In light of a couple of recent threads where someone has asked a question or asked if their opinion might be wrong - only to return with ugly responses to well- intentioned advice or experience - I did some research into the question why do people ask for advice they have no intention of following. What I discovered was a new term called Askholes.
In essence when someone asks for advice/opinions from others they are doing one of three things. !: they are genuinely seeking input, advice or an objective opinion. 2. They are looking for approval for a course of action they have already embarked on. 3. They are seeking validation for an opinion they have that they have no intention of changing.
In the millennial age where feelings are more important than facts and opinions are always right if they make the person who has them happy we see way to much of this.
When someone asks "Am I wrong? when they clearly think they are right and have no intention of hearing out responses I believe all answers should be qualified with the proviso: "Do you really want an answer?"
I am a person of strong conviction and opinion - and yet I have often times learned a lot from people when I ask for an opinion/advice and am open to all answers.
So I guess what I am saying is don't ask if you don't want answers.
I actually prefer to be called an Elder Millenial since I am in my early 30's. I hate being lumped into that group since I don't identify with these 20-somethings. Millenial is 1983-2000 and I was born in the mid-80's. I still grew up playing outside, respecting my elders, no participation trophies, without hand holding and without technology 24/7.
I’m so with you! I’m almost 30 and there is a huge difference between myself and my younger brother (21) as to what we grew up with in school and at home. Cell phones have played a huge role I think, but particularly the smart phone. I think there’s a huge difference between older and younger millennials, but I also think it depends on the parents. My parents were old school for sure.
I’m so with you! I’m almost 30 and there is a huge difference between myself and my younger brother (21) as to what we grew up with in school and at home. Cell phones have played a huge role I think, but particularly the smart phone. I think there’s a huge difference between older and younger millennials, but I also think it depends on the parents. My parents were old school for sure.
My mom was 40 and my dad was 46 when they had me, so my parents really were old school. I wasn't allowed to watch TV other than weekends and even then it was really Saturday morning 1 hour and Saturday night 2 hours. I wasn't allowed to wear two pieces or have my ears pierced until I was 12.
But you are right, it depends on the parents.
I'd say right now the cut off probably is '89 or '90 and then I really start to notice the differences.
My Sweet Petunia bought what I refer to as a shotgun toilet paper device; you have one roll on the dispenser and it holds 3 rolls in the magazine ready to reload.
PS. After actually reading the rest of the comments, the answer is clear. TP rolls out on top, never against the wall. Took me 25 years but hubby is finally trained to do it right. Now we just have to work on the seat down thing to achieve wedded bliss.
Mr Hoosier puts the seat down. If I could just get him to reload the TP shooter, we'd have wedded bliss!
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On 3/5/2019 at 12:35 AM, Davey Do said:
Neither should men become nurses.
Unless they know that they're sissies.
Early in men's presence in the profession, it was assumed that all male nurses were gay. Ironically, the first male nurse I ever met was gay, openly and unapologetically so.
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On 3/5/2019 at 1:00 PM, OldDude said:
I guess you could say it kinda went down the toilet...that's ok, hppy still loves us ❤️
?? I do so love it when one of my threads takes off running like a wild pony! You just never know which way it's going to turn. Not offended in anyway and love the responses. Carry on!
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"You can't work at a school because you're just a medical assistant." "You aren't qualified to be a school nurse, give up." "Why is your district letting you work at a school if you don't have the skills?" "With your grades and disability, you can't become a nurse"
I been here for 3 years and while the last 2 were sucky, this year has been the best. I'm gaining skills that I won't be able to get anywhere else and I love my job. I will be a Nurse, and you can't stop me.
"You can't work at a school because you're just a medical assistant." "You aren't qualified to be a school nurse, give up." "Why is your district letting you work at a school if you don't have the skills?" "With your grades and disability, you can't become a nurse"
I been here for 3 years and while the last 2 were sucky, this year has been the best. I'm gaining skills that I won't be able to get anywhere else and I love my job. I will be a Nurse, and you can't stop me.
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Not sure what that has to do with ASKholes or TP? Wrong thread perhaps?
Somewhat related noted, I have gotten repeated phone calls from a concerned mother in the community calling me at the local health department to help her strategize how to avoid recommended school vaccines. My inner sarcastic being struggles to reply with snark. Is there a counterpart to an Askhole?
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I’m so with you! I’m almost 30 and there is a huge difference between myself and my younger brother (21) as to what we grew up with in school and at home. Cell phones have played a huge role I think, but particularly the smart phone. I think there’s a huge difference between older and younger millennials, but I also think it depends on the parents. My parents were old school for sure.