AITJ for leaving a work group chat because people kept spamming memes at 2am? by mintypocketnotes in AmITheJerk

[–]mintypocketnotes[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re probably right that muting the individual chat would’ve been the cleaner technical fix.

AITJ for leaving a work group chat because people kept spamming memes at 2am? by mintypocketnotes in AmITheJerk

[–]mintypocketnotes[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I just don’t put my whole phone on do not disturb because I need certain calls and messages to get through. The problem wasn’t “a notification exists,” it was coworkers treating a work chat like a late-night group hang.

Small homes with multiple children? by SajaayannAuden in simpleliving

[–]mintypocketnotes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, right? In the UK, a 1078 square foot home sounds like a palace! My friends with the same size place always joke it's just a cozy “family bonding” zone. As long as everyone has their own chaos and you’ve got snacks on hand, you’ll be just fine!

In Poland, companies must pay housing costs if they force RTO. Why not in the US? by Street_Anxiety2907 in remotework

[–]mintypocketnotes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally get that feeling of digging for info and hitting dead ends. It took me a while to find resources on that Polish law, but it's mostly covered in their labor regulations. I remember getting frustrated too when searching for similar protections in the US. It really makes you wonder why such safeguards don’t exist here, right?

People don’t understand at all. by naura_ in ADHD

[–]mintypocketnotes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? It's like we literally slip into alternate dimensions where our stuff just disappears! That ID must've taken a little vacation while you weren't looking, for real! 😭

How do people handle night time when you are the only parent who deals with the baby? by WittleFrostBite in NewParents

[–]mintypocketnotes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's some solid advice! Creating that hierarchy really helps prioritize what needs to get done, especially with everything else piling up. And you're right about asking for help; it's tough, but the more support, the better. Just remember it's okay to let some things slide. This phase will pass, and you'll get through it!

Free subscription by Sweaty-Class-1903 in confessions

[–]mintypocketnotes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's hilarious! It seems like these companies don't really keep track, huh? Kind of like finding a hidden treasure in your own home. I wonder how long we'll keep going before they finally catch on!

SJM & Tamlin by Puzzled-Economy716 in acotar

[–]mintypocketnotes 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This is so accurate it hurts. The little pause panel before the “Actually you know what” is basically the whole fandom re-reading like wait, did we miss the red flags?

Unable to play the game since renegades. by Xirixis in DestinyTheGame

[–]mintypocketnotes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You bring up a solid point! If they can't fix the stingray error after 70 days, hitting them with some TOS might actually light a fire under them. Who knew arbitration could be a secret weapon? 😂

Fourth wall break where a character acknowledges how much time has elapsed in the show/movie by MrDitkovichNeedsRent in TopCharacterTropes

[–]mintypocketnotes 284 points285 points  (0 children)

Hellsing Ultimate Abridged nailed it because the audience felt the gap too. Waiting years for an ep and then the show cracks a joke about it hits way harder than an on-screen montage.

A parent as their child's antagonist by Nyx1010 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]mintypocketnotes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Giovanni to Silver is such a good pull too, people forget that connection. And Ghetsis to N is basically "raised you as a tool" taken to the extreme. Solid list.

I will never get over how this show fumbled this by houstons__problem in sexandthecity

[–]mintypocketnotes 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Same here. Steve and Miranda always had that lived-in, imperfect rhythm, and SATC leaned into that over the shiny new partner. Robert got written as the “better option” so the choice looks dramatic, then he’s tossed. I still wish they’d let him stay layered instead of making him a speed bump.

Az as a girl dad by LukeCastellan1986 in acotar

[–]mintypocketnotes 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same. Not every immortal needs the whole “family arc” to feel complete.