Just like subtitles that piss ppl of when they default to [speaking other language] if thos word are important enough for you the writer to type out, they are important enough for me the reader to (want to) understand. Please help me do so!!!

Fic is why I'm thinking of this, so that context will rule here. AO3 HAS MULTIPLE FORMATTING OPTIONS TO FACILITATE DIRECT/ LINE OF SIGHT TRANSLATION.

If you have tips, SHARE THEM!!!

RB the fuck outta this shit i dont fucking care, I hate seeing words that I can't understand!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/10957056 - How To Change Text on AO3 When the Cursor is Hovering Over It (Or Clicked on Mobile)

2 MORE MINUTES ON AO3 AND I FOUND THESE FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED FOOTNOTES!!!! SO EASY, WHOLE INTERNET, MUCH INFORMATION, RIGHT AT EVERYONES FINGERTIPS!!!!!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/15685086/chapters/39715242

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In case anyone hasn't heard, the cyclospora outbreak affecting tons of people in the US right now is coming from Taylor Farms produce. Best to stay away from bagged lettuce and prepared salads completely right now, but especially the ones mentioned in the screenshot:

Taylor Farms Earthbound Farms Little Salad Bar (Aldi) Marketside (Walmart) Kroger House Brand Target private label greens Costco salads and greens etc Trader Joe's chopped salad kits and fresh produce Fast food: McDonalds, Taco Bell, (Yum! Brands), Chipotle, Subway, Pizza Hut, KFC, Olive Garden, Top Golf, Red Lobster, Burger King, etc.

This is not the first time I've heard about a Taylor Farms foodborne illness outbreak. I stopped eating their salads after reading a description of the conditions in their facilities. Doesn't sound like they've improved anything.

fëanorian picture day is complete! everyone actually made it. no one thought they would. now they finally have matching portraits they can hang up on the walls and argue whose turned out best.

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Plus with fur

I was trained in the dark arts of the cover letter by my mother, who is a hiring manager. And her training has paid off: I've been consistently told my cover letters are excellent. Let me pass on the wisdom.

The job of a cover letter is to give a prospective employer strictly more information than is on the resume. This is where you take the resume contents and put them into context. You look at the job requirements (you are looking at the job requirements before applying, right?) and look at your resume and ask the question (in your head) "why would a person think this candidate would be good for this job?" and your cover letter is the answer to that question. If you don't answer that question, the hiring manager is going to have to do it themselves, and you have way more information to work with than they do.

This is especially important if you're moving from one industry to another, because then the relevant connections aren't obvious. It's also very important if you're overqualified, because then you can use the letter to say "I know it looks like this job would be too entry-level for me, but I'm interested to pursue it for reasons x, y, and z". You can also use this space to explain away something that might otherwise be disqualifying, like job-hopping or a long break in employment. The tone to strike here is always matter-of-fact and constrained to topic - don't go into detail about health stuff or personal tragedy, just tell them what they need to hear: that this period of your resume was affected by [bad thing] but that it's now in the past and you're looking forward to the next chapter. Remember, one of the things they're trying to learn is whether you'd be content in this role, or whether you'd be miserable and leave after 2 months, which would force them to do all the work of hiring again. You're trying to establish that you will fit right in and not cause problems. Knowing what drew you to this job in particular (and don't just say 'money', that's true for everyone) helps with that.

(ID in ALT text) its been a while since i posted some outfit doodles. not like these are new. they are from last year. but i never know where and how to upload these so here we go. at least the third ones pose is a bit funny hahah.