I've been having a problem with Mrs. McJones over the last few days. She's still angry at me because I got fired from the hospital. I'm not too worried about that though, she'll get over it. It's not like I can't get another job as a doctor somewhere else. She's really upset that I plan on racing in the Iditarod dogsled race next year with my good friend Johnny Tsunami II. She thinks thats stupid and I should just try and get another job at the local subway sandwich shop. I wish it was that easy, but my heart just isnt in the subway sandwich game anymore. I can't run the rat race anymore. I just want to go find myself. How can I convince her to let me participate in the race?
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Jesus (pronounced Hey Suus, right?),\n\nYou are right in minimizing your wife's angst.  As a fellow doctor, I'm here to tell you that you are also right in not worrying about employment possibilities, whether Subway looms in your horizon or not.  I would much rather work somewhere that serves un-healthy foods, so that you can see those same folks later as patients...no one ever got thrown in jail for ensuring a bit of job security, ya know?\n\nSo far as racing in the Iditarod, I would reconsider.  This coming winter is supposed to be especially brutal, due to this El Nino/La Nina thing.  As cold as it's gonna be, I dunno if I would want to be anywhere near Mr. Tsunami...I know the dude too, and I'm not sure of his sexual orientation.  I would take the wife, kicking and screaming if need be, to keep you warm.  No doubt, all the nagging will keep you awake, and you will keep going when all others sleep...and you won't be anywhere near Mr. Tsunami.\n\nI would convince your wife that the race is actually your second honeymoon...she will then have no choice but to join you in the race, ulterior motives notwithstanding.\n\nGood luck!\n\nIn response to the additional info...\n\nDo not worry about those statistics.  Everyone knows that if you pay the hospital enough hush money, they will give you a glowing recommendation.  The AMA works the same way as well.
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This is what she is affraid of. You are her best friend and she can't even talk to you because you haven't talked to her in almost a week. You just proved her point for her.My husband is my best friend. And back when he was just my best friend he told me that he thought we should try going out. We aready were going everywere together anyway. I turned him down also for the same reason I was afraid I would lose my best friend. Do you know what changed my mind. He looked at me and said o.k. can't blame me for trying. Now come out side and help me do the tune up on my car. By doing that by letting me see that he wasn't going to start acting wierd towards me. By just continuing to be himself around me. I realized that their wasn't anything to be scared of because my best friend would be there in this relationship with me.
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Does she have a union?  Check it out with the union rep.\n\nOtherwise,  is she being terminated because of pregnancy, or is there an underlying issue that they are using?  In most schools, you cannot be terminated unless you have had unsatisfactory ratings for 3 observations, have been put on an improvement plan and haven't improved.  \n\nIf she doesn't have tenure, she can be dismissed easily.
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I'm Earl. I'm with Ethel. Boy is she a gas. She is a regular gal, when she gets moving and gets the lead out. Do they have that birthmark that looks like New Jersey on their buttocks( Forest Gump)?  When your wife/girlfriend( 12 will get you twenty) said filler up, I took her litterally. She got the  toaster and the five free fill ups.
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Get a couple of other opinions...then take the paper work back to the dealerships...OR go back to the pothole that you hit, take a picture of it and take it to the dealership. Don't take No for an answer. For every person that tells you "no", ask to speak to their boss...if someone tries to tell you that they are the highest person you can talk to, they are lying...everyone gets a paycheck from someone...keep pushing the issue. Hopefully, eventually something good will happen. Good Luck!
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OUCH! Dude! WTF?  Just say you're sorry and explain to her how she makes you feel about yourself and that you were just venting.  She does not sound very reasonable anyway so all you can do is try.
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I hate to say it but I have been where she is. I know what she is doing. She is escaping. Video games are the only things she can control right now. She is just as frustrated as you are.Perhaps she didn't sign up to be your house lady or your laundry mat. Maybe she had hopes of being someone or something other than that and unfortunately your complaints are only making things worse. You need to help her recognize her situation and discover what it is she really needs and wants. Part of that may mean she needs some time away from her current situation, time away from the games. You can't impose this time away you can only suggest it. This type of behaviour is definately a sign of unhappiness and a sign she needs to do some changing but I fear, like me, she will have to fall hard to know this. It took some serious life changes to teach me and I hope for her it won't be this way. The best you can do is be as loving and supportive and non-judgemental as possible.
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Mr. Croatia, I am so sorry to hear your sad news.. really...I hope I can say something that will indeed help you tonight..remember, problems are situations that have yet to be resolved......all problems PASS....just give it time and everything will be alright. I know that you have faith in God....remember, He is running the show, You are His child and he will CARRY you through it all.....Remember, when you had your last job YOU WERE AT FIRST LOOKING FOR A JOB.....another job will come, and hopefully it will be better....If you need some strength right now, remember the bible says - GET YOUR STRENGTH FROM ME WHO CREATED YOU!!!.... good luck to you, my friend, and you are in my prayers..... god bless...
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Hey bax, its kind of a mess here at the house right now. Ricky is acting up.  He's saying that I'm giving him the cold shoulder. It been 2 months and he barely noticed it.   Same as usual, he sleeps in a different room and ignores me most of the time. hell,what can I do, even if i insist there's nothing. Those are just a few updates. heheh. that's it.  so how are you?, hope to see you again. i got my license. i can drive well now so we can go out if we wanted to, that's good news right? take care always. luv yu!
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Yes, Go back to work. Be tough, tell her you didnt appreciate what she did and how unprofessional it is to act like that. It seems like they still want you to work there and everything, you arent the first person to ever get mad and walk off the job, but if the abuse continues or gets worse then you will have to consider something else.
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Write or email her, explaining things like you have done here.\n\nGive her some time, as well.  Usually, that puts some perspective on things. Don't make any more promises that you can't keep, though -- "I'll do my best but I can't promise" is more honest.\n\nIn the meantime, try and get on with your own life, ok... no point in panicking, really.
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You poor thing this must be really hurtng.  If I were you the next time a problem presents itself I would not offer to help no matter how hard it is don't bail her out and make a point of saying "Oh I'm sorry but I really cant help you out at the moment I'm a little strapped myself this month" and see how she reacts to you.  If she gracefully tells you not to worry that it isn't your problem and she dosen't treat you any differently after your refusal then you'll know it isn't the money she's after but if she becomes cold and distant when you don't hand out to her then I'd seriously consider getting out of there while you still have both some pride and a bank balance.  Good Luck.
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You can't. Who wants to be the "second choice?" I don't blame her for being angry.\n\nMove on and chalk it up to a learning experience.
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Thats terrible! I feel so bad for you. Do you want me to stop at the store and bring you some ice cream? ;- ) How long has this been going on for? I think you need to talk to a family member or a close friend. Do you have anyone you could call, like your mother or a sister?
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Wow \nIt certainly is a steep career move .\nWhat has brought this on? Has she been Gorge ing on travel brochures I would like to know what she has been doing unthill now .I would discourage it ,but try to let her down gently.\nI would think the horns maybe an issue.\nyou may have to check up on Air horns. Tsk.
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I have the same problem.  She doesnt take time to do anything, just wants to rush me out and Im having some serious problems.  She just disregards everything I say, like Im overreacting or something.  Its really frustrating!  I havent reported her because she hasnt really done anything fraudulant that I could prove, I just decided not to see her anymore and tell everyone I know how horrible she is.  I figure eventually all of her patients will get sick of it and find someone else.  Then maybe she wont be able to practice anymore.
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It sounds like it's always one person on a job that does that. I bet she been on that job a long time? She wants you to know she rules the breakroom. She is showing off. I wouldn't even go in there. I would stay at my desk or go to my car for break. I would reverse it, you said she ignores you, I would ignore her. She is doing this act on purpose, she sounds a little intimidating too. Ignore her, speak and that's it, if she speaks back fine if not fine. But IGNORE HER. Beat her at her own game, she will be wondering then what she did wrong?