u/Lost-Sentence8204

I just moved into a new apartment that needs a lot of repairs. Among those repairs is the kitchen walls… one of the previous owners tried to remove a wallpaper on the walls, failed at removing it and then decided to paint over it.

I’ve been using the DIY method of spraying hot water, waiting 15 mins and then scraping what I can. It’s been hell. I’m attaching some photos of what I’ve done so far. I’m wondering if anyone has any advice on this project, especially as the wall is being left with some texture. Will I need to skim these walls? Thanks for any tips!

I’m kinda frustrated at my current job (which I thought would be my dream job). I left my last job because it was toxic, full of hypocrites and I was getting paid peanuts.

Now I earn more and, like everyone, I need the money, but I’m being constantly getting condescension from a coworker who has a rather codependent relationship with my boss.

My boss obviously trusts this other person and at times it feels like it’s my coworker who runs the show. I’m a professional and do my job well, but it’s the story of my life that I find these characters over and over again, whether it’s the sacred cows, the protégée, the semi-sapphic and unprofessional relationship between bosses and employees, the cliques. It makes me hate humanity.

Yes, my boss is not a bully, but this is the classic boss that’s been there for a long time and is a weak leader, passively making money, while the coworker is her “bestie” who is trying to “teach” me how to do my job. Calling me on Teams to “explain” things to me… like, bitch, you are not my boss. Anyway, I’m annoyed. Should I just keep my goals in sight and do a passive job as well or should I begin looking to jump the boat?

I’m wondering if someone has any strategies to “make it” in this environment without going crazy. I feel disrespected as a professional constantly by these two, who on top of it are passive aggressive. I ignore passive aggressive comments generally, but I’m wondering if I’m just reaffirming the notion that people can walk over me.