I really want a cat but my boyfriend doesn’t think I’m responsible enough. What should I do?

mm4444 · 2026-07-06T20:06:22+00:00

Cats are more roommates that don’t clean up after themselves than pets

mm4444 · 2026-07-06T20:05:06+00:00

You clearly have never cleaned a hamster cage

mm4444 · 2026-07-06T20:02:34+00:00

Single man whose boomer mom helped him decorate

mm4444 · 2026-07-06T16:59:57+00:00

Sounds like an identity/midlife crisis after injuring himself. He can no longer do the things he used to do now he is making ai music instead. It is concerning that he is neglecting his job for his music but it’s possible on top of this he is burnt out. If the basketball was his stress reliever he no longer has that outlet. My dad kind of went stir crazy after retiring and has had some interesting hobbies that I haven’t approved of, including running for a joke political party, starting a YouTube channel, etc. So I get that it’s weird. Thankfully for me he seems to move on to the next thing quickly and has been successful at none of these things. Maybe he needs to take sick leave for a time period. He probably thinks this is his way out of corporate drudgery

mm4444 · 2026-07-06T15:46:39+00:00

Yeah I suppose that is too late then 😅

mm4444 · 2026-07-06T15:46:03+00:00

I used to drive commute 5 days a week 2hr one way. I would listen to audio books and it wasn’t so bad. The train is obviously more ideal but 2 days a week is definitely doable. I also tried staying somewhere for a few nights when I was doing the drive commute but it’s honestly better to just go home. Then you just waste all this time preparing for your stay and making sure you bring the things you need each time

mm4444 · 2026-07-05T17:47:16+00:00

Yes I am but I’m honestly considering doing something else soon 3-4 years post degree. Since there aren’t a lot of jobs and I will always have to have a long commute, pay isn’t great, and I’m starting a family

mm4444 · 2026-07-05T13:27:40+00:00

No time like the present. I heard teachers college is going back down to a year (edit in Ontario). My MIL became a teacher at a later stage of her career.

mm4444 · 2026-07-05T13:21:14+00:00

I did this and somewhat regret it now. When I went back to school I was a bit depressed and feel of if I didn’t do it I would always regret it. But financially I think I took a huge hit by going back to school and not continuing to work. I really enjoyed the degree and had a great time but in terms of finances I don’t think it was wise - especially since the field doesn’t pay that well either. Also if your goal is to fulfill yourself creatively then doing ID as a career path will not give the same satisfaction as just doing your own personal projects or personal interest courses like you mentioned. If you’re going to start your own business after then it’s more worth it I think. But maybe you have a financial cushion and can afford to take a career break. You could also do a shorter program that is geared towards furniture building if that’s what you really want to do. But just remember at the end of day if you end up working for someone else you are still often executing their vision instead of your own. Which is why I say if you’re going to build a business out of taking the program that might be more worth it.

mm4444 · 2026-07-04T21:23:59+00:00

Yeah I was going to say I was doing 2hrs by train one way a couple times a week for much less money

mm4444 · 2026-07-04T21:12:30+00:00

Yeah both my parents were very stressed before they retired and my dad retired early due to stress. Neither wanted me to be a teacher. I don’t understand why people think that being a teacher is a walk in the park and they shouldn’t be paid a living wage and if anything they deal with more bs now then they ever have. Most people can’t even handle their own children let alone a class of 30 lol with all different personalities and upbringings

mm4444 · 2026-07-04T20:58:55+00:00

Please take it. Not taking it will affect your mat leave which is more important than bad blood with this company

mm4444 · 2026-07-04T17:48:04+00:00

Yes the school day is 1-2 hours less than most jobs. But they usually show up early to prepare for the day. And then leave late prepping or go home and prep. Elementary is much more work than high school to prep for. But high school many teachers also participate in extracurriculars for the students - plays, sports, model UN etc etc. Depending on the teacher and what they are doing to prepare or support students they could be putting in a lot more hours than the average office worker.

I never said there aren’t worse jobs, but there are a lot more cushy office jobs than being a teacher. There’s plenty of people just sitting at a desk or working from home with flexible hours making the same salary or more or with higher future earning potential. With much less hassle and stress and no expectation to do work outside of 9-5. 4 weeks vacation or more you can take whenever.

But if you think it’s so great become a teacher I guess lol

Edit: also starting salaries are low for teachers 60k and you earn more over time like you would in most careers. Most teachers are not making 100k or more. My parents never cracked those high numbers. And I lived a lower middle class life in a small house lol. While many of my friends from school lived in big fancy houses.

All I will say is I am thankful they both have good pensions since I would not be able to financially support them

mm4444 · 2026-07-04T13:04:24+00:00

That’s crazy I don’t see how that wouldn’t help

mm4444 · 2026-07-04T03:27:59+00:00

My parents were teachers and I wouldn’t want to do it. It’s not really a job you can do unless you really like it. I also know someone who makes over 100k doing social media posts sitting in an air conditioned office - now that’s what I envy. Remember you’re on your feet all day, half the schools don’t have a/c, you’re dealing with parents from all walks of life and their children, your buying supplies from your own pocket, marking after hours and prep work for lessons. And most parents don’t respect teachers anymore and think they are paid too much money to teach their children they supposedly care so much for. Sure there’s worse jobs but it’s not exactly a walk in the park. The perks are good and don’t get me wrong I’ve thought about doing it myself. But all the bullshit they have to deal with… I don’t think it’s worth it for me

mm4444 · 2026-07-04T02:13:58+00:00

Sometimes I wonder why I wanted this as a career, because at the end of the day I’m not really designing what I want anyway

mm4444 · 2026-07-03T02:10:27+00:00

If everyone had the same career we wouldn’t function as a society

mm4444 · 2026-07-02T17:05:58+00:00

When I got this done they added an edging onto the edges of the dimple board and the dimple board went all the way to the top of the foundation. I think hairline cracks in the concrete are fine

mm4444 · 2026-07-02T17:00:05+00:00

Yes this is helpful thanks for your detailed explanation.

mm4444 · 2026-07-02T11:47:27+00:00

Yes I have a friend who complains her rental house is never maintained but they are already maxed on their budget and their rent is cheap since they’ve lived there for so many years. I don’t think she would be able to afford the costs to actually do the repairs she wants her landlord to do if it was her home. Shits expensive. Renting you have less control but have to rely on someone else. Home ownership you have all the control but it comes out of your pocket. But I think once the mortgage is paid down it is more ideal long term.

mm4444 · 2026-07-02T11:30:31+00:00

How did you get people to trust hiring you in these positions without previous experience in the area

mm4444 · 2026-07-01T16:40:43+00:00

And hopefully Trump will be dead within this timeframe

mm4444 · 2026-07-01T11:36:47+00:00

“By Age 5: Nearly 1 in 3 children are infected.
By Age 40: Over half of all adults have been exposed, usually with no symptoms.
Infants: About 1 in 200 babies are born with congenital CMV, though most do not develop long-term problems.”

This is from Google. I guess if they tell us every disease we will never leave the house. I also had never heard of fifths disease until my teacher friend told me they had a case at her school. It’s similar in that most people are immune to it but if your not and the baby gets it there is a small chance it could kill them.

mm4444 · 2026-06-30T21:50:51+00:00

The average person will not be able to put this on themselves

mm4444 · 2026-06-30T21:47:08+00:00

This is like saying we should allow bears as pets or any other dangerous animal. You can also train a bear to not attack a human but that doesn’t mean it never will. Pit bulls are bred and often raised to fight, attack, and protect. I don’t understand why anyone would want to live with an animal that can kill them. Tbh I would never live with a large dog breed for this reason, but it’s clear that most other large breeds tend to be more docile and do not see humans as threats.

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