What is your biggest stressor in life right now?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And what are you going to do about it?

The wasp is still in my house!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:While work is stressful, my biggest stress is watching what's happening to our country under this administration and feeling helpless. I see women's rights being stripped away one at a time, our president openly taking bribes, alienating our allies, targeting those with the political party that does not align with his views, and treating immigrants as if they are all criminals and dehumanizing them,and worst of all, people still support him. I don't know what stresses me out more. Him or those that support him and allowed this to happen to our country and seem gleeful about it. I'm 61, I don't recognize our country anymore. I see job of prospects are horrible for my children, companies are laying off rather than hiring. I can go on and on. I feel like I'm watching a train wreck and I can't stop it.

Ugh. Exactly as you describe

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DH just got a major promotion and has a crazy schedule of travel every week until infinity. DH had promised to WFH so DD and I could go on a last-minute trip but he decided he has to go see clients instead. I had to cancel the trip with because all the dogsitter and dog boarding spots are booked by us. We have been flexing around his intense work schedule for months/years so DD was really excited to do something spontaneous.

But that’s minor compared to the fact that DH announced that he’s going to probably get an apartment close to work this fall and “needs some space”.

Because of his erratic and frequent work travel I haven’t been working. I’m very clear on what this means for me, my future, and my finances. Dog is a German Shepherd and therefore a restricted breed, I am quietly trying to find a rental to no avail, and it’s clear that I won’t qualify for a mortgage for a while if ever and I definitely can’t assume the mortgage on our current house.

How convenient that this is all happening just as DH enters a very different level of compensation!

. Lots of red flags from your DH. He may be having an affair????

This. Get and attorney and your financials in order.

And get a job, preferably one that is paid in cash and unreportable during a divorce.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My health problems and not being able to find a home to buy and move to. I'm middle age and never owned a home and feel like I never will. I'm very sad and very depressed.

Why do you want to own a house? Rent an apartment.

What's it like being this much of a jerk?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:-Not worrying about various wars. (Fux it!)
-Not worrying about the imminent pandemic. (Though I am good with vaccinations and timely medical upkeep).
-Not worrying about inflation. (We have scope to cut down expenses.)
-Not worrying about Trump. (Fixed term of presidency. And he is an old man)
-Not worrying about Crime. (We have a gun and other protection)
- Not worrying about female reproductive rights. (We can go to country of origin for all medical tourism, plus kids are sensible)
- Not worrying about AI. (Too many stupid and ill-educated people to be ever able to use AI properly. Besides, if everyone is unemployed, who will buy Amazon stuff?)
- Not worried about Global Warming? (Fux it)
- Not worried about microplastics. (Lessen use. Try and remain healthy. Fux it)
- My Cancer. (ok. Fux it too. It is annoying but I will be ok)
- Not worried about DH's job security. (We are retirement age. kids are done with college. We have good savings)
- Not worried about our house payments( Low mortgage. Decent sized home).
- Not worried about retirement. (We will age in place)
- Worried about my grown kids future. (They are saving and being careful. We will bankroll as much as we can).

imminent pandemic? What are you talking about not being snarky asking seriously.

[Anonymous]

It's so humid out I can't enjoy my PSL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:-Not worrying about various wars. (Fux it!)
-Not worrying about the imminent pandemic. (Though I am good with vaccinations and timely medical upkeep).
-Not worrying about inflation. (We have scope to cut down expenses.)
-Not worrying about Trump. (Fixed term of presidency. And he is an old man)
-Not worrying about Crime. (We have a gun and other protection)
- Not worrying about female reproductive rights. (We can go to country of origin for all medical tourism, plus kids are sensible)
- Not worrying about AI. (Too many stupid and ill-educated people to be ever able to use AI properly. Besides, if everyone is unemployed, who will buy Amazon stuff?)
- Not worried about Global Warming? (Fux it)
- Not worried about microplastics. (Lessen use. Try and remain healthy. Fux it)
- My Cancer. (ok. Fux it too. It is annoying but I will be ok)
- Not worried about DH's job security. (We are retirement age. kids are done with college. We have good savings)
- Not worried about our house payments( Low mortgage. Decent sized home).
- Not worried about retirement. (We will age in place)
- Worried about my grown kids future. (They are saving and being careful. We will bankroll as much as we can).

imminent pandemic? What are you talking about not being snarky asking seriously.

You don't know?! It's been all over the news today in Germany.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:-Not worrying about various wars. (Fux it!)
-Not worrying about the imminent pandemic. (Though I am good with vaccinations and timely medical upkeep).
-Not worrying about inflation. (We have scope to cut down expenses.)
-Not worrying about Trump. (Fixed term of presidency. And he is an old man)
-Not worrying about Crime. (We have a gun and other protection)
- Not worrying about female reproductive rights. (We can go to country of origin for all medical tourism, plus kids are sensible)
- Not worrying about AI. (Too many stupid and ill-educated people to be ever able to use AI properly. Besides, if everyone is unemployed, who will buy Amazon stuff?)
- Not worried about Global Warming? (Fux it)
- Not worried about microplastics. (Lessen use. Try and remain healthy. Fux it)
- My Cancer. (ok. Fux it too. It is annoying but I will be ok)
- Not worried about DH's job security. (We are retirement age. kids are done with college. We have good savings)
- Not worried about our house payments( Low mortgage. Decent sized home).
- Not worried about retirement. (We will age in place)
- Worried about my grown kids future. (They are saving and being careful. We will bankroll as much as we can).

imminent pandemic? What are you talking about not being snarky asking seriously.

You don't know?! It's been all over the news today in Germany.

Really unhelpful response, PP. No, we don't know. Enlighten us.

[Anonymous]

Money - DH and I have good paying jobs, but it's still not enough. Prices are just unreal.

My 15yo's attitude toward life, lack of motivation and essentially no work ethic. With school starting again in two weeks, I'm exhausted already.

[Anonymous]

Is it Cancer?
All on the eve of taking only kid to college.
Glad kid is going and to a place of their choosing.

[Anonymous]

I heard that soon women won't be allowed to be on the internet UNLESS they are married and the bills are in the man's name.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Money - DH and I have good paying jobs, but it's still not enough. Prices are just unreal.

My 15yo's attitude toward life, lack of motivation and essentially no work ethic. With school starting again in two weeks, I'm exhausted already.

Frankly I do not find the prices unreal. We are managing just fine. Maybe you need to take a harder look at your finances...

Also what 15 year old needs a work ethic? This isn't India.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Money - DH and I have good paying jobs, but it's still not enough. Prices are just unreal.

My 15yo's attitude toward life, lack of motivation and essentially no work ethic. With school starting again in two weeks, I'm exhausted already.

Frankly I do not find the prices unreal. We are managing just fine. Maybe you need to take a harder look at your finances...

Also what 15 year old needs a work ethic? This isn't India.

Wow - "work ethic" in that he makes no effort in school, even with a lot of support and guidance. I think all kids need good work ethic when it comes to school.

Prices aren't unreal? Do you know what it costs to buy a basic car these days? Or what it costs for car insurance when you add a third driver, or what college costs are, or how much my gas costs once a week?

[Anonymous]

No work! Unemployed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is it Cancer?
All on the eve of taking only kid to college.
Glad kid is going and to a place of their choosing.

I wish strength and grace for you.