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Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration

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.

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Atropa - Oct 06, 2026 12:46:20 pm PDT #14256 of 14259
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

ahahahahahah job chaos continues. It's "write your annual review" time, and my boss told me I should make sure I include as many examples of things I did tied to the level expectations for my role. Then she alluded to a conversation we'd had back last year during the reorg about if demotions were a thing our company did, and that maybe we'll discuss that during the review, she's still gathering information.

... gosh, I wonder what all of that could mean?

Unless the (almost certainly offered) demotion wildly cuts my salary, I'll take it. Anything to stave off job hunting; remote positions are rare nowadays, as are technical writing positions. And, to be realistic, I'm a woman over 50, which would make job hunting even more difficult.

I'm not in the greatest of moods.


Laura - Oct 06, 2026 12:48:57 pm PDT #14257 of 14259
Our wings are not tired.

The main thing with the concussion is not to hit your head again. Other than that, just rest and use cold packs. Very boring. I had quite the egg on my temple, but that went down quickly.

Hope the new desk location works out well, -t.


-t - Oct 06, 2026 1:00:18 pm PDT #14258 of 14259
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Oy, Atropa, do not like.

Take care of your head, Laura!


JenP - Oct 06, 2026 1:04:27 pm PDT #14259 of 14259

Oh, geez, Atropa. Sending all vibes of having it all work out in a way that is favorable for you.


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