We're still working on a plan, but so far it involves being sent to prison and becoming somebody's bitch.

Fred ,'Just Rewards (2)'


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.


Jessica - Sep 08, 2020 11:38:57 am PDT #25872 of 30019
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Since the election may well not be decided on Election Day the next day will be that much worse.

You're right. I'd better take all of November off just to be sure.


Theodosia - Sep 08, 2020 11:40:39 am PDT #25873 of 30019
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

Tomorrow is my 1 year anniversary at my no-longer-new job. I got a really nice review from my boss, who reassured me that she gets plenty of great feedback from residents and staff. It's been in many ways a very good year, except financially. I'm getting a $0.51 raise, which doesn't help all that much.

Now if I could just have a side hustle again -- well that's not happening too soon. Because too much virus danger both for me -- which I could maybe accept -- but for all the vulnerable people that I could give it to.


-t - Sep 08, 2020 12:09:10 pm PDT #25874 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Congrats on one-year with a nice review, Theo! I'm sorry it's not more financially rewarding.

I don't think I can schedule time off in November but I do have sick time ready to go if I need it...not enough for the whole month, but a couple of days I could manage


Sheryl - Sep 08, 2020 12:29:27 pm PDT #25875 of 30019
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

Congrats, Gud!

Congrats, Shir!


meara - Sep 08, 2020 12:50:12 pm PDT #25876 of 30019

I definitely plan to take election week off. If Biden wins I won't need the whole week, but if it stretches out or Trump wins, I totally will. The question is how to enjoy the week with friends...


Gudanov - Sep 08, 2020 12:52:10 pm PDT #25877 of 30019
Coding and Sleeping

I now have a meeting with the department head tomorrow morning. Dunno if it is an exit interview or a little arm twisting or both.


Consuela - Sep 08, 2020 1:19:59 pm PDT #25878 of 30019
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

I'm not sure if taking days off after election day will help me: it'll just give me more time to obsessively watch the news. Unless the weather is good enough to go hiking, I guess?


Calli - Sep 08, 2020 1:22:07 pm PDT #25879 of 30019
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Side-gig~ma, Vortex!

My university sent out a "nothing's changing " email re: withholding, which suits me fine. They've actually been really sensible regarding a number of things, including navigating COVID. I'd rather be independently wealthy, but as I'm not, there are worse places to ride out 2020.


Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 08, 2020 1:32:03 pm PDT #25880 of 30019
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

With you on that. Luckily, everyone above me in my company is being great about the pandemic, and the only COVID denier has zero power over me and now works a 45-minute drive away.

Congrats on the job, Gud!

Congrats Shir!


Atropa - Sep 08, 2020 1:47:16 pm PDT #25881 of 30019
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

My company officially gave all US employees the day off for election day. But yeah, taking a few days off around that might be a good idea, just in case.

Dunno if it is an exit interview or a little arm twisting or both.

Both! If twisting their arm doesn't get them to make a better offer, exit on out!