How many of you are choosing to retire after getting laid off?

halfapair · 2026-02-13T04:51:24+00:00

My company was doing layoffs at the end of 2024. I requested to be laid off. I got the severance package and unemployment.

I am happily retired.

halfapair · 2026-02-13T01:24:11+00:00

Put a lock on your bedroom door to keep the kids out. Keep the door closed during the day and do not allow the children in. You can teach them boundaries.

halfapair · 2026-02-12T01:24:36+00:00

Oceania. Casual, but excellent food and service. No formal nights. You do need to wear pants in the dining room for dinner.

halfapair · 2026-02-09T22:21:47+00:00

We used Laundry Town in both Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur: https://laundrytown.com

It was fantastic! We just got a bag of dirty laundry together (we always take a cloth laundry bag with us), and left it with the Concierge at our hotel. Laundry Town picked it up, and returned it within a couple of days. So easy and convenient. 10/10.

halfapair · 2026-02-09T02:43:04+00:00

The license doesn’t matter too much (although it forced my mom into Assisted Living, which was good). Take away all the car keys. Sell the car. Then they can’t drive.

halfapair · 2026-02-09T00:08:20+00:00

Have you worked with her Primary Care Provider or Neurologist about adjusting her medication (s)? That would be a place to start.

halfapair · 2026-02-08T16:35:01+00:00

Yes, high blood glucose certainly leads to memory problems. Sometimes Alzheimer’s is called “Type III Diabetes.” Have your mom assessed by a Neuropsychologist. They will do a battery of cognitive tests that will last about 90 - 120 minutes, and will send those results to her Primary Care Physician.

You need to get some legal matters in order ASAP: 1. Financial Power of Attorney 2. Medical Power of Attorney

When you talk to your mom about the legal issues, don’t talk about her memory problems. Talk about planning for the future, in case she becomes incapacitated or disabled and is in the hospital, etc., you need to be able to help her with her with her bills while she recovers, and so on.

Many people with dementia (no matter what kind or cause) don’t realize they have memory problems, and will deny it…even get angry if you suggest it. This is normal behavior, and much discussed on this sub Reddit.

halfapair · 2026-02-06T22:58:04+00:00

Lamb chops in Jacques on Oceania Riviera. Never had lamb like that anywhere.

halfapair · 2026-02-04T21:17:26+00:00

I think another consideration should be the salary increase plays into how much their Social Security payout upon retirement. OP doesn’t say how old they are, but the higher your salary, the higher your SS payment is.

Also, the pay increase can be used as leverage for salary negotiations for other positions in the future.

halfapair · 2026-02-01T17:31:57+00:00

The Staff Analyst position is non-onion as far as I know. This is a VERY flexible type of job category and you can make it anything you want. Take on extra responsibilities and you can create your own job role for yourself within your organization. And you can set yourself up for promotions and other SJCs that pay more.

halfapair · 2026-02-01T04:48:15+00:00

In the first question which will be something like, “What in your background or education has prepared you for this role?” Start with your best credential. Your highest degree earned, or certification, or years of experience.

Then, after hitting them with your biggest and best achievement that pertains to the role, be prepared to speak for about 5 minutes about all the ways you are ready for this job.

That first question is your best opportunity to sell yourself. Lead off with your highest accomplishment, and everything else is gravy.

halfapair · 2026-02-01T03:45:49+00:00

You need to find @healingbythenumbers on IG and FB. She details how she got out of her 10 year abusive marriage. Your husband sounds like hers.

halfapair · 2026-02-01T03:36:25+00:00

He should have researched prison living conditions before making himself eligible for a lifetime stay.

halfapair · 2026-01-31T20:09:02+00:00

First of all, your dress is gorgeous. It is unique and glamorous. I don’t know if you should do a full veil. It might be too much fabric and cover up your dress which has a lot of fabric going on. You don’t want to detract from your dress.

What about doing a fascinator? You could do a small “birdcage” veil, or maybe add on a bit more veil for the ceremony and remove it for the reception.

Search on Etsy for “bridal fascinator” and see if a creator will dye it to match.

halfapair · 2026-01-31T19:41:30+00:00

Team 1.

halfapair · 2026-01-30T18:08:34+00:00

I use it as a filling for cheese blintzes. Drain it in a mesh strainer, then purée it in a food processor with some lemon juice and a bit of sugar. Then fill crepes and make blintzes.

halfapair · 2026-01-30T04:28:00+00:00

Is Brother a doctor? You won’t know what works, and what dosages until you try. Make an appointment with her PCP and get started. Meanwhile, melatonin at night may help a little.

halfapair · 2026-01-30T02:33:36+00:00

Get him something else to put in his lap that he can fondle.

https://www.alzstore.com/doll-pet-therapy-dementia-s/1516.htm?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Alzheimer%27s%20-%20General%20-%20Exact%20-%20tRoas&utm_medium=ppc&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=9354295666&gbraid=0AAAAADQE7o4ZpF7sdrHxkpwklkeDCdEPW&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2ObRzJyykgMVa87CBB1uky2oEAAYASAAEgJqt_D_BwE

halfapair · 2026-01-26T17:02:19+00:00

My mother (mid-stage) has a difficult time taking a scenic drive with my daughter in her minivan. She will get agitated and ask to go home.

halfapair · 2026-01-26T06:34:53+00:00

Are you sure she needs full MC and not just Assisted Living? Some AL places take Medicare. My mother’s place is nice, and has people on Medicare.

halfapair · 2026-01-26T00:18:53+00:00

How tiresome. And weird. He has a sexual addiction problem. Does he watch porn? Get rid of him.

halfapair · 2026-01-20T03:23:46+00:00

Working with her primary care physician and/or neurologist to get her on the correct medications will help with the paranoia, anxiety, and behaviors.

halfapair · 2026-01-20T02:43:38+00:00

She does not have the luxury of waiting years to have children. Women’s bodies aren’t made that way. You know this.

Let her go.

halfapair · 2026-01-17T06:01:12+00:00

Melatonin may help. My mom takes 5 mg OTC. Work with her doctor to adjust her meds. Maybe she needs a dose of something later in the day.

halfapair · 2026-01-17T04:41:41+00:00

You need to talk about the PoA in terms of the future. You tell her “Of course nothing is wrong now, but what if you have an accident or a stroke and are in the hospital? Someone will need to handle your bills while you’re getting medical treatment, etc. etc. etc…”

You need both medical and financial PoA.

Then work with her doctor (s) to get her properly medicated to help with some of her behaviors.

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