When I was younger I used to work at a big bank under a team of advisors. I was the main associate for our group, but also lended backup assistance to two other groups. I had a situation where an FA - not the one I worked for - needed me to do a few tasks for him when his assistant was out; nothing crazy time-sensitive. The main way we communicated was through chat/email, and he would get upset when I prioritized my own group’s clients, regularly becoming verbally aggressive.

One day he decided to threaten me with calling HR, so I turned it around on him and replied “Let’s. I’m sure they’d be really curious to know why you think it’s acceptable to talk to me this way.” That one interaction changed his tune quick (apparently he’d already gotten complaints).

Don’t let the older generations bully you in the office. If you’re good at your job, do things by the book, and have receipts, threats are empty.

tag: you’re it

runs away

Never forget the beans.

Sausage in the hole sounds so much better than toad.

Thank you for this delicious piece of information.

You need at least two more before magic happens.

I have a cat that isn’t into sitting on laps, but also doesn’t realize he has claws. My MIL snuggles him when she visits no matter how much he wiggles and squirms - he’s never scratched any of us in the 7 years we’ve had him so far. Don’t worry, she only holds him for 5-10 seconds and then lets him scurry away.

I thought the same thing. The judge is too lenient and I question their morality.

French Polynesia. Genuinely the kindest and most down to earth people on the planet. My husband and I had the most amazing and hospitable experience there staying in a detached room (treehouse style) with a local family. The locals are so friendly - we were given food, helped with getting a rental car (they even gave us a ride there and spoke with the guy behind the counter), told of all the best places to explore, taken to the farmer’s market, and so much more. We were treated like visiting relatives.

No idea if it’s still the same nowadays, but I also bought a used car in 2013 at 0% interest. It certainly was possible then.

The only page

Lots of beans

Eh, screw the whole thing.

I’m not a fan of fizzy water either. Plain or flavored.

Sometimes a small cold Gatorade does the trick for me.

This is the way.

I never left

Preach

I must protest the no beans

And deny Lrrr, ruler of the planet Omicron Persei 8, a satisfying lunch?