Because they can pay him or her much less? That's all I can figure. Sorry, Pax! I sure hope you'll find something decent soon. Does Home Depot have a good employee discount? That could come in handy, if nothing else.Quote:
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Because they can pay him or her much less? That's all I can figure. Sorry, Pax! I sure hope you'll find something decent soon. Does Home Depot have a good employee discount? That could come in handy, if nothing else.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pax
Not sure, but good point. A discount would be sweet!Quote:
Originally Posted by emily_in_nc
It's bad enough to have to deal with stupid drivers… but you, dude who just had to run the stop sign (and probably at least 3 others), so you and your no fender racer boy- wanna be (and yes I know you are a wanna be - because actual racers all have fenders - their teammates wouldn't tolerate otherwise) butt could pass me and spray goo in my face - that's really uncool. And you, old dude, who must have a death wish, it's equally uncool (and unsafe) to sneak up the side of the line of cars at the light, which I have joined, then yell "on your right" in my ear just as I've pushed off because, surprise (NOT) the one in front of me is turning right, and a sidewalk appears so you've suddenly no where to go.
Oh… and all you folks who've purchased ultra bright lights. It is really great that bike light technology has improved, but it is really NOT necessary to have 3 or more miniature suns pointed straight ahead when you are on the MUP. Please, please, spare my poor eyes and turn them down from the "exploring the Marianas Trench mode" and angle them towards the road surface rather than pointing them straight at people. I keep my L&M Stella on it's 50 lumen setting and point it away from your face. It would be courteous of you to do the same.
Dear Neighbor who owns the other 1/2 of our townhouse:
I get that you're old and hard of hearing - but must you have the TV at full volume against the wall of my office all.day.long? There's a lot of sound proofing in these walls - so god knows how loud you have that thing.
It's darned near impossible to work while listening to your "stories."
Love,
Your neighbor who is rapidly losing patience
PS: The next time you stalk me when I get off the bus to find out when my husband will be done with the (free) translation he is doing for your genealogy project we *will* have words - about stalking and the television. And perhaps the fact that your regularly block our driveway and drive down the wrong side of the road.
Oh man, that really stinks, Blueberry!
I absolutely hate having to hear other people's noise, smell their smoke, or whatever it might be that infringes on my peaceful home space, so this would drive me crazy.
We've rented and/or lived in enough multi-unit buildings since selling our house (on 11 wooded acres, where we had no idea how spoiled we were) that we're finally realizing that we do not want to share walls with anyone. We thought we chose really wisely in our current space, as it's a top-floor apartment in a small building where we are the only unit on the floor, so we don't share any walls, only our floor with the unit below us. But still, we can hear doors slamming, furniture moving, cabinets slamming, smell smoke coming up under our door from the stairwell, etc. Most people are just not conscientious! We try really hard not to slam doors, keep the TV turned down, etc., but others just don't seem to realize or care.
Anyway, I am sorry. I would be so stressed out -- sounds like you're getting to that point as well.
Thank you :-) Glad to know I'm not the only one.Quote:
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The last of the 4 exams in 16 days is tomorrow - really hoping my sense of humor comes back when it's over. :-) We'll be back to every -other- week exams - which I find much more manageable. We have some nice weather coming up - looking forward to getting back out on my bike soon!
Oh you are definitely not alone. There are many things to like about my condo but two things that I cannot fix persist in making me unhappy -- food odors from downstairs and next door and the fact that I hear every single footstep from upstairs. And don't get me started on the toilet seat slamming upstairs. EVERY SINGLE TIME. Sometimes twice in less than a minute. I can hear it from every corner of my house. Is she angry at the toilet seat? Punishing it for bad behavior?
Anyway, recently I was trying to read in my living room when the neighbors came home and started slamming stuff. I went and got my white noise machine from the bedroom and turned it on, and that helped. The other thing that might help is earplugs.
Good luck!!
Sorry, Blueberry. That neighbor sounds crazy.
We are the middle unit of 3 in our new condo. It was built when they put in special sound proofing walls between the units. I have been told this is not done anymore. But, I think it wouldn't matter. I think I am going to be living in a morgue when I move. I've spent several hours there, and it's like no one is there, in any of the homes. No cars going in and out, and you don't see anyone very often. I met one of the neighbors, but the other ones, a couple, seem to never leave the house, or be gone when we are there. It's kind of depressing. I mean, I don't want noise and issues, but after deciding not to live in an age restricted community, I've ended up in one, as there appear to be no younger people. It's a small community, of 15 homes, on its own street.
I guess young people who want to move to Concord don't want to live there, although, it's very affordable, compared to most of the homes and even other townhouses.
I could never live in a huge condo complex, though. My parents lived in a typical huge, 70s style condo in San Diego. There was one self appointed older guy who walked up and down the parking lot looking for cars that were in violation of the guest parking spaces. It drove me crazy when we visited, as I didn't want this guy looking in my car. So, one day, I left a little note on my dashboard, that said "If you are reading this, you are an azzhole." Probably very immature (I was about 30), but the guy also harrassed me when I was at the pool with my baby, and he didn't recognize me. Of course, I had the properly displayed guest pass and he went to the condo office to complain. They called my parents! My dad was diplomatic, but said he had had enough of the harrassment of this guy. I never forgot this.
NY Biker, did you ever find any solutions for the food odor issue? I remember your posting about it here and many of us trying to help with possible solutions. Hope you found something to help.
Crankin, your new condo sounds like the DH and my ideal! We would love to live in a very quiet spot with unobtrusive neighbors. :D Sounds like pretty much the opposite of where we live now. If you want lots of people around (most way younger than yourself) and tons of social opportunities, just come to Playa del Carmen!
I’d think possessing a mix of the confidence and the wisdom you’ve gather in your years in that field would certainly make you a better candidate than a person new to the field. Would you think about doing some part time volunteering for a while to maybe even better make that point, make you a more compelling candidate for new openings and if your experience was threatening to someone to lessen that? In any case I do hope you find something you can enjoy doing!!!!Quote:
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Dear Bella, I know you’re only here for a few days while your mom is traveling for work and it has no bearing on how much I luv you but do you really have to always be within a few feet of someone?
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LOL!!! Great pic, Rebecca!
Dear rebeccaC:
Yes. Yes I do.
Love, Bella
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Originally Posted by snapdragen
and thanks pax....she is precious even when being a little needy for attention :)
Dear men on another forum,
Newsflash, just because you think/want it is so doesn't make it so, your mind boggling privilege is showing.
Sincerely,
Utterly disgusted by bigots
Just endless passive aggressive refusing to call Caitlyn Jenner Caitlin, loudly applauding the vote in Houston this week, and going on and on with their usual "this is the end of our country as we know it" BS because, heaven forbid, gays or trans people have any rights. It gets very old.Quote:
Originally Posted by Muirenn