Kate
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Jesus, I hope so too. This job gave him PTSD??? Ohh right, I just remembered he’s military right, or former military? And he can’t really get mental health help because they’d hold it against him, is that it? Or is he able to get treatment?
What is causing him so much stress there? And is there a way for him to stay at that job but just have a complete mind shift or something and start approaching it differently?
I think black to a wedding is fine. Especially if that’s your usual vibe.
I hope it’s all good and benign, Anonymousse!
But you know what I mean? Less about your frustration with having to cover this department’s work, more about what’s best for the client or whatever.
Don’t wait til your review. And I’m sure you know how to do this, but when I have had too much work as an individual contributor, I have tried to say something like, I’m concerned that I’m going to miss something and not deliver the best product, or that I don’t have time for focused thinking. Make it about your boss working with you to prioritize, and have suggestions ready.
Oh ok, that backpack looks like it holds a ton and you don’t need that.
Idk, I avoid a backpack because I worry about a sweaty back. I’m currently using a medium LL Bean Boat & Tote that has “Finance” embroidered on it, which my friend gave me. It’s pretty small and doesn’t go easily over the shoulder. Eventually I’ll need to go back to a standard work tote but no idea what to get.
Ok so my husband works in an athletic field and is often traveling and going to sporting events. Like you, he uses a tablet with a keyboard. He has had this Coach backpack for a few years and always says how much he loves it and how perfect it is. I’m NOT saying spend this much on a backpack, just that the shape and the structure of it works perfectly for him in his field. Fits a change of clothes or extra layer, water bottle, sunscreen, all the stuff. And it looks good but not over the top.
I want to put in a plug for taking your backpack off on the train and holding it by your side. People with backpacks are whacking everyone and taking up more space than they realize. Backpacks should come off unless there’s a health condition that prevents it.
It could be some Y2K style that’s back in again! You should find it and figure out what it is and maybe get several hundred bucks for it.
The one I bought last year in the Chanel store when I got a promotion, is a “mini,” which does hold its value and costs nowhere near what that large one costs. But it’s big enough to hold a phone, keys, sunglasses, and other small items. I have had no issues with quality and I LOVE it. It’s the “1955” style that Coco Chanel designed. It’s very versatile, you can wear it in the day as a crossbody, and it also looks great at night as a shoulder bag either with the chain long or doubled up short. It’s Kelly green, which surprisingly goes with almost everything. People most want black, but my wardrobe is very colorful, or I wear neutrals that look good with green. I would only wear a black bag in winter, but green works year round.
Having had it a year, I would say go for it if you have money earmarked or get a bonus. You absolutely do not need it, but it’s a beautiful thing and you would get a ton of wear out of it if red accessories work with your wardrobe. I love trendy things too, but for a bag I want classic style.
I got into buying designer bags around 10 years ago when I had money to burn from commission checks. I did some trial and error first with pre-owned bags, then I bought some new. I bought the classic styles that have been around since the 1930s or 50s, and I’m still very happy with my small collection and wouldn’t sell any of them.
I think what’s happened in the past few years is 1) huge ridiculous price increases because companies didn’t like it that non-affluent people could buy their bags during the pandemic, 2) declines in quality, 3) influencers making young people feel like they need the new hot trendy bag that costs $4k, 4) super fakes, 5) Gen z keeping the pre-loved market going, and basically a lot of people have said fuck it to new designer bags.
A Chanel bag is now TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS and the quality is not there. They sell for half that online so they’re not a good investment anymore. If you really want one, buying used or better yet vintage is the way to go. Or the rich NY women are just buying the super fakes.
