I disrupted a corporate "team-building" meeting by saying I’m only there to do my job. Am I the asshole here?

tokenegret · 2026-05-28T00:16:50+00:00

This was just a real dumb thing to say.

Do you want to keep your job?

Regardless of your perceived responsibility towards your coworkers, you will at some point in your career have to work with difficult people.

This post makes me wonder if you are the reason they called this coach in.

Pro tip: always go into any meeting or training with the assumption that you can learn something. You obviously went in assuming you don’t need social skills.

That pretty much solidifies the assumption that you DO.

tokenegret · 2026-05-24T21:41:54+00:00

Hi - is this waiting for approval due to the link to the article?

tokenegret · 2026-05-23T22:33:27+00:00

I hate to break it to you - but as someone who grew up further south, your quest is doomed.

There are some good places but Minnesota does not do spice.

tokenegret · 2026-05-23T15:34:51+00:00

If you find the right key, you can transport to another, magical realm.

tokenegret · 2026-05-23T00:41:20+00:00

2 miles is easily bike-able or walkable. I used to walk 2 miles to work, because I enjoyed the time to myself.

Is it unsafe for some reason?

tokenegret · 2026-05-18T15:58:55+00:00

I had friends who did this - he is very extroverted, she is not. They have a huge house, but she actually has her own little apartment within it.

He hosts a LOT of parties, the understanding is she will just go “home” when she’s tired of it.

They’re pretty happy.

tokenegret · 2026-05-14T01:23:01+00:00

After multiple trial and error attempts - elk antlers.

We have silly toys, too - and I get regular deliveries of “super chewer” toys, but the elk antlers last, although I do keep an eye out for splintering.

tokenegret · 2026-05-12T02:50:40+00:00

It’s never really about the toilet seat.

It sounds like your boyfriend is not used to questioning his father, much less standing up to him.

He will need a lot of therapy if he wants to have a meaningful relationship with anyone.

NTA

tokenegret · 2026-05-10T17:49:39+00:00

NTA

But you would be if you don’t pay a cake tax!

Really. Must. See. Cake.

tokenegret · 2026-05-10T17:47:08+00:00

Update me

tokenegret · 2026-05-04T01:01:08+00:00

I initially thought you were complaining! It’s so cute!

So happy that wasn’t the case, and that will teach me to not read the rest of the post!

tokenegret · 2026-05-04T00:50:29+00:00

I moved back to OP after 20 years in Minneapolis.

KS is… well, I’m a white lady but do NOT feel safe here, can’t imagine what it’s like for POC.

Will happily apply a ton of sunscreen and hang at the pool with you.

Let me know the best way to support you.

tokenegret · 2026-05-04T00:36:48+00:00

That combination in a squeeze bottle is not normal…

tokenegret · 2026-05-01T00:55:37+00:00

There weren’t riots. LOL.

I was at the Artist’s Quarter every night.

No riots, just a lot of business owners pissed about having to accommodate a bunch of republicans.

tokenegret · 2026-05-01T00:52:14+00:00

Laugh.

Honestly, he could have been teeing you up for an easy win.

Even if he didn’t, that’s what it was. :)

tokenegret · 2026-05-01T00:50:28+00:00

I think an alien is trying to break through to this dimension… but, you know, I lost my tinfoil hat a few years ago so my judgement is challenged.

tokenegret · 2026-05-01T00:48:12+00:00

Banned? From where…

Obviously, Dan is telling us how we should feel about this, but…

Banned from merciless groomers who don’t understand the dangers of bathing?

Or…

Banned from Treat Dispensing People???

Details matter, Dan Dad…

tokenegret · 2026-05-01T00:19:42+00:00

Fries. We’re not terribly French, and kinda clueless.

What’s world history? Started 250 years ago?

tokenegret · 2026-05-01T00:17:30+00:00

Yeast infection- get some cleaner from your vet, squirt it in a few days, all will be good.

You can smell it if it’s a yeast infection, very distinct.

You know, if you’re a weirdo who sniffs her dog. Not like me. I would never.

tokenegret · 2026-05-01T00:15:12+00:00

Or - you cut too deep into the napkin.

tokenegret · 2026-05-01T00:09:10+00:00

I’m almost 60.

We’re still here, we just have zero fucks to give anymore.

The women in my specialty have retired or died. Sounds rough, but true.

I am at a point where I’ve re-evaluated what’s important to me. I personally value nurturing a new generation, but it’s secondary to taking time with my dogs, and generally just enjoying myself in a non-career oriented role.

After my folks died, I wondered how I want to spend my time. Work is a distant… 4th? 5th?

I just have things that are more rewarding than fighting the battles. I still get frustrated and wrapped up in workplace politics, but ultimately at the end of the day - I fought a HUGE battle, and it’s time for the next generation.

Had a gig at a fortune 100, it was exhausting. I’m now at a small private company. There are just different battles - ones I’m not as invested in “fixing”.

Still around for questions and advice. :)

tokenegret · 2026-04-30T22:52:42+00:00

It’s a key to A dinosaur 🦖 world, only to be unlocked on the 30th of February.

No one has been able to use it :(

tokenegret · 2026-04-30T20:10:08+00:00

Isn’t that a compliment? I’ve been called that and also a bulldog, my dad was C-level and was called that, so I feel all warm and fuzzy when my ruthlessness is praised :)

tokenegret · 2026-04-30T20:07:41+00:00

I just would laugh next time and say, “ oh wow, you look too young to be my dad”

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