[-]Any HR people out there? Have an "issue"-applied for a job in my company, asked HR if I should, was very encourage, was told by the person who was leaving it that I would 'never get it'. I didn't it. Did not mention to HR what she said. Emailed HR to get more information on the rejection. No response. Saw HR rep walking down the street, she sees me and quickly turns the other way. Then the director of my department pulls me into her office and asks me why I wanted it. This is after I am fully aware that I did not get it. Then I am offered a "cross training" position with the department so I guess I can work for free for that department but not good enough to be full time?? What's up?
10 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]what does that mean, you'd work for free? aren't you getting paid your regular salary? and why isn't it ok that you didn't get the job?
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I hope the position you were rejected for did not involve writing. I tried but cannot understand your post.
[ Reply | Options ]lol. here's what i made from it: she applied for a job in her company, they rejected her by email, are avoiding a face-to-face meeting, and then told her she has the opportunity to train for a position in the other department. she's very insulted and wants to know what she should do.
[ Reply | Options ]I don't see why you should be insulted. People get rejected from jobs for all kinds of reasons. If I were you, I'd cross train for the new position. In this economy and especially if you want to get in your desired department, you need to show that you can step up and take more responsibility. People take on addition duties all the time.
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I understand your post, but don't have insight into why you didn't get the original job. Can you speak to the person who left that job to find out their thoughts and what you think you can do to progress? I would also talk to the director about your general career path -- where you want to go, what you want to do in the company, etc. you need information to push forward, and you need people to sponsor your development. maybe your director is trying to do that -- have a conversation to see if the x-training job is a step in that direction.
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Does anyone know how to get online coupon codes for baby products? Anyone have any to share? Everything is so expensive these days and it pisses me of when i see 'promo /coupon code' when i am about to check out and i know that someone could be placing my order with a significant discount! wtf? Sorry for the vent. x-post, btw...
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[-]I am having a 40th birthday party for DH. He told his mother about it and she started crying that she couldn't afford to come and wants to see the kids, etc. So we are paying for her to come. Now she is NOT helpful at all when she is here. She is not elderly or in bad health-just lazy and acts like she is the Queen Bee. So we get a call that we are going to need to make hair, nail and make up appointments for her the day of the party so she "can look nice for everyone who is coming to see her." Oh and she really wants a nice dress to wear and a hat so can we go to Ann Taylor and pick her up something. What part of this is a party for HER SON doesn't she understand??? Oh and not once has she expressed any gratitude towards us for payi...
13 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]She sounds awful. But I'm thinking your dh has known for a long time how she operates; he was stupid to mention a party to her.
[ Reply | Options ]I would just tell her that you spent a lot of money on the plane ticket so anything else she wants she will have to find a way to get it herself.
[ Reply | Options ]can't you just say no, you are busy with party arrangements and have already spent a lot of money on this affair?
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[-]Why do some mothers make rules that make absolutely no sense? "No splashing!" while in a pool-what are they supposed to do? Stare at the water? "No eating Cheese Balls because they are messy!" ??? A toddler is not allowed to walk into a bathroom while they are potty training. I don't get it. Is it just me?
27 replies [ Reply | Watch | Options ]I don't understand what you mean about a potty training toddler not being allowed to walk into a bathroom.
[ Reply | Options ]The other day my dd found a large puddle from the sprinklers on a patch of concrete. I go out and dh is telling her "no we don't do that" (referring to playing in the puddle) and I said "Let her go for it." She jumped in that puddle for a good hour and had the absolute best time. This is the only time in their lives when they can do things like this.
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np: kids need rules and structure. they aren't born knowing what is socially appropriate or healthy behavior. that is why good parenting is important. a rule like "no hitting" for example helps define clear boundaries for a child on an important topic. op's q re rules that make no sense is a good one. i imagine parents make this error due to momentary impatience/intolerance and don't realize that silly rules undermine the important ones.
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I think it's just these peoples personalities- they are much more anal/uptight- I guaranteed cheesedoodle mom would never let her kids do messy art in the house nor do those kids have pets, etc. etc.- I spent a week at a beach house where the parents wouldn't let their dd do 1/2 the stuff I let my ds do pertaining to play- the most shocking was jumping on couch cushions put on the floor in an entirely safe room with furniture moved out of the way- I was just like- they are no fun!!! but - to each his own.
[ Reply | Options ]Op here-guilty of the pillow thing too and yes, got yelled at by a friend for it. Can't we let kids by kids? It was a blizzard out and I pulled all of the pillows off the couches, grabbed a bunch of chairs, threw blankets on them, turned on a movie and served dinner in the tent. Her head almost visibly exploded. Eating on the floor on expensive pillows while watching tv. DH and I laughed-the kids had a BLAST!!
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or: we can totally hang- :) - I think after a while the really uptight friends of mine in my dcs early years will fall by the wayside- life is too short- providing the kids are safe and being properly supervised- no couch cushion of mine will be so valuable not to be jumped on- I'll save the museum quality furniture for when my dcs are over that phase.
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Sorry, but that can ruin the furniture. Fun doesn't have to equal destructive. I'm shocked you'd throw your friend's pillows on the floor and tell kids to jump on them.
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I know that this is fun, but I'd rather take the kids to a bounce house then let them jump all over my or anyone else's stuff. I'm constantly telling my kids to not play on the furniture (more for their safety) and I really don't want them doing this on other people's furniture!! I let them have a blast and be kids in other ways. But you're right - to each his own. I'm sure my kids would love playing at your house :)
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[-]Just bought a new bunk bed with a trundle for my 3 and 5 year old. I need to order good quality mattresses. Any recommendations?
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[-]I spent the weekend at the beach with 3 wives of DH's friends. We all have kids ranging in age from 10 to 1. Two are SAHM and the other one works part-time. I am the only one who works full time. When the idea was suggested that we all do this, my DH questioned it since one of these ladies irks me to no end. I went anyway. BIG MISTAKE! Apparently, the one who irks me got mad at me because I let my 10YO DS make his own cereal in the morning. He puts everything away, cleans up any spillage and cleans his bowl and spoon when done. By the end of the weekend, some of the other kids were doing it too. She was upset. And she irons her DD's tshirts and if they don't match, she gets upset. Reservations were made at a "nicer" restaurant. T...
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ah yep-my DSs would get up, older would make cereal, younger would stand next to him waiting for scraps like a dog, some of the other kids would get up-eat-they would all slather on sunscreen, throw on suits and rashguards and GO!! She would make a "good breakfast" for her daughter-iron her clothes for the beach-then put on suit, then sunscreen, wait an hour, then the matching coverup, then braid her hair ("it blows in her face" as her daughter is screaming she doesn't want it), then go. She yelled at the other mother for bringing cheeseballs-"they are dirty".
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what a loooooooong winded post to ask should I invite an irksome woman and her kid to my dc's birthday party. To which I say yes.
[ Reply | Options ]I would say don't invite the woman, except it's sad for the daughter-she'll have enough problems with a mom like that, and probably only ever have friends with exceptionally understanding parents. For her sake, it might be worth including this woman. However, be sure not to let her behavior dictate events. Hang politeness- do exactly what is right for you, and don't let her waste your time.
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[-]IT/Computer/Tech Moms...what is the *best* anti-virus software to purchase for our home computer? My Norton is about to expire soon. I know nothing about that stuff. Thank You So Much! Have a wonderful day. :)
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