RUAJedi2 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 So, aside from the general OMGWTFBBQ! of having a trans kid (okay, young adult, they are 19 now but still my kid) in today's 'Merica, in the past couple weeks, I have had my job disappeared because the school fucked around and didn't renew the grant that paid me, too bad so sad, we're just not going to have a 'biology/anatomy/all the other science and math stuff I tutor' person anymore, thanks and don't let the door hit you on the way out. Yesterday my car decided that it didn't like oil anymore, because that is apparently a known flaw in Kias, and now I have to get a new engine. The li'l Blue Boy made a cool sound before it said "fuck this" though. The dealership said it will be 10 days before they can run the diagnostic, (and the guy was not amused when I said "The diagnostic is it sounds like monkeys banging pots and pans under the hood, my man!") and it will be two to three months before they can get the new engine installed because Reasons. So I either pay to tow the car to the dealer where it will languish for months, or I just get a new car. Le sigh. We were out and about on the Blue Ridge Parkway on Sunday, so at least the car didn't go "KNOCK KNOCK CLANG RATTLE BUMP SQUEAK KNOCK SQUEAK SQUEAK RATTLE jump jump jump" up there. Also, my spawn is having top surgery on Monday, and he is most blasé about it, but I'm mildly freaking out because, you know, major surgery. So, tell me something good, because the FML is strong with this one right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Here is a cat loaf tower. It is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbes Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 The truck I ordered in April came in today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeygirl Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Wow. Take a good look at Jacob's cat tower 'cause I can't top that. You got a LOT of stress for some very good reasons. Try Ice cream. LOTS of it-the good stuff-with chocolate and nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUAJedi2 Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 Ice cream is always a win. Also, the best thing about the job going *poof* is that I took the summer off because mountains and waterfalls, and my boss who said things like "I can't imagine how the Learning Center would function without you, so can you come back a week before classes start because you'll make sure we're ready to go on day one?" [an actual quote, because I not only did 1-on-1 and group tutoring for all the science and math things, was the only tutor for the lab tech classes and astronomy and geology and fucking French, but I also supervised 6 part time tutors and did admin crap and trained our new hires and worked with instructors to make sure tutors kept up with class syllabi] let me know the job was going away by emailing me. Didn't even have the nads to call or meet face to face with me. I went from "what'll we do without youuuuuuu never leave" to "lol bye here's two lines of email cuz we just didn't submit the grant renewal in time and now the money is gone" BUT I'M NOT BITTER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 I'm fucking bitter dude, that's bullshit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamevet Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 I bought a pillow that lets everyone know that it is for the dog. And she agrees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny Skywalker Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 My husband's boss has called him twice and he actually went out for a happy hour and left his work phone at home? I mean, to me it's a good thing but I'm petty and enjoying the fact that this guy can't get ahold of my husband and ruin dinner plans for the 5628th time. If that doesn't work, doggo on a boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Krawlie Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 hahaha jon fuckin sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUAJedi2 Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 Youse guys are the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedigoat Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 I went to a concert last night and got laid. Twice. Well, twice on the laid part....only went to one concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Spam Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 On 8/22/2023 at 12:13 PM, RUAJedi2 said: So, aside from the general OMGWTFBBQ! of having a trans kid (okay, young adult, they are 19 now but still my kid) in today's 'Merica, in the past couple weeks, I have had my job disappeared because the school fucked around and didn't renew the grant that paid me, too bad so sad, we're just not going to have a 'biology/anatomy/all the other science and math stuff I tutor' person anymore, thanks and don't let the door hit you on the way out. Yesterday my car decided that it didn't like oil anymore, because that is apparently a known flaw in Kias, and now I have to get a new engine. The li'l Blue Boy made a cool sound before it said "fuck this" though. The dealership said it will be 10 days before they can run the diagnostic, (and the guy was not amused when I said "The diagnostic is it sounds like monkeys banging pots and pans under the hood, my man!") and it will be two to three months before they can get the new engine installed because Reasons. So I either pay to tow the car to the dealer where it will languish for months, or I just get a new car. Le sigh. We were out and about on the Blue Ridge Parkway on Sunday, so at least the car didn't go "KNOCK KNOCK CLANG RATTLE BUMP SQUEAK KNOCK SQUEAK SQUEAK RATTLE jump jump jump" up there. Also, my spawn is having top surgery on Monday, and he is most blasé about it, but I'm mildly freaking out because, you know, major surgery. So, tell me something good, because the FML is strong with this one right now. Sending good juju for surgery and UGH on cars. I drove all summer without AC because they said mine was about to do what happened to you until I could get a seal on the engine replaced and I needed to drive gently and without pushing it and I might make it by the time the guy can do it and I can get it scheduled. They're going to give me a rental at $25.00 a day. I am hard on cars. But my love for Toyotas continues because honestly it's only going to be three days instead of months like your Kia for the repair. My pephew had the top surgery. I was the only supportive family member who was there for him besides his dad and mom. They actually were on Ricki Lake to talk about it way back in the day over 10 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms. Spam Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Oh and in good news we had RAIN! YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUAJedi2 Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 I got a new car. Going to replace the engine in the other one and give it to our kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny Skywalker Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Not a bad idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 I got a check I wasn't expecting! Bonus money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUAJedi2 Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalcedony Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 https://twitter.com/CatWorkers/status/1696982532967764113?t=c5APgi4uQcZopRX5_aWMUg&s=19 Here is a kitten in a tiny Starbucks apron, and the logo is also a cat. https://youtube.com/shorts/_qmqW2EOZzg?si=VLQolyog7AbtwQRa And here is a seal, with a seal plushie on its back, slapping itself repeatedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 I will be going to Prague, Czech Republic this spring 2024 for a week-long class field seminar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I have a job interview for a project manager position. It will be a decent pay bump if I get the job. Wish me luck guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUAJedi2 Posted September 28, 2023 Author Share Posted September 28, 2023 You got this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacen123 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I got a big grant proposal submitted today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Had my interview and I think I did well. Now, the waiting for a response begins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zathras Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 I have a second interview for this job later this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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