Just Did Something Really Lazy

patchen30 · April 2010

I have a bridal shower to go to in a couple weeks, and instead of going to pick up the gift at Crate and Barrell, Bed Bath & Beyond, or Macy's (where the bride is registered), all of which are in the city, I paid the extra $20 for shipping. I'm splitting it with someone so it's really only $10. I just kept thinking what a mad house the Macy's in the city is, how I don't feel like lugging heavy dishes home from anywhere, etc., and how my acu keeps telling me to be "kind to myself" during the 2ww!

grazy · April 2010

I think it is a very good move!

Bella2u07 · April 2010

I would have done the same thing! Having things shipped it so convenient.

OrangeSmoke · April 2010

Wow - that's considered lazy?

I'm usually your friend. You know the one that says get whatever and I'll pay you half. Now that's lazy!

For a second I thought you ordered McDonald's delivery again

patchen30 · April 2010

OrangeSmoke:

Wow - that's considered lazy?

I'm usually your friend. You know the one that says get whatever and I'll pay you half. Now that's lazy!

For a second I thought you ordered McDonald's delivery again

She told me to just take care of it so she can't complain!

OrangeSmoke - do you remember from living in the city what that whole Macy's area is like? It's h*ll on earth, IMO. Like Times Square on steroids.

FabulousMrs.P · April 2010

I think it was a smart move...sometimes it is worth it to have something arrive right at the door!

albjag · April 2010

I fully support your laziness LOL.

I hate shopping- so to me, it's worth it to have it delivered.

OrangeSmoke · April 2010

patchen30:
OrangeSmoke:

Wow - that's considered lazy?

I'm usually your friend. You know the one that says get whatever and I'll pay you half. Now that's lazy!

For a second I thought you ordered McDonald's delivery again

She told me to just take care of it so she can't complain!

OrangeSmoke - do you remember from living in the city what that whole Macy's area is like? It's h*ll on earth, IMO. Like Times Square on steroids.

H*lll on earth is exactly how I would describe it. Ironically, DH always tells me how that's his favorite store from when he was single, cuz he can go in there and do all his Christmas shopping in one store.

Speaking of that area, I've officially cut myself off from commuting. So no more Penn Station for me!!!! I can't be more thrilled...

LaneyLooLoo · April 2010

My time and reprieve from aggravation is worth the $20.

jdeats12 · April 2010

I don't think that is lazy, I think it's smart. I often pay for shipping but most of the 'good malls' are about 45 min - 1 hour away from me, so with gas expenses and time the shipping is usually worth it for me.

Not lazy, smart:)

patchen30 · April 2010

OrangeSmoke:
patchen30:
OrangeSmoke:

Wow - that's considered lazy?

I'm usually your friend. You know the one that says get whatever and I'll pay you half. Now that's lazy!

For a second I thought you ordered McDonald's delivery again

She told me to just take care of it so she can't complain!

OrangeSmoke - do you remember from living in the city what that whole Macy's area is like? It's h*ll on earth, IMO. Like Times Square on steroids.

H*lll on earth is exactly how I would describe it. Ironically, DH always tells me how that's his favorite store from when he was single, cuz he can go in there and do all his Christmas shopping in one store.

Speaking of that area, I've officially cut myself off from commuting. So no more Penn Station for me!!!! I can't be more thrilled...

No way! Are you working from home or did you quit your job or what? Awesome to avoid the commute/Penn!

jennim1984 · April 2010

Good idea! That's not lazy

OrangeSmoke · April 2010

patchen30:
OrangeSmoke:
patchen30:
OrangeSmoke:

Wow - that's considered lazy?

I'm usually your friend. You know the one that says get whatever and I'll pay you half. Now that's lazy!

For a second I thought you ordered McDonald's delivery again

She told me to just take care of it so she can't complain!

OrangeSmoke - do you remember from living in the city what that whole Macy's area is like? It's h*ll on earth, IMO. Like Times Square on steroids.

H*lll on earth is exactly how I would describe it. Ironically, DH always tells me how that's his favorite store from when he was single, cuz he can go in there and do all his Christmas shopping in one store.

Speaking of that area, I've officially cut myself off from commuting. So no more Penn Station for me!!!! I can't be more thrilled...

No way! Are you working from home or did you quit your job or what? Awesome to avoid the commute/Penn!

I'm working from home. Had a little scare this week that landed me in L&D on Tuesday, so I cut myself off. Amazingly my douche-tastic department head was ok with it. They've had a lot of trouble coming up with a plan for my maternity coverage, so I think he just wants me to work for as long as possible.

It's a pretty sad story though in my dept with respect to women coming back from mat leave. Almost everyone I knew that were on the fast track is now being forced out or take a really crappy role. So i'm thinking I'm going to be looking for a new job come next year!

patchen30 · April 2010

OrangeSmoke:
patchen30:
OrangeSmoke:
patchen30:
OrangeSmoke:

Wow - that's considered lazy?

I'm usually your friend. You know the one that says get whatever and I'll pay you half. Now that's lazy!

For a second I thought you ordered McDonald's delivery again

She told me to just take care of it so she can't complain!

OrangeSmoke - do you remember from living in the city what that whole Macy's area is like? It's h*ll on earth, IMO. Like Times Square on steroids.

H*lll on earth is exactly how I would describe it. Ironically, DH always tells me how that's his favorite store from when he was single, cuz he can go in there and do all his Christmas shopping in one store.

Speaking of that area, I've officially cut myself off from commuting. So no more Penn Station for me!!!! I can't be more thrilled...

No way! Are you working from home or did you quit your job or what? Awesome to avoid the commute/Penn!

I'm working from home. Had a little scare this week that landed me in L&D on Tuesday, so I cut myself off. Amazingly my douche-tastic department head was ok with it. They've had a lot of trouble coming up with a plan for my maternity coverage, so I think he just wants me to work for as long as possible.

It's a pretty sad story though in my dept with respect to women coming back from mat leave. Almost everyone I knew that were on the fast track is now being forced out or take a really crappy role. So i'm thinking I'm going to be looking for a new job come next year!

I'm trying to think what L&D is...

I hope everything's OK now? What happened (if you want to talk about it)?

That's total cr*p about women in your dept. Even though it's illegal to do that since it's discrimination, it still happens unfortunately and women still end up having to choose between career and family.

OrangeSmoke · April 2010

patchen30:
OrangeSmoke:
patchen30:
OrangeSmoke:
patchen30:
OrangeSmoke:

Wow - that's considered lazy?

I'm usually your friend. You know the one that says get whatever and I'll pay you half. Now that's lazy!

For a second I thought you ordered McDonald's delivery again

She told me to just take care of it so she can't complain!

OrangeSmoke - do you remember from living in the city what that whole Macy's area is like? It's h*ll on earth, IMO. Like Times Square on steroids.

H*lll on earth is exactly how I would describe it. Ironically, DH always tells me how that's his favorite store from when he was single, cuz he can go in there and do all his Christmas shopping in one store.

Speaking of that area, I've officially cut myself off from commuting. So no more Penn Station for me!!!! I can't be more thrilled...

No way! Are you working from home or did you quit your job or what? Awesome to avoid the commute/Penn!

I'm working from home. Had a little scare this week that landed me in L&D on Tuesday, so I cut myself off. Amazingly my douche-tastic department head was ok with it. They've had a lot of trouble coming up with a plan for my maternity coverage, so I think he just wants me to work for as long as possible.

It's a pretty sad story though in my dept with respect to women coming back from mat leave. Almost everyone I knew that were on the fast track is now being forced out or take a really crappy role. So i'm thinking I'm going to be looking for a new job come next year!

I'm trying to think what L&D is...

I hope everything's OK now? What happened (if you want to talk about it)?

That's total cr*p about women in your dept. Even though it's illegal to do that since it's discrimination, it still happens unfortunately and women still end up having to choose between career and family.

Labor and delivery - don't worry, you'll learn a whole new set of lingos soon enough. I was having some pretty intense contractions, but thank goodness my cervix is still long and closed. They called it "irritable uterus" and told me to cut back on my activities.

I've almost made peace with the fact that I won't have a *real* job when I come back. I've been thinking about leaving for quite a while now (and would have if our last cycle didn't work out). We had a big management change last year and the culture has been a complete boys club ever since. All of my friends and mentors have already left and hopefully by the time I come back I'll have some pretty good contacts. Oh the joys of working in an investment bank!

patchen30 · April 2010

OrangeSmoke:
patchen30:
OrangeSmoke:
patchen30:
OrangeSmoke:
patchen30:
OrangeSmoke:

Wow - that's considered lazy?

I'm usually your friend. You know the one that says get whatever and I'll pay you half. Now that's lazy!

For a second I thought you ordered McDonald's delivery again

She told me to just take care of it so she can't complain!

OrangeSmoke - do you remember from living in the city what that whole Macy's area is like? It's h*ll on earth, IMO. Like Times Square on steroids.

H*lll on earth is exactly how I would describe it. Ironically, DH always tells me how that's his favorite store from when he was single, cuz he can go in there and do all his Christmas shopping in one store.

Speaking of that area, I've officially cut myself off from commuting. So no more Penn Station for me!!!! I can't be more thrilled...

No way! Are you working from home or did you quit your job or what? Awesome to avoid the commute/Penn!

I'm working from home. Had a little scare this week that landed me in L&D on Tuesday, so I cut myself off. Amazingly my douche-tastic department head was ok with it. They've had a lot of trouble coming up with a plan for my maternity coverage, so I think he just wants me to work for as long as possible.

It's a pretty sad story though in my dept with respect to women coming back from mat leave. Almost everyone I knew that were on the fast track is now being forced out or take a really crappy role. So i'm thinking I'm going to be looking for a new job come next year!

I'm trying to think what L&D is...

I hope everything's OK now? What happened (if you want to talk about it)?

That's total cr*p about women in your dept. Even though it's illegal to do that since it's discrimination, it still happens unfortunately and women still end up having to choose between career and family.

Labor and delivery - don't worry, you'll learn a whole new set of lingos soon enough. I was having some pretty intense contractions, but thank goodness my cervix is still long and closed. They called it "irritable uterus" and told me to cut back on my activities.

I've almost made peace with the fact that I won't have a *real* job when I come back. I've been thinking about leaving for quite a while now (and would have if our last cycle didn't work out). We had a big management change last year and the culture has been a complete boys club ever since. All of my friends and mentors have already left and hopefully by the time I come back I'll have some pretty good contacts. Oh the joys of working in an investment bank!

I'm sorry about your scare that landed you in L&D! That must have been terrifying...I'm so glad to hear that everything is OK. Take it easy and take care of yourself.

I am kind of dying to know which IB you work at b/c I work at one of the big ones too but I think it probably wouldn't be a good idea for us to disclose on a public message board...it could even be the same place?!

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