#not so safe for the workplace

[leashybebes]

thinking thoughts and idk about y'all but there's a world of difference between 'you should go along with the toxic boss's bullshit' and 'please don't unnecessarily antagonise someone who is in a position of power over you' and while i don't think the first will happen for obvious reasons i can kind of see the second for reasons that feel equally obvious to me. idk if it's an age thing, an experience of toxic workplaces thing, a growing up under section 28 thing or what but 'protect yourself where you can when you have to' is like...the queer experience 101 for me. and like, i LOVE that for some people that isn't it, but it's okay that for some of us it is.

idk, i don't think i'm expressing this well, but i think what i'm trying to say is that gerrard could be a source of conflict for them without either of them being in the wrong

[qpenpals]

rituals and such

[uncanny-tranny]

It's really frustrating being trans sometimes with cis loved ones because other cis people will go, "oh but it's such a huge adjustment for them! They're grieving for your pre-transition self/they aren't used to the change yet/it's hard on them!"

It's just so frustrating that people forget that trans people's feelings on this matter, too. Cis people aren't the only ones who have adjustments to make. Frankly, as much as I sympathize with cis people in this position, I can't help but be really jaded about it because so often, cis people jump to the defense of other cis people and they will seemingly forget to or refuse to give the same grace to trans people.

[em-bandaid-boy]

Doodles made moments before I learned of a creepy man taking pictures of the inside of my car 💔

[naturalbornlosers]

getting outed at work sucks 👍

[soft-puppy-boyfriend]

Folks I really need to [remembers suicide jokes are detrimental to myself and others] book an emergency psych session

[iguessitsjustme]

Jeng is a great boss, but I think the reason that Pat isn't responding to him as a boss right now is because he's giving direction but not giving the context for the direction.

Jeng is absolutely correct that Pat shouldn't have presented something without running it by him first. He needs to tell Pat why. It's not because he doesn't trust Pat's judgement and his work. It's so he, as the boss, is aware of everything in the presentation. It worked out well this time, but what if it doesn't work next time. What if their next client is upset that the idea wasn't part of the presentation as a whole and calls them unprofessional again? That reflects poorly on the whole company, and Jeng, as the boss, is there representing the company. He needs to not be blindsided when they're with clients.

Jeng is also right that Pat should make sure the slides are clean and consistent and that the accompanying images work with the information present. If he was able to correct it all himself in one night, why have Pat stressing over it by himself? Why not have taken that time to work with Pat to show him how to clean up the slides. Give Pat examples of images.

Pat has been doing the bulk of the department's work for who knows how long and no one has properly trained him how to actually do his job. Having Nan help Pat was a great idea because his work improved vastly under the supervision of someone experienced.

Telling Pat that he needs to be careful about rumors spreading between him and Nan was wrong. Nan is in the higher position? That discussion should have been had with her. Jeng also should have done something to stop the gossiping himself. It's not their business and it was distracting them from work. It's his job to make sure that employees feel safe at the company and that inappropriate discussions are dealt with. Now I just need to see that man who felt it was okay to comment on Pat's bed preferences get in trouble for that.

[existential-dread-in-the-am]

People keep complimenting my clothes ???? Confused. It's a plain dark green cardigan. Why.

[sable-hart]

LOOKBOOK: SABLE HART

Although technically an academic, Sable is always ready to be onsite at the drop of a hat. Comfort and practicality are her priorities every day -- most of her clothes are loose fitting and flowing, held up with suspenders. She has a couple of more form fitting things (see bottom right) for when she needs to dress up, but her students are more used to seeing her lecture in practical clothing.

Her hair is worn braided for practicality, and when she needs to get it out of her face she will tie it back with a cute little bow - which is one of her only daily nods to girliness.

Daily vibe is: sensible workboots caked in years of sand and mud (the mud is probably all that's keeping them together); a giant bag filled with books, equipment, water bottle, first aid kit, snacks, anything useful; long sleeves and trousers for protection from the sun; waistcoat and a bow if she's trying to be a little bit fancier.

[shatterthefragments]

My coworker trying to set me up with any man that comes in is absolutely hilarious.

Was the technician cute? Yeah kinda. But he also turned out to have a wife and a 19 year old child so my initial “ah he’s a technician and therefore and expert and therefore probably way too old for me” was absolutely correct.

Also one of our coworkers but while he’s cute he smokes which is an instant dealbreaker. Like if I come in when he’s smoking I have to hold my breath through my mask it’s so fucking bad. (This goes for everyone that smokes outside the entry door but. Anyway)

[honey-oak]

I said I was gonna get worse in 2025 but I’m starting now.

I just know in my heart of hearts, that Selkie from my hero is absolutely hung and I’m tired of not speaking of it.

[officialrapunzelfitzherbert]

watching hush and the lil "it could be one of your prophetic dreams or it could be part of the eternal mystery that is your brain." he says that soooooo lovingly like u can Hear the <3 emoji @ the end of that sentence

[pynkhues]

I'm so glad your friends are both okay. That's so horrible.

Thanks, anon. It was about a decade ago (although the incidents happened in different years), so time's marched on. They're both doing well now.

[deus-ex-mona]

s. s ave me, meoto…

[shirefantasies]

One of my besties is hyping me up to ask a new coworker out but I have never done that before I am do a frighten

[motherfucker-somewhat-limited]

spotted a little brown dogy wearing a hi-vis vest with led lights embedded along the reflector strips