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Let it all hangout -- The Grumpies, whinies, complainies Get It Off Your Chest Thread....

seaurchin said:
That does NOT inspire trust! :oops2:
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The thing is, they’re super nice. Being as nice as they are I can forgive occasional slip ups. It happens. Never happened before to me so I’m thankful about that. If they were nasty it would be a different story. But since they’re so nice it’s less aggravating. If that makes sense. I’m just so tired because we had a really early day and I had 14 vials of blood taken at my endocrinologist this morning so wasn’t really excited to do one more this afternoon lol. But I’m glad that’s done.
 
YadaYadaYada said:
Lately work is really an internal struggle for me. I work in a bakery and usually have one or two days off a week, typically Friday and Saturday. My particular job isn’t difficult, anyone can do it. Well the woman who was doing my job on Saturday threatened to quit if they didn’t get someone to do it since she has other things to do and she was too overwhelmed. Now I am on the schedule for Saturday nights from 5-9pm.

My gripe with this is that I hardly ever see my whole family together, DH works Saturdays during the summer so that really only leaves us with Saturday night and Sunday until I go to work which is usually 3pm. To add insult to injury, she is now gloating about how much easier she has it, how much more relaxed she is, and how wonderful her life is. It just seems so completely obnoxious and insensitive and it takes everything I have not to say anything back.

Unrelated, but today my SIL sent our youngest son who is turning 8 on Friday a birthday gift, it is an Oculus VR set, you need a Facebook account to use it, our fifteen year old doesn’t even have Facebook. She isn’t speaking to us since our falling out so she didn’t ask what he wanted, she probably thought this was high tech and cool and he would enjoy it.

Except he can’t use it and now DH has to call her and figure out what to do :oops2:
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Ugh I’m sorry @YadaYadaYada that’s just not right :(
My sister deals with something similar at work. It’s like those who deserve it least get the best schedule. I wish I had some advice to offer. I do wish you could threaten to quit but obviously only if you’re ok with quitting. It seems there’s a worker shortage so I wonder if you could find a better job. Or get what you want at this one by being as aggressive as your coworker. I’m so sorry and hope you find a satisfactory resolution. One thing we can never get back is time. And time with the family is priceless. Especially your kids. They grow so fast. Sending you good wishes and lots of successful job vibes.
 
Thanks @missy, I do plan on having a talk with my manager tomorrow. DH is supportive of whatever I want to do and that is wonderful and I’m thankful for that.

The really upsetting thing is that I do like my job but only getting to see my family for 6 1/2 hours a week just doesn’t work for me. It probably doesn’t help that I was a SAHM for so many years, it makes it even harder to feel that there is a fair balance between work and family.

Thanks for your supportive words :)
 
I gave my two weeks notice yesterday, obviously this is more of an update than a vent.

They did try to keep me but the environment there is not going to change. Also what really sealed the deal was my manager telling me that it took her 27 years to decide to leave her last bakery manager job and she is already looking to get out of this one. She has been there since August 2021!
 
YadaYadaYada said:
I gave my two weeks notice yesterday, obviously this is more of an update than a vent.

They did try to keep me but the environment there is not going to change. Also what really sealed the deal was my manager telling me that it took her 27 years to decide to leave her last bakery manager job and she is already looking to get out of this one. She has been there since August 2021!
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I’m so happy it worked out for you @YadaYadaYada..Time with family is priceless.
 
MamaBee said:
I’m so happy it worked out for you @YadaYadaYada..Time with family is priceless.
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Exactly, they did offer to put me on during the week with Friday, Saturday and Sunday off “for the summer” but then I was thinking what happens after that? Then I have to worry about holidays etc. Not worth it for me.
 
YadaYadaYada said:
Exactly, they did offer to put me on during the week with Friday, Saturday and Sunday off “for the summer” but then I was thinking what happens after that? Then I have to worry about holidays etc. Not worth it for me.
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Yes..The next thing you know they would want you to cover someone that didn’t come in….
 
Oh boy..First I asked David Klass to do my ring in 18k yellow gold not realizing it would be very yellow. It was too late to change it to 14k yellow gold although I think he would have. I know it’s done by the way he answered me. Then..I looked at the cad and missed that the shank will be 1.8mm. That’s pretty thin. There’s no pave on the shank..but still..It’s 18k yellow gold so it’s softer than 14k. I keep telling myself maybe it’s a good thing because I have some yellow gold vintage bands that are pretty thin. :confused2:
 
YadaYadaYada said:
Exactly, they did offer to put me on during the week with Friday, Saturday and Sunday off “for the summer” but then I was thinking what happens after that? Then I have to worry about holidays etc. Not worth it for me.
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Will you take the summer off, or look for another job sooner? (Or at all?)
 
pearlsngems said:
Will you take the summer off, or look for another job sooner? (Or at all?)
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I’m going to take a couple of weeks and then come up with a plan, not sure what that looks like yet. I just know that I would rather have a couple hundred dollars less a week and see my family (all together) for more than six hours a week.
 
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@MamaBee, I know how it is when something is different than what you were expecting. I hope when you get your ring that you are in love with it and if not I’m sure David could work some magic on it.
 
YadaYadaYada said:
@MamaBee, I know how it is when something is different than what you were expecting. I hope when you get your ring that you are in love with it and if not I’m sure David could work some magic on it.
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@YadaYadaYada He would have to totally remake the whole ring. I wouldn’t ask him to do that unless I paid for it. It’s my fault that I didn’t pay attention to make sure everything was the way I would like it. I’m sure it will be fine. I had a pretty thin shank on one of my rings and it was fine. I don’t think it would be something that would really bother me so I think it will be okay. :pray:
 
missy said:
Lab Corp ran completely the wrong blood work on me last week. I got the results this afternoon and was like huh. What is this? I called Lab Corp and they were like oops. LOL. Luckily we weren't too far from them at the time I called and they said come right over. They took me immediately despite being crowded and I was out in two minutes. So not really a grumpy post because I am happy they rectified it but still. How does that happen? Completely wrong blood work.
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A few years ago I went to my OBGYN for my yearly check-up and got a call the next day that I needed to come back in. Apparently, the
clean-up crew threw out a tray of slides from all the paps for that day. I was not (at all) happy to have to go back for another
pap smear but they were so apologetic and embarrassed I didn't say anything. I was sufficiently appeased by their humble apology. :bigsmile:
 
mom2dolls said:
My ex is hiding money in our youngest daughter's bank account. He owes back child support so he is unable to keep money in his own account.

I am talking thousands of dollars at a time. She mentioned again this morning, telling me he is buying a new raptor truck! I told her as long as she is living here, she is not allowed to hide his money any longer. I do not get involved with anything to do with him as a general practice. However, this directly effects me and my finances and has for over five or six years. She looked right at me and told me she doesn't care, doesn't bother her to hide his money.

I am so tired friends :(
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If you can prove he's moving money there to avoid back child support, I would think the court would somehow apply it to you. I would definitely talk to a lawyer.
 
Just slightly grumpy cos my new bangle is still at the lab and I really want it back (and that it checks out ok).
 
HI:

In short, I cannot believe how many cyclists DON'T wear helmets. Kids, young and old adults :rolleyes: Yanno know what they say, no brains no headache. OK soap gone.

cheers--Sharon
 
Got my first shingles vaccine yesterday. Within 4 minutes, a headache descended, so I had to scurry home from the pharmacy and by the time I pulled in the driveway, I felt weak, nauseated, and fatigued. Made it to bed and have been weak and wiped out.

$175 , and I must wait 2-4 months before the next shot. Pretty sure it will be worth it, but damn. Ugh. Self-care sometimes hurts.
 
PreRaphaelite said:
Got my first shingles vaccine yesterday. Within 4 minutes, a headache descended, so I had to scurry home from the pharmacy and by the time I pulled in the driveway, I felt weak, nauseated, and fatigued. Made it to bed and have been weak and wiped out.

$175 , and I must wait 2-4 months before the next shot. Pretty sure it will be worth it, but damn. Ugh. Self-care sometimes hurts.
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I had a somewhat similar reaction to the first shot, second was not quite as bad, but still plan on being down and out for 24 hours after the second one. Still, much better than getting shingles.
 
PreRaphaelite said:
Got my first shingles vaccine yesterday. Within 4 minutes, a headache descended, so I had to scurry home from the pharmacy and by the time I pulled in the driveway, I felt weak, nauseated, and fatigued. Made it to bed and have been weak and wiped out.

$175 , and I must wait 2-4 months before the next shot. Pretty sure it will be worth it, but damn. Ugh. Self-care sometimes hurts.
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Sending you healing vibes and hugs. It’s worth it believe me. I had shingles. Not fun. Also got the shingle vaccines last year. And if it prevents me getting shingles again more than worth the adverse side effects. Which are short lived. Hope you feel all better by today. XO
 
PreRaphaelite said:
Got my first shingles vaccine yesterday. Within 4 minutes, a headache descended, so I had to scurry home from the pharmacy and by the time I pulled in the driveway, I felt weak, nauseated, and fatigued. Made it to bed and have been weak and wiped out.

$175 , and I must wait 2-4 months before the next shot. Pretty sure it will be worth it, but damn. Ugh. Self-care sometimes hurts.
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My sister recently suffered post Shingles vaccination. Take care and healing vibes across the miles.....
 
For employers saying nobody wants to work = My daughter has applied for full time jobs at no less than 27 places, has extensive retail sales and customer service experience. Of the TWO employers that called her, 1 employer called her in and in the interviews he said I cannot give you full time, maybe in 6 months after you prove yourself but for now you will get around 23 hours and you will not get 15$ an hour, It's more like 10$. (This is a job she would need to travel 30 miles to and from each day) Prove herself? It's all on her resume, which they can verify! How do they expect people to live on part time and the pittance they want to pay. Oh, and there is no benefits for part time.
This world SUCKS!!!
 
autumngems said:
For employers saying nobody wants to work = My daughter has applied for full time jobs at no less than 27 places, has extensive retail sales and customer service experience. Of the TWO employers that called her, 1 employer called her in and in the interviews he said I cannot give you full time, maybe in 6 months after you prove yourself but for now you will get around 23 hours and you will not get 15$ an hour, It's more like 10$. Prove herself? It's all on her resume, which they can verify! How do they expect people to live on part time and the pittance they want to pay. Oh, and there is no benefits for part time.
This world SUCKS!!!
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I feel like employers got too used to being able to offer peanuts for benefits/ salary. Hopefully she finds something soon!
 
I want 1,000 acres in the middle of nowhere with no way in except by helicopter. Then I want a select few knowledgeable people to keep in touch with as I continue to learn and some place to collect deliveries.

Nothing specific, just my mood today. Lots of little stuff. Dog I tried to help will likely be euthanized today (assuming they don't take out and shoot or abandon in the forest) because he was failed by his owner. He has been killing chickens since a puppy. Seven years. So owner got chickens and free ranged them. Now landlord says dog has to go. Then the pregnant kitty who is barely a year old. And the constant stream of free litters. And the people mad that a friend and I are offering free spay/neuter to people in town who can't/won't afford. Plus so much more besides.
 
So upset. I piece of bone graft (?) pushed its way out of my 2 year old dental implant. A bone shard (~5mm long) of bone coming out of my gum is not good. Back to the oral surgeon again today. Not happy!! :wall:
 
Slickk said:
So upset. I piece of bone graft (?) pushed its way out of my 2 year old dental implant. A bone shard (~5mm long) of bone coming out of my gum is not good. Back to the oral surgeon again today. Not happy!! :wall:
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That sounds terrible. And scary. I just got an implant......
Good luck at the dentist.
 
@Lookinagain thank you. Surgeon said everything is in place so…when asked if this is normal, he said, “Normal for you!” I’ve had my share of rare health issues and he’s been on the ride for much of it.
Here’s a pic of the bone fragment for the curious. Hope the spoiler works or I’ll delete it.

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I'm not looking @Slickk but your spoiler works. Sorry to hear about your dental issues. It sounds horrific!
 
Poor you @Slickk I can imagine it’s the last thing you need.
 
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