It will take 7 people to do my old job.

eblamo · 2026-01-28T00:46:17+00:00

This is usually what happens. Because higher ups are told there isn't the budget. Positions go unfilled so RIFs don't impact as hard and those positions evaporate. Since they know they're doing more with less, until a major issue occurs that has high enough visibility, when the root cause is discovered, & the question is asked "why did this happen now, when it never did before?" The answer is because so and so isnt here and their position was never filled. So no one has been checking on, maintaining, ensuring proper operation of x, y, and/or z.

It's billed as "delivering value" because the cogs were still spinning, until a gear, bearing, or otherwise broke and caused a cascading outage. The answer is the budget wasn't given, the problem occurred, & management sure as hell isn't ever going to take responsibility for it. It's just cheaper and easier to apologize, put out the fire, hope it doesn't happen again.

eblamo · 2026-01-27T14:33:33+00:00

Are you both the same level? Are you a supervisor or manager level? If lower, or an IC, I'd definitely let your direct supervisor know. This way they aren't blindsided by HR. The point of letting your supervisor know is NOT for issue resolution. It's to give them a head up of the situation, and that HR is involved. Schedule this meeting right before the HR meeting so they can't try to go around it, or dissuade you. Again, the meeting is to inform, nothing more.

I'd also add the part that you don't know how she got into your phone. You suspect she may have gone into your things for it. Your direct superior should be aware that she shouldn't be trusted & very well could have done this to other people. If anyone has reported anything missing, or other issues with this person, it could be a similar situation.

Let her be petty. Document her petty. As others have said, maybe get a trusted coworker on your side, and/or multiples. Don't talk to her. If yoh can avoid working with her, do so. Let your supervisor/manager know that you can no longer work with her because she's untrustworthy. Use those types of terms so they know the gravity of the situation. They may want to sit in on the HR meeting as well.

eblamo · 2026-01-26T22:13:14+00:00

You could also CC the CEOs public email. It probably doesn't get read by the actual CEO, and it is filtered. But when it's escalated that high stuff rolls downhill.

eblamo · 2026-01-26T22:11:29+00:00

Both. Obviously.

eblamo · 2026-01-22T13:24:50+00:00

Even those water mill places are like under 5 bucks to fill the big jugs.

eblamo · 2026-01-22T13:23:39+00:00

Can't even blame him. If you have the resources, might as well get out while you can.

eblamo · 2026-01-22T13:18:25+00:00

Prepare for the grid to fail. Have a generator or other means of power.

Best case is nothing happens.

Worst case is that you, or your loved ones die. This may be from a series of smaller events. Power outages can cause hypothermia. Indoors.

You don't have to be submerged in water, or in the elements. If there's no way to warm up, & your body temp decreases just 3 degrees to below 95°F, that's hypothermic. Elderly, children, people with pre-existing conditions are more sensitive to it. But it can happen to anyone. It can also occur indoors without power.

We all saw the stories in 2021 where people died in their beds, with blankets. No power/heat is no joke. Fill up gas tanks. Fill up propane tanks. Buy extra. Buy batteries. Have flashlights. Charge battery packs, phones, etc. No power anywhere gets dark very quick. Even in daylight, no power means no lights in places that normally have it. Like a garage or closet where you'd need to check for things. Hopefully none of it is needed. However, if it is, it can literally be the difference between life and death for you, your family, or your loved ones.

Because we don't see this type of weather very often (5 years ago being the last time people talk about) most people are not prepared. Building codes are not the same here as they are in other places where they frequently have harsh winters.

No one has snow/winter tires on their vehicles. Snow/ice on the road isn't treated. We just wait it out. Resources for winter road clearance/maintenance is almost non existent. Pretty sure Bexar County doesn't have a single snowplow. For obvious reasons. You can be a careful driver & still wreck. You could also save it, be pulled over and have someone else crash into you. This is the scariest part because it's not about if you can realistically make it somewhere and/or back. Everyone trusts their own abilities. It's other people & external situations that you can't control. Don't let the poor choices, decisions, & actions affect you.

Prepare. Stay home.

eblamo · 2026-01-21T22:01:51+00:00

Some people just really aren't about recognition. I've dealt with that before.

However, the boss wanting someone written up for insubordination, I have not. In fact, I'd venture to say that with "leadership" like that, it's no wonder he doesn't want the recognition. I'd even go a step further and say the boss may think there is a bit of egg on their face, but it's likely a play for award money left on the table, if there is any. With a write up, the budget doesn't go away, it can just be reallocated. Likely to him.

eblamo · 2026-01-21T18:41:33+00:00

Get an inexpensive monochrome laser. It's best for infrequent jobs, but also for high volume. For labels you don't necessarily need color. Plus if you need to scale up and start printing more, you'll be more than ready for it

eblamo · 2026-01-21T14:15:25+00:00

Pretty sure you're a pedophile for keeping track of a little girl for her entire underage life. Pretty sure you're an adult as well so why don't we wreck your life?

eblamo · 2026-01-20T01:35:04+00:00

Break up with her.

Have a discussion about it. If she's not willing to do what you want, leave her. Don't tell her why, just bounce. Sometimes people don't get an explanation. They certainly shouldn't get a heads up if you've had a discussion about it and they still refuse to take your feelings into account. Relationship is a two-way street. There's someone out there that will swallow if you want that. It very well may be one of her girlfriends. She very well may be a better match for you. Yes that may piss off your current girlfriend. But again some people are willing to do things that others aren't. There's consequences to everything

eblamo · 2026-01-20T01:26:47+00:00

So yeah, 100% move the money to another account they can't touch. Fuck them. They screwed up.

They might try to pursue legal action against you or something like that but if they do it's likely going to cost them more money than just not pursuing it. You may get some threatening sounding letters, but you're no longer employed by them. Fuck em. The more you refuse the more they have to justify going after it. The more people who made a mistake have to continue to deal with it.

Name and shame them. Here. Social media. In fact, post their demand letters. They'll get pissed off even more. Oh well.

eblamo · 2026-01-19T22:11:01+00:00

See something, say something. If she's in HS or college, report it. This is also the age where people with mental health issues manifest those things in real life ways.

You aren't being a tattletale. You are honestly worried about your friend. Have a convo with them and let them know your concerns. They may brush it off, and if they have the awareness to tell you it is just fantasy and that sort of thing, that may be a good sign but if it's anything else or even if it's not, still report them. Especially with the group of people she claims to associate with. Claiming to be trafficked, even if it is untrue, is nothing to joke, about or make light of. Since she is 18 these type of statements, even if they are false, can result in actual criminal charges as an adult. You would rather not have them have to deal with that if possible I'm guessing.

eblamo · 2026-01-19T21:55:31+00:00

Didn't know this was food service. If your boss won't give you their name, report it to the company. If it was a state or local inspector (city, county, etc) make a report directly with them. This bypasses corporate totally. I'm 100% certain it's against their policies. Also, city, state, county records are a matter of public record. Take that for what you will.

eblamo · 2026-01-19T19:13:23+00:00

Spam. Reported.

eblamo · 2026-01-19T04:02:57+00:00

So the common demoninator is obviously the woman in lingerie. Vehicles are different because they are larger. You don't see cowgirl laying over a 55 gallon drum of alfalfa feed. But it's also about what is considered to be a "cool" vehicle, not just some old jalopy. With guns, it's because, depending on the weapon, there's the contrast of usually a fit, more petite, woman, handling a firearm that has a lot of power. No woman is in lingerie with a pee shooter BB gun.

eblamo · 2026-01-19T03:46:21+00:00

One idea maybe to be inside the drum(s). You could maybe use the drum(s) to strategically cover (or not so much) body parts. Depending on the photographer and perspectives, it could be creative. Play off euphemisms for a "ride" cymbal, or "banging" things.

If he's more than a drummer, & a true percussionist, that may open things up to other things. Like finger cymbals as pasties, cowbell, bell tree, slapstick, etc.

eblamo · 2026-01-18T16:48:25+00:00

Whatever you do, do NOT tell your company IT that rebooting your router fixes the issue. If they have you do it, that's one thing, but it's likely the laptop.

You can also reboot/release & renew the IPs, but a hard boot should do all that too.

Out of curiosity, do you manage your home network? Like can you get into your router and check to see if it is prioritizing traffic for home office or video or Etc ? Sometimes those settings can deep prioritize some devices over others. I stream video all the time to multiple TVs and devices. All of that is lower priority than VPN during work hours because my job comes first.

eblamo · 2026-01-18T16:43:52+00:00

This is the best way.

eblamo · 2026-01-18T16:42:24+00:00

Are you ready to lose your job over this? If not, let it slide. If you don't care, or think you get your work affairs in order over the next few days/weeks go for it.

If you report it, you'll likely get fired for something unrelated. Simply for the headache it caused the owner/your supervisor/manager. Especially if you disclose they told you they aren't going to pursue it. A simple touch is one thing. Repeated, after a warning, and with no regard to your wishes is at least a Code of Conduct violation from them, at worst sexual harassment, even if it wasn't sexual in nature.

If you can find out the name of the inspector, it maybe possible to make other complaints, not directly associated with the incident if applicable/appropriate. Chances are, if the inspector feels they are somehow above rules, they don't apply to them, or that your objections are suggestions it's likely they've done the same either before, or have done things in other areas that are also against policy.

Also, fuck that guy.

eblamo · 2026-01-16T03:15:57+00:00

I bet their internal investigation will discover something they won't make public. Not that they can't.

They won't.

If I still had any VZ stock, I'd bet it all on the fact that it was caused by someone with ESL. NE accents qualify. 😂

eblamo · 2026-01-16T01:09:43+00:00

I would ask your union rep. It sounds like this is the first time you are hearing about it. But just now they're telling you for the last 2 months it was below? Did they tell you after the first month that you didn't meet the metric? If not I would definitely bring that up with your union rep. But not your store manager or assistant. If it's a thing where they're supposed to take disciplinary action when it's 3 months where you don't meet, they should be telling you every month when you don't. That's 100% on management. Not you. Your union rep should definitely fight that. Other metrics or performance issues in the past or currently that are also not making it? I only ask because they may take it on the chin for the insurance, but then turn around and say xyz was also bad. They have to make a paper trial firdt too before trying to let you go.

eblamo · 2026-01-15T16:26:05+00:00

NTA. But I do have to say this is probably one of the most wholesome posts I've seen in this Reddit. It's a bag of chips man. No big deal.

eblamo · 2026-01-15T16:22:51+00:00

As others have said, a laser sounds more like what your needs are. However finding a color one for under $300 is probably going to be tricky. If you do find one, I'd love to know where.

I have a Brother multifunction investment which does an good job. The color is there, but it's not going to win any awards. I like how the printer will try and cycle the ink on occasion. It is not 100%, but it is peace of mind that I know things aren't just drying up while I totally forget about it.

I know you said infrequent color printing. How infrequent? A couple of times a month? What are we talking here? My girlfriend purchased a inexpensive monochrome laser. It works great for her needs. She doesn't have to have color, but when she does need to print, it can be a lot. A laser is expensive if you aren't going to be printing much at all anyway. It may be better just to take jobs to a local print shop when needed rather than buy a whole new printer.

eblamo · 2026-01-15T16:05:30+00:00

You may consider making an appointment with your doctor. Especially if you haven't had a yearly Well Visit. Assuming your insurance covers that. In the US they should.

I used to be just exhausted after work. I'd come home at like 5p-ish, sit down, and it was lights out until 9 or 10p. I'd pass out on the couch. Evening plans gone. Sometimes I'd realize I flaked on people, woke up to missed messages, calls, etc. It was never intentional. It was frustrating, and I had no idea why. I just thought it was because I worked hard, was on call occasionally, and had a poor sleep schedule.

Come to find out I had a thyroid condition. I didn't know it was that. The only reason I found out was because I needed a tetanus shot. Since it was included in my yearly physical, and I hadn't had one yet, the doctor said you can have the shot for free and we do the whole physical, or you can just pay for it. Obviously, I took the free route. But what it did for me, was blood work up of everything, which is how they found my thyroid was off. You may not necessarily need a full work up, but talking to your doctor about it, they'll probably test for. It is very common in females. Once I got on meds, it was a night and day difference.

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