Oh, Betsy, I'm so sorry for the Topamax misery, and full of HULK SMASH rage at your employers (and also heartbroken, because it used to be such an amazing place to work and gave you so much joy; it's disheartening and terrifying how quickly the culture can change with just a handful of different people in place). But it's so good to see you here again.
Jars, DO IT.
Connie, I'm so sorry, and vibing hard for your sister. And cancer can go hang itself, the sooner the better.
bonny, all possible peace and ease and comfort to Niki. You and she have both been such blessings in each other's lives, and yet no matter how much time you have it's still never enough. Wishing her, and you, every imaginable grace at this time.
ChiKat, that sounds enraging.
Much more meara-ing, but now off to dress Matilda and run out the door. Bah.
Oh, and Jessica - thanks for the info.
Betsy - what JZ said. I am sorry.
Fred Pete, I'm so sorry. Fingers very crossed for a change in outlook.
I'm starting to lean towards applying for the BM job, but am very worried that after the year I'd be out on my arse and have no job and no way to pay my bills. Eep.
Jars, this seriously sounds like the kind of opportunity that's worth taking a leap in the dark for.
Close your eyes, clear your heart, cut the cord, Jars...
(Why does this make me think of
The Killers
?)
but am very worried that after the year I'd be out on my arse and have no job and no way to pay my bills. Eep.
True true true... but also:
The other issue is that I'd probably be better off applying for a PhD after working for the BM, even if only for a year.
It seems like this is a solid career move regardles, really. AND IT'S FUCKING COOL.
I'm sorry to hear about your sister, Connie.
Oh, I also wanted to say Go you! to Stephanie for getting out of that place. I know it must be hard, but working there was sucking up a bit of your soul.
And hello Betsy, I haven't seen you in ages!
