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[ - ] Is vaccination for meningitis standard now? If so, at what age? I do not recall dc's getting it. Would we have if born in the 70's? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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Is there one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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Apparently there is but it is generally given in the pre-teen years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Anybody interested what middle schools LL graduates go to? ESM 14, UL 10, Wagner 11, Salk 2, A 2, N 6, PS 131/Sun Yat Yen 2, Computer School 1, IS 89 1, Manhattan East 1, PPAS 2, Birch Wathen Lenox 1, Brearley 1, HM 2, St Ignatius 1. How does this compare to other G&Ts? 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.30.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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I'm not up with all of this. Are all these schools public? I know HM and Brearley aren't. I am more interested in how many kids make a successful jump from public to private later on. Since I know this is the plan for many. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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np: Not really, relatively few kids apply to privates for MS. For most it's not in the cards financially. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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Everything after PPAS is private. So 5 out of 54 kids went private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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St. Ignatius is actually parochial school which is a bit different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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yes, you are right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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PS6 had 6 kids going to HM this year. Quite a few of these kids did not make into 1st choice MS. This makes one wonder that it is pretty easy to get into privates for MS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.14, 01:23 PM Flag
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Not a clue, trying to get this information from our school but it is not easy for whatever reason. If I get it I'll post here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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What grade is your child in? Usually, they give this info to 5th grade families at the beginning of the process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.14, 01:40 PM Flag
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DC is entering LL in Sept and I always thought we'd move him into a private school after 5th grade. I was a little surprised to see so few kids going to a private school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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Most people just don't end up doing that, for a variety of reasons. You get used to public, your friends continue in public, your finances look better without the tuition, etc. etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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I agree. Do not underestimate the power of friendships that will develop in those years. LL is a small school after all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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but if dc's friend go to a different public ms it is really no different than if dc went to private. everyone scatters after k-5. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.14, 11:43 AM Flag
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I posted above. I am too. I wonder if HS is a big switching time for students/families. Growing up in NY I know of a few who left privates for specialized publics, but don't know about the other way around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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It happens, but not too often. Most kids entering private HS are kids from K-8 privates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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In DC's grade at Bx Sci, there are students from St. B, HM, Town, Lycee, Riverdale, etc. You'd be surprised. Maybe not too often, but often enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.05.14, 08:00 PM Flag
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a lot of people who send dcs to g&t do so because they live in crappy zones and can't afford private. and they often don't qualify for lots of fa because they live in a brownstone they bought for $500k that is now worth $5m. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.14, 11:58 AM Flag
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Wow! This dc must have graduated from LL this year (2014). Would it be absolutely impossible if the mom who posted this back in summer of 2008 would come back now, in summer of 2014, and tell us how her dc liked the school and where is he headed for middle school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.07.14, 12:23 AM Flag
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Interesting - [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.05.14, 06:51 PM Flag
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What year is that for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.05.14, 07:43 PM Flag
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PS6 and PS24 in Riverdale send scores of students to private schools. Former because of money, latter because of location. Neither is G&T. PS24 has a G&T class, but there is nothing G&T about it, it's nothing like LL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.05.14, 07:46 PM Flag
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PS6 on UES. Signed, an insider to the admissions process at the hill schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.05.14, 07:47 PM Flag
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an actual insider would know that 24 sent a very low single digit number of students to the hill schools this year. in total. scores? please. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.14, 02:53 PM Flag
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I am surprised Anderson, Nest and more privates are not on the list. Otherwise, that's pretty much as I would have expected it. Wagner and ESM leading the pack. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.14, 11:42 AM Flag
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6 from LL goes to Nest. This is huge. Anderson only took 9 kids in total this year. One third is from LL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.14, 01:27 PM Flag
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They are on the list. It says 6 kids went to Nest (N) and 2 kids went to Anderson (A) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.14, 06:32 PM Flag
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There shall be 3 going to Anderson this year, which is 1/3 of newly accepted by Anderson this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.14, 11:52 PM Flag
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Our gen ed had exmissions as good or better than that. Not all that impressive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.14, 11:44 AM Flag
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Really? Which school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.07.14, 12:55 AM Flag
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What is UL? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.14, 01:37 PM Flag
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Middle lab [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.14, 01:29 PM Flag
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This is 2008 post! Interesting that the numbers have not changed that much over the years. Pretty much the same emissions this year, the only difference is that Salk became more popular with UES families over the years... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.14, 06:19 PM Flag
[ - ] TAG, you're it! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.30.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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Thanks!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:11 PM Flag
[ - ] How soon after getting a mortgage with 20% down can you get a HELOC? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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doesnt having equity to borrow against require that the property appreciate in value? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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You don't have to have 20 percent down to get a HELOC. Depending on what you pay versus its appraised value, you can get a HELOC for up to 90 or 100 percent of the value of the property. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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Not these days [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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These days, no one will lend more than 80% LTV. So whenever the home appreicates, you can borrow more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you pack your K DC lunch everyday? If so, what is on the weekly menu? 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.30.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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yes. sandwiches. yogurt. fruit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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same here...tuna/turkey/or cheese sandwiches, yogurt, cheese stick, fruit, veggies (usually carrots or broc) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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hmm, my ds likes soup very much. will it be crazy to pack hot soup? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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Depends on the kid but I would say, yes, it is crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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np. I don't think it's crazy. Buy a dc a little thermous and send soup. What's the big deal? BTDT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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I pack hot soup in a thermos for one DC. He actually eats it and that's huge for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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not at all. sent ds to school with hot soup at least 2x a week last year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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Many days but not everyday. And never Friday! Friday is pizza day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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yes, and i always thought I would love to do this. My mom always packed great and creative lunches. I - however - have been blessed with children who eat pb & j or pb and honey, chips, and fruit leather. It is depressing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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So, what did your mom send? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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we ate everything. Cute sandwiches cut in shapes, fruit and fruit salads, she did "theme lunches" based on holidays and what we were studying. it was great, but my kids don't even try anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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HOLY SHIT. Your mom did "theme lunches" based on what you were studying? And you'd be up for doing that for your kids? This is so not something I aspire to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:43 PM Flag
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I think she was an over-achiever, but we loved the theme lunches. It was clever and made lunch interesting. i would do it too, but my DC won't go there yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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np. Google "obento" and you'll burst a vessel when you see what some mothers do with their dc's school lunches. An example: http://tinyurl.com/6km4th Scroll down to the kitty on its back - that's my favorite. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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^ This one's really cute too: http://tinyurl.com/6dxzvu [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:30 PM Flag
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"Depressing" is having a sick child who needs to learn how to give himself shots 3x daily. Count your blessings you ungrateful wench. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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Not OR, but wow. That sounds really awful. So sorry. I hope your kid gets healthy real soon and that you stop lashing out at people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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The pharmacy just called to say that your scrip is finally ready which was weird because just minutes after that your mom called to say that she never liked you as much as your sister. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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woo-hoo! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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as someone who has worked for and supported JDRF for years and years, you should seek some counseling for your anger issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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Are PB&J sandwiches out of the question? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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Yes. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a piece of fruit cut up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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Yes. It's a nut-free school, so we do sunflower seed butter & jelly sandwiches sometimes. Sometimes ham & swiss or turkey & avocado. Sometimes black beans & rice in a thermos, sometimes huhmus & pita. Along with that we send some sort of veggie, fresh fruit and milk. We're lucky to have a kid who eats everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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Sounds like a little foodie in the making to me. Good for you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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that's fantastic ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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It is. We lucked out in a big way. DH and I were both super picky eaters as dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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Chicken caesar salad or pasta with pesto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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DS is happy with PBJ, some carrots, a fruit, some "crisps" (Snap-peas). But I've been experimenting with bentos to get more variety in there. The results are hit or miss, but if I put in something Asian-flavored (tofu w/ oyster sauce, pork buns, pot stickers) he'll eat that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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^oh, and hard boiled eggs done in a mold--very easy & cute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:24 PM Flag
[ - ] Reading these posts about schools etc. makes me happy I do not live in NYC anymore. Believe it or not, I have actually started to become more socialist.... 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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don't do that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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too late...not sure I can ever go back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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LOL! but it never works [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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I have 9 weeks of vacation plus holidays. Although salaries are lower. However the disparity of wealth is much less and people don't seem to be so nuts. (however I am also dealing with operation escargot as people are protesting high gas prices) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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but isn't there pretty high unemployment there? ANd I always hear about riots over one thing or another. It seems like it just makes people less motivated in general and more willing to sponge off everyone else. It always sounds nice in theory but I think it's bound to crumble. I'm a capitalist at heart even though I am not even close to rich. I like the idea that I can work hard and get soemwhere in life without taking someone else down to do it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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Depends on how you look at it. As a society these are the problems at a macro level. The unemployment is high but mainly for a certain demographic and as a result there is civil unrest. Especially as the gov't does not seem to do anything to help or address the underlying issues to help the people in these situations. When you look at people who are likely in your demographic - they have a cushy life - usually a nice job (with more security), lots of vacation. With this job security comes less flexibility. I agree there is not much incentive to create your own business etc. We also pay tons of taxes which then subsidize benefits to people who earn less...but I really don't mind. I actually feel privledged b/c I was born into a middle/upper class white family, got a good education and now a good job. Not everyone had the same start that I did and as a result they have to work harder. I don't mind paying for everyone's health care etc. The result? a society with more middle class, less focus on extremes of haves and have nots. bit of a ramble I know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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so basically what you are saying is that neither system is dealing very well with the demographic (which I think is similar in both societies). That's fair. I do think, however, with human nature being what it is, that giving someone the ability and opportunity to help themselves and create something of their own (small business etc) is better. I'm all for leveling the playing field. And if I look around, most of the people in my demographic have pretty cushy jobs too. We do have more responsibility and less beaurocracy (except for my DH who is a gov't employee god help him!) Interesting discussion. I have never lived in France, but would love to. What made you move? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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moved got an opportunity at work and I am married to a frenchman. Don't think that you cannot create your own business here - the french gov't actually gives you incentive to do so (for one year) However I do think the rules and paperwork (especially if you want to hire employees) are more burdensome than US. It is also more that the mindset of people is less entrepreneurial (did I spell that right?) which I think is linked to their education system [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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possibly is related to the educational system and probably to some extent to the socialist attitudes that the gov't will take care of it. I think that;s the part that bugs me. I'm a libertarian and like being in control of as much of my life as possible. Very interesting though. You said you are in Paris? I went to Crecy La Chappelle when I was in high school about a billion years ago. Ever heard of it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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No but I have not been here very long. Where is it located? I actually need to start to research education for my two daughters (oldest is 3) trying to figure out how to get the best of both worlds (US and French) Not sure you can but I am going to try! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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not very sure - it was a long time ago! It's a small town about 30 or 40 minutes out of Paris. GL on the education and have a great time. I'm envious. Go eat a baguette for me willya? I can't get good bread here in Atlanta. I remember sitting on the beach on the south of France eating pain du chocolate from a little cart. Ah - that's living ;-) (maybe a little socialism isn't all bad......) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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nice chatting. gotta go to bed now - so I can eat my pain au chocolate tomorrow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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au revoir! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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i know it's horrible and i live in nyc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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I just moved away from NYC and I totally agree!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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me too I live in the burbs now and will never go back [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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I always wonder about people who are so smug that they no longer think they hav to care about their children's eduation. I would rather fight it out like a beast and feel I did the best for my child than sit around my mcmansion and accept mediocrity because that is what every one else is doing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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LMAO! ANd yes - those are the only 2 options!! Snort [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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hmmm... I live in Paris so no mcmansion here. there are competitions for schools to some extent but not the craziness that seems to be in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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not Paris Texas? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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nope - although I hear it is lovely there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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My comment was meant for those who moved to suburbia. I certainly did not mean to insult France. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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don't worry France is not insulted! It is interesting, speaking of France and US trading insults etc. I have noticed that with the current state of the US (economy, war, no health care etc.), thhe French actually comment less and less on what is going on in the US. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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yeah - you go and cause an international incident missy. Besides - MOST of America is suburbia. Get over your snobby self [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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What always seems silly to me is the suggestion that there are only 2 options: NYC and 'suburbia' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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Point taken. It seems here that the majority of the "thank god I'm not in the rat race anymore" comments come from people who moved to Bergen County and not to Paris or Montana for that matter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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Its not mediocrity, its normalcy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 03:02 PM Flag
[ - ] are the interns at your office as inappropriately dressed as in mine? i'm constantly amazed... 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.30.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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what is your industry. I am in publishing and they aren't too bad. Too trendy might be the only crime being committed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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i'm in publshing. dh is in advertising. we compare stories of nipple slips and short skirts on a daily basis. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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Damn. And what are the FEMALE interns wearing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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yes. now at a different firm, but at orientation for one of our intern programs a few years back, brooks borthers came in and did a fashion show on what is work appropriate dress (business casual vs business,etc). we did this after some thong incidents [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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I have a yound woman in my office whose breasts I could describe to you in painfully accurate detail. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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sad but funny. won't somebody in hr have a little talk with her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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I raised this issue with HR about a prior staff member. The HR director spoke with her about being inappropriately dressed cause she wore jeans. Then I realized, they are 30 years older but I can tell you what most of the director of HR's jugs look like, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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Yes. I work in an investment bank. I wouldn't expect an intern to wear a suit everday. But trousers or a skirt with a blouse or twin set for a woman and trousers and a pressed shirt for a man. But these kids just don't get it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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Most people period are inappropriately dressed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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Depends on where you are. In a law firm or bank that has a business formal dress code, most people are appropriately dressed. Once you introduce the notion of discretion and personal expression into the dress code, people start dressing inappopriately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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I wear shorts and a polo shirt to work. Love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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Ralph, get back to work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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How did you know I'm a guy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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np: Only female golfers wear shorts and polo shirts to work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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And television and screen writers, producers, and directors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:28 PM Flag
[ - ] do you tip for p/t at medical massage group? it is covered by insurance... or give a gift at the end? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.30.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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I didn't tip. If they are calling it a medical treatment, I don't tip. I wouldn't tip a doctor or a dentist either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:43 PM Flag
[ - ] It's my birthday and I'm so depressed 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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why depressed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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how old? why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:23 PM Flag
[ - ] crap. The only bad thing about Gmail is that if you are signed into chat, everyone can see when you are online. Avoiding looking like I'm here b/c my BIL and mom's boyfriend are still having an email fight. I'd rather be able to say I know nothing 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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you can make yourself invisible... see who is on but not be seen, you can also chat this way and it looks as if you aren't signed in OR you can sign out of chat as well but you won't be able to see who is on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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^^^^just click on the little arrow under your name on the side chat bar and a popup menu will pop up and you can choose those options [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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LOL! You beat me to it! I knew I could sign out, but then I can't see who is on. The invisible thing is there too? Now I just have to wait for Mom and boyfriend to sign off so I can experiment! Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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haha you are welcome!!! know the feeling... I love chatting with my sister and husband but can't stand my sister in law's sarcastic remarks so I keep on invisible all the time and then just chat with sis and dh when they get one! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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I will most def do this! Very cool. Maybe thanksgiving won't be a disaster this year! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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just looked and I don't see invisible. Sigh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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but I did find busy so maybe it will just stay like that and they won't know what I'm doing. That works [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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really? How do I do this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:18 PM Flag
[ - ] oh god of dinners future, what will appear on the table tonight? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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some frozen stuff from Trader Joes tonight. Tomorrow something home made [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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only if that's what you're serving. I'm not going to Trader Joe's after work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:23 PM Flag
[ - ] how much weight had you gained at 13 wks? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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0. Morning Sickness hadn't gone away yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:31 PM Flag
[ - ] We just hired a new nanny. She had been with the previous family for over 10 years, so there are things we are not offering her that she had attained through time there. One being vacation. He offered her three weeks paid vacation, plus unlimited sick days (within reason) and nine federal holidays. Do you think that is fair? 30 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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I think two weeks, plus federal holidays (whichever you have off) at about 5 paid sick days are fair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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But, you should have incentives for long service- so the vacation days should increase each year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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So you START at 2 weeks and add a few days each year. You can't start with zero paid time off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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right [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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Ours has been with us 6.5 years and has always had one week whenever she wants and one week when we're on vacation - minimum. We always take 2 weeks in the summer, often 8 - 9 days at Xmas, so right there she's at 3.5 or 4... Plus she's off whenever either of us is. We've never thought about increasing the vaca days -- she gets as much or more than we do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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Not really. If you are a family that goes away a lot and you pay nanny for that, no need to increase vacation of her choice IMO. We always try to coordinate so we don't have to deal with back up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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But that isn't vacation for her- it's work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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What do you mean? We don't take her on vacation with us, she gets vacation time when we are away on vacation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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oh- that makes more sense! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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Sure, 3 weeks is not that much at all. I'd make sure she takes at least 2 of them at the same time with you though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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i work FT and only get 4 wks off. Can't offer nanny more than 2 wks. need to save other 2 wks for when nanny is sick and for stuff at schools I want to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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OMG! Fair boarding on generous. It is probably too late but I think it is good to spell out the number of sick days. You can know in your heart that you would be flexible if need be, but otherwise... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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I disagree. If you give set number every employee will make sure to use it up. If you don't have a number hardly any days will be used. That's my personal experience, anyway, as an employee and employer too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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Where you work, people call in sick when they aren't just to use up their days? That is sick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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Of course they do, are you kidding me? Why do you think so many 'sick days' are Mondays or Fridays? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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So many? You mean 20%? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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Those were my thoughts! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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While I see your point, my worry would be that she is used to getting 5 weeks so "sick days" might become her way of evening thing out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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Then it should not take too long to figure out and we will just have to treat her like the less than mature person we thought she was and specify that she has 3 or 5 sicks days per year. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt first. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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How much paid time off are you offering? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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All three weeks, plus 9 holidays. Guess sick days are not paid for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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It wasn't clear from OP if the 3 weeks was what she was offering, or the previous employer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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Its what we offered her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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That's totally fair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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How about sick days - do you pay them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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I do, unlimited, since it has never been abused. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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Thanks. That is what I was thinking - at least 50%. Its a bit of a work-in-progress [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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Just curious. What had she accumulated over 10 years in benefits? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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Something like 5 weeks? Not sure. Ten years is a long time so anything is possible. There was not upside in me asking! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:26 PM Flag
[ - ] any brits on? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.30.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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what is your question [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:37 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone been to block island, looking for a kid friendly place to stay never been. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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The Spring House has little bungalows that you can rent. We did that a couple of years ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:23 PM Flag
[ - ] Ahh! You can tell that private school application season is about to start. It is hard to say if the public or the private moms are better than the others. They definitely talk about different issues, though. 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.30.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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No they don't its all the same. Public moms want to believe G&T is a step above gen ed and that Hunter and Anderson are the TT of the public world. No different than the private school swine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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You mean there are parents in NYC who know about the public schools and don't think Hunter and Anderson are the TT? (My son goes to NEST if it matters.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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No idea what all the public moms think I do know that TT private moms think A is awful and H is just a decent public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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why would TT private moms have any opinion? And if they did what is it worth? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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Maybe, who knows, but my point is everyone in their little corner of the world compete, create hierarchies and label 'good' better' 'best' and 'worst' for almost everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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yep [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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I'm relieved that there is no more talk of Anderson for a while. Or LL moms vs NEST moms. Ps9G&T moms sobbing over not getting Anderson. It's kinda nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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Oh, how ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTA!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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what does ita mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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I totally agree [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.09, 07:21 AM Flag
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well, you have about three weeks before it starts up all over again. placements go out week of June 15th [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.09, 07:56 AM Flag
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i actually think public moms (at least on ub, less irl) seem way more entitled than private moms [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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I do have to say it is amazing to me what people who are getting education for free think they are owed! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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exactly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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its an obsession with fairness, and then the entitlement comes from that. sort of like expecting Uncle Sam to take care of you, and revolting if your check is late. Its different than regular entitlement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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WHO ARE YOU PEOPLE? “…getting education for free…” “…entitlement… expecting Uncle Sam to take care of you…” Where are you from? How did you develop such a warped perception of the world, let alone the public school system? Public schools are funded with tax dollars. Taxes I’ve been paying for the past 18 yrs & taxes that I will continue to pay long after my now 10-month old daughter has graduated high school. A 12-year education where she will have the opportunity to interact with kids from all different backgrounds with all different abilities. And when she graduates she’ll be able to interact with the people around her. Unlike you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.15.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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The private application process seems a little hands on. I like the thought that a they look at the parents, the girl boy ratio, interviews, etc. rather than one test score on one day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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It is truly frightening that the the G&T applications process has made NYC private school admissions seem almost rational. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 02:37 AM Flag
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ditto. they really make an attempt to assess the whole child and create a balanced class. the public process is so arbitrary and random. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.09, 06:49 AM Flag
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did you just dig out a one year old posting? Why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.09, 07:15 AM Flag
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it wasn't me! I didn't realize this was an old post. I think it was the Thank You reply below. damn, duped by CNET! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.09, 07:27 AM Flag
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It's the public moms who can afford private and are obsessed with "giftedness" that are the worst. I especially hate the ones who equate "giftedness" with special needs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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If your child were really "gifted", you'd understand this. Be grateful your child is bright instead. It's an easier road. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 01:06 AM Flag
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Hey, I have an idea. How about we just stop this ridiculous comparison ("who is more annoying?")?? So sick of it! I would actually rather debate SAHM vs WOHM than read another useless thread about which moms are worse, public or private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 03:32 AM Flag
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thank you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.09, 04:01 AM Flag
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right, can't we just agree that they are equally annoying? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.09, 08:03 AM Flag
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in both the private and public process there are normal people who are sane about it, normal people who become a bit crazed because of the process (this is the majority), and then people who are just crazed and competitive about school stuff in general. but those categories aren't determined by public vs private. neither private or public mom are any worse or better than the other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.29.09, 06:42 AM Flag
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