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My Boss Has a Habit That Is Going to Get Someone Killed. It Might Be Me.
My Boss Has a Habit That Is Going to Get Someone Killed. It Might Be Me.

Yahoo

time22-07-2025

  • Automotive
  • Yahoo

My Boss Has a Habit That Is Going to Get Someone Killed. It Might Be Me.

Good Job is Slate's advice column on work. Have a workplace problem big or small? Send it to Laura Helmuth and Doree Shafrir here. (It's anonymous!) Dear Good Job, I work in a job where my boss and I are required to do a significant amount of driving to see clients. The problem is that my boss is the walking definition of road rage. He cuts people off, blares the horn, gives the finger, and shouts obscenities. I'm afraid that sooner or later he's going to piss off the wrong person and one of our sales calls is going to end up on the news. I'm his assistant, so getting out of driving with him wouldn't be easy, and he insists on always being the one to drive because according to him I 'drive like a prat.' Any suggestions? —Dealing with a Maniac Behind the Wheel Dear Dealing With a Maniac Behind the Wheel, He sounds like a peach. (Major eyeroll here.) And also, what is it with bosses who drive like idiots?! When I answered a similar question a few months ago, my advice was to invent a little white lie for your boss—to wit, that you were in a close call over the weekend when someone else was driving, and you now have PTSD about letting someone else drive. From now on, then, you'll be driving your own car to see clients, and he is welcome (or not!) to come with you. I would frame this as something that you're not willing to budge on, and if he continues to give you grief about this, I would raise it with HR as a workplace safety and mental health issue. Good luck. Laura Helmuth and Doree Shafrir want to help you navigate your social dynamics at work. Does your colleague constantly bug you after hours? Has an ill-advised work romance gone awry? Ask us your question here! (It's anonymous!) Dear Good Job, I have an amazing 17-year-old daughter. I am not biased in this opinion either, all my family and friends agree, and they are not the type to lie! She checks all the boxes of everyone's wishes for their children! She's my only child and to say we've always been incredibly close is an understatement. Problem? Boyfriend (also 17). He's a nice-enough kid from a nice-enough family. But my formerly ambitious girl is changing. Before she met him her main goal was the military (after university) so she can see the world and have long-term financial and medical stability. She would love to become a pilot eventually. The boyfriend's plan is to go to college then return to the small rural town where he has always lived, a town my family moved to six years ago . (We moved here for an equestrian opportunity for dear daughter—don't laugh.) Opportunities here are few and far between, but his family are generational here, and they just don't leave. I'm super freaking stressed out. What if he dampens her ambition and she chooses to just stop following her dreams to accommodate his mostly non-goal oriented life? How do I sit with the reality that her future may look nothing like we all thought it would? —The Struggle Is Real Dear The Struggle Is Real, It's really tough to see someone we care about, whether it's a friend or a family member, date (or marry!) someone we think is not worthy of them. After all, our friend/family member is wonderful—surely they could 'do better'? What could they possibly see in this person? So I see that that's partly what's going on here. Your 'amazing' daughter, who has such a promising future, is dating someone whom you see as not up to the standards your daughter deserves. This is a trap that millions of parents before you have fallen into! You should acknowledge that your daughter clearly gets a lot out of this relationship, and if this boy's only negative is that he lacks some ambition—well, she could really do a lot worse. Also, it doesn't sound like he's dimmed her light at all yet—you're worried about something that may not even come to pass. Also, she's 17! If I were you, I would chill out and let their relationship take its course. Your daughter is planning on going into the military and then college. A lot can happen between now and college graduation, and beyond. I do just want to gently point out something that I noticed in your letter that I think is related to how you're feeling. Your daughter is an only child; being 'incredibly close is an understatement'; you moved to this town six years ago for her equestrian career; you're worried that 'her future may look nothing like we all thought it would.' (Emphasis mine.) I think that it may be time to acknowledge that whatever happens with this relationship, your daughter is almost at an age where she's going to start making decisions for herself—and those decisions may not be the ones you would have made for her, or even ones that she said she wanted in the past. I think it's wonderful that you're so close, but in the immortal words of the oft-repeated cliché: If you love something, set it free. It's time to take a step back and let your daughter make her own choices, in love and everywhere else. My 7-year-old daughter struggles to make friends, so I was very excited to hear that she had become friends with a girl, 'Brenda,' at a summer camp. Brenda and my daughter have a lot in common—they both are shy, bookish girls; both very bright and very nerdy; both of them struggle to make friends normally; both of them have brown hair; they have the same favorite fruit (some of these sound very superficial but these things matter to aspiring 2nd graders!). For the past few weeks we've been setting up playdates for the two of them since the camp they attended together ended. We interacted with Brenda's dad, as her mom was abroad for work. A few days ago, Brenda's mom contacted us telling us that the playdates were over. We tried to message Brenda's dad, but saw he'd blocked us. Solve the daily Crossword

How to stay safe while driving during flood watches
How to stay safe while driving during flood watches

CBS News

time26-06-2025

  • Climate
  • CBS News

How to stay safe while driving during flood watches

Follow these tips to stay safe in case of a flash flood while driving Follow these tips to stay safe in case of a flash flood while driving Follow these tips to stay safe in case of a flash flood while driving Rain in the Twin Cities on Wednesday left several streets underwater and cars stuck. Flooding is the second-deadliest weather event over the past 10 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Most of the Twin Cities metro and parts of central Minnesota are under a flood watch until 7 a.m. Thursday. "It was pretty crazy there for a moment," said Mario Villella. "I noticed my car coming to a stop and then it kind of just stalled and wouldn't start again." Villella, who was driving near Lake Harriet, was okay, though his car wasn't left in the best shape. It's a lesson that AAA Minneapolis says you should avoid at all costs. "There's no way to tell how deep standing water is on flooded roads," said Brynna Knapp of AAA Minneapolis. "Driving through it can really cause your vehicle to stall and cause severe damage to the vehicle." Another danger during the downpours is hydroplaning. "Slow down and avoid hard braking," Knapp said when asked about safety tips. "Avoid turning sharply as well." Driving experts say, if possible, the best is to avoid being behind the wheel during downpours. Rachel Syring was out and about after driving to the airport. "It was definitely scary though with the flooding. I dropped my partner off at the airport and they closed off a couple of streets," said Syring. Experts say the most important takeaway is to watch out for puddles. "I think I kind of underestimated how much water was over here," said Villella.

Father dies in tragic accident while teaching teen daughter to drive
Father dies in tragic accident while teaching teen daughter to drive

Fox News

time28-05-2025

  • General
  • Fox News

Father dies in tragic accident while teaching teen daughter to drive

Print Close By Rachel Wolf Published May 28, 2025 A 64-year-old California man was killed while teaching his teen daughter to drive, the Laguna Beach Police Department (LBPD) confirmed to Fox News Digital on Wednesday. LBPD also told Fox News Digital that the 15-year-old had a learner's permit. The fatal crash took place late Monday afternoon on the Golden State's Coast Highway. James Politoski was the only passenger in the vehicle, according to Fox 11, a Fox News affiliate. LOS ANGELES TOUR BUS CRASH LEAVES 1 DEAD, 32 HOSPITALIZED ON MOTHER'S DAY The teen girl, whose name is being withheld because she is a minor, "sustained significant injuries," according to LBPD. She is expected to survive. The vehicle reportedly broke through a fence barrier before rolling down an embankment and flipping upside down onto the highway, according to Fox 11. DRIVER SUDDENLY STOPS IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY, CAUSES MULTI-CAR CRASH, THEN LEAVES: VIDEO "This is a heartbreaking situation that not only impacts the immediate families involved but also deeply affects our entire community," LBPD's Lieutenant Jesse Schmidt told Fox News Digital. "It is always difficult when an accident leads to the loss of life—especially under circumstances where a parent was simply trying to do the right thing by teaching their child a valuable life skill." Schmidt also expressed the department's condolences to the family and friends of Politoski. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Print Close URL

Orange County man dies in crash while teaching teen relative how to drive
Orange County man dies in crash while teaching teen relative how to drive

CBS News

time27-05-2025

  • Automotive
  • CBS News

Orange County man dies in crash while teaching teen relative how to drive

A man died while teaching his teenage relative how to drive after their car careened off an embankment next to an Orange County parking lot, according to the Laguna Beach Police Department. The crash happened a little after 4:10 p.m. along Coast Highway near a closed grocery store in Laguna Beach. Police said the pair's car drove through a barrier and fell roughly 40 feet down the hillside. The car flipped onto its roof and came to a rest on a sidewalk below. The man died at the scene. The teenager emerged from the wreck with significant injuries, but police said she will survive. Police closed Coast Highway after the crash.

Driver killed after car overturns, hits tree on I-8
Driver killed after car overturns, hits tree on I-8

Yahoo

time08-05-2025

  • Yahoo

Driver killed after car overturns, hits tree on I-8

NOTE: The video above provides driving safety tips. LAKESIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) – A San Diego man was killed in a rollover crash early Wednesday on Interstate 8. The incident occurred around 1:22 a.m. on westbound I-8, located just west of Old Highway 80, Officer Jasmine Lopez with California Highway Patrol said in a news release. The 24-year-old driver was traveling in a 2002 BMW 530I on the freeway when the car lost control, drove off the north shoulder, overturned down an embankment and crashed into a tree. The vehicle came to a rest on its roof, trapping the driver inside, according to authorities. When the BMW caught fire, the driver was unable to exit the vehicle. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. It is unknown if driving under the influence was a factor in the collision. 'I urge all drivers to follow speed limits, stay alert, and drive according to road conditions,' said Captain Monteagudo. 'Speed and loss of control are major causes of fatal crashes. A few extra minutes saved are not worth the risk to your life or others. Let's work together to keep our roads safe.' The cause of the crash is under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News.

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