As much as we may not like to acknowledge it, the nanny is the most vital component of any well-functioning home. All they want is to make life as easy as possible for the parental figure. But what about the life of the nanny? In a partnership that seems to be mutually beneficial, what rights does she have? The story below is an account of a frustrated nanny. For the last ten years, the original poster (OP) has been providing nanny services and annual babysitting services. At first, everything…

Hobbies are the secret to a well-rounded life. They are those activities that we make time for, not because we have to, but simply because we want to. Whether it's getting lost in a novel, tending to a garden, or chronic knitting, hobbies are a relaxing escape from the workweek. The best part about a hobby is that it can be literally anything as long as you enjoy it. If you need a little encouragement to pursue your passions, or if you are just looking to take on a new hobby, read these...

the boyfriend's reaction isn't helping his case...

Whose side are you taking?

In romantic relationships, it's important for each partner to be able to have their own friends and interests. And if they are interested in things you aren't, that's okay, as long as you are supportive of them. You can't forbid your partner from doing something completely harmless just because you don't like it. That is the perfect way to unnecessarily ruin a marriage, kind of like what this husband is facing right now. He took it to the internet because he's torn about his behavior. His wife,…

might as well enjoy it while it lasts

how do you say "I promise I'm smart my brain is just fried" professionally?

Are work relationships a good or bad idea? When you spend so much time at work, it's easy to develop close relationships with the people you're around all the time. And if you develop romantic relationships, there's no telling how it might play out. It might be the best deal ever; the relationship could be great, you end up staying together long-term, and you get to work every day with your best friend. Why wouldn't you want to pursue a work relationship? Well, there's always the flip side. Wha…

all the tackle hugs you could ever need

A labyrinth of surprises

sticky-fingered joy

2024 is the year we break the bank

Being a woman in tech is hard, but being the only woman on your team in tech is something else. You get used to the condescending looks and lines such as ‘You sure you can handle it?’ or ‘Here, let me help you out’, and the infamous ‘You’re being aggressive' when all you're being is… assertive. You would think men had more of a backbone but it turns out, they do not. An obligatory ‘Not all men’ of course, but yeah, some of them, or even a lot of them happen to be in tech. It's frustrating tryin…

immune to all things gross

That's not the surprise she was hoping for

a messy house is a happy house, or something like that