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Comment on should I tell a candidate her career aspirations are unrealistic? by BW

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In reply to Michigander. I don’t think she needs tell the candidate anything. If it’s the normal, “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” question, every interviewee is going to say, “I’d like to become a manager by that time.” “I’d like to have your job by that time.” “I’d like to be working on glamorous project that the experienced people work on.” The interviewee is interviewing for the job they’d be great at,

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Comment on should I say something to the coworker crying in the bathroom? by toolegittoresign

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“For a lot of people it’s their first job out of college, it’s very demanding work, and there’s a lot of burnout.” This sounds like the kind of high-pressure work environment where people do not want to be seen as weak or vulnerable or struggling. If that is the case, then please do not say anything. I would instead leave a post-it or something on the mirror with a supportive, anonymous message like “you matter here” or “we all have days like this” for them to

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Comment on 4th of July open thread by Lizzie (with the deaf cat)

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In reply to Fridays. It matters because YOU matter, Lizy. Abusers put a lot of effort into hiding and downplaying and dismissing the impact of their behaviour, and the person who abused you was well camouflaged in your family. I am sorry your family failed to be protective of you, and of everyone else this abuser will have affected. Getting involved with a support group now will help to reassure you that you were never responsible for what happened, in any way, and will also help you to feel emo

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Comment on what’s something you’ve gotten for work that greatly improved your work day? by Tom Meyer

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I bought a ScanSnap Scanner for work. It’s been an absolute game changer. Gone are the days that I need to use my camera to take a photo for expense reports or medical receipts. It has made my life better!

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Comment on 4th of July open thread by WoodswomanWrites

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In reply to Elizabeth West. A little late to the thread, but I hope you see this. My knee replacement was about 15 years ago and I’m still hiking and even backpacked. Don’t assume that skating and other physical activities you did in the past are out of the question. I’m sure you’ll get this. Like you, I live alone with two sets of stairs to my apartment, and I did fine.

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Comment on 4th of July open thread by Nancy Gibbons

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In reply to user3135. I’d say don’t wait. Quit now. If you have enough savings for two years, let this job go. Please keep in mind that recovering will take a long time so moving into a new work environment won’t necessarily fix the issues you have from this job. Get a head start.

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Comment on 4th of July open thread by HBJ

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In reply to Elizabeth West. I was the main caregiver for someone who got their knee replaced recently. Yes, there are knee replacements that do not require cutting the muscle. I believe it’s colloquially called a “jiffy knee.” Be forewarned (not sure if this is unique to the jiffy knee or universal), your LITERAL ENTIRE LEG, from within an inch or two of your crotch to almost the ankle, will be purple!