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To follow up on previous scam theads regarding
1) alimony
2) inviting adults to children's bday parties
A huge scam that a lot of us have to contend with is people at work getting unfair advantages just for having kids. First they get to use fmla and take 3 months off just because the brat is born. Then they are always taking days off and leaving early because the kid is sick, has a school play or some type of appointment. And the ever present excuse of "I had childcare issues" when they can't make it to work. I won't even go into how some companies provide day care benefits.
I'm not against children and families rather just pointing out how the rest of us work hard year round and show up to work while parents get to use the excuse of their children to fuck around without being punished.
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To follow up on previous scam theads regarding
1) alimony
2) inviting adults to children's bday parties
A huge scam that a lot of us have to contend with is people at work getting unfair advantages just for having kids. First they get to use fmla and take 3 months off just because the brat is born. Then they are always taking days off and leaving early because the kid is sick, has a school play or some type of appointment. And the ever present excuse of "I had childcare issues" when they can't make it to work. I won't even go into how some companies provide day care benefits.
I'm not against children and families rather just pointing out how the rest of us work hard year round and show up to work while parents get to use the excuse of their children to fuck around without being punished.
Yes, damn keeping the species going, those TPS reports aren't going to fill themselves out!
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Poor trolling attemp fail.
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When my children were little some of my co-workers with grown up kids would pick up the holiday schedule as they knew it was a very important time to spend with the wee ones.
I do that now.
I have never been the best at either being a father or husband but there is nothing wrong in trying to be. Now I am pretty much a DTM.
Dad Teller Machine. ;D
Children - They don't "complete" you. You made them and its your responsibility to complete them.
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When my children were little some of my co-workers with grown up kids would pick up the holiday schedule as they knew it was a very important time to spend with the wee ones.
I do that now.
I have never been the best at either being a father or husband but there is nothing wrong in trying to be. Now I am pretty much a DTM.
Dad Teller Machine. ;D
Children - They don't "complete" you. You made them and its your responsibility to complete them.
true post...I have 3.. 10/6/2...I try best I could day in and out but its the biggest challenge I've faced so far in life..
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this is soooooooooooo true in the work place, always leaving early or arriving late due to things at school, dr appointments the list goes on and on.
In my career someone has to cover the holidays and the family people always say well I got kids so I obviously can not cover. The feel automoatically free pass on a lot of excuses.
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this is soooooooooooo true in the work place, always leaving early or arriving late due to things at school, dr appointments the list goes on and on.
In my career someone has to cover the holidays and the family people always say well I got kids so I obviously can not cover. The feel automoatically free pass on a lot of excuses.
X1000. At least give us that pick up the slack some extra money.
They think they are entitled to time off just because of the kids.
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this is soooooooooooo true in the work place, always leaving early or arriving late due to things at school, dr appointments the list goes on and on.
In my career someone has to cover the holidays and the family people always say well I got kids so I obviously can not cover. The feel automoatically free pass on a lot of excuses.
The issue is that people need to have kids to continue the species. Further, people need to raise GOOD kids, so the species continues in a productive, efficient manner. Part of being a good parent is addressing school and medical concerns, so your kids have the best chance of turning out to be good citizens, which then has a direct impact on society-at-large. Jobs know this when they hire people with children. You can't expect to hire someone with children, but never expect them to have to leave early to get their sick child or take their child to the hospital in case of emergency. Thus, in order to raise good children, not only do the parents have to do their job, but the other systems involved--directly or indirectly--in the child's life have to recognize the important job of parents. This is why most jobs will have some leeway for parents with children. Notice I said "SOME" leeway.
However, I only grant this lenience in case of school, medical, or other emergencies regarding the children. Making person X work every holiday because he/she doesn't have children, and allowing person Y off every holiday because he/she has children, is wrong. This is obviously ridiculous because a person can have no kids, but still have family and friends that they want to see for the holiday. They should alternate holiday vacations.
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Rhode Island.
It's neither a road or an island. That's bullshit!
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i'm more important than my none existent children
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i'm more important than my none existent children
Nothing wrong with that. ;D Really.
And no, I do not correct speeeling. ;D
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Rhode Island.
It's neither a road or an island. That's bullshit!
Voided.
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3) Anything DAve Palumbo is trying to sell
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3) Anything DAve Palumbo anyone is trying to sell
Fixed.
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I'm pro family (traditional family) but I just don't see why the workplace allows these people to get away with murder. Someone at work just decided they want to go part time to spend more time with their kids and the company is allowing it! If I was the boss I would say sure go spend more time with your kids but don't expect to work here at all. What if I wanted to go part time to spend more time fishing or golfing?
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To follow up on previous scam theads regarding
1) alimony
2) inviting adults to children's bday parties
A huge scam that a lot of us have to contend with is people at work getting unfair advantages just for having kids. First they get to use fmla and take 3 months off just because the brat is born. Then they are always taking days off and leaving early because the kid is sick, has a school play or some type of appointment. And the ever present excuse of "I had childcare issues" when they can't make it to work. I won't even go into how some companies provide day care benefits.
I'm not against children and families rather just pointing out how the rest of us work hard year round and show up to work while parents get to use the excuse of their children to fuck around without being punished.
I agree huge scam!
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I'm pro family (traditional family) but I just don't see why the workplace allows these people to get away with murder. Someone at work just decided they want to go part time to spend more time with their kids and the company is allowing it! If I was the boss I would say sure go spend more time with your kids but don't expect to work here at all. What if I wanted to go part time to spend more time fishing or golfing?
Read my above response for your answer.
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Read my above response for your answer.
Yes that's all fine and dandy but why is it my problem or the employers problem? If people want to have kids they should be willing to pay the price. The rest of us constantly get left picking up the slack. What about those of us with elderly parents? We don't get all this adjustments to take of them, I know I dont.
Also what about people who don't want to have children, or that are unable, or are gay and can't reproduce because their partner is the same sex.
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Yes that's all fine and dandy but why is it my problem or the employers problem? If people want to have kids they should be willing to pay the price. The rest of us constantly get left picking up the slack. What about those of us with elderly parents? We don't get all this adjustments to take of them, I know I dont.
Also what about people who don't want to have children, or that are unable, or are gay and can't reproduce because their partner is the same sex.
From a realistic side, a large percentage of people have kids. You can't expect companies to hire only single people. I don't even think there would be enough people in the workforce if you only hired single people. Furthermore, if you only hire single people, then people with spouses and kids won't be able to find job, and will have to go on welfare. Then you will be bitching that they are on welfare. On the other hand, people need to keep having kids to keep the species going. Can't have it both ways.
With that said, there is an expectation that parents, to a certain degree, to need to be there for their children. That's how society works. So, if a mom is at work, and her kid gets hit by a car, the expectation is that the parent will be allowed to leave work. In the same way that I was allowed to leave work when my mom had surgery. Now, most of the parents I have worked with only leave during dire emergencies. And as I said previously, if we want to raise healthy and happy kids, that includes parents being there during medical emergencies. Its part of the way it is. Its part of the way society keeps running effectively. In that sense, people are granted certain privileges. You've always said that things should not always be equal. So, clearly they aren't, since these people have kids and are granted some leeway. Unless you think people should just stop having kids. ??? ??? ???
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If people stopped having kids that would be fine with me, or they can keep having them I dont care.
When I was born, my mother took a couple years off work to stay home with me. Perhaps others should do that.
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If people stopped having kids that would be fine with me, or they can keep having them I dont care.
When I was born, my mother took a couple years off work to stay home with me. Perhaps others should do that.
But if no one ever had kids again, then the human race will eventually die out. This does not seem like a realistic solution to the problem.
Do you really think the human race is going to stop having kids? ??? ??? ::) ::)
Of course not. With that said, its the way it is. Gay couple cant have kids or someone is medically incapable of having kids. Okay, that stinks for them, but it still doesn't take away from the rights of parents to be there for their child when they need to. Is this fair to the gay couple or to the couple who can't have kids? Nope, its not. But as you always say, "Life's not fair." (in some fashion). Society has determined that some privileges may be granted to certain people in certain situations. You don't like it, tough (just like you often imply). It's what keeps society running effectively, and that is more important than your individual right.
Just like new parents are granted maternity and paternity leave because we have determined that initially bonding with the child produces the best outcomes for the child and for society as a whole. As such, this trumps your individual right.
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That's a defeatist attitude SF. People with kids already get huge tax breaks, they don't need to pile on extra work for the rest of us. Whether you leave work early to take care of your kid or got to the model train convention it should be treated the same way.
If you like staying late and working weekends because Joe Coworker needs to spend time with little Timmy that's fine but some of think it's bullshit.
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That's a defeatist attitude SF. People with kids already get huge tax breaks, they don't need to pile on extra work for the rest of us. Whether you leave work early to take care of your kid or got to the model train convention it should be treated the same way.
If you like staying late and working weekends because Joe Coworker needs to spend time with little Timmy that's fine but some of think it's bullshit.
It's a realistic attitude and one you're not willing to accept because it dies not fit in with your worldview.
Taking care of a dying child is not the same as visiting a train show. It's absolutely asinine to compare the two. Yes, yes, it's all about subjectivity. But from an objective standpoint, they are demonstrably different and society has deemed it thus so for very good reason. Again, life's not fair (just quoting you).
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One thing that does make me feel better about this injustice is that these parents who slack at work to take care of their kids end up getting fewer promotions and make less money. That is the real reason why women tend to make less money than men, bcause they are often the ones to take off work to care for the children.
There was actually a study done on this, I assume you have heard of it.
I guess everything evens out in the end. 8)
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One thing that does make me feel better about this injustice is that these parents who slack at work to take care of their kids end up getting fewer promotions and make less money. That is the real reason why women tend to make less money than men, bcause they are often the ones to take off work to care for the children.
There was actually a study done on this, I assume you have heard of it.
I guess everything evens out in the end. 8)
Depends where they work and if they have contracts. I can't speak on that.
I wouldn't call it slacking at work. But you're more than welcome to call it that if it makes you sleep better at night, broskie.
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How many trillions has Wall Street stolen from the people over the past decade? Look above you and get pissed. Look below you just for the laughs...
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A huge scam that a lot of us have to contend with is people at work getting unfair advantages just for having kids. First they get to use fmla and take 3 months off just because the brat is born. Then they are always taking days off and leaving early because the kid is sick, has a school play or some type of appointment. And the ever present excuse of "I had childcare issues" when they can't make it to work. I won't even go into how some companies provide day care benefits. ...
In my line of work, this is not an unfair advantage. Taking time off from work means that
a) I will publish fewer papers
b) I will write fewer grant applications
c) I will participate in fewer important meetings
d) I will travel less and my network will diminish as compared to my colleagues
e) I will supervise fewer PhD candidates.
In most jobs it will be comparable- skipping work means getting a handicap in the workplace competition.
NN
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Marriage
Marriage is a legally binding financial document. Great for a woman, bad for a man. 60% of the time, divorce is the result. Divorce courts are all for women, not men. Men need to smarten up.
The Banking/Financial System
The main purpose of credit and debt is the total enslavement of you. Never buy things you can't afford with money you don't have. Buy some gold and silver for long term wealth protection. ISIS is a joke... the real terrorists work in central banking and Wall St.
Having Kids
The government needs people to have kids... more debt/wage/tax slaves. The US/world is turning into a shithole. Morals, values and jobs are disappearing like a fart in the wind. People wanting to bring a child into this world are naïve, ignorant and probably very selfish too.
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So happy I've managed to keep my cock in check so far when reading threads like this. I like that some people are honest and admit what a chore it is to properly raise kids. One - it can be manageable, two - it gets difficult, but with the right money supply - manageable enough, but three... anyone who have above two kids get my respect, I can't imagine myself raising up more than one kid if ever, but three just sounds like a superhero move, props to these people, they must have a strong motivation for that shit..
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Men's biggest mistakes when fucking gold diggers.
1.) Fucking raw
2.) believing her when she says she is on birth control
3.) letting her give you a condom, she will take a needle to it.
4.) not flushing the condom, bitches will dig that nasty shit out of the trash
5.) not making her shallow.
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So happy I've managed to keep my cock in check so far when reading threads like this. I like that some people are honest and admit what a chore it is to properly raise kids. One - it can be manageable, two - it gets difficult, but with the right money supply - manageable enough, but three... anyone who have above two kids get my respect, I can't imagine myself raising up more than one kid if ever, but three just sounds like a superhero move, props to these people, they must have a strong motivation for that shit..
Having children with the right woman is part of living a meaningful life. Otherwise, what would your life be when you grow older? Sure, you can find meaning in many different things, but having children, having a family provides you with purpose that transcend your own limited life. Looks fade, you grow old- but having children compensates for the loss of meaning associated with that.
NN
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Keurig coffee makers...and the pricey little containers of ground coffee.
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Having children with the right woman is part of living a meaningful life. Otherwise, what would your life be when you grow older? Sure, you can find meaning in many different things, but having children, having a family provides you with purpose that transcend your own limited life. Looks fade, you grow old- but having children compensates for the loss of meaning associated with that.
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fishing? it's less stressful
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Having children with the right woman is part of living a meaningful life. Otherwise, what would your life be when you grow older? Sure, you can find meaning in many different things, but having children, having a family provides you with purpose that transcend your own limited life. Looks fade, you grow old- but having children compensates for the loss of meaning associated with that.
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Well that's "meaning" for you. I have a different idea, but that's good - we can't all think and feel the same.
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Marriage
Marriage is a legally binding financial document. Great for a woman, bad for a man. 60% of the time, divorce is the result.
Up to 60% now, huh?
We’ve all heard that 50 percent of marriages in the U.S. end in divorce.
And while that disheartening stat continues to get tossed around, the divorce rate isn’t really at 50 percent — and it isn’t rising either. In fact, a new piece in the New York Times’ data blog Upshot suggests that the divorce rate has actually been dropping for some time now. Looking at the numbers, the Times suggests the high divorce rate of the late 1970s and early 1980s may have just been a “historical anomaly,” rather than a trend.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/02/divorce-rate-declining-_n_6256956.html
But here is the thing: It is no longer true that the divorce rate is rising, or that half of all marriages end in divorce. It has not been for some time. Even though social scientists have tried to debunk those myths, somehow the conventional wisdom has held.
Despite hand-wringing about the institution of marriage, marriages in this country are stronger today than they have been in a long time. The divorce rate peaked in the 1970s and early 1980s and has been declining for the three decades since.
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Up to 60% now, huh?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/02/divorce-rate-declining-_n_6256956.html
Huffington post? ::)
Take a look around and observe your friends and family members who are married... most are not happy at all.
Your middle name should be Pollyanna.
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Huffington post? ::)
Take a look around and observe your friends and family members who are married... most are not happy at all.
Your middle name should be Pollyanna.
Most of mine are so your post is already mute if that's all you are going on.
Choose the right woman via thought processes, etc. not by your lower extremity and you'll be fine. Also, don't be an idiot and think that every second of marriage is going to be easy.
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Most of mine are so your post is already mute if that's all you are going on.
Choose the right woman via thought processes, etc. not by your lower extremity and you'll be fine. Also, don't be an idiot and think that every second of marriage is going to be easy.
Or better.... make lots of money and have a company whenever you want to (there are millions of lonely people at all ages, all life stages, all experiences, waiting to have a companionship, even if you are 80yo).
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Huffington post? ::)
Take a look around and observe your friends and family members who are married... most are not happy at all.
Your middle name should be Pollyanna.
Not saying the rates are spectacular, but I deal in real data, rather than making up shit to support a point. HP is the source of the first, the second is the NYT, based on actual studies.
People are waiting longer now to get married, which results in more "mature" marriages. The data suggests the "50%" was in the 70s, and represents more of an anomaly than reality.
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Not saying the rates are spectacular, but I deal in real data, rather than making up shit to support a point. HP is the source of the first, the second is the NYT, based on actual studies.
People are waiting longer now to get married, which results in more "mature" marriages. The data suggests the "50%" was in the 70s, and represents more of an anomaly than reality.
Everyone are biased and want the data that supoorts their choices to feel more comfortable. How about everyone just does however they feel is right and doesn't look around of what other people do. I've been living like that for quite some time and it's liberating. Don't compare, just accept every different path of life as an individual choice (or "choice") and keep going your own way if you feel good doing that. Idk how other people live, I can see many unhappy people living that way, but I believe that there are many happy also, only thing I know I'm fukkin content with my life so far and I fully understand that my way of life may be completely unapplicable to some other person due to many, many variables and differences, and their way of life may be completely unapplicable to me, due to the same differences, experiences, influences, et cetera...
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Everyone are biased and want the data that supoorts their choices to feel more comfortable. How about everyone just does however they feel is right and doesn't look around of what other people do. I've been living like that for quite some time and it's liberating. Don't compare, just accept every different path of life as an individual choice (or "choice") and keep going your own way if you feel good doing that. Idk how other people live, I can see many unhappy people living that way, but I believe that there are many happy also, only thing I know I'm fukkin content with my life so far and I fully understand that my way of life may be completely unapplicable to some other person due to many, many variables and differences, and their way of life may be completely unapplicable to me, due to the same differences, experiences, influences, et cetera...
We know what you're doing, you've told us a thousand times.
Either way, the data I pulled wasn't to "make me feel better", it was just to debunk a popular myth.
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We know what you're doing, you've told us a thousand times.
Either way, the data I pulled wasn't to "make me feel better", it was just to debunk a popular myth.
That data varies from country to country a lot also. Who cares really, if you feel good doing whatever you are doing and don't harm anyone - just continue... Some people would be miserable without creating a family, some are built to live single, some are gays, some are damaged beyond repair, many, many different realities and far from a "single recipe" that suits everyone. I'm probably repeating myself u are right, I just feel so liberated that I wish everyone would feel in a similar fashion, would be a lot less arguments, anger and conflicts in real world too.
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I just feel so liberated that I wish everyone would feel in a similar fashion, would be a lot less arguments, anger and conflicts in real world too.
Congrats!
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Everyone are biased and want the data that supoorts their choices to feel more comfortable. How about everyone just does however they feel is right and doesn't look around of what other people do. I've been living like that for quite some time and it's liberating. Don't compare, just accept every different path of life as an individual choice (or "choice") and keep going your own way if you feel good doing that. Idk how other people live, I can see many unhappy people living that way, but I believe that there are many happy also, only thing I know I'm fukkin content with my life so far and I fully understand that my way of life may be completely unapplicable to some other person due to many, many variables and differences, and their way of life may be completely unapplicable to me, due to the same differences, experiences, influences, et cetera...
True, if Leonardo DiCaprio had listened to his peers, he never would have invented helicopters or painted the Liza Minelli.
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True, if Leonardo DiCaprio had listened to his peers, he never would have invented helicopters or painted the Liza Minelli.
Leo is a God among mere mortals, untouchable.
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That data varies from country to country a lot also. Who cares really, if you feel good doing whatever you are doing and don't harm anyone - just continue... Some people would be miserable without creating a family, some are built to live single, some are gays, some are damaged beyond repair, many, many different realities and far from a "single recipe" that suits everyone. I'm probably repeating myself u are right, I just feel so liberated that I wish everyone would feel in a similar fashion, would be a lot less arguments, anger and conflicts in real world too.
No argument there.