There are people in this world that do not know the meaning of 'private time'. Most normal people get it that there are certain times, and places, that private time should commence. The bathroom, in my opinions, is one of those places.
Case in point - I entered the small 4 stall bathroom on the third floor of the union, fully planning on emptying my bladder who had held far too much liquid for far too long. I heard someone talking - yes, talking - to what seemed like no one.
This woman was talking on her cell phone while using the bathroom. This once sacred place of number one and twos is no longer a safe place to do your business. No, now, everyone has the opportunity for the world to hear your bodily functions while getting in a good conversation with a friend. Seriously, talking on your cell phone while driving, sitting in a restaurant, and while shopping isn't enough? You really have to let it cut into your bathroom time, which, on average, takes about 3-10 minutes? What's next, phone calls during sex?
Ugh, be smart, people! Phone calls in the bathroom make me feel uncomfortable. Ew!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Well, Nevada's Screwed
Yes, I know the economy sucks pretty much everywhere in the country - just today, it was announced that three companies are cutting over 15,000 jobs. Those 15,350 people just had their livelihood shattered because of our crappy economy.
Well, as bad as it seems for the rest of America, Nevada seems to be worse. Maybe it's just because I am a resident, but things seem to be spiraling out of control - no one seems to know what will happen next. Our only source of income for the state is (stupidly) from the gaming industry; this week, it was reported that most major casinos are laying off workers, and there are reports of casinos closing their doors.
Really? I thought everyone gambled. Or, maybe that's what this state's stupid legislature/governor thought. I seriously am tired of all of the politics that are taking place.
Of course, no one's job is safe, least of all mine. The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents is voting on a 25% tuition increase - not for next summer, fall, or spring, but for this spring - next semester. This gives our students no time to plan, financially, how to pay for college during the next semester. Furthermore, it is becoming more and more difficult to get student loans because of our crappy economy.
Thankfully, a number of our students (approximately 800, according to Facebook, which seems to be the end all be all for pissed off students) are attending the Board of Regents meeting this afternoon on UNLV's campus to protest such a large spike in tuition. Good for them, I am super proud of them!! :)
But, on the other hand, this tuition hike would only get us through this fiscal year - next fiscal year is a whole other story. Then, of course, if there is no tuition hike, then how the heck are we going to pay the state the massive amount of money we now owe them? To me, the only answer to that question is to cut jobs. You would think they would cut jobs from the top, right? Well, anyone who has been here more than two years gets a 1 year advance notice that their contract will not be renewed; however, for newer people (like me), they only have to give a three month notice.
Awesome. No matter how this pans out, it's going to be bad, and we all know it. Most of us are trying to keep our head up, not trying to worry, but it's obvious that moral has plummeted. I wouldn't be surprised if a number of people are searching for other jobs so they can avoid the cut.
Me? I'm here for the ride - there is no way we can afford to move. Even if we did, Michael loves his job, and his job is pretty stable (or so we think, who fricken knows at this point). Besides, I really like UNLV, and I hope they deem me a hot commodity and keep me around.
I don't know what is going to happen, but everyone is going to feel the effects of this economy - especially in Las Vegas.
Well, as bad as it seems for the rest of America, Nevada seems to be worse. Maybe it's just because I am a resident, but things seem to be spiraling out of control - no one seems to know what will happen next. Our only source of income for the state is (stupidly) from the gaming industry; this week, it was reported that most major casinos are laying off workers, and there are reports of casinos closing their doors.
Really? I thought everyone gambled. Or, maybe that's what this state's stupid legislature/governor thought. I seriously am tired of all of the politics that are taking place.
Of course, no one's job is safe, least of all mine. The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents is voting on a 25% tuition increase - not for next summer, fall, or spring, but for this spring - next semester. This gives our students no time to plan, financially, how to pay for college during the next semester. Furthermore, it is becoming more and more difficult to get student loans because of our crappy economy.
Thankfully, a number of our students (approximately 800, according to Facebook, which seems to be the end all be all for pissed off students) are attending the Board of Regents meeting this afternoon on UNLV's campus to protest such a large spike in tuition. Good for them, I am super proud of them!! :)
But, on the other hand, this tuition hike would only get us through this fiscal year - next fiscal year is a whole other story. Then, of course, if there is no tuition hike, then how the heck are we going to pay the state the massive amount of money we now owe them? To me, the only answer to that question is to cut jobs. You would think they would cut jobs from the top, right? Well, anyone who has been here more than two years gets a 1 year advance notice that their contract will not be renewed; however, for newer people (like me), they only have to give a three month notice.
Awesome. No matter how this pans out, it's going to be bad, and we all know it. Most of us are trying to keep our head up, not trying to worry, but it's obvious that moral has plummeted. I wouldn't be surprised if a number of people are searching for other jobs so they can avoid the cut.
Me? I'm here for the ride - there is no way we can afford to move. Even if we did, Michael loves his job, and his job is pretty stable (or so we think, who fricken knows at this point). Besides, I really like UNLV, and I hope they deem me a hot commodity and keep me around.
I don't know what is going to happen, but everyone is going to feel the effects of this economy - especially in Las Vegas.
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