Wow, Amy. It's a stupid world where you have to feel grateful for that job.
Jayne: Captain, can you stop her from bein' cheerful, please? Mal: I don't believe there is a power in the 'verse that can stop Kaylee from being cheerful. Sometimes you just wanna duct tape her mouth and dump her in the hold for a month.
'Serenity'
Natter 71: Someone is wrong on the Internet
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
-t - Apr 25, 2013 1:39:46 pm PDT #20539 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Sheryl - Apr 25, 2013 1:42:14 pm PDT #20540 of 30001
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
I'm sorry erika.
~ma to you and yours, Trudy.
Beverly - Apr 25, 2013 1:46:10 pm PDT #20541 of 30001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
All possible good wishes to you and yours, Trudy.
Amy, that's... Um. Isn't that false advertising? Bait and switch? Don't you have some legal recourse--what am I saying, of course you wouldn't. Well crap. Stealth job search, meanwhile? And I'm not surprised it's making you unhappy.
Amy - Apr 25, 2013 2:03:47 pm PDT #20542 of 30001
Because books.
Amy, that's... Um. Isn't that false advertising? Bait and switch?
I get the feeling no one cares because so many of our clients are scum. So.
I'm sorry to complain. Today was just a really bad day, and I'm terrified to ever say anything at work, because people get fired left and right (at least in the sales department). And the truth is, I need this job a lot. At least until I can find something else.
le nubian - Apr 25, 2013 2:06:00 pm PDT #20543 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Amy,
no, I can understand why you are uncomfortable and terrified. I have been musing what I would do in your situation and I can't come up with a cogent response that I thought would be helpful to you.
-t - Apr 25, 2013 2:11:17 pm PDT #20544 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
You're in a bad situation with no easy way out, Amy, you are allowed to complain.
Amy - Apr 25, 2013 2:12:59 pm PDT #20545 of 30001
Because books.
With Stephen laid off, I don't have a choice. And I hate that.
Anyway. Wine! Maybe I should have some wine. Or try to write a new book proposal.
P.M. Marc - Apr 25, 2013 2:14:17 pm PDT #20546 of 30001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Wine. WINE IS GOOD FOR YOU.
meara - Apr 25, 2013 2:17:08 pm PDT #20547 of 30001
So in other news the job I put in for in Portland wants to talk to me. Hmmm. I mean, yay they want to talk to me, but I really just submitted for it as a lark.
Yay!surely worth a shot at least!
5:30AM is way too damn early to be calling. Unless you are texting the girl I'm dating. Because she works at Starbucks, and starts work at 430AM most days. She's nuts (but it was nice to have someone to chat it's when I'm on east coast or central time!)
Steph, a child is on fire! You have NO TIME for the serial comma!
Hahahah!
Amy, that sounds seriously shitty. And shady.
Zenkitty - Apr 25, 2013 2:29:24 pm PDT #20548 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Amy, that's a rotten sitch to be in. May you soon find something better so you can get yourself out from under their rock.
Trudy, how awful. Best wishes for all of you.
Is Strix usually in Natter? This is for her, and billytea, and everyone who likes gorgeous pouncing predators:
Barn Owl Attacking Its Prey In Slow Motion. Watch the whole thing, for two views of the gorgeous owl descending, and at the end, bonus shot of the owl eating her prey whole! Okay, some of you might want to avoid that last bit.