What Are You Thinking? Continued 14

[Shymidwestgirl]

I’m having a super anemic nauseous day, so no drinking for me, but I am good with sitting in a lounge chair doing absofuckinglutely nothing. Can we get something like this embroidered instead though? Has mesh to filter out sand, and an insulated compartment for cold drinks and snackies!
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And they are pink. Perfection!

 

[fsa52]

My Bloody Mary tastes even better listening to the waves on the beach!

 

[NakedStoryLover]

My Bloody Mary tastes even better listening to the waves on the beach!

That's peak living, @fsa52 !

 

[MidwestPrincess23]

My Bloody Mary tastes even better listening to the waves on the beach!

Isn't that true... EVERYTHING tastes better when relaxing at the beach!

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Don’t want to be here today, can’t focus, coasting, need to get back on track, be disciplined, there’s work to be done, lunch break is over ugh…how many more days?

 

[fsa52]

Isn't that true... EVERYTHING tastes better when relaxing at the beach!

The sound of the waves, toes in the sand, warm sun, cold drinks and gal pals; what could be better!

 

[jason28053]

Wtf....
Why all my friends leaving lit???
Did I miss a memo?
A invitation to no where??

Who has left?

 

[cheekygirl75]

I'm a woman (I just joke about having a dick) but I think it's awful that corporate culture has made allowing you time to take parents to doctor appointments seem like a "favor" a company is doing for you.

My kids and parents come first. Doctor appointments are often months out to book. Some companies will allow you to go into negative PTO or will give you a certain amount right when you start. This is what you should ask the recruiter about.

How much time will you need off? Is the job something that you can do on your own hours where you can make up the time later or earlier on during the day? The other option if it's an excessive amount of appointments is to ask if you can have a later start date (explain why and maybe they will accommodate you.)

The bottom line for me is this ... Even new employees are human beings who may have responsibilities outside of work. Companies I want to work for are not companies who think they should always come first no matter what.

Thanks! That makes me feel better that you're a woman, too... it's unfortunate, but it's reality that some things can hit differently coming from men and women at work, especially with things like caregiving outside work... I ended up sending an email to the recruiter, now I just wait! The job is for a healthcare system, so theoretically, they should be flexible for things like this, I would think.

No matter what you choose look into their FMLA policy. I had to apply for that so that I could take the time off needed without repercussions. It’s crappy that you have to protect yourself but in these times you really do.

I will definitely if this turns into a permanent job... right now as a temp, I don't think I'd be eligible even if I'd been there long enough. But thank you for the reminder!

New employees are not eligible for FMLA

Which sucks.... I kind of get that - they don't want people out too much when they're just learning a new job, but like you say, new employees are still people with lives outside of work!

Okay... girls day, day drinking

ummmm beach???

That sounds absolutely fabulous! I sent my email, now I need distractions to keep me from continually checking for a response! Plus - girls & beach & booze, how could that not be a good time?

 

[NakedStoryLover]

Ok, what ever happened to the girls’ day or did you start without me?

We never got past the 'let's do it' part... What are we doing??? Because I'm down for almost ANYTHING

Y'all deserve it!

 

[positiveflirt]

Don’t want to be here today, can’t focus, coasting, need to get back on track, be disciplined, there’s work to be done, lunch break is over ugh…how many more days?

Deep breath! Good luck with your boring mandatory workout (of sorts)

 

[AlpineFresco]

The week has felt utterly chaotic up to this point, but it's starting to settle and I am appreciating the clarity in my head.

 

[fsa52]

Y'all deserve it!

Check with the other gals, but maybe you could come be the studly cabana boy.

 

[MidwestPrincess23]

Check with the other gals, but maybe you could come be the studly cabana boy.

I would be happy to have someone to make our drinks and bring us all the things we might need
if @NakedStoryLover is lucky... we might need sunscreen re-applied too

 

[NakedStoryLover]

Check with the other gals, but maybe you could come be the studly cabana boy.

I am happy to serve, if called upon, (and am working from home, so already dressed appropriately )

 

[NakedStoryLover]

I would be happy to have someone to make our drinks and bring us all the things we might need
if @NakedStoryLover is lucky... we might need sunscreen re-applied too

I am well-versed in blender operations and drink service and can certainly apply sunscreenand take care of any other needs that may arise.

Edited to change briefs to swim suit. They looked like speedos in the preview, I promise!

 

[LaisDeMarieDeFrance]

After all the freaking drama lately, I don’t care what we do, but I need a drink!

What drama? Do you need to message me? lol

 

[cheekygirl75]

Don’t want to be here today, can’t focus, coasting, need to get back on track, be disciplined, there’s work to be done, lunch break is over ugh…how many more days?

I can't believe no one has said it yet... I think you'd find quite a few volunteers for the highlighted part!

 

[fsa52]

What drama? Do you need to message me? lol

Not me, honey, I’m good!!
Hugs!!!

 

[Kitty_so_frisky]

Thanks! That makes me feel better that you're a woman, too... it's unfortunate, but it's reality that some things can hit differently coming from men and women at work, especially with things like caregiving outside work... I ended up sending an email to the recruiter, now I just wait! The job is for a healthcare system, so theoretically, they should be flexible for things like this, I would think.



I will definitely if this turns into a permanent job... right now as a temp, I don't think I'd be eligible even if I'd been there long enough. But thank you for the reminder!



Which sucks.... I kind of get that - they don't want people out too much when they're just learning a new job, but like you say, new employees are still people with lives outside of work!



That sounds absolutely fabulous! I sent my email, now I need distractions to keep me from continually checking for a response! Plus - girls & beach & booze, how could that not be a good time?

Bit late in the reply, but have you checked to see whether their insurance (or even Medicare or Medicaid) offer rides to appointments? They do in many areas! Of course it may be a different story if you need to actually accompany them inside their appointments as a patient advocate and/or to receive care instructions or ask questions about things they may forget.

 

[LaisDeMarieDeFrance]

Thanks! That makes me feel better that you're a woman, too... it's unfortunate, but it's reality that some things can hit differently coming from men and women at work, especially with things like caregiving outside work... I ended up sending an email to the recruiter, now I just wait! The job is for a healthcare system, so theoretically, they should be flexible for things like this, I would think.



I will definitely if this turns into a permanent job... right now as a temp, I don't think I'd be eligible even if I'd been there long enough. But thank you for the reminder!



Which sucks.... I kind of get that - they don't want people out too much when they're just learning a new job, but like you say, new employees are still people with lives outside of work!



That sounds absolutely fabulous! I sent my email, now I need distractions to keep me from continually checking for a response! Plus - girls & beach & booze, how could that not be a good time?

Normally I would say wait until after you start. But after having tried to hire recently, I think these days most companies will deal with it if you're a good worker. We can't get people to show for interviews and we even hire felons/functioning addicts, etc. And yes, we pay a decent wage for the work.

 

[Anastasia1999]

The sound of the waves, toes in the sand, warm sun, cold drinks and gal pals; what could be better!

Have a great time! Love a dash of Tabasco in mine and a celery stick to mix it in!!

 

[fsa52]

Have a great time! Love a dash of Tabasco in mine and a celery stick to mix it in!!

Spicy is good in most every part of life! LMAO

 

[Kitty_so_frisky]

So in the last couple weeks or so, Broken_paladin, indie, Muse, NRJlives4ever, SallySparrow33 full-on deleted their profiles…


…and @cheekygirl75 , @Razzyricho and @tolyk have come back, while @AtramentousRex revealed himself to be Nevin resurrected from the dead. Am I forgetting anyone?

Who has left?

All that above, plus someone who said they were leaving yesterday and didn’t even last a day

 

[Misshotndeep]

Watching kids grow up and is so surreal. One moment they are learning to walk the next they are driving and dating.
Man, I feel old!

 

[jason28053]

All that above, plus someone who said they were leaving yesterday and didn’t even last a day

I knew about indie