Go, Gud and Shir!
I'm going to see to Wesley, see if he's still whimpering.
Giles ,'Chosen'
Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
chrismg - Sep 08, 2020 7:54:36 am PDT #25845 of 30019
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade
meara - Sep 08, 2020 8:16:26 am PDT #25846 of 30019
Jesse I miss going places and doing things, but taking Friday and today off was a great plan. I feel way more relaxed (though I still don't want to go to work tomorrow!)
Consuela - Sep 08, 2020 8:30:36 am PDT #25847 of 30019
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
mmm, Thai food.
it's now actually cold in this house because it's 33F outside. yay?
NoiseDesign - Sep 08, 2020 8:58:39 am PDT #25848 of 30019
Our wings are not tired
The short sighted payroll tax deferrals and rent/mortgage deferrals are such a disaster waiting to happen.
It's all smoke and mirrors. They know that it's going to destroy people when it all comes due, but it's all carefully planned so that it doesn't destroy them until after the election. I talked to my staff and we are all in agreement that we continue to pay the tay and don't take the deferral unless there is a mandate to do it.
Consuela - Sep 08, 2020 9:05:46 am PDT #25849 of 30019
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
smart move, ND.
They won't insist on it for private sector because, you know, sort of libertarian -- but of course they insist on it for federal employees/military. So bullshit.
-t - Sep 08, 2020 9:12:20 am PDT #25850 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Better late than never, Tom! Mmm, close by and convenient Thai food. I don't think I can make that happen today, but maybe soon...
I don't know what my company is doing re: payroll taxes, I imagine I'll find out on my next check but there hasn't been any kind of announcement one way or the other. Not gonna lie, if I have more take home pay I will probably use it to pay bills.
Vortex - Sep 08, 2020 9:35:26 am PDT #25851 of 30019
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
ion: This whole pandemic situation has totally ruined orgies.
Not necessarily? [link]
But that was early days.
Vortex - Sep 08, 2020 9:36:29 am PDT #25852 of 30019
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Also, could I get some interview/job~ma at 4PM EST? It's for a side gig that would be a great help in the next step in my career, so no tragedy if I don't get it, but would really like it.
DavidS - Sep 08, 2020 9:42:04 am PDT #25853 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I've been trying to keep my favorite local Thai place afloat but they are definitely struggling.
From this morning I am officially a research student who is writing a thesis. I suspect it will take me a few days to process the news...
Congratulations! Though if we're noting OFFICIAL statuses, you have been Buffista Certified Awesome for some time.
Good job on the good new job, Gud!
eta: Side Hustle -Ma for Vortex!
EpicTangent - Sep 08, 2020 9:54:21 am PDT #25854 of 30019
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
I contacted HR this morning about the tax deferral. Considering it's supposed to go from September 1, they really don't seem to have a handle on what's going on. I asked about whether they will make a way for us to opt out - we have federal contracts, but we're not federal - or if we're stuck with it.
I have leftover Pick Up Stix for lunch. Which is not as good as excellent Thai. Maybe later this week...
Congrats, Gud!
Congrats, Shir!
~ma, Vortex!