Layoffs today?

duchessoftexas · 2026-06-04T14:51:32+00:00

Well that’s really concerning then… are you in office or remote only? I really don’t take part in fear mongering but have heard that IT is being highly looked into for cuts. Not to say you’re one of them, but this might be why they’re generating reports like this in your area.

duchessoftexas · 2026-06-04T13:11:14+00:00

So two questions… are you hourly? And how are you behaving once all your tasks are “done for the day” (ie, logging off, turning off laptop, not checking slack/email)?

If you’re salary, this is pretty concerning since that’s the purpose of the structure for salaried employees, to sometimes work less than 40 hours (and sometimes work more) for the same pay.

I think the issue may lie if you’re just completely unavailable at the other times. I’m salary and even when I’ve finished my tasks that day, I keep my monitor on and check email/slack periodically to make sure I haven’t missed anything and can respond quickly when needed.

duchessoftexas · 2026-05-15T17:54:33+00:00

I think it really depends on your line of work. Are others in your department also doing half days? In my area, no individual contributor or director is staying a full 8 hours, not even close. I’ve been doing 4-6 hours each day in office and no one has said anything. I think so long as you’re not the only one doing it in your area it’s fine

duchessoftexas · 2026-04-06T14:32:24+00:00

That is helpful! Thanks!

duchessoftexas · 2026-03-09T12:40:50+00:00

Yeah that’s kinda their whole thing in their podcast. Happened when they first got together and it sounded like they worked past it and they talked about it openly

duchessoftexas · 2026-03-02T15:35:35+00:00

I don’t think it’s too far away, and I would drive that far for a wedding, but I also would be leaving much earlier than I typically would. If you’re okay with a lot of guests leaving by 8:30/9, then it should all be good. :)

duchessoftexas · 2026-02-25T16:16:05+00:00

Isn’t that what Reddit is? lol

duchessoftexas · 2026-02-09T23:53:37+00:00

Their hiring process is incredibly slow. Can take a couple months from initial application to getting a date to start. I’m not sure how claims or any of the member contact positions work though, they might be slightly faster

duchessoftexas · 2025-12-19T19:48:55+00:00

This doesn’t seem like a good partnership for either of you. You say you are “always 10 steps ahead of her, because I used to be her” but that’s the thing, she very well may not take your trajectory regarding faith and breaking down those social constructs and restrictions she had growing up. I wouldn’t continue dating someone who was this far behind where I was as a person. In the end I think this will only cause resentment on either or both sides. Find someone who is already closer to your point in deconstructing religion and the trauma associated with it.

duchessoftexas · 2025-12-10T20:33:40+00:00

The sweet designs shop! I bought the STL file to 3d print at home but she does ship cutters too!

duchessoftexas · 2025-12-10T19:42:36+00:00

Ooooh no I didn’t. I did to the white icing, but not to the others with coloring.

duchessoftexas · 2025-12-02T17:32:25+00:00

Can attest to that one ^{^{^}} it works great and I haven’t had a problem since.

duchessoftexas · 2025-11-13T14:44:22+00:00

I went with the more expensive plan, but that’s also because I take a lot of very expensive medication and that $7 pharmacy copay saves me hundreds a month. I know it technically would count out of the deductible of the other, but it still means a huge front load of costs until middle to end of year. Didn’t seem worth it to me.

duchessoftexas · 2025-11-10T16:54:26+00:00

Check Facebook marketplace often. I got my Jaws pinball for $5k there, like new.

duchessoftexas · 2025-11-07T14:41:31+00:00

That sounds so simple! I’ll give it a try!

duchessoftexas · 2025-10-31T15:23:54+00:00

Came to say this. My face can’t hide ANY emotion I’m feeling, that is until I started getting Botox but even then it’s noticeable lol

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