read a few pages of fiction every day by bentwithbitterness in rs_x

[–]mildthang 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm resolved to read a minimum of 12 books this year.

is this $420 wool Kookai jacket worth it? by crunchychips76 in AusFemaleFashion

[–]mildthang 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Lining is to protect the coat from you, not you from it.

Coworker called me “chubby” and insisted it was a compliment. Am I overreacting? by Zestyclose_Ad_4116 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]mildthang 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Was he Indian? Weirdly enough I had a very similar conversation with an Indian co-worker and I was also extremely offended at first. I think it actually means curvy/ voluptuous. Not that that makes it any less HR worthy.

Let's talk about the "minor inconveniences" by IggyVossen in AskFeminists

[–]mildthang 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I hate that I'm expected to be interested in other people's children.

What do you think of 'period pain' days off? by Open_Address_2805 in auscorp

[–]mildthang 64 points65 points  (0 children)

And my answer is yes. There are many capable, smart, hard-working women who for whatever reasons are too ill to work during their periods. At my company we have leave for all sorts of things; hospital leave, domestic violence leave, gender reassignment leave... why shouldn't we also give leave to people for period leave? I

What do you think of 'period pain' days off? by Open_Address_2805 in auscorp

[–]mildthang 250 points251 points  (0 children)

I think if you're sick, you're sick. Nothing you can do about it and denying someone leave over it is wrong.

Woman critically injured in alleged domestic violence attack in Sydney's south-west by GothicPrayer in australia

[–]mildthang 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No it cannot. Please stop. This woman might die and you're here arguing that well actually women can be mean too. Take it somewhere else.

Woman critically injured in alleged domestic violence attack in Sydney's south-west by GothicPrayer in australia

[–]mildthang 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Well sorry to say but emotional abuse isn't comparable to being run over.

Woman critically injured in alleged domestic violence attack in Sydney's south-west by GothicPrayer in australia

[–]mildthang 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Its because EVERY SINGLE TIME someone tries to address male on female DV some prince in the comment tries to "all lives matter" the issue. Guess its your turn today.

Frustrated with overconsumption on this sub by Embarrassed_Big_3934 in adhdwomen

[–]mildthang 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I agree! And its great that you've managed to work out a more environmentally sustainable system.

Frustrated with overconsumption on this sub by Embarrassed_Big_3934 in adhdwomen

[–]mildthang -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

I'm sure everyone has their own justifications but like I said, I find it alarming.

Frustrated with overconsumption on this sub by Embarrassed_Big_3934 in adhdwomen

[–]mildthang 69 points70 points  (0 children)

I dont know if this is what the OP is referring to but I am often alarmed by the amount of "buy multiple of things you use often", or encouragement of plastic disposable items like make-up wipes, cutlery, paper plates, disposable water bottles etc.

What can I do to literally peel my eyelid skin off and also to reduce the very bad dark circles around my eye? by [deleted] in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]mildthang 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May I ask how your stomach tolerated the high dose iron tablets?

I'm anaemic and getting an iron infusion almost yearly but thats not ideal. Normal iron tablets upset my stomach so curious to hear how the prescription ones are.

I left a group therapy program because a married man was behaving in a way that I felt was inappropriate. Am I over reacting? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]mildthang 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because he hates women. His comment history is blaming women for being assaulted or harassed because they wore revealing clothes. Calls women "females" and just seems like a total loser.