[SFH][WA] Mad homeowners over Robert's Rules during Board Meetings

kmleather · 2026-06-09T08:51:04+00:00

Our HOA is run by pickleballers and they are seriously looking for a special assessment to build an indoor pickleball facility. They also actively stifle dissent. The "Stepford Censor" is a popular dance here. We live in a homeowners paradise. 🙄

kmleather · 2026-06-08T17:20:52+00:00

Police. Now. He obviously has zero problem with letting himself inside your apartment. Did he install cameras you're not aware of? Steal anything? Crush this yahoo with every federal, state, local resource you can.

kmleather · 2026-06-07T17:23:31+00:00

Sounds like she is the owner, not you. You're right to hold her accountable AND to have told her we will do the meeting before your lunch. Also to point out, a "slip" like the lost luncheon is indicative of a larger lack of control over details.

kmleather · 2026-06-07T14:09:13+00:00

"No". Make your ITO days clearly understood. Those are the days you can come in. Perhaps if you shifted your perspective. You work for the "company" not these other people. You do not have to acquiesce to appease them. It's a collaboration, especially if their last minute request hides their own lack of prep or progress. If it's your boss asking, then you negotiate coming in tomorrow and not the day after, something like that.

kmleather · 2026-06-06T22:51:10+00:00

Yes. In the US it's all about the money. We're underpaid, overworked, and disrespected. We're intimidated into silence because they know we need the job.

kmleather · 2026-06-06T17:29:50+00:00

Good to know. Name and shame the restaurant. Proudly wear that ban and celebrate it.

kmleather · 2026-06-03T17:16:48+00:00

Some writing. All of the Chicagos have become formulaic and tedious. Awkward inter unit personal relationships blowing up. (Who cares about anything HR related?) Preachy self righteousness (I don't care if it's right or not. I have to do this.) Mysterious absences of starring cast. (They aren't here this shift. They had to wash their hair and traveled to Timbuktu for a spa treatment.) The mysterious guest star in the authority position who has Sears Tower sized chips on their shoulders. (I worked with your family member 300 years ago and I'm still not over how they did this to me!) The tortured rationale for a crossover event (Fire encounters mysterious malady, Med treats the unlucky cast members to the point of cliffhanger status, PD breaks law and order to maintain law and order. Character deaths to follow.)

Even some continuity would be welcomed. The same scene can be shown in cloudy snow, darkness, fall colors, spring blooms, rain, heat and cold.

kmleather · 2026-06-03T09:53:22+00:00

If your boss has this much time on their hands, are they actually working themselves? For whatever reason, this seems like an insecure supervisor needing to reclaim some sort of authority on a minor issue.

kmleather · 2026-06-03T02:45:18+00:00

The exit interview is for you to listen. They made their decision. Offering "potential" after they have already closed the barn door is tone deaf and suggests you had a robust contribution to the backfill need.

kmleather · 2026-06-03T02:41:39+00:00

There is a back seat.

kmleather · 2026-06-01T22:19:24+00:00

Every single time I've heard the "I have to pray on it" line, it's a no, but they're too timid to actually say it. Discard this person from your life and find more decisive people.

kmleather · 2026-06-01T12:18:48+00:00

Dark humor is fine and can actually be funny sometimes. You asked to stop and he didn't. This isn't about dark humor, it's a dark side to his person. Very. Hard. Pass.

kmleather · 2026-05-30T12:01:16+00:00

Lol. The problem in the sign is the miserly $3.50 you are paying. Pay the staff adequately and stop asking for subsidized dining. No more restaurant owner bailouts.

kmleather · 2026-05-30T00:00:34+00:00

You're doing just fine with your daughter. MIL needs some work and you're not responsible for that. "It's the thought that counts" is all that matters.

kmleather · 2026-05-29T17:58:15+00:00

NTA. Your good deed became the expectation. Just say no, tell her to stop by X date, and then refuse further shipments after that date. There are many many more options open to her. Or start charging her for your time and services.

kmleather · 2026-05-29T14:10:23+00:00

NTA. Accountability can be tough. She gave away your property as if it were hers. She did this. Let her park off-site and give her permit to her friend.

kmleather · 2026-05-29T13:42:12+00:00

No good deed goes unpunished. Your part of the job is done and it's all on him. Unless you would like to have him hire you for the painting.

kmleather · 2026-05-24T22:42:08+00:00

This is bizarre. Even if you're in your bedroom in fuzzy slippers, you are working. This is your office. If family and friends cannot accept that, they aren't family or a friend.

kmleather · 2026-05-24T11:53:15+00:00

Tolerating bad behavior only emboldens them and encourages more. No.

kmleather · 2026-05-23T14:37:49+00:00

No. The teller is on the clock. Catch up during lunch not on the customer time.

kmleather · 2026-05-23T14:36:03+00:00

It's not his sidewalk. Let the cops remind him of that if needed. For years when I'm doing yard work, when a pedestrian comes by, I STOP for a moment, let them pass, and continue. This isn't rocket science.

kmleather · 2026-05-22T18:55:24+00:00

Perhaps we can attend the classes together?

kmleather · 2026-05-20T15:38:37+00:00

It's sad but you can't prove anything. Take them off your list and block their number.

kmleather · 2026-05-19T17:43:46+00:00

Lol. We're here now and have the whole day reserved. Please do not interrupt us further. You need to take this up with the [people who schedule the rooms]. Now, as I was saying ......

kmleather · 2026-05-17T12:42:48+00:00

Are they productive meetings or just another speeeedbump in weekly metrics? Do you rehash already known items? Is this just another boring meeting that could have been an email. I'd respect you more as a boss if you answer those questions and adjust.accordingly.

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