I Got 99 Problems....

#351

I'm so tired. I didn't even get a lunch break today.

For those who don't know, one of our teachers is on medical leave and only I and one other lady stepped up to take her classes. We get no planning time and still have to put grades in on time (and English requires reading and assessing students' written work).

Today was benchmark testing, and I could have fallen asleep at my desk.

#352

Sunday evening: key breaks in new apartment’s lock, roommate out of town, rental company not responding to calls to the emergency after hours line, locksmith called. Waiting to hear back abut how the rental company is going to (not) reimburse me for the $230 locksmith expense.

Wednesday overnight: car broken into in parking lot behind my building, stealing some change (which was not visible) and forcing me to waste half a day/borrow PTO at a job I just started 3 weeks ago

This morning: CEO concerned that a disgruntled job applicant is going to show up at the office, possibly a security threat

I needed to move and to experience new things but, uh, I didn’t have these things in mind

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #353

Oh nooooo that's awful. Cool to hear you're on new adventures but sucks that it's that stressful so far.

Hope it all resolves. Those events are not fun.

#354

It is sort of fun imagining what’s going to happen to me next, at least.

#355

I am now unemployed. I'll provide more details over the weekend.

In the long run, this is a good thing. In the short term, it is a major blow to my pride and self-worth.

I received a very generous severance package, though, so don't you worry about little ole G.

#356

Been there, and my severance sucked. I know you are resourceful and intelligent, and you have a great love for your family. Those three things will serve you in this time.

#357

good luck, G-Man, hope you find a solution quickly.

#358

I just spent the evening going over financial aid options for completing my payment of the rest of my time at grad school. I had not looked at the total bill for next semester yet. It is... significantly higher than I anticipated. I'm questioning whether it's worth it, but I'm also about 80% done with the actual work involved in completing the degree. I'll be making student loan payments for a long time.

#359

[mention]Sloonei[/mention] so sorry to hear its so much more next semester. Education at that level is outrageously expensive, and every time I talk to some one in uni in a European country I get depressed that it has to be that way here.

#360

Thanks. Now that 24 hours have passed I'm less freaked out by the number and my loan is submitted. Once I have my degree I'll have access to all the professional opportunities that I'd been restricted from before, and that makes the monthly installments I have to pay seem less daunting.

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #361

We could set up a crowdfund to help you out!

#362

The Syndicate Scholarship

#363

Sloonei wrote: ↑Wed Nov 06, 2019 11:40 pm The Syndicate Scholarship

Sounds crazy, but I like the ring of that.

Young mafia players who demonstrate their skill here could actually be awarded a scholarship.

I would contribute to that.

#364

I’ll contribute to half an order of wings at Duff’s in Sloonei’s honor.

#365

ColinIsCool wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2019 12:45 pm I’ll contribute to half an order of wings at Duff’s in Sloonei’s honor.

i haven't actually been to any of the big wing places since i moved out here. i need to immerse myself.

#366

Sloonei wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2019 12:59 pm
ColinIsCool wrote: ↑Thu Nov 07, 2019 12:45 pm I’ll contribute to half an order of wings at Duff’s in Sloonei’s honor.

i haven't actually been to any of the big wing places since i moved out here. i need to immerse myself.

Gabriel’s Gate in Allentown is very good. I had La Nova for the first time recently and was impressed. And Duff’s is good. There are a ton on my list too though.

#367

I will most likely hit up Duff's at some point. They're everywhere. I'm failing as a Buffalo resident so far.

In other news, I relaxed even more when I realized that my payments on this latest loan aren't going to be much bigger than the car loan that I finished paying off a couple years ago. If I could afford that along with my other bills while working a hair above minimum wage, I don't need to feel panicked about this thing.

of course i'll be paying this one off at least twice as long as the car loan, but that's whatever. and i'll also need a new car eventually. maybe they'll all be self-driving by then. i've got that to look forward to.

#368

I haven’t been around much because I’ve had to devote my energy to finding a new job after quitting mine about 2 weeks ago. My last day was Wednesday and while I am posting in the misery thread the real problem was taking the job in the first place.

Suffice to say it was not for me and this was extremely apparent by only a few months in. Most of the time my work felt pointless and/or unethical, and my bosses were a bit of a nightmare. A lot of the time it felt like we were playing work instead of actually working. The reasons I took the job turned out to be fairy dust.

At any rate, there’s no reason to wake up every morning with dread consuming you if you can avoid it, so I quit. I was unemployed for a stretch when I was just out of school (when I started playing here) and it was a very difficult time for me, for a few reasons. I told myself when that ended I would never do it again ... well, this new job was even worse than whatever I went through not having one.

Honestly, I feel pretty good about it all. I’m going to end up dipping into my savings either a little or a lot but that’s what they’re there for. Realistically I think I might have an offer by this week or next, but even if I don’t, things will work out eventually! It’s more of an opportunity than it is a problem, as corny as that sounds. (And maybe I’ll have some extra time to play Mafia.

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#369

ColinIsCool wrote: ↑Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:16 am I haven’t been around much because I’ve had to devote my energy to finding a new job after quitting mine about 2 weeks ago. My last day was Wednesday and while I am posting in the misery thread the real problem was taking the job in the first place.

Suffice to say it was not for me and this was extremely apparent by only a few months in. Most of the time my work felt pointless and/or unethical, and my bosses were a bit of a nightmare. A lot of the time it felt like we were playing work instead of actually working. The reasons I took the job turned out to be fairy dust.

At any rate, there’s no reason to wake up every morning with dread consuming you if you can avoid it, so I quit. I was unemployed for a stretch when I was just out of school (when I started playing here) and it was a very difficult time for me, for a few reasons. I told myself when that ended I would never do it again ... well, this new job was even worse than whatever I went through not having one.

Honestly, I feel pretty good about it all. I’m going to end up dipping into my savings either a little or a lot but that’s what they’re there for. Realistically I think I might have an offer by this week or next, but even if I don’t, things will work out eventually! It’s more of an opportunity than it is a problem, as corny as that sounds. (And maybe I’ll have some extra time to play Mafia. )

Losing my job in aught eight was a devastating experience, but we already had one child and had another on the way.

If you are young and single with no dependents and you aren't risking homelessness, then yes, look for something more worth your while.

#370

ColinIsCool wrote: ↑Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:16 am I haven’t been around much because I’ve had to devote my energy to finding a new job after quitting mine about 2 weeks ago. My last day was Wednesday and while I am posting in the misery thread the real problem was taking the job in the first place.

Suffice to say it was not for me and this was extremely apparent by only a few months in. Most of the time my work felt pointless and/or unethical, and my bosses were a bit of a nightmare. A lot of the time it felt like we were playing work instead of actually working. The reasons I took the job turned out to be fairy dust.

At any rate, there’s no reason to wake up every morning with dread consuming you if you can avoid it, so I quit. I was unemployed for a stretch when I was just out of school (when I started playing here) and it was a very difficult time for me, for a few reasons. I told myself when that ended I would never do it again ... well, this new job was even worse than whatever I went through not having one.

Honestly, I feel pretty good about it all. I’m going to end up dipping into my savings either a little or a lot but that’s what they’re there for. Realistically I think I might have an offer by this week or next, but even if I don’t, things will work out eventually! It’s more of an opportunity than it is a problem, as corny as that sounds. (And maybe I’ll have some extra time to play Mafia. )

You were right to leave a soul-sucking job. I feel sure you will find something quickly, unemployment is extremely low right now, employers are looking for good people.

#371

As someone who couldn’t muster the nerve to quit a frustrating job, good for you. Best of luck finding something that is a better fit for you.

I actually wrote a paper while working on my second degree about employer-employee fit. I chose the topic to help me figure out why I couldn’t be content with other jobs I had worked before going back to school, and it changed my perspective a lot.

#372

My cousin is under self-quarantine for Coronavirus. Her roommate’s girlfriend was in contact with it a week ago at a convention in New Orleans. She’s young and healthy though, so hopefully she’s going to have a mild case of it if at all.

**http://www.last.fm/user/nutella23** · #373

my city is a fucking hotbed of fascist bullshit and i cannot bring myself to fucking care about anything

i'm burying myself in mafia to an unhealthy extent because i can't deal with sparing a single second to think about the fucking real world.

#374

nutella wrote: ↑Sun Jul 19, 2020 1:29 am my city is a fucking hotbed of fascist bullshit and i cannot bring myself to fucking care about anything

i'm burying myself in mafia to an unhealthy extent because i can't deal with sparing a single second to think about the fucking real world.

I think about you every time I see something about those atrocious actions by whoever they are, the secret police. And I wonder how could this happen in Portland of all places. Last place I would expect to see something like this. Hang in there and yes, play mafia if it gets your mind off of it.

#375

nutella wrote: ↑Sun Jul 19, 2020 1:29 am my city is a fucking hotbed of fascist bullshit and i cannot bring myself to fucking care about anything

i'm burying myself in mafia to an unhealthy extent because i can't deal with sparing a single second to think about the fucking real world.

What a mood.

#376

nutella wrote: ↑Sun Jul 19, 2020 1:29 am my city is a fucking hotbed of fascist bullshit and i cannot bring myself to fucking care about anything

i'm burying myself in mafia to an unhealthy extent because i can't deal with sparing a single second to think about the fucking real world.

we love you!

#377

I suppose I'm a bit late on posting about this because (in the past especially) I tend to want to try to resolve my emotions before posting about them publicly, but... I had a particularly rough time the last few days even mustering up the strength to look at myself in the mirror or go outside for even a minute. Coming out as trans has been an incredible feeling and process for me so far over the past handful of weeks or so, but inherent in the revelation is an underlying assumption that I'm unhappy with how I am and look right now (and have been my whole life).

I'm back to feeling good and optimistic, but waves of emotions I'm sure will continue to be a thing.

#378

M Plus 7 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 29, 2020 12:20 am I suppose I'm a bit late on posting about this because (in the past especially) I tend to want to try to resolve my emotions before posting about them publicly, but... I had a particularly rough time the last few days even mustering up the strength to look at myself in the mirror or go outside for even a minute. Coming out as trans has been an incredible feeling and process for me so far over the past handful of weeks or so, but inherent in the revelation is an underlying assumption that I'm unhappy with how I am and look right now (and have been my whole life).

I'm back to feeling good and optimistic, but waves of emotions I'm sure will continue to be a thing.

it’s hard but it’s worth it. i’m really happy for you and i hope all goes well

#379

M Plus 7 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 29, 2020 12:20 am I suppose I'm a bit late on posting about this because (in the past especially) I tend to want to try to resolve my emotions before posting about them publicly, but... I had a particularly rough time the last few days even mustering up the strength to look at myself in the mirror or go outside for even a minute. Coming out as trans has been an incredible feeling and process for me so far over the past handful of weeks or so, but inherent in the revelation is an underlying assumption that I'm unhappy with how I am and look right now (and have been my whole life).

I'm back to feeling good and optimistic, but waves of emotions I'm sure will continue to be a thing.

FWIW, it is something that will get better. I was really upset about my appearance when I first came out but through small steps to improve my appearance, I became more and more comfortable with myself.

#380

I appreciate the sentiments... which feels like an inadequate expression but I wanted it to be said.

#381

This is pretty unexpected, but all my support to you, my friend. I hope your life only continues to get happier from now on.

#382

nutella wrote: ↑Sun Jul 19, 2020 1:29 am my city is a fucking hotbed of fascist bullshit and i cannot bring myself to fucking care about anything

i'm burying myself in mafia to an unhealthy extent because i can't deal with sparing a single second to think about the fucking real world.

Well it means we get more of you, so that's a silver lining!

But I feel ya. In the past few years my ability to care about my own country has slowly degenerated.

It will get better. The world always gets better in the long term. It just sucks that the march is so slow.

#383

Dragon D. Luffy wrote: ↑Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:18 pm This is pretty unexpected, but all my support to you, my friend. I hope your life only continues to get happier from now on.

Thanks DDL, I value this a lot.

#384

My wife tested positive for COVID today. She started feeling tightness in her chest yesterday, and had had a runny nose for a little over a week. No cough, no fever, no loss of her sense of taste.

She got freaked out by the tightness in her chest and went to an urgent care facility this morning. They gave her one of the rapid tests, so she found out within an hour.

Fortunately she and I can work from home. Her kindergarten class all has to quarantine, so they will be doing virtual school (a live morning lesson and then they will do asynchronous content in the afternoon).

Working from home on such short notice is tricky for me, but it’s manageable and my co-workers are all very flexible and awesome. We’ll get through it.

During this whole pandemic, I have been the only one going pretty much anywhere. Chloe has gone to school, and my wife has gone to work. Otherwise, I have been doing all the out-of-home errands.

Neither of the girls have any symptoms, and I feel fine myself. What a mess.

#385

G-Man wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 6:46 pm My wife tested positive for COVID today. She started feeling tightness in her chest yesterday, and had had a runny nose for a little over a week. No cough, no fever, no loss of her sense of taste.

She got freaked out by the tightness in her chest and went to an urgent care facility this morning. They gave her one of the rapid tests, so she found out within an hour.

Fortunately she and I can work from home. Her kindergarten class all has to quarantine, so they will be doing virtual school (a live morning lesson and then they will do asynchronous content in the afternoon).

Working from home on such short notice is tricky for me, but it’s manageable and my co-workers are all very flexible and awesome. We’ll get through it.

During this whole pandemic, I have been the only one going pretty much anywhere. Chloe has gone to school, and my wife has gone to work. Otherwise, I have been doing all the out-of-home errands.

Neither of the girls have any symptoms, and I feel fine myself. What a mess.

We're here for you G, if we can help in any fashion.

#386

Thanks Epi. The doctors gave her an inhaler for her chest. Other than that, she just has a runny nose.

For now, it’s more of an inconvenience than a concern.

#387

G-Man wrote: ↑Sat Dec 12, 2020 6:56 pm For now, it’s more of an inconvenience than a concern.

That's a great relief to my mind.

#388

i'm having a depressive spell, guys. winter lockdown blues + back issues + heavy work load cos end of the year.

#389

dunya wrote: ↑Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:54 am i'm having a depressive spell, guys. winter lockdown blues + back issues + heavy work load cos end of the year.

<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

#390

dunya wrote: ↑Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:54 am i'm having a depressive spell, guys. winter lockdown blues + back issues + heavy work load cos end of the year.

I’m the Christmas doctor, watch this

#391

October: Spend a fortune installing a brand new top-of-the-line, high efficiency HVAC system.
November: Install new insulation.
December: Odd little increase in the electric bill, but whatever.
January: You would think I got Jay Gatsby's electric bill by mistake. Son of a bitch is twice what it was this time last year.

#392

Epignosis wrote: ↑Sat Jan 23, 2021 5:15 pm October: Spend a fortune installing a brand new top-of-the-line, high efficiency HVAC system.
November: Install new insulation.
December: Odd little increase in the electric bill, but whatever.
January: You would think I got Jay Gatsby's electric bill by mistake. Son of a bitch is twice what it was this time last year.

That doesn’t add up. What did the HVAC seller have to say about that?

#393

G-Man wrote: ↑Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:37 pm
Epignosis wrote: ↑Sat Jan 23, 2021 5:15 pm October: Spend a fortune installing a brand new top-of-the-line, high efficiency HVAC system.
November: Install new insulation.
December: Odd little increase in the electric bill, but whatever.
January: You would think I got Jay Gatsby's electric bill by mistake. Son of a bitch is twice what it was this time last year.
That doesn’t add up. What did the HVAC seller have to say about that?

They'll be here bright and early tomorrow morning.

#394

Epignosis wrote: ↑Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:14 pm
G-Man wrote: ↑Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:37 pm
Epignosis wrote: ↑Sat Jan 23, 2021 5:15 pm October: Spend a fortune installing a brand new top-of-the-line, high efficiency HVAC system.
November: Install new insulation.
December: Odd little increase in the electric bill, but whatever.
January: You would think I got Jay Gatsby's electric bill by mistake. Son of a bitch is twice what it was this time last year.
That doesn’t add up. What did the HVAC seller have to say about that?
They'll be here bright and early tomorrow morning.

What was the verdict?

#395

G-Man wrote: ↑Tue Jan 26, 2021 8:11 pm
Epignosis wrote: ↑Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:14 pm
G-Man wrote: ↑Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:37 pm
Epignosis wrote: ↑Sat Jan 23, 2021 5:15 pm October: Spend a fortune installing a brand new top-of-the-line, high efficiency HVAC system.
November: Install new insulation.
December: Odd little increase in the electric bill, but whatever.
January: You would think I got Jay Gatsby's electric bill by mistake. Son of a bitch is twice what it was this time last year.
That doesn’t add up. What did the HVAC seller have to say about that?
They'll be here bright and early tomorrow morning.

What was the verdict?

HVAC people installed the system incorrectly, forcing the auxiliary heat to come into play no matter what we set the thermostat to.

We have it in writing and should be able to dispute the charge. We got a new meter installed though, so I'm waiting a few days to confirm that our kwH usage has indeed gone down.

#396

Well hopefully the power company does the right thing. I don’t know how utilities are set up in NC, but here in PA they would probably fight you on it for three months before cutting you a break.

#397

If this week wasn't shitty enough, I just found out that my favorite cheap bourbon has been discontinued.

RIP Evan Williams Green Label.

#398

yesterday i went running (sprinting?) and i had to stop and lay down on the grass. honestly felt like i was going to pass out and was disappointed that i didn't.

#399

dunya wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:35 am yesterday i went running (sprinting?) and i had to stop and lay down on the grass. honestly felt like i was going to pass out and was disappointed that i didn't.

Don't go running when it's so hot and drink more water

#400

ola wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 7:44 pm
dunya wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 9:35 am yesterday i went running (sprinting?) and i had to stop and lay down on the grass. honestly felt like i was going to pass out and was disappointed that i didn't.
Don't go running when it's so hot and drink more water

This is the best post in the entire thread ola, so glad to have you here