Lainey
Senior Member

Phoenix is definitely getting hotter, mainly due to the "heat island" effect - the population increase also increases demand for housing, roads, etc....

To be fair, the United Way had a CEO many years ago who was spending lavishly. He was tossed out and a new CEO put in, with a stronger Board. I...

I agree with redfox that we have to define "government benefits." I came across this item in the news the other day: "Federal investigators...

I agree with the other posters that it's perfectly okay to scale back given you are basically a one-income household now. We all do what we can. ...

ouch, Linda, what an ordeal. But I like your attitude about just keeping moving forward.

I also work for a large corporation, and what I've seen is the monetization of almost every internal interaction. E.g., "Hey, Fran, here's a quick...

wow, great to see the rewards of your hard work and glad to see you bought yourself a treat!

trying again to reply - I'm getting that "virus blocked" error message on this site again. anyway, I'm glad too. Sad to think we are actually...

citrine, I agree about workplace bullies too. We think of this as an issue for kids on the playground, but some work places can become a Lord of...

Tradd, that is absolutely awful. I would definitely report this to HR, and as Steve has suggested, keep a log of this behavior. and yes, if that...

" ... but the supervisor will be there so I think it will go just fine." To me, there's your proof: she's a bully, and she does and says things to...

I totally understand the Zen aspect, but - the other thing I learned the hard way is to speak up early. Since the crazy employee has just...

That's pretty darn funny.

SiouzQ - agreeing with the advice you've gotten here so far. Also wanted to add that this really infuriates me about managers in general...

On pair jeans, two books, one blouse and a few miscellany donated; purchased one book and an outside metal artpiece for my block wall at same thrift...

great news, domestic goddess. Nothing like that super soft baby skin and teeny little toes - I'm sure to her sisters she's a real live baby doll!

Just saw "The Internship" with Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. Only got 2 stars from our local movie critic but we thought it was a funny enjoyable...

so true, bUU. I'm sure there are plenty of people in Detroit, for example, who have nice houses and decent-paying jobs but they're watching the...

Suicides are up, especially for people in their 50s. I think they are caught in the sad reality of being discriminated against in the job market and...

The downtown YMCA here in Phoenix has announced it's getting out of the room rental business. This one has a larger remodeled fitness center, and an...

So true, redfox. Although it reminds me of a line in the sitcom Will & Grace, where Will whines "Why do *I* always have to be the adult?" ha ...

+1

pinkytoe, agree that a vacation may be able to give you a fresh look at things. Also, any chance you can hire some work-study students for some...

Sobering facts from the colorlines website article posted by redfox: "But as investors make money hand over fist, many others are frozen out....

Wise words from everyone here, and I especially like what rodeosweetheart said. I too have witnessed the "loyalty to the crazy parent" scenario, and...

That's exciting, and good to hear you're both safe and sound.

Actually not true according to latest studies: https://www.commondreams.org/view/2013/01/31-9 But sadly, I foresee education in this country...

Agree with advice above. Also, one of the best things I've heard is to treat job hunting and interviewing like a game, or even like a play you are...

catherine, really loved this, thanks for posting.

Lest we forget, the late Gov. George Wallace defended segregation as a "state's rights" issue, so it's a historically loaded argument. That said,...