https://www.customerssuck.com/board/ As the title says en Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:13:10 GMT vBulletin 60 images/misc/rss.png https://www.customerssuck.com/board/ https://www.customerssuck.com/board/forum/community/off-topic/life-advice/2087781-hooboy-incoming-rant Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:08:10 GMT
There's been an announcement about increasing reports of bedbugs in my building. No signs in my unit, thank goodness.
But management has decided the solution is to treat ALL units.

And I have finally gotten some actual details (as opposed to rumours) on the situation.
They are doing roughly 2 floors per week. ALL units will be "treated" even if there's no signs of infestation (mine has no such signs, thank heavens).
For some reason they started on the 13th floor.
I'm on the 14th.
They won't get around to my floor until the end of November.

Okay, well, that's actually fine because the BIG issue is going to be my cats. I'm getting conflicting advice on what to do with them. The woman in the building's office said to lock them in the bathroom and put a towel under the door to prevent any of the spray getting to them.
A quick Google search said no, not good enough. Get them OUT.
My two cats will not let me pick them up, never mind put them into a carrier.
I called the company doing the treating. The rep I spoke to wouldn't/couldn't give me any actual advice. She said I had to catch an actual technician and ask them. Very helpful.
In order to board them at my vet's they must be up-to-date on their vaccines, which they are not (see above about them not letting me pick them up ....)
The cost of vaccines plus boarding is going to hit $400.
So I've thought of a sort of plan:
1) get some gabapentin (tranquilizer).
2) buy two cardboard carriers (the one cat in particular LUVVVS boxes, but the other one is fond of them too).
3) buy some refills for my two Feliway diffusers, so I can get them REALLY stoned.
4) Get each one to the vet ahead of time, so as to spread the financial misery around.
5) Hopefully by the end of November all I'll need is the cost of overnight boarding ($40 per night per cat). AND hope I can get them back into those carriers.

The alternative, of course, is to just make sure I save up the $400 (I've got a month to do so) and drag them to the vet ONCE. That would be easier on everybody.
Wish me luck.












]]> Life Advice Pixilated https://www.customerssuck.com/board/forum/community/off-topic/life-advice/2087781-hooboy-incoming-rant https://www.customerssuck.com/board/forum/community/off-topic/life-advice/2087779-pondering-my-beneficiaries Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:21:34 GMT I don't see myself actually qualifying for this (although it applies off the job too) but I'm debating who to name.
My brother has been extremely generous to me over the years but he sure as hell doesn't need the money.
My sister isn't as well off as he is, but she isn't exactly poverty-stricken either.
I have little doubt that my brother would share it with her (or possibly give her the whole amount).
Thoughts?]]> Life Advice Pixilated https://www.customerssuck.com/board/forum/community/off-topic/life-advice/2087779-pondering-my-beneficiaries https://www.customerssuck.com/board/forum/community/off-topic/2087729-2026-holiday-card-exchange-💌📬 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:41:26 GMT It’s that time again! If you’re new here, here’s the deal: Every year, a number of us exchange Christmas Cards with fellow CS members across the... It’s that time again! If you’re new here, here’s the deal:

Every year, a number of us exchange Christmas Cards with fellow CS members across the globe. We collect sign ups from people each year, compile a list, send it out in early-mid November, and then we flood each other's mailboxes with glitter Christmas cheer.

So, the timeline:
You have until Wednesday, November 18^th to sign up (that’s a little over 4 weeks from today), I’ll post the list so you'll be able to see how many people are planning to participate, and if you decide you can't handle that many, you’ll have until November 25^th to opt out and I’ll send out the list on November 26^th. Sound good? Then follow the instructions at the end of this post and sign up!

Now, for a quick FAQ List...

Can I make my own cards, or do they have to be store bought?
Either way. Whatever jingles your bells. Just as long as you remember to sign ‘em.

Religious Themes: Yay or Nay?
Again, it doesn't matter. They don’t even have to be Christmas-themed. This event is about friendship and holiday cheer.

Can I add gifts?
Because someone once asked me about favors…in the past, some people have included various little gifts in their cards – crocheted snowflakes, handmade bookmarks, paper cranes, etc. You are more than welcome to add a little something if you like, but be assured there is absolutely no expectation for anything more than a card from anyone. Anything extra is entirely up to you.

If I sign up, do I have to send a card to EVERYONE?
YES, and in a timely manner too. I cannot stress this enough. It is selfish, rude, and seriously unfair to sign up and get cards from everyone else and not send any of your own. If you wish to only send cards to a select few members of the CS community, please make such plans on your own.

Are e-cards allowed?
No. Once the final list goes out, this becomes a snail mail event. Postcards are allowed, however, if you wish to save a few pennies on postage.

What happens if I sign up and don't send out my cards/don't send out my cards until after the Easter Bunny has visited?
People who sign up and don't follow through make Baby Jesus cry, and thus are automatically placed on Santa's Naughty List for the next year. Oh, and on my naughty list as well. No-shows are banned from participating in future events. A first offense gets you banned for one year. A second offense gets you banned for life.

But what if an emergency comes up and I can't?
I'm not an unreasonable person, and we’ve found that most members of CS that participate are very accommodating. If an emergency comes up, all I ask is that you PLEASE let me know. I will handle things accordingly and you will not be penalized in any way.

How many people will sign up?
It varies. We've had everywhere from 19-60some members sign up in previous years. Unfortunately, my crystal ball hasn't been working lately like it should, so I can't tell for certain how many of you will sign up this year, but the last few years have been fewer than 20. I will stop accepting Sign Ups on November 18^th, and I will post a complete list of who has signed up, and you will have until November 25^th to opt out, so if the list swells to an amazingly large number of people and it is no longer feasible for you to participate, you can drop out by sending me a PM and letting me know you can no longer participate. Once the opt out period ends, I’ll email the list to everyone. Once the list is sent out, however, you're in it for the long haul. Also, I will not make any changes once the email goes out, so please, please, please make sure your address is complete and correct before hitting the submit button (please?). I have no intention of sending corrections because you didn’t proofread.

How much is postage?
It depends on where you live, how many people have signed up, and how many of the cards you send will be international. In the past, the majority of participants have been in the US, plus a handful in Canada and the UK, and occasionally a few other far-flung places.

Suggestion from our resident Postal Worker:
If you are in the US, please go to USPS.com and get your +4 zip code. This makes the zip code 9 digits long and looks like 12345-6789. This should help stop some of the missing ones we get every year from going missing because the computer has more info. (Thanks for the suggestion, Aethian!) If you go to that link and enter your street address, it will give you the complete, standard format for your address. Use that format when you sign up and things just might go that much more smoothly. Standard US format looks like so:

Your Name
123 Your Street
Faketown, WY 12345-6789

My Significant Other and I are both members. Can we sign up with both of our names?
Yes. If you are signing up as a couple, please give me the other person’s screen name as well.

How do I share my joy in having received a card from someone?
Go ahead and post a note in this thread and tell us who you’ve received cards from. I’ll be keeping tabs on it and check off on my list that people are receiving your cards.

Did I mention that you have until November 18^th to sign up?
So sign up! It’s fun!!


TO SIGN UP:
Scroll back up to the top of this post, click on my name, and send me a private message!
Be sure to include:

• Your real first and last name
  • If you are signing up as a couple and are both members, please include your spouse/partner’s screen name as well
• Your full, correct, proofread, verified, properly-formatted mailing address.
• Your email address so I can send you the list!
  • Privacy policy: I assure you that your email address will not be shared with anyone (and will be deleted from my computer and CS inbox once the event is over), and your other information will only be shared with those who have signed up. You are, of course, expected to keep this information private as well.

Note: I will send the list as a pdf file formatted to print on a standard 30-label sheet. If for some reason you have a problem with the file, either reply to my email or send me a PM, and I can resend it, or send it in a different format (Word or Excel) if needed. The list will come from my personal Gmail address. If you don’t receive it, check your spam folder or send me a PM and I’ll tell you what address to look for or resend as needed.
]]> Off Topic BookstoreEscapee https://www.customerssuck.com/board/forum/community/off-topic/2087729-2026-holiday-card-exchange-💌📬 https://www.customerssuck.com/board/forum/community/off-topic/life-advice/2087710-pondering-future-vacations Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:37:41 GMT But here's the problem: the week AFTER a vacation week, I get no paycheque. Yes, we do get vacation pay, but they dole it out in dribbles with each paycheque during the year. It used to come as a single cheque once a year but apparently that was too much effort for a multi-million-dollar company.
So recently I took the week of Oct. 12 off. This means that on Oct. 22 (Thursdays are paydays) there will be nothing until the following Thursday.
I am trying to pay off two large debts, the worst one being a credit card debt. So things are quite tight.
I am seriously considering not taking ANY full weeks of vacation next year.
I usually work three four-hour shifts a week, so my schedule isn't onerous. I will often go in to cover if I'm called in but am not required to do so.
One of my coworkers said she just books long weekends off (I think she works fulltime) instead of taking full weeks off mostly for the same reason. I am thinking of doing the same next year ... if I remember to do so. Since my schedule is pretty short to begin with, it's possible I won't even think about it (I certainly didn't this past year).
Thoughts?]]> Life Advice Pixilated https://www.customerssuck.com/board/forum/community/off-topic/life-advice/2087710-pondering-future-vacations https://www.customerssuck.com/board/forum/community/off-topic/2087669-2026-holiday-card-exchange Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:41:50 GMT Is there any interest in doing the card exchange this year? Is there any interest in doing the card exchange this year? Off Topic Ironclad Alibi https://www.customerssuck.com/board/forum/community/off-topic/2087669-2026-holiday-card-exchange