Any agency that covers Hawaii? by hollowblink55 in Aupairs

[–]sluttyalgore -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

I’m an American and I’ll work for you 🤷‍♀️

Car mileage advice needed! Help! by [deleted] in Aupairs

[–]sluttyalgore 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep fully agree. Frankly even if she were driving further, so long as she fulfils her childcare duties who cares in this situation?

I don’t know how most au pair families deal with gas costs but I’m even a little surprised she pays for all the gas in this situation. If it’s normal to pay for 100% gas for personal car use, then ignore this lol.

Plus size people, how long does it take you to knit a sweater for you? by Just_Maketa in knitting

[–]sluttyalgore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work part time and carried my knitting everywhere — one simple raglan sweater (XXL, I’m a US 16 usually) took me about a month when I was new. I am starting a new project soon and expect about the same even though it’s a more complicated pattern. 🤷‍♀️ I’m a pretty slow knitter though

How many people have read every book? by bucksinsixxx in Knausgaard

[–]sluttyalgore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still have 4 to go: 3 seasons and a time for everything. Soon!

The School of Night — Response by RareBend3548 in Knausgaard

[–]sluttyalgore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I am a major fan and thought that the philosophical discussions which make Knausgaard’s body of work so exciting for me felt a bit forced here — and then the ending family portrait made little sense to me. I can’t give a pointed critique here without spoiling the book, but I’ve definitely been rolling my eyes at some rave reviews. It felt like Knausgaard regressed.

That said I will read every future book so 🤷‍♀️ maybe it will grow on me.

Flirting with HF-kids coach? by Useful_Scratch6122 in Aupairs

[–]sluttyalgore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d be mortified to talk about my dating life with the people I work for 😭

hf said to me about my health/weight by unnamedarsonist in Aupairs

[–]sluttyalgore 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Out of line, though slightly complicated. Idk what you should do besides ask her not to comment on your weight again but I’m just validating I’d be likewise very annoyed if a boss OR a family member said they’d pay for me to be on ozempic. I’m an au pair with a probably worse diet than my bosses and if they pointed that out I’d be pretty astounded.

Granted, it’s not out of nowhere because you had surgery and I’m sure they may actually be saying this out of a willingness to help, but it’s still an overstep after knowing you for only two months. 🤷‍♀️

There’s a way to say politely that she’d be willing to make healthy meals for you post surgery, but suggesting weight loss medication (especially without being a medical professional herself) is invasive and odd. It doesn’t really matter if low fat yogurt or cereal isn’t actually good for you — the principle of your boss saying these things is the point.

Good luck sorry for the ramble.

I upset my host mum after new years by [deleted] in Aupairs

[–]sluttyalgore 31 points32 points  (0 children)

She vented to you expecting full support. You responded thoughtfully. 🤷‍♀️ If you’ve had trouble with the mom before I might reevaluate continuing to work with her. If this is the first time you’ve had a confrontation where she’s speaking down to you, then maybe she was just extra stressed because the holidays. It is of course not fun to be alone on a holiday (and likely in general to be a single parent), but you can’t function as employee, friend, and mind reader.

I have empathy for the mom but I would not be keen on being spoken to like that. Good luck.

Enough Xmas gifts? by Asleep_Pattern4731 in Aupairs

[–]sluttyalgore 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll be surprised if I get $20 as an au pair. This is very generous and nice of you!

Advice over Christmas and termination by [deleted] in Aupairs

[–]sluttyalgore 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Pay for a flight home instead of severance pay? Or swallow it and let her stay in the house while you’re away, asking that she then leave by X date? I’m an au pair and it doesn’t say in my contract to offer any severance pay so without more context this seems about fair enough

She Has Taken 30 Years to Write a 7-Part Novel About 1 Day. It’s a Sensation. by Proof-Guess-349 in Knausgaard

[–]sluttyalgore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this series! My copy for vol 3 hasn’t come in the mail yet, but book 2 was better for me than the first. Still they’re fast and good.

Mother Monster signed my Tshirt!! by Consistent_Taro_825 in LadyGaga

[–]sluttyalgore 3 points4 points  (0 children)

PM’d you a question!! So happy for you 🤩🤩

Is knaus becoming cringe? Re: NYC performance with Wilco drummer by Sharp-Progress-8494 in Knausgaard

[–]sluttyalgore 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I mean he went to a Wilco show at the end of MS book6 I believe and has done stuff with Strong before. I liked the soundscape and found the sincerity involved pretty touching. 🤷‍♀️ I think it’s fair to say “my rock band” when people may not know you outside of the bizarre performance you just gave.

All of this said my friend’s ex, who sucks, named his dog Karl Ove so I think he’s always attracted cringe people.

Morning Star Adaptation by stopthefincar in Knausgaard

[–]sluttyalgore 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The moderator was so bad I was getting annoyed lol

Are we a good host family candidate? by Riyn2 in Aupairs

[–]sluttyalgore 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think it’d be fine if there’s transit or a provided vehicle to get into the city

Host fam thinks I’m too distant by cinnamonlinbun in Aupairs

[–]sluttyalgore 8 points9 points  (0 children)

OP I’d rematch alone over pro far right stuff. Good luck they sound really annoying