The BRG groups are the employee affinity networks - Black Professionals Network. Women’s Network, etc etc. They’re open to everyone, and I harp on about them all the time as it is. But god I hated to do that
You know what they say about payback? Well I'm the bitch.
Fred ,'Life of the Party'
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.
brenda m - Mar 12, 2025 5:35:54 pm PDT #6090 of 6942
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
lisah - Mar 12, 2025 5:49:52 pm PDT #6091 of 6942
Punishingly Intricate
Askye, I think you have a right to a home that’s not in danger of blowing up.
Or being filled with smoke regardless!!
JenP - Mar 12, 2025 5:51:35 pm PDT #6092 of 6942
That is so wonderful to hear, Sophia!
Brenda, that is so rough. Your people no doubt appreciate your message.
Sophia Brooks - Mar 12, 2025 5:56:27 pm PDT #6093 of 6942
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Brenda, I know I would appreciate that. We are hanging out here in the wind saying "business as usual". I am on the Council for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and we don't even know if we can say our name.
Steph L. - Mar 12, 2025 6:50:42 pm PDT #6094 of 6942
I look more rad than Lutheranism
In the meantime, the AMA is almost aggressively publishing as many articles as they can about racial differences in various health issues, along with articles about transgender medical issues. Just in the past month, out of 15 total articles, I've edited 3 about race and 2 about trans people. The AMA is ready to cut any bitch who has a problem with DEI.
brenda m - Mar 12, 2025 6:53:24 pm PDT #6095 of 6942
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
It’s those kinds of things that keep me sane.
-t - Mar 12, 2025 7:21:39 pm PDT #6096 of 6942
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That’s good to hear, Tep
I’m sorry you’re in that situation, brenda
Theodosia - Mar 13, 2025 3:20:56 am PDT #6097 of 6942
'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"
I am so relieved that I work for a Catholic organization, so we're 'safe' until they decide to come for the Catholics. (Oh, they'll get around to it, if they keep going, but the Holy Roman Church is way down on the list of priorities.)
Never thought I'd write the first sentence above, but here we are.
Calli - Mar 13, 2025 3:53:34 am PDT #6098 of 6942
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Sophia, that sounds like the way yearly reviews are supposed to be (supportive, recognizing your past accomplishments and helping you build towards future goals), but so rarely are. I like the sound of your manager. (Also, I think we have similar jobs.)
I’m at a private university, and my unit still has an active DEIA group. Right now we’re more concerned about NIH funding than anything, but I expect the Eye of Orange Sauron will eventually turn there.
Steph L. - Mar 13, 2025 5:29:42 am PDT #6099 of 6942
I look more rad than Lutheranism
I have to go get an EMG this morning for what is 99% likely to be carpal tunnel syndrome in my right hand (numbness, tingling). I just hope it can be treated with something easy like a cortisone shot rather than surgery (although I know carpal tunnel surgery is pretty simple). And honestly, I can't see my insurance approving surgery without a cortisone shot being tried first.
Maintenance on this crumbling human shell is a pain in the butt, man.