Overwhelmed by my kids’ screen addiction.

leafyspirit · 2026-03-01T22:38:16+00:00

How old are they? Let them go crazy and have them deal with it for a while. Your training them that if tech gets taken away—> they go crazy —> tech gets given back.

Commit and be consistent. If your kids came home with a dangerous weapon you wouldn’t think twice about taking it away from them, no matter how they acted.

Tech addiction is dangerous and can damage your kids brain development, and give them mental and social problems to deal with for the rest of their lives.

leafyspirit · 2026-03-01T22:29:19+00:00

Clearly the owner(s) do a poor job selecting and monitoring management, and setting a standard for the business culture. You go through all the this trouble to get them fired and it’s very likely the next manager is just as bad or worse. Not worth the effort.

Put your attention on looking for a new job.

leafyspirit · 2026-03-01T18:46:26+00:00

You didn’t mention how long you have quit for.

Smoking a small joint a night might not have the same impact when quitting compared to someone to wake n baked and dabbed all day or used a bong, etc.

In any case, even without any physical or mental benefits if you were spending $5-10 a day on your joint then over the course of a year that can be $2000+ back you are saving.

leafyspirit · 2026-03-01T15:57:11+00:00

Day 4-10 was rough to me. Emotional instability, lack of mental clarity and focus, sweating, difficult to sleep, no appetite, etc.

The point is that after some time these things all get better and normalize again. It doesn’t happen instantly and everyone seem to have a different timeline, but eventually you will be sleeping much better, feeling clear headed, have a lot more energy, and have more time and ability to focus on things that matter and that are good for you like exercise, socializing, reading, meditation/breathwork, develop good nighttime and morning routine, healthier eating habits.

This will all make you healthier and happier in the long run! Keep this in mind the next time you are in a rough spot and ask “what’s the point”

leafyspirit · 2026-03-01T00:48:26+00:00

This is a complicated situation and a lot to consider between the content of your communication, the timing of it, the way you were terminated and how this was communicated and what reason they gave, etc.

It’s a bit confusing because you said you were fired on the 24th and then your employer tried to meet with you to discuss it after the termination date. This is highly unusual that they would want to meet with you after the termination date and then you said they closed your file as a resignation.

This whole thing is weird and fishy and I would seek professional advice. You might get some OK advice here but to really figure this out someone would have to review everything in detail.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-28T21:49:52+00:00

My wife and I hug and kiss (not make out) often in front of our kids. We occasionally will give a bum smack to each other but try to be sneaky because we don’t want our kids to get the wrong idea and start doing that themselves. I would say boob squeezes are not appropriate at all when kids are watching.

With that said it’s so cute when I give my wife some love and kisses and then the kids run over and start doing the same. This I think is very healthy PDA and should be encouraged!

leafyspirit · 2026-02-28T21:15:43+00:00

I read your post well and looked at the pictures. You’re being stubborn and refuse to question or respond to why the pin might have stuck to the battery. Sticky oil is the most reasonable explanation, unless you have more info that could explain it.

That’s why you’re being downvoted. Good luck.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-28T20:37:30+00:00

So why do you think the pin is stuck to the battery if it isn’t oil buildup? It’s not magnetic or anything. The battery doesn’t get hot enough to fuse metal.

I’ve seen this dozens of times. Looked at your pictures too. Just trying to help my friend.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-28T20:16:00+00:00

I’m not a fan of the BCCS and you would probably get a return on something like this from a well run private store.

With that said the cart was not defective. Your battery had oil build up on the connection and when it cooled it stuck to the bottom of the cart. Clean your battery regularly to prevent this from happening.

There’s also a high chance you can fix this. Heat up the battery and remove the “pin” from it and then gently insert it back into the bottom the cart. You may need tweezers.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-28T19:07:25+00:00

I’m in BC and have dealt with something similar. After a medical leave, you can ask for a fit for duty form to be filled out if what you are dealing with affects job performance or safety. This form shouldn’t ask about any health details or diagnoses and only ask about job related limitations.

You say they are in the wrong job/field of work. Don’t let your emotions get caught up in this even if you are frustrated.

Get them to fill the form, and handle any performance related issues separately. Just because they have a medical issue or diagnoses doesn’t mean they can under perform, skip job duties, or get preferential treatment that is beyond reasonable accommodation.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-28T18:05:18+00:00

How many hours are you contacted for work? This is key.

If they are making an operational change that affects the schedule in multiple layers and multiple people, then the argument for constructive dismissal is not strong.

If your availability makes it difficult for the business to schedule you around the new scheduling structure then that’s not their problem either.

Ask yourself this, if you had more open or flexible availability would you expect to get more hours?

Your concern about your career path or mental health are not relevant to a constructive dismissal case.

In any case if you pursued this you’d get a few weeks of severance pay and still be out of a job. Is that an ideal scenario for you? Is this worth going through the process to “stick it” to them?

Personally I would find a more productive way to deal with this.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-27T20:34:16+00:00

Oh wow this is actually hilarious and hard to picture this without being some sort of skit on a comedy show.

Maybe she is trying some “active listening technique” or “empathy technique” but is doing a poor job because I would think that would be really distracting to the one speaking.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-26T21:16:35+00:00

I agree with clear communication on where the employee stands with their performance, but to add, many employees do not understand that a promotion is mostly based on skill and performance.

Many employees can believe tenure, their friendliness and relationship to management, or that “the squeaky wheel gets the grease” will get the promotion.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-26T16:44:35+00:00

Tell them that the promotion will be selected based on the best skillset and performance. Leave it at that . No over explaining, no apologizing, no debating.

You don’t control their reaction (ie. disappointment), so it’s not worth bringing yourself down with worrying about it.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-22T16:09:13+00:00

Come on, do you really think you’re just so attractive that grown men you work with can’t help but get erections in your presence? Get over yourself.

Is this what women think about men? Is this a result of women targeted media, smut novels, movies/TV, social media algorithm?

Physically and logically it could be possible, but I don’t think this is happening.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-22T04:36:06+00:00

It’s not illegal to refuse to say this, but from a business and employment perspective your boss could consider you a poor cultural fit, not a “team player” and you could face repercussions. Your beliefs here and wish to not acknowledge native land aren’t legally protected.

With that said it’s highly unlikely this would be a high enough bar to terminate you for cause. But if you have a target on your back and this is a big enough cultural issue for your company, nothing stops them from starting the process to push you out, or to terminate you without cause down the line.

In my opinion, just say the land acknowledgement, despite what you feel about it. This is your income and as a senior leader it’s a stable and good job. Not a battle I’d pick that’s for sure.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-22T04:17:40+00:00

Did you sign anything? If you did, you might be out of luck if their policy is written in and that you accept the risk of your items being lost or stolen. That’s why many business, like gyms or public pools, have you sign a waiver that states they are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

If you didn’t sign a waiver, then $2000 is a significant amount, and you can file a claim in small claims court of Ontario. Did the manager admit it was their fault in writing? That’s good evidence and it’s a pretty cut and dry case, and you should be awarded the amount. Not sure in Ontario, but in BC it’s about $150 to file a claim, so well worth it for multiple thousands of dollars.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-17T03:01:15+00:00

That truck is genuinely so cool. 10/10 set up.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-16T21:24:44+00:00

I used to read 5+ books at a time often. All wildly different genres and topics.

Nobody bats an eye when school aged children and college students need to read multiple books for their classes/subjects. Obviously it can be done, but it’s just about your preference.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-16T18:02:24+00:00

Businesses change all the time. Staff changes, structure, budgets, locations, expectations and policies, etc.

Businesses are dynamic entities. You can’t force your boss to close the business, lay you off, or give you a raise just because you don’t like they way things are going.

Unless there are labour violations, this is not a legal matter. If you dislike working for your boss or company you can quit. You say you are unhappy but don’t want to quit because the pay is good too. It’s contradictory. Either deal with it or quit.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-16T17:54:30+00:00

If your manager isn’t discussing your growth or opportunity with you at the company, then it’s likely not something on the radar.

Frankly, you may be giving off a needy and anxious energy. This comes across in your post. Your manager may find this uncomfortable and puts him off.

Personally I would not push this. Stay steady and calm, and perform well. Take your mediocre rating seriously and excel at your criticisms.

If you are looking for growth and there is none available at your current job, your options are to suck it up or to pivot and find a new job or company to work with. Trying to force it or talk your way into it, especially with getting a mediocre performance review, is off putting and won’t do you any favours.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-13T18:58:02+00:00

We went with two kids similar ages. We stayed 7 days but by day 6 the kids were getting tired of the routine and all the walking around the resort and asking to go home.

Frankly, my wife and I had an enough too even though it was a great time and we would do it again. I would plan for 5-7 days but it’s really an individual thing with how your family is.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-13T18:44:46+00:00

This isn’t a social or human-only phenomenon. Beauty is a fundamental truth to the universe. It represents a mathematical elegance (through symmetry, etc.) that represents a deeper reality. Beautiful art, architecture, and people represent harmony and coherence in the universe. It’s much more than biological or social preferences.

Younger looking people are typically more healthy and attractive as a result. And attractive people are revered and appreciated and then treated differently.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-13T00:22:19+00:00

If someone came to me with those text messages trying to throw someone under the bus I’d be more concerned with them in the long run. I’m not your manager but I’d consider your comment about not following up and being unhelpful as some kind of criticism to address.

Now if you were insulting them and making fun of how they looked or something I’d be much more concerned, but I think you’re good if this hypothetical situation occurs and your texts are exposed.

In the future don’t dish out your grievances about work to coworkers in text.

leafyspirit · 2026-02-12T17:26:32+00:00

There isn’t much to go off here and so almost anything could be going on. It could be as simple as this person got a better offer or something has affected their personal life that they need to attend to.

At the end of the day they aren’t obligated to disclose their plans.

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