That Aud Smell Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Not sure if it's a complaint so much as an observation, but Nelson Mandela died. And that sucks. RIP. Yeah. I posted for him in things that are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I'm unwilling to pick ip my life and leave all my friends here to be his long-term girlfriend. God bless you - sounds like you're due for a better turn of fortune. I agree with the sentiments expressed above. The concept of sunk costs is, to me, an apt one when it comes to these kinds of decisions. In economic terms, the idea is that you can't allow the amount of past investment (which you cannot recoup) dictate what you should do in view of present realities. That's easier to apply when it comes to a business - much harder when it comes to relationships. A cousin of mine, who's about your age, recently made an incredibly difficult decision to move forward from a relationship that just wasn't working; she did so in the face of massive sunk costs and her own resulting ambivalence. She made the right decision, and she's better for it. Good luck, and, again, God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Thanks, all. He was pretty broken up about leaving yesterday, so it's not unlikely he'll come to his senses later, but it would take a lot of convincing to have me move there. OKC is someplace I'd never felt compelled to even visit (much less live), and I won't agree to go unless we're solid and I'm sure I won't hate living there. So far the only positive thing I can come up with about it is that I'd have no concerns about NHL game blackouts with no hockey markets for hours! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Crotch Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I'd like to complain about the term "competitive juices." It is stupid and borderline disgusting. (see Buffalo News article about the Sabres from today) ...And, Bio. We're good at rationalizing what we should and shouldn't do, but I think true happiness comes from the subconscious. Don't try to "think away" what your subconscious is telling you (whatever that may be). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) Thanks, all. He was pretty broken up about leaving yesterday, so it's not unlikely he'll come to his senses later, but it would take a lot of convincing to have me move there. OKC is someplace I'd never felt compelled to even visit (much less live), and I won't agree to go unless we're solid and I'm sure I won't hate living there. So far the only positive thing I can come up with about it is that I'd have no concerns about NHL game blackouts with no hockey markets for hours! :P Wow. You're really strong to make the decision that you have. You have my sympathy and respect. Distance is tough but not a death sentence. It's a lot about attitude and it sounds to me like you have the right one :) I wish you two the best! My complaint today... I'd done a logo that's going to be on TV on a nickelodeon show. This is a first for me, so I was terrified when I was informed that's where it would be eventually. It had been approved by all here (after days of work and lots of 1 pixel adjustments/insane attention to detail) and sent to nick who had one very tiny minuscule bit of feedback to change on it. Boss insists I start over from scratch and do as many versions as possible. Final is due at end of day (at this point in 2.5 hours). Art director and coworkers advise against it. Boss overrules. He's not wrong- it certainly is a wonderful/necessary thing to do when exploring your best options, but there was just no time. I somehow managed to pull something out of my ass (not literally i swear) and it looks pretty great, but I much preferred the tweaked original. Married myself to an idea, had trouble bleaching my brain and starting over. I think bossman was testing me. I shall now take my ulcerated stomach, brain aneurysm and heart attack home to tear into the next pile of high stress holiday work. Thank god for beer. Edited December 5, 2013 by Josie914 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I scheduled a dr appointment for tomorrow. I don't frequent dr's. I've been having some lower right abdomen pain which I first thought was a muscle strain. Now, I'm thinking its something internal as its been over a month and it doesn't feel musculotal. I haven't been to kind to my body over the years and I'm a little nervous. Of course, in the long standing inkman family tradition, I haven't told my wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I scheduled a dr appointment for tomorrow. I don't frequent dr's. I've been having some lower right abdomen pain which I first thought was a muscle strain. Now, I'm thinking its something internal as its been over a month and it doesn't feel musculotal. I haven't been to kind to my body over the years and I'm a little nervous. Of course, in the long standing inkman family tradition, I haven't told my wife. Good luck, ink... hopefully nothing serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I scheduled a dr appointment for tomorrow. I don't frequent dr's. I've been having some lower right abdomen pain which I first thought was a muscle strain. Now, I'm thinking its something internal as its been over a month and it doesn't feel musculotal. I haven't been to kind to my body over the years and I'm a little nervous. Of course, in the long standing inkman family tradition, I haven't told my wife. Sounds kind of hernia-ish. Been there. I here the surgery these days has a much easier recovery these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 Sounds kind of hernia-ish. Been there. I here the surgery these days has a much easier recovery these days. I thought the same thing. Good luck, Ink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 The bf is currently stuck waiting out this winter storm at his parents' place in Lynchburg, VA (with 3 cats). The original plan got him to OKC late today or tomorrow, but with bad driving conditions expected he may not get there until Sat or Sunday. Hopefully the truck with all his belongings isn't delayed too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 It happened Thursday, so I'll say it. I think the father-in-law has hit the end of the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Merge away... The girl who lives next door finally put curtains up. No more free boobs. :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Merge away... The girl who lives next door finally put curtains up. No more free boobs. :cry: I'm out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Merge away... The girl who lives next door finally put curtains up. No more free boobs. :cry: Back to seeing them the old fashion way, on the internets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampD Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 New Jersey, where the salt on the roads is deeper than the snow on the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assquatch Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Merge away... The girl who lives next door finally put curtains up. No more free boobs. :cry: Just get fat. Nobody can take these puppies away from me without a scalpel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 ripped a hole in my dress sock an hour into the day. :( Also, somehow I lost 1 day of vacation in the last 3 months (The new time card lady added vacation onto two half days that I took, even though I (1) am salary and (2) put in 40 hours without the extra vacation added on). I can't get it back because of some blah blah blah mumbo jumbo too long ago now (she forgets to send out our time card info with our vacation on it regularly. I already told people I was going to be out on Monday (we have to work the 23rd), and there is no way I'm driving to Buffalo for Christmas parties over the weekend, driving 2.5-3 hours back to Ithaca to work, then 2.5-3 hours back to Buffalo for actual Christmas with my family, to drive back to Ithaca on Christmas evening. So I guess I'll be coming down with a case of the Monday's and will just get an unpaid day Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I offically hate the interview and negotiation process. After 4 interviews and what I thought was an understanding of what the value of my skills and the position held I was offered the position but the offer was a low ball. There was some negotiation, but they weren't budging much. Haven't heard back in 48 hrs now so I am assuming they are speaking with the other candidate that made it all the way through the process. I'll be damned if I am going to undervalue 20+ years of experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I can't complain. There's a bright light in the sky. Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assquatch Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Oh man sorry Weave. Hopefully the other candidate does the same and they start to see things your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I offically hate the interview and negotiation process. After 4 interviews and what I thought was an understanding of what the value of my skills and the position held I was offered the position but the offer was a low ball. There was some negotiation, but they weren't budging much. Haven't heard back in 48 hrs now so I am assuming they are speaking with the other candidate that made it all the way through the process. I'll be damned if I am going to undervalue 20+ years of experience. good luck man! I wouldn't undervalue yourself at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Just get fat. Nobody can take these puppies away from me without a scalpel. Filthy, but very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 Good luck Weave. You've been sharing these details with us all along and it sounds like it's been a long process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 ripped a hole in my dress sock an hour into the day. :( #whitepeopleproblems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted December 19, 2013 Report Share Posted December 19, 2013 I'm not sure where this one belongs. I almost want to simultaneously post in this one and the awesome thread. I was up for a promotion that would have brought me a 10% raise. For the second time, that was rejected. They instead have given me a "Special Achievement Award" which comes along with $2500. I have no idea what to think on this one. It's part slap in the face, part pat on the back. Very odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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