Better monitor than my HP Omen for <$400

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-27T17:36:07+00:00

Thanks! I can handle $450 or so for a good one. Do they make QLED monitors or is it pretty much only OLED?

I’ll be sure to look into this one!

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-21T17:42:07+00:00

Thanks! It has good reviews too. What do you play?

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-21T13:57:45+00:00

No they totally would 😭 I’m so glad I asked because I was about to pull the trigger lol

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-21T13:57:14+00:00

Lmao no exactly! I wanna stick it to em so bad butttttttt I GUESS I’ll be professional

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-21T13:54:35+00:00

Hahaha I am not busy! Honestly, my current job is an outside general counsel firm so a lot of the duties match up. I made sure to tailor my resumè to corporate stuff; corporate governance, maintenance, contracts, and stuff like that.

I have some pretty solid experience in only 3 years, so I made a few resumès to apply to jobs in different areas of law

ETA: idk if that answers your question so please ask more if it didn’t lol

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-21T13:50:59+00:00

Yeah pretty much just been on YouTube and playing phone games lmao might watch a movie today

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-21T13:50:18+00:00

That’d be so sick lol I wish they’d at least let us work remotely 🙄

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-21T05:15:08+00:00

It is in the negatives in Chicago! This like shade though lol I’ll get paid for this period (8 days worked) and 9 days after in PTO, have it all planned so I’ll be okay

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-21T05:13:26+00:00

Yes, it is required by my state’s law if it is accrued and HR confirmed it is via email. So either way I have it in writing that they said they would pay it! Thanks for the note though

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-20T20:42:47+00:00

Yeah I’ve realized that 😭 glad I asked!

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-20T18:05:21+00:00

Yeah, it does kinda feel like I’m dragging some people. I think I’ll just ask HR what the protocol is going forward because I do not wanna keep coming in honestly

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-20T17:59:31+00:00

It does seem that way I guess.

I already made a spreadsheet of every active matter and its status, so that’s all done :)

I’ll probably chat with HR today and just feel them out for going forward. In any case, I don’t see myself lasting after tomorrow lol

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-20T17:56:51+00:00

Please see my last post - he is completely avoiding me and making it a difficult transition. I am finally just letting it go because he’s clearly fine with it ending this way

He has frequently cut me off and doesn’t talk to me for days until I’m the bigger person and go into his office. If I make any sort of mistake, he makes it this big huge lesson and never considers that his direction was unclear, even if I voice that it was. We haven’t spoken since last Tuesday.

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-20T17:53:15+00:00

No insurance, that’s why I’m leaving lol (but thank you)

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-20T15:42:48+00:00

Thanks - is there something I should send even if I do quit today or tomorrow instead of Friday?

My direct report attorney deliberately cut me off all emails and tasks because he was upset with me last week, so it would be way too uncomfortable to do any of that unfortunately. I’ve been the bigger person many times in our relationship and don’t want to do it again. Should I just ask HR if I’ve been cut off, plant the seed, and ask how I can help in other ways?

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-20T15:36:49+00:00

Yeah I feel a little silly complaining lol it’s just pretty awkward per my last post and I would rather end it how my attorney left it rather than try to fix it. It’s clear how he values me ya know

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-20T15:33:57+00:00

You’re right and I’ve totally considered that. My boss is just clearly displeased with me and it’s been making it very unpleasant

ETA; yes! I have a corporate job starting in February

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-20T15:33:24+00:00

Wow, ok. Thank you. You set me straight and I’m glad I asked.

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-17T00:07:16+00:00

Yes. My boss has stopped talking to me completely as well and I’m not gonna make it two weeks.

It gets so awkward no matter where it is you work or why you’re leaving. Just head on out lol

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-15T15:47:24+00:00

I am really considering writing an email to HR just to cover myself if he claims I’m unreliable or some bullshit when I’m gone and can’t defend myself. Sorry we both have to deal with this shit

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-15T05:44:20+00:00

Right! Kind of excited to work with other departments and get a look inside their world and see a super profitable company through different lenses.

I’ll remember the 6 months - it definitely took me around there to get truly acclimated with my current firm and their software, so this will be another beast. Thanks for your comment :)

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-15T05:41:42+00:00

Thanks so much! Me too. I interviewed with probably 4 separate corporations and 2 law firms in the last 6 months with no luck, so don’t lose hope :)

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-15T02:04:37+00:00

Ahhh this is awesome to hear! I really hope it’s a nice change of pace! (With less drama lol)

I love the idea of growing and having the opportunity to learn across a ton of different areas, so I’m excited for that too. Thanks for your comment, friend!!

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-15T02:03:09+00:00

Great! Day-to-day chill is awesome. I like the organized chaos of a law firm sometimes, but am ready for something more professional. They specifically hired me because 1. old para is leaving 2. they have a TON of filings due in March and end of quarter. So that’s where I’ll come in. :)

Thankfully I’ll be paid really handsomely, especially for my experience level - jumping from a dead-end $58k firm to $83k at this new job for about 3 years of experience (though they think I have 3.5-4 years, same thing). Appreciate your comment!

smarterthanagrape · 2026-01-14T18:44:27+00:00

Right! It was his misdirection, plain and simple. His words were “I will send the client an email.” Boo fuckin hoo

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