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✅ Today's Checklist: Tips for surviving a difficult neighbor The Netflix show reviving our love for basketball Pet of the week: Meet Lila
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| | | | | | | When Your Neighbor Isn't So Neighborly |
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| I just watched "The Perfect Neighbor" on Netflix, and whew…it shook me. It follows a neighborhood dispute that escalates to tragedy after multiple police calls and zero resolution. The cops couldn't intervene because the situation lived in that murky gray area where technically no crime had been committed yet.
If you're dealing with a difficult neighbor right now—whether it's someone who complains about your kids, parks like they own the street, or makes you feel unsafe—here's how I'd approach it.
Start with humanity.
Try killing them with kindness first. A lot of "difficult" people are just lonely or struggling with mental health issues. Loneliness is an epidemic, and many people can be defused by simply introducing your humanity.
Start with a genuine "Hi, I'm [your name]. What's your name?" and share something real about yourself. Try to find common ground and learn what they care about.
Think of rude people like chihuahuas: big bark, but really they just want to feel safe. Drop off baked goods. Send holiday cards. Show up as a neighbor who cares. Sometimes that's all it takes.
Pick your battles.
If kindness doesn't work and the person is genuinely unreasonable, avoid the conflict when possible. If you can sidestep the issue with minor inconvenience, that's worth it for your peace of mind. Some people are dealing with severe issues you can't fix alone.
Your job isn't to fix them or win the argument. Your job is to stay safe and keep your sanity.
Know your rights.
Here's what I learned from the documentary: there's no law that says "you can't be an ***hole." But there are laws that protect you from harassment and threats.
Document everything: times, dates, screenshots, witnesses. Keep a written record in case things escalate. If your neighbor's behavior becomes intimidating or invasive, that documentation becomes your lifeline.
You may be eligible to file for a civil harassment restraining order (CHRO) or something similar in your state, which can legally bar them from contact and require distance. A judge can even revoke their right to own firearms if there's a credible threat. Violation of the order can lead to arrest.
If you've endured ongoing distress or property interference, you can also consider a civil lawsuit for intentional infliction of emotional distress or nuisance, both of which allow you to seek damages for lost peace and emotional harm.
Band together.
In the documentary, the neighborhood struggled because they dealt with the problem individually instead of collectively. If multiple neighbors are affected, band together. A collective restraining order or civil suit carries more weight than individual complaints.
I hope you never need this advice. I hope your neighbors are kind, reasonable people who respect boundaries. But if you're dealing with someone who isn't? Start with empathy, protect your peace, document relentlessly, and know your legal options.
Sometimes kindness wins. Sometimes you need a lawyer. Either way, you deserve to feel safe in your own home. |
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| | | | Stop losing great candidates to a messy process |
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| Your ATS can be a powerful engine for fast, fair hiring…if you're using it right. Here's what to adjust and what to avoid.
✅ What to do: Write clear job descriptions. Your ATS can't match candidates to roles if the role itself is fuzzy. Use structured scoring. Consistent criteria = faster, fairer decisions. Automate the admin. Interview reminders, pipeline updates, and screening questions can all run themselves.
❌ What to avoid: Keyword stuffing. ATS filters help, but over-filtering can knock out great candidates. Endless steps. Long hiring funnels can scare off top talent. Ignoring data. Your ATS is showing you what's working—pay attention.
⭐ How Workable Makes Hiring Actually Work
Workable simplifies the entire process so you can focus on evaluating humans, not wrestling with systems. Smart automations keep pipelines moving. AI-powered sourcing finds candidates you might've missed. Interview kits and scorecards create alignment across your team. Clear analytics help you improve every hire.
If you've ever felt like hiring takes forever or like your ATS is overcomplicating things, Workable makes it feel refreshingly manageable. |
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| | | | š Read: The Widow by Fiona Barton
Dark, twisty, and impossible to put down. This thriller blends Gone Girl vibes with the slow-burn tension of The Girl on the Train. Secrets, lies, and a marriage built on half-truths? Yes, please.
šŗ Watch: The Starting 5
A reality-style basketball doc with just the right amount of drama. Even if you're not into the NBA, you'll get pulled in. Thania says it revived her love for the game.
š§ Listen: Elizabeth Taylor by Taylor Swift
This one's polarizing, but if you're a Reputation-era loyalist, it hits. Sultry lyrics and a pulsing beat make this track a standout for late-night moodiness. |
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| | | | Are Your Productivity Tools Actually Wasting Your Time? |
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| You're working hard but getting nowhere. Why? Because your "productivity stack" probably looks like this: Asana for tasks Google Docs for notes Slack for team chat Trello for brainstorming
And somehow, you've got 12 open tabs just to manage one project.
The problem? Your tools aren't working together.
They're working against you.
Meet ClickUp: One Tool, One Workspace: Tasks, docs, chat, and project plans—all in one place. No more app-hopping. Smart Automations: Skip the busywork. Assign tasks, set reminders, and track progress automatically. Dashboards with Answers: See progress, deadlines, and blockers without digging through tabs.
ClickUp isn't another tool to juggle. It's the one that replaces the rest.
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| | | | | | | | When her family first brought their rescue pup, Lila, home, she was a ball of anxiety and nerves. Now? She's claimed the couch as her personal kingdom and sleeps in the most awkwardly adorable positions imaginable.
She has two speeds: zoomies or asleep. Life with Lila is full of "aggressive affection": kisses, love nibbles, and a lightning-fast escape before you can even react.
She's their "good girl guard dog," always on window patrol and fiercely loyal to their 4-year-old. If she doesn't approve of how someone's playing with him, she'll plant herself in front of them and stare them down until they get the message. When he was learning to climb onto the couch, he'd use her as a stepping stool, and she never flinched—just took it like the patient, protective pup she is.
š¾ Got a cute fur baby? Submit them to be our pet of the week in an upcoming issue. |
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