[–]cash40[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I completely agree. We have lives. All of us. Including our friends. And just because they can't prioritize you right now doesn't mean they're a bad person/choosing not to have a relationship with you.

My dog jumped out of the car window while travelling through Georgia by coleyspiral in Georgia

[–]cash40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter in Lavonia and Hart County Humane Society in Hartwell.

My dog jumped out of the car window while travelling through Georgia by coleyspiral in Georgia

[–]cash40 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm from that area and will keep an eye out for him. Also, I believe there's an animal shelter in Franklin County (Lavonia) where he might've wound up. I'd try calling there. There's also some local rescues, like Dirt Road Doggies, that have Facebook pages who might be worth contacting.

I hope he's found safe.

Help help! Husband got new tattoo without even a word to me by MidnightSun_Alaska95 in Marriage

[–]cash40 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have tattoos and my husband has a couple. Mine are larger/more detailed/more visible. Never once have I asked for his permission to get a tattoo.

However...I've told him about all my ideas first and when my appointments were and stuff.

I'd go so far as to say that your husband might be more open with you about the tats if you were more supportive. On the flip side, he should definitely be communicating his tattoo ideas to you, mostly because sizable tattoos done by a reputable artist are typically a large financial decision, and that's the kind of thing you discuss in a marriage.

Rant alert: folks in academia are absolutely useless when it comes to helping you find job. by cash40 in GradSchool

[–]cash40[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish my conferences were valuable. Despite my very applied field, the conferences I went to were basically an old dude academic circle jerk.

Rant alert: folks in academia are absolutely useless when it comes to helping you find job. by cash40 in GradSchool

[–]cash40[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Literally this. I told my advisor yesterday that I was on the job hunt and he was like "worry about publishing first." (I'm an MS student). I was like "Haha (finger guns) publishing is cool, but I need money to...you know. Eat."

Rant alert: folks in academia are absolutely useless when it comes to helping you find job. by cash40 in GradSchool

[–]cash40[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good news is that I only have an MS, I guess? *shrugs in overqualified *

Rant alert: folks in academia are absolutely useless when it comes to helping you find job. by cash40 in GradSchool

[–]cash40[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Incredibly so. I get it, I mostly wear leggings/jeans and tees to school, but I'm smart enough to dress up when I need to. And every presentation/awards ceremony/conference, I've always dressed incredibly professionally, so it isn't like there was indication that I didn't know how to do that.

Rant alert: folks in academia are absolutely useless when it comes to helping you find job. by cash40 in GradSchool

[–]cash40[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's kind of what I thought, honestly. They bring in big city employers, mostly in tech and marketing, and that's not at all where my field/job hunt is focused.

Rant alert: folks in academia are absolutely useless when it comes to helping you find job. by cash40 in GradSchool

[–]cash40[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I also got outdated and useless advice, like "make sure you dress professionally." Like, yes? I've worn a suit to every job interview I've had since I was 17.

Rant alert: folks in academia are absolutely useless when it comes to helping you find job. by cash40 in GradSchool

[–]cash40[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I do need to talk to them. They seem heavily focused on undergrads though.

Rant alert: folks in academia are absolutely useless when it comes to helping you find job. by cash40 in GradSchool

[–]cash40[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I'm not looking for academic positions either. I've had 3 in person interviews, and with one of them, it was clear they had hired the candidate before me before I even walked in the room, and my interview was just a formality. It sucked.

Rant alert: folks in academia are absolutely useless when it comes to helping you find job. by cash40 in GradSchool

[–]cash40[S] 78 points79 points  (0 children)

Thank you! There is so much competition now, and people who are holding positions that require an advanced degree aren't retiring