What do you know today that you didn't know yesterday?

[Ranjr]

Television is actually enjoyable when you have a decent-quality TV.  I've been judging things by my 15-year-old 1080p Emerson cheapie.  My new TCL is a whole different ballgame.

I got a new, small, basic TCL for upstairs.  It's better than expected, and I love that it needs no box, just wi-fi.  Funny thing though, I still prefer the old Panasonic plasma downstairs.  I can't decide if I'm seeing accurately or being set in my ways.

[Anomalocaris]

My TLC needs to reboot itself in the middle of being used every other day.   Piece of shit.

[*Deidre*]

Just how much I've changed since the Covid lockdowns, and don't really like crowds...so, mildly dreading my company holiday party this month. 

We are having a company dinner next weekend and I am adding up the pros and cons of attending...

Pros - I really do like my boss and she treats me well

Cons - It's way over by the Tollway...I never venture that far anymore
          I don't speak the language of most of the people who will be in attendance and haven't even met most of them
          I am picking up our new puppy that weekend
          I don't wanna go
          Did I mention we are getting a new puppy that weekend?

sigh

Is attendance mandatory? My company function isn't, but I didn't attend last year due to Covid restrictions. Most everyone didn't attend, but this year, I need to make the effort. 

Your boss treating you well, and the fact that you like her ...that can outweigh a lot, imo. I do get along quite well with everyone and my boss, and just received a great annual review...so, in my case, not going would make stress more. lol

[arewethereyet]

We are having a company dinner next weekend and I am adding up the pros and cons of attending...

Pros - I really do like my boss and she treats me well

Cons - It's way over by the Tollway...I never venture that far anymore
          I don't speak the language of most of the people who will be in attendance and haven't even met most of them
          I am picking up our new puppy that weekend
          I don't wanna go
          Did I mention we are getting a new puppy that weekend?

sigh

Is attendance mandatory? My company function isn't, but I didn't attend last year due to Covid restrictions. Most everyone didn't attend, but this year, I need to make the effort. 

Your boss treating you well, and the fact that you like her ...that can outweigh a lot, imo. I do get along quite well with everyone and my boss, and just received a great annual review...so, in my case, not going would make stress more. lol

Bold mine - I agree.

No, it's not mandatory but we have been in COVID mode since I started working there (actually here, but you know what I mean) so gatherings have been limited.  I will probably go but will bow out when it seems to okay to do so.

[Angrboda]

My TLC needs to reboot itself in the middle of being used every other day.   Piece of shit.

Which operating system, Google or Roku?

[Anomalocaris]

My TLC needs to reboot itself in the middle of being used every other day.   Piece of shit.

Which operating system, Google or Roku?

Roku

[*Deidre*]

Is attendance mandatory? My company function isn't, but I didn't attend last year due to Covid restrictions. Most everyone didn't attend, but this year, I need to make the effort. 

Your boss treating you well, and the fact that you like her ...that can outweigh a lot, imo. I do get along quite well with everyone and my boss, and just received a great annual review...so, in my case, not going would make stress more. lol

Bold mine - I agree.

No, it's not mandatory but we have been in COVID mode since I started working there (actually here, but you know what I mean) so gatherings have been limited.  I will probably go but will bow out when it seems to okay to do so.

I usually feel better when I've gone.

[arewethereyet]

Bold mine - I agree.

No, it's not mandatory but we have been in COVID mode since I started working there (actually here, but you know what I mean) so gatherings have been limited.  I will probably go but will bow out when it seems to okay to do so.

I usually feel better when I've gone.

I can relate to that.

[*Deidre*]

Just an update - my company party went very well last night! It was the perfect blend of socializing and having deeper conversations with people I work more closely with on a day-to-day basis. Glad I went.

[Jackalope]

Our company holiday party is in Portland, Maine. I'm in central Mexico.

I don't think I'll be attending.