Posts by Robin Brown3

ironrider11 said:Say you work at a place with 600 employees. Statistically speaking, how many birthdays are we looking at per month, week, or day? And what happens to the bottom line if you drop 20, 30, or even 50 grand per person for every single birthday—not to mention sponsoring all those mandatory team buildings and seminars everyone's forced to attend... How much profit is actually left? Are we living in capitalism or socialism here?... 🤔

"It's just how things work in America, kid; just America."

I mean, most companies like that are spread out across different departments anyway—it's not like they're throwing a party for everyone every single day. 😁

mistylynx said:There’s nothing quite like meeting someone who actually gives you a firm handshake instead of that "dead fish" thing. It just feels right, I guess.
And honestly? It would be such a relief to talk to someone who can hold a conversation without falling back on the usual script—you know, the endless loop of "how’ve you been," "how's work," or talking about the weather. It gets so tedious after a while. Maybe it's just me, but those predictable topics really drain my energy.

Exactly—though I'll admit, a little neighborly small talk (like complaining about the rain) can be kind of nice sometimes. Still way better than an awkward silence, though.😁

ambertinker10 said:I find myself wondering about your individual perspectives—your temperaments, your aspirations, and the practical realities you face.

In the title, I have referenced a classic proverb, though many such sayings exist: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

What I truly wish to ask is how you interpret these old adages that reflect the essence of life; I must admit, I often find that these truths, forged over generations, remain fundamentally accurate.

Would you prefer to:

-Remain in a smaller town or rural area where you could afford a spacious house with room for children to play, rather than settling for a cramped 600-square-foot apartment?

-Or would you choose a larger home in your own local city—perhaps somewhere within commuting distance of NYC—rather than moving to NYC itself, where you might end up with much less space for $333 less income, given that you can often achieve more with a modest salary in your hometown?

-Or perhaps purchase a larger residence in a less prestigious neighborhood of NYC, instead of a tiny unit in one of the "elite" districts?

-Would you rather be a small business owner in your community with enough to live comfortably, or chase higher earnings in a major metropolitan hub just to afford a $60,000 car, knowing that more money inevitably brings more stress?

I could provide endless examples, but I trust my general meaning is clear. While larger cities offer vastly more opportunities, the competition is far more cutthroat, and the pace of life becomes significantly more frantic.

Personally, I am a more tranquil individual; I would favor a house in the suburbs over an urban apartment. However, my primary consideration is what sacrifices should be made for the sake of one's children—specifically, how to prepare them for the intense competition found in larger environments.

Of course, all of this assumes one possesses at least a basic level of financial stability, which is unfortunately not the case for many, making it one of the primary drivers behind people relocating far from home in search of work.

Those two sayings don't actually mean the same thing. 😁

The topic is fine, but I think you’re taking the idiom way too literally. 🙂