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Oh, my 18 year old niece likes fun socks and tote bags. We had to cut her off of tote bags because she had way too many.
Oh, last year, I got my nieces fun bracelets from a local shop. They were probably like $20 or $25 or something. And then I got them little travel jewelry cases with their names on them. That was an easy Etsy google search.
One year I did cookbooks for all nieces / nephew and then a little something to go along with them. They all like cooking. One niece got a Mexican cookbook and tortilla warmer – she’s into mexican food. Another got a baking cookbook and apron – she’s into experimenting w/ desserts and likes making up her own recipes. My nephew, who was 5 at the time, got a kids beginner cookbook and now I can’t remember what the “extra” was.
@copa, before my niece sent me her list, I was going to get her this and put a few fun things in it. She’s 14.
She’s really into makeup and drawing. So I would have added some fun pens and maybe a little makeup thing or sephora gift card.
I spend $50ish on my three nieces and one nephew. Sometimes less. Sometimes a little more. And I’m super close to all of them.
I know my close friend spends about $20 on her nieces and nephews. She also has 4 of them.
I think you’re very generous MissMJ! And I like your idea of cash and something small/fun.
I remember you saying how much extra work you had. I’m glad you spoke up and advocated for yourself. If you’re not that person’s manager, I wouldn’t say anything. If you were, I would.
Good luck with the job searches! I hope 2024 treats yous well on the occupation front. All fronts. But I remember you’ve been looking so the job front especially.
Since I’m in marketing at an engineering firm, it’s really hard to move up. You basically have to wait for someone to leave to take on a bigger role. Well, the time is here. The head marketing honcho in my region announced her retirement. My direct manager is the favored out of about 7 people. If she wants it/gets it, I’m the likely candidate for her position. My competition already said she didn’t want it and fully supports reporting to me. Fingers crossed!!! And id still be able to report to my manager. She’s the only manager in my 20-yr career I’ve truly respected and liked and appreciated.
I successfully got out of it. I have a good record so it won’t reflect poorly. The PM was cool about it.
Thx Copa!
Ok. Need some quick work advice. I’m headed to Austin next week for some meetings on a major pursuit. There’s a golf tournament Monday, but I was going Monday and will be there after for meetings.
One of our partners is looking for a 4th golfer. They guy leading this pursuit asked if I’d be able to come in early and play. It would be a good chance to mingle and meet the client. HOWEVER:
1. I don’t golf. My long drive is about two feet. I can put. But that’s about it.
2. I’d be on a team with people I don’t know.
3. I’d have to move my travel plans to Sunday. There’s no late afternoon direct flights. I’d have to leave at either 1:00 pm or 8:00 pm. I’m already overwhelmed w/ how much I have going and Sunday was going to be a cleaning day / Xmas decorating.
4. They don’t have clubs you can rent, but it’s a first come first serve on 15 sets.
5. Last time I tried golfing, it was 2015 and I ended up just sitting in the golf cart and putting. And it was with people I knew.I don’t want to feel like I’m not a team player / it’s a good opportunity. But I really don’t want to. So what would you do in this situation?
Thank you, @copa.
Oh, @copa, what was the color consultant you used here?
Oh, @anonymousse, I have an IUD (Mirena). I had super bad periods. Cramps that made me throw up. Blood clots came out the size of ping pong balls, causing anemia. I’d go through a super tampon in 45 minutes. The IUD helped. My gyno said that many of her patients will keep it through menopause because it greatly helps w/ symptoms. I only mention this since you’re making the choice whether to continue w/ BC.
They husband finally got a vasectomy last year, but I’m still staying on it, probably through menopause.
I think I’m just starting my perimenopause journey. I’ve asked my friends about it, some of which are a few years older than me, and they kind of shrug. Wendy, you’re the only person I know who openly talks about it, so thank you.
Right now my only real symptom is hot flashes. I’m not even sure they’re that? But a lot of nights, I get so, so hot. My body feels like an inferno. So I’m guessing it’s the beginning? I even mentioned to my primary care physician this year and she basically shrugged it off too. Maybe I’ll have better luck w/ my gyno.
Please keep us updated! I truly appreciate how open you are.
