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LotharVw t1_jaelnb4 wrote
Reply to LPT: You can put a . anywhere* in a gmail address to make a new email that still goes to your inbox by Bomblord1
So if I signed up using first.last@ and someone else by chance uses firstlast@, would they end up going to the same email or would they get an error when trying to set that up?
MyNameIsSkittles t1_jaelkha wrote
Mise en place, friend. Have everything ready to go before you even turn the burner on
cabalavatar t1_jaelju4 wrote
Reply to LPT Request - how to respond to people who constantly try to one-up you and diminish your accomplishments? by idkifik
It's a red flag. I know I'm done with this kind of repeated behaviour. Sure, if someone does this once or twice, maybe they were just excited. But if this person persists in such behaviour, I just stop interacting with them or telling them any news.
zaprutertape t1_jaelf8n wrote
_Chug t1_jaelava wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in LPT: never taking time off, always emphasizing how late you work, sending emails at 2am on a Sunday - none of these indicate to your supervisor that you’re a hard worker. It says you don’t have balance and are insecure. by [deleted]
Nope, I have actually settled into a comfortable position that has many spots to fill and doesn't require me to advance in order to stay relevant or valuable. I'm a journeyperson, and have no ambition to proceed into management as I would not gain adequate value from addition pay, at least not enough to warrant the loss of free time that I would incur. I have however noticed that were I to wish to advance, time spent and effort shown would infact 100% be the way in which I could secure a higher position.
Way to make assumptions though.
Other-Application415 t1_jaelarp wrote
Reply to comment by CakeForBreakfast08 in LPT: How to get grease spots out of pants by ChickenCheeks7
Oh yeah that stuff....they should sell it stores
bex021 t1_jael9q5 wrote
Reply to LPT - Don't know if it's less or fewer? 'Fewer' is a more precise word than "less". Say the sentence in your head, and try "fewer" first. Generally speaking, if that word fits, it is correct. by RPoliticsModsFU
Fewer for things you can physically count...less for things you don't. Examples: Fewer coins, less money. Fewer cups of water, less water. Fewer mistakes, less confusion...
Speedking2281 t1_jael5bl wrote
They sell them at our grocery store locally, and we bought some not long ago. Not long after, at a baseball game, our daughter was eating a slice of folded pizza, and the grease dripped from the crease in the pizza and onto a gigantic grease spot on her shirt. With two washes (following the directions), the grease spot was gone.
It has also gotten bacon grease out of my own shirt.
I don't know what they put in that stuff, and as a 40 year old man, I've gotten grease stains on my shirts here and there for many years, without anything (even all sorts of things from the internet) actually helping. Until these things. Carbona grease getter-outer is one of those products that I will tell everyone about, because it's just that great of a product.
sdforbda t1_jael55r wrote
Reply to LPT: Avoid doing things that you know are morally wrong. Not because someone is watching, but because you are. Self-esteem is just the reputation that you have with yourself. You’ll always know. by [deleted]
I don't know if you're the one that posted it, or deleted it or whatever, but this was posted earlier today. No shit, avoid doing things that are wrong.
VoiceOfWater t1_jaekp4q wrote
Reply to LPT Request - how to respond to people who constantly try to one-up you and diminish your accomplishments? by idkifik
Use very neutral statements that don't acknowledge anything beyond that you heard what they said.
BrainGiggles t1_jaekgte wrote
Gathering from the information that you had shared, it seems that the bride may have felt it would been insensitive to invite you to her wedding when you were going through some relationship issues. Or it could just be that she didn’t think you guys were close enough to warrant an invitation.
I don’t know where you’re located, or anything about your culture or the bride’s. But I’m Asian and I’m located in Southern CA. Growing up my family (and alot of our other Asian friends and family) viewed receiving a wedding invitation as a sign of a bill/debt to pay. Even if you weren’t close to the bride and groom, there was a social expectation to gift a certain amount in cash or check (non monetary gifts are frowned upon in the Asian culture). The standard amount was $100 per person attending (it may be $200 now due to raising prices). So imagine if you’re working in a company where 60% of the employees are Asian and you don’t all know each other but yet every few months you get a wedding invitation for you and your S.O. to attend. I have older siblings and I remember hearing them complain and bitch about attending another co worker’s wedding. Of course people could just always decline - but if you decline then when it’s YOUR turn to get marry people won’t attend your wedding and won’t return the monetary gifts. It’s a very tit for tat kind of arrangement and gross I know. I’m glad when I got married my husband and I opted to tell our guests not to bring gifts to remove the possible stressors. But anyway, what I’m saying is that my siblings and I guess my parents would have been thrilled not to have been invited to the wedding of a coworker whom they hardly knew.
You should check out some local comedy clubs in your area for that day and just go spend the evening at a comedy club and enjoy yourself with a friend or two!
NinjaCuntPunt t1_jaekf8i wrote
Reply to comment by TimeTravelMishap in LPT: Avoid doing things that you know are morally wrong. Not because someone is watching, but because you are. Self-esteem is just the reputation that you have with yourself. You’ll always know. by [deleted]
I can imagine this comment perfectly in Owen Wilson’s voice..
Tricky-Tie3167 t1_jaekekk wrote
Reply to comment by stephenmg1284 in LPT: You can put a . anywhere* in a gmail address to make a new email that still goes to your inbox by Bomblord1
Problem is I’m linked to a lot of accounts with this google account I have and I have 2fa active so iv never been hacked but I get so many phishing emails that don’t get filtered to spam.
Zombie-dodo t1_jaejv5j wrote
Reply to comment by Zombie-dodo in LPT Request: How to talk to a coworker that took credit for your idea? by kellogg888
You will probably be asked why YOU didn't say anything at the time. You can aslways say, you first wanted to float the idea with the team, to see whether they saw any flaws or additions, but you got short-circuited.
ConvenienceStoreDiet t1_jaejuu1 wrote
Reply to LPT: Lots of kids are encouraged to dream big. Don't let this become a shackle in adult life, feeling you never fulfilled your "potential." Those dreams were a way to energize you to learn, practice, and focus. They are rarely realistic and don't take into account the complexities of real life. by zazzlekdazzle
I think it's great to dream big. But usually there's something underlying that's trying to be resolved, some need or want within us. To be seen, to be heard, to be validated, to be loved, to have security, to have adventure, to find love, do be creatively open, to experience. All of those things can be achieved without "the thing" being achieved.
One person put it best. One Olympian was being congratulated for winning and being the best, and replied, "I was the best today." Ain't that something. They dreamed for the biggest of the big. And for a variety of so many factors that lined up, that person on that day got their moment. Imagine if they tripped in the hotel an hour before or missed a flight or one of a million reasonable things happening. It doesn't mean it's all over. It just means you didn't get THAT moment. And even if you did get it and it felt good, it doesn't mean it's supposed to last, or that you'd enjoy it if you had it all the time. You get your turn. And then life comes back. You still have to take out the trash, do the laundry, and read to your kids.
And if that big dream doesn't happen to be it, it'll be another. I remember watching an interview with Oscar Isaac who got a starring role in the Star Wars movies. The interviewers were saying, "dude, you're in the biggest franchise ever. That's gotta be the best thing ever." And he was like, "yeah, that's cool, but you know my kids are my life and my world." Dreams and life and everything are meant to change, sometimes the biggest thing stops being that important after a while.
One last one. I was talking with another fellow actor. He was like, "you did THIS!" And I was like, "you did THAT!" And we were sitting there getting jealous of each other's accomplishments. He brilliantly replied in a way that reminded me that we could sit there and look at what the other person did and just drive ourselves mad and never be happy with what we have, but it's best to look at the fact that we were both doing fine.
So it's best to try for something big, appreciate what you do have, and not let your happiness be determined by the outcome. You'll probably be fine.
the_hervature t1_jaejtd0 wrote
Simple baby powder and just let it sit for a week and then wash
Yoerie13 t1_jaejt60 wrote
Reply to LPT: If plan A of life doesn’t work out, remember that you at least have 25 more plans. Plans failing and life happening can feel like defeat, even “feel” like death. But remember you can always readjust and try something else. by inatlq
Im at like Plan G v2.19.3 atm. So far so good.
[deleted] OP t1_jaejsin wrote
Reply to comment by _Chug in LPT: never taking time off, always emphasizing how late you work, sending emails at 2am on a Sunday - none of these indicate to your supervisor that you’re a hard worker. It says you don’t have balance and are insecure. by [deleted]
Ah you are one of the ones who does this lol. They’re the ones who get offended.
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_Chug t1_jaejiwq wrote
Reply to LPT: never taking time off, always emphasizing how late you work, sending emails at 2am on a Sunday - none of these indicate to your supervisor that you’re a hard worker. It says you don’t have balance and are insecure. by [deleted]
This is a terrible take. While it CAN be seen as you have suggested, it is completely false that these things go unnoticed or unrewarded, especially when there is competition in the workplace. It's irresponsible to say this.
keepthetips t1_jaejh08 wrote
Reply to LPT: You can delete a whole word on Windows with ctrl-backspace. Also, use ctrl-enter to move directly to the next line and/or avoid unintentionally submitting something. by jmancoder
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Efficient_Stretch_92 t1_jaejge2 wrote
Sprinkle with baby powder and let sit overnight. The baby powder brings the oil to the surface. Wash and dry as normal. If it’s still there, repeat the process. It still works even if the oil spot has gone through the dryer.
[deleted] t1_jaelpma wrote
Reply to LPT Requests: How to get over being left out? by coffeeandlattee
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