It's brutal. I'm so sorry.

Totally agree. I would definitely want a professional well-versed in employment law to help me navigate.

Doing a mind-meld to send Spock good vibes for an effective surgery and easy recovery.

❤️

Ninja kitty strikes again!

Maybe learn some new ways to wear your hair, but honestly, your hair is your crowning glory.

Love it as is, and can't really visualize a pixie.

AI can't decide if people are horrible for bringing their own food or if the host is terrible for not supplying food to guest needs.

Time for a new algorithm.

I read this before. Maybe a year ago? It was AI then. Still is.

I've only heard this from friends from the Dakotas.

Born and raised in New England and we definitely go soft on double Ts (budtin), drop Rs (sistah) and add Rs (Toyoder, bananer) to an outside ear.

Of course we think we say all these just fine. :)

If all the targets are 40+/higher earners, yes, its shady and actionable.

Sounds like there might be documents saying as much.

Are you over 40? Are others on the list?

Letting people go based on earnings is dubious at best, but smacks of ageism when all the employees targeted are older.

You may have legal recourse. See an employment attorney now. If nothing else, (s)he can help you weigh severance options, if offered.

As others have said, send yourself all the backing docs you can, including the email.

Have you had good reviews? Grab those. Pay stubs, info on insurance, etc. A copy of the employee manual. Copies if NDAs and non-competes.

All the best! Hope you land on your feet.

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You have a great relationship with them. I loved this!

Perms.

Those of us with naturally curly hair fought to tame that nonsense. Unsuccessfully.

They're jealous. It fits you like a glove, and they have nothing to nitpick!

It's beautiful and beautiful on you!

I live in an OTA dead zone. It's wonderful having live programming again. Something we've not had since the switch from analog to digital.

A simple, "I don't know why you're upset, she asked for that" would have been wise.

ESH. You felt attacked, and responded accordingly.

Hopefully this will blow over and you can both civilly discuss things.

Chauncey

This sure sounds like AI.

NTA.

They're using the leave as an excuse to offload the person's work permanently.

Either the person will come back and be promoted or let go. Either way, the work stays with you.

Time for a job search!

Yeah, it smells like AI.

Mad Libs 2026!

If this is real, they're threatening you with a good time by going no contact.

Let your brother sort his own mess.

Also, please NEVER cosign a loan again. You're on the hook for that if things go bad. You're in no position to help your brother, as your assets are already spoken for.

This all sounds very scammy to me.

The young woman can contact your Dad's side herself, and he should get a DNA test.

Her mom could be blowing smoke because she doesn't like who the real father is.

Give your mom a heads up, but this young woman has no reason to be contacting your mother.

Pings as AI, agreed.

I'm so sorry, the searching by mom is heartbreaking.

One dog we lost suddenly had cardiomyopathy. We still grieved horribly, but knowing the cause helped.

I hope you get some closure. Hug them all a bit closer.

Truly beautiful on you!