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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Woman Gets Annoyed After 'Pathetic' Co-Worker Reports Her for Using Phone in the Office. But Commenters Give Her a Warning
A woman says that a coworker anonymously reported her to a manager for talking to delivery drivers through her doorbell cam app while at her desk The woman, who shared her story on a community forum, claims she has only done this a 'handful' of times and says she thinks the person who reported her is 'a bit pathetic' While some post commenters agreed with the woman, others said they think she should take the note more seriouslyA woman says a co-worker reported her for using her phone at the office, and she now worries things will get 'awkward.' The woman detailed her experience in the 'Am I Being Unreasonable?' forum on the U.K.-based community site Mumsnet, a place where people can go to seek advice from others about a host of topics. In her post, the woman explains that she works in a 'fairly large office' with a 'common sense approach to personal phone usage.' 'No one sits at their desk and takes lengthy personal calls, but management accepts there will be times people need to check/use their phones briefly, and that for anything longer, they'll step away from their desk or wait for breaks and lunch,' she adds. The original poster (OP) goes on to say that she recently had a one-on-one with her manager, and the manager mentioned that another co-worker had complained that the OP 'conversed with delivery drivers' using her doorbell cam app. The OP admits this has happened a 'handful of times,' but also says she generally schedules packages to arrive on her work-from-home days. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! 'My manager was clear she doesn't have an issue with my phone usage, and obviously she can't tell me who reported it, although I have an idea,' she continues. 'Am I wrong to find them reporting this a bit pathetic?' the OP asks at the end of her post, adding, 'It just risks an awkward atmosphere when we are generally a fairly harmonious team.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. A number of commenters said they don't think the OP is being unreasonable — and also noted that the manager should not have passed the note along if the phone usage is a non-issue. 'I think if it's clear that your manager doesn't have an issue, she should not be discussing it with you at all. She should have put an end to it,' one person said. 'Your manager did not have to bring that up if she sees no issue,' added someone else. However, other commenters brought up the possibility that the manager might be more bothered by the OP's phone usage than she let on, but blamed someone else to avoid an uncomfortable conversation. 'This is the kind of thing my manager would say if it was bugging him. He'd make out that someone had complained,' said one person. Another person agreed, adding, 'Managers do sometimes say that 'someone' reported something when actually it's them that has an issue with it. So I'd be a bit careful [as] this could be a possibility.' Read the original article on People
CNET
22-05-2025
- CNET
Traveling With Contact Lenses for Memorial Day? Never Do These 5 Things
I have a confession to make that I am not proud of, but I know I can't be the only one to do this. More often than not, I sleep in my contact lenses and I wake up with blurry vision and dry, sticky lenses that won't budge. My eye doctor wouldn't be pleased if they knew this because I was not prescribed the type of lenses for sleeping in. Actually, sleeping in my contact lenses puts me at a higher risk of an eye infection. Yikes! This can be a major problem when traveling on a plane or car and trying to remove my contacts. Thankfully, after speaking with my coworker, they gave me important time-saving tips for removing my contacts safely and effortlessly. The trick is to do things in advance, before you get sleepy or busy. These tips are too good not to share, but you should know that these are for reusable contacts and not daily disposable lenses. Read more: An Optometrist Shares 13 Mistakes You're Making With Your Contact Lenses 4 items you should never travel without when you have contact lenses Grab some contact cases, hand sanitizer and contact solution. Katie Teague/CNET Contact lens case This is a must-have when you're traveling anywhere. When you're out, the last thing you want to risk happening is your contact lenses dry out or stay in your eyes too long. Contact lens solution Packing your solution is equally important. Contacts aren't cheap, and ruining them can be a huge hassle. Not to mention, you'll be wasting money as you replace things. Hand sanitizer If you're in a pinch and can't wash your hands before removing your contacts, you can bring a bottle of hand sanitizer to clean your hands before pinching the contacts out of your eyes. Especially since you'll be touching surfaces on the plane or while stopping for a snack or gas on the road. Even after the sanitizer has dried, however, you still may have some residual alcohol on your fingers, so if you have the option to wash your hands with soap and water, I recommend doing that. An extra pair of prescribed glasses "Airplanes have quite dry air and even the most comfortable of contact lenses can become dry and irritating, especially on those long-haul flights," Dr. Mika Moy, a clinical professor at the Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry and Vision Science at the University of California, Berkeley, told me. Instead, she said, "wear glasses on airplanes for better comfort and so you don't have to worry about napping with your lenses on." You can put your contacts back in when you've arrived at your destination. Read more: 10 Eye Protection Hacks You Need to Know Before Spring and Summer Trick for prepping contact lenses for travelBefore leaving for your trip, prep your contact lens case by cleaning it. Then fill each side about halfway with contact lens solution -- or the amount you usually use to fill up your case. Close the lids tight to avoid any leaks, and store the case in a Ziploc bag inside a backpack or purse, where you'll have easy access. You can fill multiple contact cases so that you'll have a backup if anything goes wrong, and you won't have to pack a huge bottle of solution. When it's time to remove your contact lenses from your eyes, just grab your case and place your contacts inside. Make sure your hands are as clean as possible. This simple solution is clever because it saves time and will keep your eyes feeling fresh. Read more: Yes, You Can Save Money on Travel Despite Inflation Dos and don'ts for your contact lenses When it's time to remove your contacts, be careful. After all, you only have one set of eyes. Try these recommendations. ❌ Don't: Remove your contact lenses during turbulence on the airplane. Contact lens solution may spill, your contact could go flying and you might jab yourself in the pupil. ✅ Do this instead: Wait until the plane is steady to avoid poking your eye. Or better, instead of wearing contacts, wear your glasses during the flight to avoid your contacts drying out. ❌ Also, don't do this: Take out your contact lenses while driving or if the road is bumpy. ✅ Do this instead: Wait until you stop at a gas station to wash your hands and remove your contacts. ❌ Don't do this: Only bring one pair of contact lenses with you. Anything can happen when handling your contacts, including ripping a lens or dropping one onto the floor (ew). ✅ Do this instead: Always bring an extra pair or two of contact lenses with you as backup. Or consider bringing one-day disposable lenses instead. "If you wear one-day disposable contact lenses when traveling, you can avoid needing solutions or cases at all," Moy said. "One-day lenses are typically more comfortable and healthier for the eyes because they are only used once and do not need to be disinfected at all." ❌ Don't do this: Put contacts in when you have red eyes. ✅ Do this instead: Always bring a pair of glasses in case you develop an eye infection while traveling. ❌ Don't do this: Sleep in your contacts. Eye doctors will tell you it can cause an infection and even result in permanent vision loss. (I admit, I need to take this advice.) ✅ Do this instead: Place the case filled with solution next to your bed so you can easily remove your contacts without getting up -- whether you're traveling or at home tucked into bed. For more life tips, here's how to make distilled water for free, how to cut cake like a pro with floss and how to end junk mail for good.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Popeyes Manager in North Carolina Allegedly Shot a Coworker in Dispute Over ‘Burnt Biscuits'
A Popeyes employee in North Carolina allegedly shot a coworker during a shift on May 11 A witness reportedly told authorities that the incident started over a disagreement about "burnt biscuits" Rodney Wood, 22, has since been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weaponA Popeyes employee is facing a first-degree murder charge after allegedly shooting a coworker over biscuits. Rodney Wood, 22, was arrested in Charlotte, N.C., at about 6 p.m. local time on Sunday, May 11, according to Mecklenburg County public arrest records. Wood has been charged with both attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, per the arrest details. The altercation initially began inside a Popeyes location on South Boulevard, local news outlet WBTV reported. According to a police affidavit obtained by the outlet, a customer who witnessed the incident said that Wood got in a disagreement with a fellow employee over "burnt biscuits." The witness said the employees took the argument outside after one 'challenged' the other. This allegedly led to a physical altercation, at which point Wood allegedly took out a gun and shot the other employee two times. In court documents, authorities state that video taken from the scene allegedly shows Wood 'discharging his firearm twice at point-blank range,' per WBTV. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. The outlet reported that the bullets hit the victim — whose name has not been released — in the groin and chest. He was rushed to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, where he underwent emergency surgery. Wood allegedly ran from the Popeyes after the shooting, but authorities found him shortly after in the same shopping center as the restaurant, per WBTV. He allegedly told authorities that his coworker had punched him in the face three times once they stepped outside and claimed that he fired 'two warning shots' that were not intended to be fatal, per WBTV. However, authorities said that Wood 'failed to articulate a credible, imminent threat of deadly force necessary to support a self-defense claim under state law,' per the affidavit obtained by the outlet. Both Wood and the victim were managers at the Popeyes location, local news outlet WCNC reported. PEOPLE reached out to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office for comment on Saturday, May 17, but did not receive an immediate response. Wood's bond is set for $50,000. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Popeyes Manager in North Carolina Allegedly Shot a Coworker in Dispute Over ‘Burnt Biscuits'
A Popeyes employee in North Carolina allegedly shot a coworker during a shift on May 11 A witness reportedly told authorities that the incident started over a disagreement about "burnt biscuits" Rodney Wood, 22, has since been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weaponA Popeyes employee is facing a first-degree murder charge after allegedly shooting a coworker over biscuits. Rodney Wood, 22, was arrested in Charlotte, N.C., at about 6 p.m. local time on Sunday, May 11, according to Mecklenburg County public arrest records. Wood has been charged with both attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, per the arrest details. The altercation initially began inside a Popeyes location on South Boulevard, local news outlet WBTV reported. According to a police affidavit obtained by the outlet, a customer who witnessed the incident said that Wood got in a disagreement with a fellow employee over "burnt biscuits." The witness said the employees took the argument outside after one 'challenged' the other. This allegedly led to a physical altercation, at which point Wood allegedly took out a gun and shot the other employee two times. In court documents, authorities state that video taken from the scene allegedly shows Wood 'discharging his firearm twice at point-blank range,' per WBTV. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. The outlet reported that the bullets hit the victim — whose name has not been released — in the groin and chest. He was rushed to Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, where he underwent emergency surgery. Wood allegedly ran from the Popeyes after the shooting, but authorities found him shortly after in the same shopping center as the restaurant, per WBTV. He allegedly told authorities that his coworker had punched him in the face three times once they stepped outside and claimed that he fired 'two warning shots' that were not intended to be fatal, per WBTV. However, authorities said that Wood 'failed to articulate a credible, imminent threat of deadly force necessary to support a self-defense claim under state law,' per the affidavit obtained by the outlet. Both Wood and the victim were managers at the Popeyes location, local news outlet WCNC reported. PEOPLE reached out to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office for comment on Saturday, May 17, but did not receive an immediate response. Wood's bond is set for $50,000. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Woman's Husband Shared Photos of Himself After Transforming His Body. Now, She Says a Female Coworker Is Getting 'Flirty'
A woman says that her husband has gotten 'flirty' with a female coworker — and it coincides with his 'big transformation' after getting back into going to the gym Also, she recently checked her husband's phone and discovered 'so so many messages' between him and the coworker – though she admits that none of the messages were 'sexual' in nature The woman shared her story on a popular U.K.-based community site, and members are divided over whether or not the woman is being unreasonableA woman says that her husband has gotten 'flirty' with a female coworker since getting back into shape — and she's not happy about it. The woman detailed her story in the 'Am I Being Unreasonable?' forum on the U.K.-based community site Mumsnet, a place where women can go to seek advice from other women. In her post, the woman says that her husband recently underwent a 'big transformation' and is 'looking great' after getting back into going to the gym. She also shares that he previously worked from home, but began working in an office about a year and a half ago. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! 'Since starting this job, he's become friendly with three women who work there,' the original poster (OP) continues, before adding that she has a 'bad feeling' about one of the women. The woman says that she has heard her husband talk on the phone with the coworker, and that their rapport makes her feel 'uncomfortable.' 'Just felt flirty or something,' she explains. The OP — who notes that she just gave birth to their second child — says that she ultimately checked her husband's phone and discovered 'so so many messages between them.' 'Nothing sexual, but flirty,' she explains, adding that the female coworker had even messaged comments about her husband's body after he posted gym progress photos. 'There were a lot of messages where she was asking how I was during the pregnancy, and this was my husband's defense — that [the messages were] mostly about me and he talks about me all the time [at] work,' the OP continues. However, she says that her husband 'would go mental' if the situation were reversed and she were messaging a male colleague in the same way, 'yet he can't see why I'm annoyed about this.' 'AIBU [am I being unreasonable] to be annoyed/concerned?' the woman asks at the end of her post. The scenario divided Mumsnet members, with some saying that they think the OP has every right to be upset by her husband's behavior. 'Sounds like an emotional affair,' said one person. 'Given you're at a vulnerable time on maternity leave, I'd expect someone who respects you to have better boundaries. This is not acceptable … Wouldn't be surprised if you're back here in a few months having discovered a physical affair. This is only heading in one direction.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'Your husband doesn't have to admit it for it to be real,' said someone else, adding, 'If you feel he's overstepped, then he has. He needs to cool the friendship; that would be my take-home. But ultimately, if he's someone who will emotionally cheat on his pregnant wife, then he'll do it whenever.' Other community members, however, said they thought the OP was overreacting, and that men and women are perfectly capable of maintaining platonic friendships. 'They're friends. I don't see the issue,' said one person. Another person agreed, adding, 'I dunno, I have male colleagues at work who I consider good friends and chat to all the time. I've never considered them being anything other than friends.' Read the original article on People
