That sounds all very positive, Andi! Too bad there's no money for a raise, though, because I'm sure you're the most deserving employee they've got.

That sounds all very positive, Andi! Too bad there's no money for a raise, though, because I'm sure you're the most deserving employee they've got.

You know what's awesome, Sail? I'm really not. I'm good. But I'm not The. Best. And I don't have to be. This outfit has managed to hire enough quality people that I can relax and depend on the whole team to take care of the individuals we serve. It sure beats hell out of those situations where I have to be the Bitch who kicks up a fuss when someone has an unexplained bruise, or when personal belongings go missing, or medications aren't being given properly, etc.

And I don't have to be. This outfit has managed to hire enough quality people that I can relax and depend on the whole team to take care of the individuals we serve.

That is probably one of the niftiest things I've heard you say. That you can relax. I hope they keep the same management for a long, long time.

That is probably one of the niftiest things I've heard you say.

It's fantastic. I'm glad you're working in such a decent environment, Andi.

It's fantastic. I'm glad you're working in such a decent environment, Andi.

Being happy with the work goes a long way toward making up for getting paid next to nothing.

What a weird day.

On our walk this morning, Bartleby and I were nearly run down in the crosswalk, twice. Once by a woman who stopped over the crosswalk in a minivan, forcing us to cross behind her. So, as soon as we got behind the vehicle, she backed up to within a foot of us.

The delivery truck behind her honked frantically to save us. She just gave me an insipid smile as I smacked her with a stare.

Then, an old man looked me right in the eye as I reached the middle of the crosswalk and then drove right into us. Honest to christ, what is the matter with people?

THEN, my favorite plumber was sent by my landlord to find out why my dishwasher and washing machine are leaking. He made it clear that he isn't an appliance guy and did the same basic observation tests I would have.

Ultimately, I got into a fight with the landlord because I don't want him to willynilly trash the appliances and buy new ones. Seriously, what? He has been notoriously slow in new purchases. I am super frugal. He is way more so.

Why are we fussing about this?

He thinks appliance guys' labor fees won't make it worth repairs. Is that true?

How much do new dishwasher's cost?

I just don't want to toss something into the waste stream that could be saved.

If the appliances are really old it might be true. Especially if the repairs only delay appliance death by a year or so. Even if it is not true immediately it might be true over a 2 or 3 year period. Appliances do have lifespans, and if they are older than that, continued repairs can be more expensive than replacement. In the long run, appliances will last longer if there are rules that manufacturers are responsible for end-of-life. Not necessarily a problem that can be solved on an individual level. Especially if you have already made your point, it is probably not worth continuing to fight over. Ultimately it is not your decision. Not worth worsening your relationship with your landlord over. Save the fighting for when he does stuff that violates your rights. Do your fighting on issues like lifespans for appliances on the political level, not with your landlord.

So the other day I discovered that my first unrequited love is pregnant and a friend of mine only has a few months to live.

Days are weird sometimes.

If he wants to give you new appliances, bonny, let him. You'll have fewer troubles down the line, and so will he.

Appliances taken out of rental properties are often sold or recycled, going by my vast experience working for one property management company.

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