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[ - ] Is there any way I can get out of my GGMG contract? I paid $75/year but this group is beyond horrible. They allow political petitions to stay up as long as moderators agree with the petition (even though politics are forbidden). They also have me on moderation; people on the board do not like me and say some really mean things which are left up on the board; however, they never post my responses. So I just basically get reamed out by multiple mothers and get no say. Even if I am just offering advice, sometimes the moderators never put up my post. When I ask them why not, I never get a response. Last night, there was a post that was put up under anonymity (which are all moderated). It was about a mother who had seen a nanny recommendation from a GGMG mom and had had a bad experience with the nanny. She was debating whether or not to take the post down. The post has now been taken down by moderators so there is a bad nanny being recommended but no one can contact the person who had the bad experience. I am just so sick of being treated like shit, ignored, and having the moderators so clearly not even following their own guidelines. I at least want 6-months' prorated (which is how much time I have left with this horrible group. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Correction: The mother who saw the positive review was debating informing the members of the group that this may not be a good choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:53 PM Flag
[ - ] I live in a nabe with lots of people in our age group - it's very social - tons of bbqs parties etc - despite this I have had a very hard time making friends - have made a few but feels pathetic - I rarely go out and am in such a funk bc of it - not sure how to change this dynamic. Have already been through pre school with both kids and barely made friends through that, and now in elementary, and whole friend,h with most, it never gets to next level.... Thoughts? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:47 PM Flag
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Why can I not stand "nabe"? Ugh - it's like nails on a chalkboard to me! Is it because it's kind of "pube" like? What is it?!?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:51 PM Flag
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Spell it neighb. [ Reply | More
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Lol [ Reply | More
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+1! Couldn't read rest of post after "nabe"! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 04:03 PM Flag
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'hood would be much bettah. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 04:03 PM Flag
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Are you shy? Do you send off a standoffish vibe? I know I do - I have had several friends tell me that they thought I was stuckup b*tch and did not seem approachable because I was reserved and, sadly, my natural expression on my face when I am not smiling looks kind of bitchy (if that makes sense). But once they get to know me, they love me. Maybe you need to make more of an effort to engage in conversation at these events, even if it is uncomfortable - "fake it till you make it" - and extend invitations to people you think you might click with, rather than wait for them to reach out to you. I guarantee there are others in your same position, who want to make friends but have a hard time reaching out, who love the invite. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] You are who you marry - discuss 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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This would be great, if true. DH and I are so opposite, but complementary, I guess. I admire him more than anyone! [ Reply | More
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Same here. [ Reply | More
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Not at all. DH and I are similar in basic ways but couldn't be more different in other ways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Any advice on how to handle this situation? I am a freelancer, and have not been paid by one of my clients to whom I sent an invoice over a month ago. We never had any agreement, nor did I write on my invoice "due in 30 days" or whatever, as to when payment is due as in the past they have always paid me within a week or two of receiving my invoice. I don't want to be a pain as I hope to work with them again, but I REALLY need the $$ as things have been really slow lately and cash flow is an issue (in addition to my project fee, I have outstanding expenses on my credit card for things I paid for myself upfront for the project). I sent an email with the invoice again last week as a reminder, and no response whatsoever. In the future I will ask for half the fee upfront, but I would love some advice on what to say to them now as I am terrible in these situations. Anyone BTDT? Thanks! 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:44 PM Flag
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Call and asked if they have not received them. duh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:52 PM Flag
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This. Call. On a phone. You provided a service and they should pay you. This is not an awkward call. [ Reply | More
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OP: I already did last week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:53 PM Flag
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Call again. Speak to the boss if need be. [ Reply | More
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And they said.....???? [ Reply | More
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And you failed to mention this because....???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 04:05 PM Flag
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OK depends on the client. If you don't care about working for them again, call every day until they pay you. Offer to drop by at inconvenient times to collect your money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 04:05 PM Flag
[ - ] He came into office pledging to wind down America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but within a year had ordered 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan and oversaw a significant expansion of the Bush administration’s use of clandestine drone strikes. http://mobile.nytimes.com/2013/05/25/us/politics/for-obamas-global-vision-daunting-problems.html 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:41 PM Flag
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It's not the stupidity of Obama it's the stupidity of the public. Obama admin, once they understood the problems, chose to continue to extant policies, just as they did on the economy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:42 PM Flag
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Obama could stand to learn that what is right isn't always popular, and what's popular isn't always right. [ Reply | More
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Do you know anything, anything at all about running the most powerful countries in the world? Do you know any of the shit that top level government officials have to deal with everyday? Do you know all the happenings in Afghanistan as to whether pulling troops would be wise or not? [ Reply | More
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No I don't, but he claimed to know when he was campaigning! [ Reply | More
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Right, but how the hell would he have had access to the classified information that would have been necessary to make the most informed decisions? That was his belief before he saw the massive fuck-up he had to fix. If you want to blame anyone, blame fucking Bush. [ Reply | More
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If Obama had gotten all the troops out, then I could blame Bush. But he made Bush look right by sending more in. [ Reply | More
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What's with this desperate anti-Obama stuff. I love him but I wouldn't march into rooms full of strangers looking to convert them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:58 PM Flag
[ - ] I hate dealing with buyers from Craig's List - there are some truly batshit crazies out there. Can anyone recommend any NYC community boards? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:40 PM Flag
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Seriously, sell on Ebay or give away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:42 PM Flag
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Your local yahoo parents group? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:37 PM Flag
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I give all my stuff to friends, everyone wins. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Any MD moms on? I am in the south and we had a heat advisory yesterday and I was physically active in my yard.now, I feel very weak and dizzy and I am really cold. What's going on? What do I need to do? TIA. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:36 PM Flag
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Not an MD - you should have someone bring you to the hospital. In the meantime try to hydrate yourself with water or Gatorade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:47 PM Flag
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What would they do except give her IV fluids to hydrate her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:50 PM Flag
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OR - yes, but if she is feeling dizzy and getting cold, she should be monitored. IV fluids will get in and be absorbed much more quickly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:51 PM Flag
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Sounds like it could be sun stroke? [ Reply | More
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[ - ] What's your favorite baby girl name? 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:31 PM Flag
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Maria / Mary [ Reply | More
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:35 PM Flag
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Too much baggage, particularly for a Catholic girl. Use it as a middle name. [ Reply | More
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Baggage? [ Reply | More
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The most beautiful sound I ever heard. [ Reply | More
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Shayden [ Reply | More
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lol [ Reply | More
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Amalia/Amelie [ Reply | More
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Serena [ Reply | More
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Anne [ Reply | More
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Lillian [ Reply | More
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Rose [ Reply | More
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Marilyn [ Reply | More
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Lila [ Reply | More
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Julia [ Reply | More
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Charlotte [ Reply | More
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Grace [ Reply | More
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Sophia, but so overdone unfortunately [ Reply | More
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Chastity [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:51 PM Flag
[ - ] 6 days pp and currently wearing a girdle 24/7 to "suck everything back in". Anybody have luck with this method or am I torturing myself for nothing? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:28 PM Flag
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The girdle makes clothes look better but does zip for your body. Only losing weight (gradually) and exercising will bring things (sort of) back into line. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:32 PM Flag
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Torturing yourself for nothing. Let it all hang out for awhile and enjoy DB! FWIW I tortured myself by pretending like my skinniest jeans for me right after delivery, and it was excruciating. Just rest and recover for now, you'll get your shape back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:26 PM Flag
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Exactly this. I tried it for a couple of days, then decided I preferred breathing. The weight comes off, but it takes a bit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 04:03 PM Flag
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Keep doing it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:52 PM Flag
[ - ] We really liked Brearley and Dalton, but not sure if Hunter would be better, or if Horace Mann would offer more. Maybe Trinity would be the best fit. Any thoughts? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Have you applied yet or are you talking about for next year? Tour and see where you get in, [ Reply | More
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Fakey [ Reply | More
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np The FBI needs you. [ Reply | More
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lol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:41 PM Flag
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Just go straight to Harvard. File an app for Super Duper Special Smart Kid. Dc is a shoo in, I'm sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:38 PM Flag
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I thought you were deciding between Chapin and Spence. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:45 PM Flag
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No--that was Hunter or Dalton. [ Reply | More
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Dalton offers a spring tour as does Horace mann. Brearley does not unless dd is legacy. And Trinity does not. So my thoughts are - you can't have an opinion right now on all these schools unless you are basing it just on the website. [ Reply | More
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Someone is very bored on this rainy day. [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Advice on changing mind about a member of my bridal party? Long story short - old high school friend - not close anymore -promised long ago to be I each other's wedding. Just saw picture of her on Facebook and she has a neck tattoo that does not match the bridesmaid dresses. Any tips? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:26 PM Flag
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Regardless of the tat, cut her if you're not close anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:27 PM Flag
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If you aren't close that is a good reason, if it just the tattoo you are a crap friend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:47 PM Flag
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This. That is almost as bad as cutting someone because they gained weight and are too fat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:47 PM Flag
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When you break the news, say, "And it's not because you're fat, or have a hideous neck tattoo. It's because I don't like you anymore." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:59 PM Flag
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Maybe you could get her to add some accents to the tattoo that are the same color as the dresses. [ Reply | More
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How could a neck tat match or not match a dress [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:53 PM Flag
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there is no tattoo that will match any dress [ Reply | More
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We're you in hers? How old we're you when promise made? How old now? Would she be invited as a regular guest? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:56 PM Flag
[ - ] I am torn between Chapin or Spence - please help. Which would you choose? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.25.13, 03:25 PM Flag
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Save being torn for next year when they both accept your kid. [ Reply | More
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Is this a name poll? [ Reply | More
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Torn as in you're making a decision now? Isn't it a little late? [ Reply | More
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np I think it's about 3.5 months too late. [ Reply | More
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FAKE [ Reply | More
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[ - ] Should we go with Hunter or Dalton? I would love to hear people's thoughts. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 05.25.13, 03:24 PM Flag
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Whoever accepts your child. [ Reply | More
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The dealing for acceptance letters was a while ago. Fakee. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone done a birthday party at American Girl before? What was it like? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Loved it! Was one of the cutest things ever! DD and her doll in matching dresses and hair! Would give anything to have a day like this again! [ Reply | More
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We went to one one time! It's a big hit, but if some girls don't have dolls then I think its not as much fun for them. AG lets them borrow one for the party, but still they were begging their parents to buy them one the entire party. [ Reply | More
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NP - awww. that's really sad. doesn't sound like a nice party to have if kids are excluded like this. awful. [ Reply | More
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We went to one one time! It's a big hit, but if some girls don't have dolls then I think its not as much fun for them. AG lets them borrow one for the party, but still they were begging their parents to buy them one the entire party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:36 PM Flag
[ - ] I had an interview yesterday and they asked me at the end to Submit a project to them that illustrates ideas for the work I'd be doing if they hired me. does this mean they are seriously considering me as candidate? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:13 PM Flag
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Yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:15 PM Flag
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Yes, but personally I find that a bad sign about the company. If they make candidates jump through hoops like this, I worry what they will do if/when you start. [ Reply | More
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Totally disagree. They need to know you're up to the challenge [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:21 PM Flag
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OP: that is the other side of the coin I suppose. I'm inclined to think it may be a little of both. I am going to move forward with the process and do the project. If they really like my work then I guess that will be a sign that I'll be a good fit in the company. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:32 PM Flag
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OR - if they can't tell that based on my education, previous experience, and series of interviews, there is something wrong with the talent recruitment at the firm. often its a cheap ploy of small self-important companies where they solicit free ideas and work. [ Reply | More
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Interesting that you say that. I work in the creative field so this us not common practice. Most people ask for a writing sample to be included when you submit your résumé. The vibe I got in the interview was that they take themselves very seriously so am a bit on the fence about I'd want the job. [ Reply | More
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^ whether [ Reply | More
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OR - this is what I mean. By requiring an upfront "project", they sound high maintenance and self-important. They should be able to easily determine my qualifications based on my education and previous experience. If not, there is something wrong with their ability to identify talent. I'm not trying to apply to college here - I'm a mid-career professional with a graduate degree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:52 PM Flag
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I had a few interviews at a rival firm and near the end of my recruitment, they asked me to draw a detailed flowchart of the systems I had built at the other firm. They were just getting into the business and wanted to hire me to do something similar to what I had done before. I was torn because I felt it was kind of proprietary and an inappropriate request, but I wanted the other job. So, I gave them a high level one page drawing which they could hardly use on their own if they didn't hire me. It felt so awkward. In the end, I turned down the job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:28 PM Flag
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OP: that is interesting. I took a job a few year ago where I got a weird vibe in the interview but they really liked me and hired me as their first choice. They made a big deal during the interview of how invested they were in their employees. Then when I started working for them they were kind of insane and had ridiculous expectations of me as a new employee. Anyhow, it was a horrible experience and ever since that happened I've been very cautious about taking jobs I I get a weird feeling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 03:47 PM Flag
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I had a similar experience once with regard to having a weird feeling during the interviews. IMO, unless you are totally convinced that you will be working for a great company, you can forget it. People show their best during interviews and if that's their best and you're still not convinced it only gets worse. I became very careful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.25.13, 04:02 PM Flag
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OR - I agree with you and think you made the right decision. Often it seems like small firms that ask for these "projects" from their applicants. Seems like they are soliciting free ideas and work. Unethical IMHO. [ Reply | More
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