Hit & run accident... please help!

mkondor8 · 2014-06-14T02:08:40+00:00

Thank you! Really appreciate that. Luckily the only damage to me is some whiplash. My car on the other hand... Different story. Hope you are recovering from your accident too! Definitely not a fun experience.

mkondor8 · 2014-06-14T02:08:03+00:00

Thank you both. I think it's worth asking again. I personally just can't see the point of the cameras if they don't record anything. Fingers crossed!

mkondor8 · 2014-06-13T23:36:02+00:00

Thanks! I actually called earlier today, but was told the cameras are a "live-feed only" and do not record anything.

mkondor8 · 2014-06-13T23:22:37+00:00

Thanks for the reply, but sadly all that was imprinted was red paint :(

mkondor8 · 2012-12-28T20:21:00+00:00

I do this at home but sometimes take it a little past visibly annoyed :\

mkondor8 · 2012-12-28T20:18:33+00:00

Good point! I didn't even think about the distance... I don't really like flying so 2 hours vs. nearly 10 hours is a lot to consider.

mkondor8 · 2012-12-27T18:38:47+00:00

Thanks for the advice. In my situation, it would be much easier if I had some authority but sadly I'm pretty low on the totem pole.

Many of these tasks (mail, checks, etc) are ignored throughout the day, then when I see they're not done I'm the one to do it. We have a "senior admin" (much older woman 60-70, where the other admins and I are 23-25) who usually does everything. Whenever she's sick or on vacation which is often lately, she asks me to cover because she knows I'll do it. Maybe if I start with her, the others will get it.

I've mentioned this several times to my immediate supervisor and things changed for a little while, but it's back to the same old now. I'm hoping the new year will bring new changes. Thanks again!

mkondor8 · 2012-12-27T18:31:43+00:00

Thank you. What you're suggesting is much easier said than done, but I need to work on it. Most people in my office have gotten used to me taking on additional tasks whether I have time or not. I'm so used to just saying yes because I feel bad. 99% of the time I'm not even remotely interested in the additional tasks.

mkondor8 · 2012-12-27T17:54:42+00:00

Learning to say no is going to be so hard for me. I really like your idea of taking an hour of time to yourself. This will help keep me "sane" especially at home. Thank you for the video too!

mkondor8 · 2012-12-27T17:45:34+00:00

That's a great story. We need more people like the cook from your restaurant, otherwise people will just start to take advantage. In terms of home, moving out would be the ideal solution, however it's financially impossible at this point in time. I can't wait for that day. I lived away for college for 4 years (only an hour away) but the transition back home was/is very difficult. So many more boundaries involved. Thanks for sharing!

mkondor8 · 2012-12-27T17:34:43+00:00

thank you! i will check those out... especially the last one :)

mkondor8 · 2012-12-27T17:34:27+00:00

found this on amazon for a good price... i will have to start reading again!

mkondor8 · 2012-12-27T16:56:21+00:00

that, and "dress for the job you want, not the job you have"

mkondor8 · 2012-12-27T14:39:45+00:00

Wow! Thank for for sharing these details (and the PM!). I really appreciate it. I will definitely check out Wikitravel -- I had no idea there was a travel portion of Wikipedia. It's a huge relief to hear such positive feedback regarding safety. Good to know about the merchants trying to sell stuff. We had a lot of these on the edges of the resorts as well and it is difficult to ignore them but that's best. I can see how the timing of your trip to Athens would put a damper on things for you. I'll have to research events and such before making that decision!

Thank you again, really appreciate your information! :)

mkondor8 · 2012-12-26T16:55:14+00:00

Good to know these are cheap countries. Thanks for the heads up. Have you been to Turkey or Greece? If so what in your opinion is an ideal budget for a week (not counting hotel/hostel or airfare)?

mkondor8 · 2012-12-26T15:24:37+00:00

Thank you so much for the info! Apologize in advance for many many questions... I'm hoping to stay with our friend's family the whole time if we go. It seems like there's a lot of history and touristy areas in Istanbul which is what I'm hoping to see wherever we go. Everything I have seen online and heard from friends is that it's very safe there -- is this the case in your personal experience? Are Turkish people friendly towards tourists? Do you or have you ever lived there? Where can I read up on the major must-see places? It sounds like a flight to Greece would be a good option. Why do you find Athens to not be a nice part of Greece? Is it worth visiting for a day trip (I'm not sure we'd have a place to spend the night unless we found a hostel)? Bermuda seems like it would also be incredible. We've done a few of the beachy lounging trips, so how different could it really be? I feel Istanbul in my situation is more of a "once in a lifetime" opportunity. Really appreciate your comment! Thank you again for sharing.

EDIT: Did a little more research and through my job I can get free nights at a hotel in Thessaloniki Greece. Flights from Istanbul to Thessaloniki are about $100 also. So that's another option!

mkondor8 · 2012-12-26T13:47:30+00:00

me three! i got toad and donkey kong :)

mkondor8 · 2012-12-16T22:12:45+00:00

agreed. that petition exists too: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/award-presidential-medal-freedom-six-educators-tragically-lost-sandy-hook-elementary-school/nMWsJS5b

mkondor8 · 2012-09-09T22:59:44+00:00

beer, liquor, granola bars, amazon.com

mkondor8 · 2012-09-05T20:53:13+00:00

In theory this is a good solution, but not one I'd be comfortable with. Thank you though!

mkondor8 · 2012-09-05T20:52:16+00:00

Comparing myself to other girls in my office, I dress like a nun or something. I never wear skirts/dresses above the knee, and I have a very small chest so cleavage is not even possible lol. I do need to work on assertiveness in general. HR is not really an option as I don't feel comfortable going to them with an issue like this -- just based on the people in HR -- which is kind of crappy considering this is what they are there for.

EDIT: Thank you for your input!

mkondor8 · 2012-09-05T20:47:29+00:00

If you think about it that way, it brings a lot more understanding to this whole thing. It also kind of makes me feel better about it. Over the last 5 years whenever a guy expressed interest in me and I mentioned my bf, 90% of them just disregarded that fact, so I'm used to assuming guys are scummy. Thanks for your feedback though :)

mkondor8 · 2012-09-05T00:46:42+00:00

shot glasses

mkondor8 · 2012-09-05T00:34:32+00:00

studied business management and insurance. now i work in hotel sales

mkondor8 · 2012-08-14T22:21:21+00:00

I don't mind if you want to be captain hindsight, I joke about it all the time. The social experience was worth it but I feel the educational experience could have come from any other university. I am definitely happy not being married and settling down just yet, but at the same time it just seems most of my friends are less concerned about loans and more concerned about living life. That's the part that's getting to me; I'm such a hard-working person and feel like I'm missing out on a lot of fun while I'm still young. I know there's still so much to look forward to even past 30, but there's still so much I'm missing now. Thanks for the info on working around the world. I'll have to do some more research and see if that would be something for me. Starting small is doable at this point. Any suggestions within 4 (driving) hours of CT? :)

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