Moneypenny
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Oof, she sounds like someone I’d want to avoid for sure. Frankly, if I were to have a screaming match with my parents and call them unsupportive, I know my mother would slap me across the face. I know it’s easier said than done to stand up to someone who is being a bully, especially within your own family- because that’s what she is, a bully- but this is so dysfunctional. Staying away is probably all you can do, until she starts yelling at you to your face, and then I’d say you’re within your rights to yell back. 😛
Sigh, Veritek, I’ve said it before I think, but your SIL is being so ridiculous and is so out of touch. Does your husband correct her when she says things like that about you? I’d be so sick of her bs victimhood, I’d call her out if I were him. (If I were you I’d be doing just what you’re doing- staying out of it!) On top of that, it doesn’t make ANY sense to be making plans right now for anything!
I’m really sorry as well about your chemical pregnancy. I’m sending you a hug!
I got my test back already (less than 24 hrs!) and it’s negative. That’s definitely a nice reassurance, especially since in the last couple of weeks I’ve also gone to the doctor, dentist, and DMV. The whole process was very easy- it was a drive thru testing place on one of the piers here that is huge and basically a big parking lot. Very fast and easy, and painless.
Where I am, there are multiple counties and they all have different rules. SF county allows patio dining only, no eat in dining. San Mateo allows dine in and patio, and stores are open (with masks). Santa Clara County allows patio dining but no indoor, but there’s confusion bc they may rescind that order to take out only. Some stores are open, some are only open in limited capacity. I’m getting my hair cut next week, but only because my hair stylist is in San Mateo county, otherwise salons aren’t open! So confusing!!Alafair and Helen, I’m glad that you are both doing better, and I hope you get to 100% even if it’s taking awhile. Hopefully you get better every day! 🙂
@Fyodor, I am so sorry about your mom and I wish you well! I wish I could give you a socially distant hug.
I am going this afternoon to get a COVID test. I am an architect and am working on a couple of projects under construction right now, which have been continuing as scheduled (with required precautions for all workers) since they are school projects. Well, one of the workers just tested positive. So, they shut the site down, and I’m sure everyone is now getting tested (I’m not certain of what is going to happen next yet). I did not interact with this person, but I have interacted with the 2 superintendents (who came in contact with the worker)- including 2 site visits last week. I feel fine, no temperature or other symptoms but I’m getting tested anyway. It definitely threw me a little when I got the call this morning- my first thought was, “well shit.” Luckily I found a site that had one opening for today!
Related to the coin: Have you guys seen the ad on TV for Trumpy Bear? I see it occasionally on channels that show a lot of as-seen on TV commercials. It has a red-blonde shock of hair and a pull out American flag! I can’t tell if the commercial is serious or satire- it could go either way! Check it out if you want a chuckle. (I do wonder who orders stuff like this though…)
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trumpy-bear/
Helen, I’ve probably been ordering Doordash entrely too much lately! I’m so glad drivers can just leave my order at the door. And one of my favorite local restaurants just opened back up for delivery! (I always tip, how can anyone not tip?!?)
It was announced yesterday that the 6 counties in my area (Bay Area, CA) are staying in SIP mode til end of May. Which isn’t surprising. The stores around here are requiring masks to enter, and I feel like most people are doing everything they’re supposed to do. I went on a hike with my bf over by the coast (which is a 15 minute walk away) and there were people walking around, in masks, and those without were keeping their distance.
I wish my workload would lighten up- I have 2 school projects under construction and they’re not slowing down. At least I can sit and have the door open and listen to the birds chirping.
Helen, I’m really worried, can you get to a hospital? You’re having trouble breathing, right? I’m hoping for the best for you and your family.
Methinks BGM should relocate to the desert and open his own landscaping/xeriscaping/decorating business. 😉
Helen and Anonymousse, I hope you both feel better really soon.I feel so annoyed with my work. I’m working at home, which I feel fortunate to be able to do. But everyone is expecting things to just happen like they would at the office. Um, no? I’m also scheduled for 48 billing hours a week until end of May. So I’m basically over here stressing because of all of the things I have to get done. But like, there’s a pandemic happening? My brain feels like oatmeal. I just want to go outside and pull weeds and listen to the birds in the yard.
Oh my gosh, PurpleStar. I’m so sorry. That’s awful. I just… don’t understand how people can put their employees at risk like that at this point when more and more people are getting sick all over. I would have lost it too. And LadyE, I’m so sorry you were laid off! 🙁 I hope this new potential job turns into an offer!!
I went outside past my driveway today for the first time since Tuesday. I walked to Target to get some snacks (cookies and chips) for a friend of mine who is going to swap me for some toilet paper! She’s got an autoimmune disease, so she’s staying in and we’re going to make the swap tomorrow. The tiny Target I went to was pretty sufficiently stocked, except for TP. It wasn’t crowded, and a lot of people were wearing masks. I washed hands when I got home. It seems like people around here are doing what they can and following the recommendations, which is reassuring.
I’m in the SF Bay Area, and the shelter in place for the entire metro area starts in 5 minutes. My office hadn’t had any sort of work from home policy until Friday, and I went in today to get some stuff since I’ll be WFH for awhile. When I heard the announcement on the news I went out at lunch to the grocery store. It wasn’t terrible, but there was no milk, instant foods (like rice a roni) or paper products. Luckily grocery stores (and farmer’s markets!), pharmacies, takeout restaurants, and gas stations will be open but little else. I’m not worried about myself, I’m more worried about people in the service industry and my parents (my mother does not seem to take this seriously!) My sister is a pharmacist and she called me today. She still has to work and she has a lot of elderly customers, and she’s filling their prescriptions as fast as she can for them. There are 138 cases in Santa Clara County right now, 40 in SF, and 2 people just died. I’m dismayed how many people are saying this is all some political stunt!
Helen, I’m wishing you and your family well for a quick recovery!
Regarding the work pics – I’m also in the camp of a little goes a long way, and it depends on your workplace. For instance, there was a guy at my office who put up a ton of pictures of his kids right after he started, including a closeup pic on his computer desktop (so when his screen was showing it was this HUGE smiling pic of him and his 3 kids at the pool) and it felt so awkward to be talking to him and have these photos staring back at me. It didn’t help that he made a lot of people feel really uncomfortable with his behavior and really rude – he actually wound up getting fired. Good riddance.
I have a couple of pics of my nephews, a drawing from on nephew, and a pic of my old kitty (rip Kitty), and a sticker from my boyfriend’s union (“In union there is strength!”) in a corner of my desk.
But, my office is also one that, when we have our annual company bbq every summer, significant others and kids are always invited, and it’s really fun.Also, Copa, one of my coworkers brought printed photos from her honeymoon to show at a work happy hour. I had gone traveling around the same time, but I neglected to think that anyone at my office cared that much (eyeroll)…
@Copa, I feel you. I always thought, yes, I must get married. Like it’s a goal. But, when I think about it, the first reason why I would do so is because that’s what I’m “supposed” to do. I’m so glad you’re happy where you are! That’s a great feeling. I feel the same.
