I don't understand most (all) perfume commercials. I don't get how Charlize Theron walking on water and saying French things sells perfume or how Natalie Portman in a wedding gown climbing a floral ladder onto a helicopter makes any sense.
I guess most commercials bother me. I can't believe that somewhere on this planet people think up these things and there's a group of people clapping like seals acting like any of it makes sense.
cornpop311, no I haven't seen it. I'll take your word on its stupidity and save myself a YouTube search. But how can something with Jared Leto in it be bad?!
I also hate that coffee creamer commercial with the cancer survivor. I can't describe why I hate it, but I worry it makes me a terrible person.
cornpop311 , no I haven't seen it. I'll take your word on its stupidity and save myself a YouTube search. But how can something with Jared Leto in it be bad?!
I also hate that coffee creamer commercial with the cancer survivor. I can't describe why I hate it, but I worry it makes me a terrible person.
I don't care for the creamer commercial either but she actually has alopecia. My friend's son has it as well and she does a lot of fundraising for awareness.
I actually like those j'adore commercials with Charlize Theron that are always on during the holidays. I love the part where she's ripping off her dress. That said, I haven't bought any.
I don't think everyone should go to college and I think there are many jobs where a college degree is a waste of time and money.
I agree with this. I hate the pressure that schools put on our kids to go to college, because it's SO not the right choice for everyone, and could end up putting them in debt for no reason. I'm always the rebel teacher to tells the kids to do whatever they want after the counselors leave the room.
I don't think everyone should go to college and I think there are many jobs where a college degree is a waste of time and money.
H and I have talked about encouraging our kids to go to a trade HS. At least then they will have marketable skills to fall back on and college is always an option.
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I don't think everyone should go to college and I think there are many jobs where a college degree is a waste of time and money.
I agree with this - but then even entry-level jobs will just kick out your application if you don't fill out college info. It's an easy way to weed out applications.
If one happens to land a good job, and wants to change or move, the competition is high. Not having a degree is a big disadvantage. It sucks.
And here I am with my music degree - this doesn't qualify me for bunk, but I'm already on better footing than someone without a degree.
Post by catladymeow on Feb 9, 2017 11:33:53 GMT -5
I agree that a degree is not useful for every job/field. But what I DO think is valuable is being exposed to different university classes/topics, learning critical thinking skills, and being challenged on your worldview. That's very much what I associate my 4 year undergraduate degree with. This is something that I think this experience should be available to everyone, not just people who can afford it, and would contribute to a better society. But I'm (kind of) a socialist.
LydiaDeetz I love Charlize Theron. I really liked the first Dior commercial. One day I was in Ulta and saw the perfume and tried it. I love it and bought it for my wedding. I guess they got me!
I agree that a degree is not useful for every job/field. But what I DO think is valuable is being exposed to different university classes/topics, learning critical thinking skills, and being challenged on your worldview. That's very much what I associate my 4 year undergraduate degree with. This is something that I think this experience should be available to everyone, not just people who can afford it, and would contribute to a better society. But I'm (kind of) a socialist.
I totally agree with this. But I have so many students who just do not thrive in a classroom environment at all. School is just not for them, not the way they learn. I wish there were also more hands-on ways to get these experiences.
I agree that a degree is not useful for every job/field. But what I DO think is valuable is being exposed to different university classes/topics, learning critical thinking skills, and being challenged on your worldview. That's very much what I associate my 4 year undergraduate degree with. This is something that I think this experience should be available to everyone, not just people who can afford it, and would contribute to a better society. But I'm (kind of) a socialist.
I totally agree with this. But I have so many students who just do not thrive in a classroom environment at all. School is just not for them, not the way they learn. I wish there were also more hands-on ways to get these experiences.
College should be more interactive. Apprenticeship/clinicals that correspond with with the coursework so it is more meaningful and less theoretical. The model of lecture and exams is outdated
yl - I agree. I think college and university is a great experience for a lot of people. I also think that trade/technical/business school should have more support. I think in some circles, it gets a bad rap, and that's a shame.
I went to college and got a diploma instead of going to university for a degree. It was absolutely the best decision I could have made. In high-school we were taught that university was the way to go and if you went to college you weren't as smart. I tried university for a year and dropped out because it was so awful and just listening to someone talk wasn't working for me. Funny thing is those of us who went to college have always had jobs and the ones who did university ended up going to college after because they couldn't find jobs with their degree.
I don't think everyone should go to college and I think there are many jobs where a college degree is a waste of time and money.
I agree with this - but then even entry-level jobs will just kick out your application if you don't fill out college info. It's an easy way to weed out applications.
If one happens to land a good job, and wants to change or move, the competition is high. Not having a degree is a big disadvantage. It sucks.
And here I am with my music degree - this doesn't qualify me for bunk, but I'm already on better footing than someone without a degree.
It was not always this way! Both my father, and my favorite client, are now very senior in their respective roles at their companies and neither has a college degree. Both are incredibly intelligent and well spoken, and are really effing good at their jobs.
It is complete madness that we've moved away from a system where you can start in an entry level job and work your way up, to a system where you need a credential and often experience for what they consider an "entry level" position.
Surely there are better ways of assessing competency than whether someone has a college degree, especially when it isn't required for the position. It really isn't required for most things outside of professions (like law, medicine, education, accounting, engineering, etc.).
In most fields, a degree should be a substitute for experience, not a requirement for an entry level job.
I agree with this - but then even entry-level jobs will just kick out your application if you don't fill out college info. It's an easy way to weed out applications.
If one happens to land a good job, and wants to change or move, the competition is high. Not having a degree is a big disadvantage. It sucks.
And here I am with my music degree - this doesn't qualify me for bunk, but I'm already on better footing than someone without a degree.
It was not always this way! Both my father, and my favorite client, are now very senior in their respective roles at their companies and neither has a college degree. Both are incredibly intelligent and well spoken, and are really effing good at their jobs.
It is complete madness that we've moved away from a system where you can start in an entry level job and work your way up, to a system where you need a credential and often experience for what they consider an "entry level" position.
Surely there are better ways of assessing competency than whether someone has a college degree, especially when it isn't required for the position. It really isn't required for most things outside of professions (like law, medicine, education, accounting, engineering, etc.).
In most fields, a degree should be a substitute for experience, not a requirement for an entry level job.
My mom has no college education and became basically the CFO of her dept at the university and their division 1 athletics program. When she retired they required an MBA of her replacement. So crazy.
I don't like how ice cream cake makes the frosting hard and brings out the waxiness. I do like putting a can of Duncan Hines cream cheese frosting in the freezer though... go figure!
Based on the bathing suit thread I won't ever wear a two piece in front of my children. (Tankini, yes) but not dull separates
Why?
I think I'm more comfortable wearing a two piece in front of my kids than strangers. My kids don't judge me for being 'fluffy' which is nice. Plus I'm fine wearing a sports bra around the house so I don't think of it any differently.... but then again my oldest isn't even 4 and I can't handle clothes riding up so 2 piece is my preference for that reason.
Post by catladymeow on Feb 9, 2017 18:52:52 GMT -5
I don't mean this to sound judgy. But the bathing suit thread made me sad that so many beautiful women have disparaging things to say about their bodies. You are all lovely!
I've whipped my boob out in public for the entirety of my children's lives, so I don't think they even pay attention to the fact that my stomach is showing. I hate that it's so hard to find a non-skimpy cute bathing suit, but I definitely rock the bikini. Most of the moms at our pool do, and I think it's awesome! We're not all perfect bodies, and I can only hope the young girls there are taking notice.
As a university instructor I see many students who are just not ready for college and/or are obviously there because their parents forced it on them. They aren't getting much out of it.
I see so many differences between my traditional age students and the typically older students I have at SNHU. The older students have life experiences that have led them to pursue their degree. Some of them are of retirement age and are doing it because of the joy of learning or to be an example to grandchildren.
But honestly college isn't for everyone and society needs to be okay with that and show teens the various options - military, vo tech, university, or straight into the world of work.
I've whipped my boob out in public for the entirety of my children's lives, so I don't think they even pay attention to the fact that my stomach is showing. I hate that it's so hard to find a non-skimpy cute bathing suit, but I definitely rock the bikini. Most of the moms at our pool do, and I think it's awesome! We're not all perfect bodies, and I can only hope the young girls there are taking notice.
Right? E has seen me naked since she was born.
Is this a bad time to mention that I still sometimes walk around naked at home? Not in a flaunting way, but to get my clothes from the room after I shower, etc. And I don't cover myself for E's sake. She's going to grow up to be a woman (I assume). I want her to feel proud of her body someday.
Maybe this is a FFFC, I dunno.
I don't wear a Bikini because of my own body hangups, but that's my problem, not hers.
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