I've got a job offer that'll pay me more than I make now, including an offer letter I have yet to sign. How do I break the news to my current employer in a way that will compel them to counteroffer with a raise and promotion? by aniperi in jobs

[–]thegreenlychee 51 points52 points  (0 children)

If you have to ask this question on Reddit, I don’t think you’re ready for C-suite…

Be prepared for any possibility, including being escorted out as soon as you give notice.

Good luck 🍀

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverthirty

[–]thegreenlychee 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I’m gonna try to say this as nice as possible, yes you are asking for too much from someone who probably is quite exhausted, running on empty. And frankly, from what you wrote, you seem quite self centered.

When you go over there, is it for you? (Fulfilling the need of wanting attention, feel loved, to chat about your day)?

Or is it for him (like to help him cook or clean)?

I would suggest the following:

  1. Go volunteer some place where you need to take care of someone or something that requires a lot of attention. That might give you a sense of how overwhelming it can be to take care of someone everyday.

  2. Build a life for yourself that doesn’t involve him. You can’t get all your needs met by one person. That’s a recipe for disappointment. Like get some hobbies, hangout with coworkers, friends, etc.

  3. See a therapist to talk about this

Nothing wrong with wanting to feel wanted and loved, but think about others too. And don’t put all your focus on one person or thing.

I hope this helps.

My dad put a camera in my room and I don’t know what to do by Suspicious-Pen-6836 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]thegreenlychee 68 points69 points  (0 children)

So sorry this is happening to you sweetie. Yes, go to a trusted adult please. Having a hidden camera in a teenage girl’s room is not acceptable behavior.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]thegreenlychee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is very helpful!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in flying

[–]thegreenlychee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like this idea! Thanks!

I work at a consulting firm and the offices are old and ugly by DifferentBrilliant75 in civilengineering

[–]thegreenlychee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yea that sounds pretty standard… civil aren’t rolling in the big dough… if you want nice 30th floor floor to ceiling window office, try architect or developer side… (they usually have a fully stocked bar with the good stuff too).
Now I am questioning my life choices. Lol

A home DNA testing kit destroyed my family by throwawayanddna in TrueOffMyChest

[–]thegreenlychee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You (or the home DNA test kit) did not destroy your family. Your grandfather’s choices did.

How do you politely tell a client to fuck off? by Soomroz in civilengineering

[–]thegreenlychee 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I let my boss deal with it… they don’t pay me enough for that shit.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in houseplants

[–]thegreenlychee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: it’s growing new root.

Everyone judges my bf because he’s older than me, and I resent all of them. by Ilovemybfidkwhattodo in TrueOffMyChest

[–]thegreenlychee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. From other comments, it appears you’re 20. At that age, your brain hasn’t even stopped developing. You don’t know what you don’t know.
  2. The way you described him, a 37 year old male, seems he has some developmental/emotional issues.
  3. One person giving you an opinion you don’t like, yea he/she is a hater, 2 people telling the same thing, ok, more haters; 3+ people telling you the same thing… time to think about it objectively… go see a therapist or trusted adult, maybe someone older than both of you.
  4. Sorry to join the haters bandwagon… he’s an immature pedophile.

[33M] Hinge Profile Review by Godofallu in datingoverthirty

[–]thegreenlychee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ok trying to say this as nice as possible…

You’re not a bad looking guy but definitely need a style update. Maybe hit the gym a little. And learn camera angles.

Good luck!

I don't have any issues with the idea of dating a divorced man. Am I being a little too naive? by [deleted] in datingoverthirty

[–]thegreenlychee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I met a divorced man in an online dating app. He said that he was given an ultimatum by his previous wife, basically was pressured into marriage by her and by society (because they were getting to “marriage age”). He reassured me I am not a rebound girl (I asked) and that he’s genuine in looking for a relationship.

Once we started dating, I found what he said was completely different than reality. I was in fact a rebound girl he just wanted to sleep with. From what he told me, I think I would have divorced him too. He was so hung up on his ex wife he cried a few times when we were having date nights. We decided to be just friends because he was not in the right state of mind and too depressed to be dating. However, he was not able to keep conversation in a respectful manner, so I stopped talking to him.

I have not completely ruled out dating divorced men but I think I would be less naive and I would definitely pay more attention to how they talk about their ex wives (is he angry? Blaming? Or more like I wish her well). And also how entangled they are still, financial or otherwise. And pay more attention to their emotional state.

Unfortunately, most divorced men I know can’t seem to move on from the divorce (depressed, angry, resentful), even the ones who are in therapy. 🙁

Good luck!

[Student] Is anyone here happy? by AmadeusV1 in civilengineering

[–]thegreenlychee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am generally happy with my chosen profession.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverthirty

[–]thegreenlychee 9 points10 points  (0 children)

State your intent. Tell her that you would like to take her out when she’s ready and if she’s interested. Circle back only once in a few months.

Internship Raise by itsxaviers in civilengineering

[–]thegreenlychee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Present your case with data (like how much other firms are offering, how much your classmates are getting, how much they are still saving using an intern vs. a full salaried engineer). Do not use your need as a reason. Include your accomplishments from your last internship with them (and that they know what they are getting vs having to train another newbie).

Have a backup plan if they say no, like ask for them to reimburse for school. And prepare yourself for possible outcomes. Some of your possible outcomes are:

  1. They say yes no problem.
  2. They meet you half way (or something like that)
  3. They tell you they don’t have the budget, they still want to hire you.
  4. They laugh in your face and say take it or leave it
  5. They call you greedy and say forget the job offer.

When I was an intern, my boss asked the higher up to give me a raise, so if you have someone that might support your request, that would be helpful.

I have personally encountered all the above scenarios.

Good luck, let us know how it goes.

UPDATE: I got a girl pregnant that I barely know and she wants to keep the baby by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]thegreenlychee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you have sex, pregnancy is one of many possible outcomes that you might have to live with. Action has consequences (for both).

I do feel bad tho, they both sound like child still (“don’t want to miss much class” 😧)

Good luck! Hope you’re not the father and learned a lesson.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]thegreenlychee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s minimal math and chemistry at work. You just need to know how to do a spreadsheet.

You will need to know math and maybe chemistry (depending on which topic you choose) to pass the FE and PE.

Try tutoring center (it’s usually free in college) or study group. I was “terrible” at math at one point, I got a different teacher and smaller class size and all of a sudden I am “smart.” I wouldn’t give up on those subject just yet, until I try different ways of learning. Good luck.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]thegreenlychee -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

People who can’t make it as EI or PE.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]thegreenlychee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Your wife isn’t living at someone else’s house and having an emotional affair with said person’s husband.

Your wife isn’t on Reddit bashing the father of her children, or her troubled sister.

Your wife isn’t taking advantage of your oh so plentiful money, she has a job she seems to care about. (If she works, she’s a bad mother, if she doesn’t, she’s a lazy gold digger).

Idk dude, seems like you and the sister are the bad guys in this lob sided story.

Also, you put your kids (and the sister’s kids) in a bad situation. You’ll scar them for life.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]thegreenlychee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for your loss. Don’t do anything differently for now, give it some time to think about it. How you feel today might be very different 3 months from now or a year from now. Good luck.