Neither of them did a good job at communicating. There are a couple of different ways to do a job. You can do everything you’re technically «supposed to do» perfectly, and be the best at your role and nothing more. You can branch out into different departments and try new things to strengthen your department …
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Dude cuts up and eats his roommate’s pineapple because she bought it on December 19th: ‘She has a history of leaving fruit on the shelves until it goes bad.’
He should’ve asked, but she shouldn’t be leaving half-rotted fruit out. I’ve been a roommate for nearly eight years now, and in that time, I’ve learned that all the hard-and-fast «roommate rules» don’t always apply. The rule «never touch your roommates’ things» makes sense in concept, but if your roommate is constantly leaving rotting food …
Seguir leyendo Dude cuts up and eats his roommate’s pineapple because she bought it on December 19th: ‘She has a history of leaving fruit on the shelves until it goes bad.’
New employee receives 0 training during first weeks of new job, is left scrambling to figure out what to do: ‘Most days we don’t communicate at all’
Everyone needs a little guidance, no matter how experienced they are. It’s impossible to know exactly what to do at a new job without a little bit of guidance. Even if you’re an expert in the field, you still need a little bit of info. Every workplace operates differently, with its own internal systems and …
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‘You texted at 5:30pm to say you’d be working late, and she was freaked out by 6:30pm? That’s…not healthy’: Husband doesn’t reply to wife’s text for 1 hour, she flips out and considers calling the authorities
In the words of a disgraced rapper, «Soon as you see the text, reply me.» And some people live by that. Some folks can’t stand to sit on a text. Their wheels will immediately start to spin, and anxiety will creep up their necks. They can’t stand to wait even an hour for a reply. …
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20+ Funniest ‘Women in Male Fields’ Posts From Women Winning the Dating Game
It’s fair to say that the world of dating is a rough ride for just about anybody who experiences it. If many anecdotes are to be believed, though, women who date men in particular find themselves facing frustrating and repetitive issues. The pool of supposedly eligible bachelors is rife with players, breadcrumbers, and straight-up, good-for-nothing …
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Parents lament the unreliability of Gen Z babysitters after mom reveals she’s been ghosted by 3 separate options: ‘Is this a Gen Z thing or just typical of 20 somethings?’
Parenting is hard enough as a standalone pursuit, but it only gets more difficult when you have to look into childcare for your kids. Not only can the likes of nannies and babysitters be expensive, but any parent looking to have somebody watch their children for a couple of hours is completely at their mercy. …
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Wife receives 30th birthday gift from husband, calls it out for being terrible: ‘I have communicated things I like with photos and everything’
For something that is supposed to be a nice gesture, gift-giving can be a stressful experience. You have so many different things to think about when you buy a present, but most of all, you have to be focused on what the recipient is going to like. For some reason, this is something that many …
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‘She was good in court but communication with her is nearly impossible’: Divorce lawyer responds to 86 emails from client and wins her custody and alimony, gets less than stellar review
It’s so lame when you do your job to the best of your ability, go above and beyond for customers, and after all that, they still don’t appreciate your services. It’s one thing to do a mediocre job and get called out for it, but when you grind and grind and objectively succeed, it’s so …
Seguir leyendo ‘She was good in court but communication with her is nearly impossible’: Divorce lawyer responds to 86 emails from client and wins her custody and alimony, gets less than stellar review
‘I don’t think you guys realize how cooked we are’: Concerned relative causes controversy complaining about 14-year-old Gen Alpha cousin’s use of slang
Hand-wringing about the state of youth today is not a new phenomenon, but some like to treat it as one. It’s fair to say that the advent of the internet has only intensified this, seeing as it has multiplied the number of stupid things that impressionable young brains can absorb countless times at this point. …
Seguir leyendo ‘I don’t think you guys realize how cooked we are’: Concerned relative causes controversy complaining about 14-year-old Gen Alpha cousin’s use of slang
Inconsiderate dude shuts down friend asking for emotional support, anoints himself the King of Boundaries: ‘Don’t be inconsistent and then expect me to play the fat friend’
I’m convinced that nobody except therapists likes «therapy speak.» If you don’t know what therapy speak is, maybe this will refresh your memory. «Hey! I’m so glad you reached out. I’m actually at capacity / helping someone else who’s in crisis / dealing with some personal stuff right now, and I don’t think I can …
Seguir leyendo Inconsiderate dude shuts down friend asking for emotional support, anoints himself the King of Boundaries: ‘Don’t be inconsistent and then expect me to play the fat friend’