cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/40087740
Happy ruleversary
You should post a link to community. I'd love to see it.
jballs
joined 2 years ago
Shit that actually makes a lot of sense
Holy shit, this is the first time in Lemmy I've seen someone ask and obscure question and a person in a specialized profession answered. That used to happen on Reddit all the time, but I didn't think Lemmy had a critical mass of users.
I remember 2 years ago trying out Lemmy and getting a few laughs about beans and trying not to poop. I thought "this is ok, but I don't think this will ever replace Reddit in my day to day."
But I stuck with it and have come to love and appreciate Lemmy. The number of users has continued to grow and I feel like there's enough content here now that I never feel bored. Plus I feel like even small posts and comments get attention and we're not just screaming into the void.
So happy cake day to all who did the same thing!
CJMusic Oct 7, 2023:
Joe Biden is the worst US president in history.
CJMusic Jul 6, 2024:
It would appear that, in light of Biden failing and floundering, the Dems sent their minions out to foment panic about Project 2025. It won't work.
CJMusic May 1, 2025:
I regret voting for Trump.
My husband is laid off and can't find a job and my kids' credit scores have tanked bc of his student loan policy.
This is not what I voted for.
Update from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/34685956
Unfortunately for our entertainment, her Facebook profile has been entirely purged of her MAGA history.
Transcript:
I'm officially unemployed. Today I was RIF'd from the government. It's such a surreal and humbling moment; one that I knew was coming but secretly thought and wished would never happen. I started working for SBA in 2010 during my senior year of college. I came in as an emergency hire and was placed on the student career experience program. I worked in accounts payable for 14 years before moving to contracting in October. I worked remotely since 2017 when I was placed on a reasonable accommodation after shattering my kneecap while walking into work. I worked countless hours from different hospitals I was inpatient in from 2017-2023. I relied on work to get me through many difficult times in my life while I was alone in the hospital or angry at the universe. It kept me mentally sane for many years and gave me a purpose in life. I took a lot of pride over the team I managed and the work that we produced. I wouldn't change one thing about my federal career and hope one day I can continue it.
For now, it is time to figure out what is next for me. To all my fellow government workers, I want to say it's been a privilege being able to work with you. The government is full of a lot of highly intelligent and hard working individuals. I know that we will all be ok after the dust has settled and make a game plan for what is next. I have met so many great people in the government and hope the best for everyone!
For everyone that knows someone in the federal workforce, please check in on them. This is a scary and sad time for most of us and we are not ok at the moment and are faced with some scary unknown challenges that we have not faced before.
Entomology 101 - or Bugs for Thugs, as my professor called it - was the coolest elective I took in college. You could get extra credit for bringing in bugs to share with the class. I didn't have a proper container, so I spent one class trying to contain an Emperor Scorpion in a Chinese food container and keep it from escaping. Good times.
I thought Magic Wands were used almost exclusively for holesome activities.