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  • #16
    Quoth Boozy View Post
    Taboo knows the situation better than anyone, and has decided to put it behind her. Yes, she could sue or complain to the dean, but she's obviously decided not to do that.

    At this point, I think she could use some support without the advice.

    I'm sorry things have been so rough for you, Taboo. I remember feeling a little unraveled during finals too. Take care of yourself.
    Yes, thanks.

    For those who are curious: I went in and spoke to staff and they basically threatened while not directly saying that they would make it very difficult for me to get my scholarship renewed. Unfortunately with the timing on that I wouldn't be able to get a loan to cover it quickly enough and would have to take a semester off, and I really don't want to do that. So, could I go after them? Yes, I could, yes, I probably should, but I've decided right now I'm just too stressed and it's not worth my mental health to do it.

    I did get them to pull the video of me out of the streaming thing. I'm still incredibly pissed but at least it's not running anymore. I just will be dropping it past that because again, not worth my mental health.

    But thanks guys, I'm really glad to know I'm not crazy for thinking they're jackasses.

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    • #17
      You are certainly not crazy. They are jackasses, actually jackasses is a very mild term. If it will cost you a semester more with those , it will probably be best to let it go for now. I hope they will get their punishment some day.

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      • #18
        Quoth Mikkel View Post
        You are certainly not crazy. They are jackasses, actually jackasses is a very mild term. If it will cost you a semester more with those , it will probably be best to let it go for now. I hope they will get their punishment some day.
        Yeah that was kind of my thought - I can't bear to be here any longer than I already have to.

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        • #19
          It really sucks that you have to go through that kind of mental abuse just to get an education. May the fleas of a million camels infest their groins and armpits!

          Get your degree, then give them hell.
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          • #20
            All that is necessary for evil to succeed is for good men to do nothing.

            While it is totally your decision to make, I will plead one last time for you to take action. Your scholarship should not be of concern. When the school hears about the law suit, they will be asking what you settle for. After the criminal charges are taken care of, they will be wanting to avoid the civil suit.

            Finish your exams, then talk to the DA.
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            • #21
              My suggestion: she document this and other abuses (including unrealistic and impossible goals for art production!), and be ready to drop the lot on the DA when she's finished whatever goals she feels she needs to.

              Sometimes even good men have to choose the middle course. Somewhere between ideal and pragmatic has to do.
              Seshat's self-help guide:
              1. Would you rather be right, or get the result you want?
              2. If you're consistently getting results you don't want, change what you do.
              3. Deal with the situation you have now, however it occurred.
              4. Accept the consequences of your decisions.

              "All I want is a pretty girl, a decent meal, and the right to shoot lightning at fools." - Anders, Dragon Age.

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              • #22
                Quoth Seshat View Post
                My suggestion: she document this and other abuses (including unrealistic and impossible goals for art production!), and be ready to drop the lot on the DA when she's finished whatever goals she feels she needs to.

                Sometimes even good men have to choose the middle course. Somewhere between ideal and pragmatic has to do.
                That's not a bad idea either.

                What it comes down to in the end is this:

                Dad is paying for school. Dad is very disappointed that I'm taking more than four years to graduate and when I asked him about this incident, he said that if I take any longer than I already am, he will withdraw all financial support - yes, even if it's because of the school. So that's about $30,000 more that I'd need to pay myself. As much as I'd like to stick it to my school, I can't handle being here even longer and I definitely don't want another 30k in debt. It's not worth it. If I do go after them it'll be during my last semester, when I already know I'll be graduating and they're unable to stop me.

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                • #23
                  Was their audio on the recording? did you know about the reccording? are you in a 2 party consent state?
                  Interviewer: What is your greatest weakness?
                  Me: I expect competence from my coworkers.

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                  • #24
                    Will somebody remind me what TLDR stands for?
                    Engaged to the amazing Marmalady. She is my Silver Dragon, shining as bright as the sun. I her Black Dragon (though good honestly), dark as night..fierce and strong.

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                    • #25
                      Too
                      Long | Lazy
                      Didn't | Don't
                      Read | Repeat

                      I am not an a**hole. I am a hemorrhoid. I irritate a**holes!
                      Procrastination: Forward planning to insure there is something to do tomorrow.
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