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I'm mostly going in chronological order, so if you're not up to date, there are spoilers at the end.

Let's see if I can do this off the top of my head:

William George Bailey Jones - Tucker and Bailey's son - I like his name with the nickname Tuck. I thought it was sweet for her to name the middle after George.

Zola Grey Shepherd - She came with the name, but I think it's cute and fits her. I never liked the zo zo nickname, especially as she got older.

Sofia Robinson Sloan Torres - or whatever the order is - Her mom's are named Arizona and Calliope and no shade against the name Sofia, it's a pretty name, it's literally a top 10 super common name. Maybe they wanted that after growing up with unusual names but I really was expecting them to pick something more unique for her.

Derek Bailey Grey Shepherd - It was cute when Bailey named her son George, but now for Derek and Meredith to do it just seemed repetitive. I also wish they would have given him a different first name.

Ellis Grey Shepherd - A lot of recent posts about how Ellis was such a bad mom. I've always questioned why Meredith would have named her daughter after her mom. I saw this as a missed opportunity to tie Derek back in - a name that he loved for a daughter type thing.

Samuel Kepner Avery - one of the best picks just because of the whole story and meaning of the name.

Harriet Kepner Avery and Ruby (Matthew's daughter) - putting these together as same comments - pretty names, but I would have expected that April and Matthew would have gone more religious names. Matthew's daughter being more obvious; April and Jackson's more subtle.

Alexis and Eli - Alex and Izzie's - I do think the names are cute, but found it a bit shady for Izzie to name her daughter after Alex and not even tell him that she had his kids. I did see a comment though that Izzie would have named her son George, but I suspect his middle name probably is George.

Luna Wilson - Like Zola, came with the name, but I love that Jo decided to keep it. She didn't have to and thought it was sweet she did. Luna is my cat's name so to me it's in the animal name category, but I do think it works.

Scout Lincoln - Scout is on my guilty pleasure baby name list. A name I secretly love but would never use. It works for them - matches Amelia's quirky personality and a nod towards Atticus (Linc's first name)

Leo Hunt - Another kid that came with a name. It's a cute name, was on my baby name list so I'm partial to it. My guess is they didn't know Leo's storyline when they named him, but if they did, I kind of wish they gave him a gender neutral name.

Allison Hunt - Nothing wrong with the name, just wish Teddy would have been more honest with where she got the name from.

Peyton and Hattie Lincoln - Start with Hattie; this is a common nickname for Harriet, I think it's an odd choice. It's cute but why that name? Peyton, also cute. I think Peyton first better with Scout and Luna; I do like they didn't do matchy twin names but wish they went a little more unique with them.

Ok that's all I can remember, let me know if I missed one - agree? disagree? what are your thoughts on names?

Grey's Anatomy was named after the book - Gray's Anatomy.

Does anyone on here own a copy of the book and bonus points - have you ever read or at least referenced it?

It's August and I have only 1.5 days of unscheduled PTO left for the year.

I do not get any sick days, straight PTO and it's obviously not unlimited.

All the places I'm interviewing at, due to the drive, at minimum I need to take a half day of PTO. It's not feasible to try and take a long lunch, come in late, leave early.

I know it's part of the game, but I'm getting really tired of wasting my PTO to go on interviews and then get rejected a few days later.

Any advice on how to push back on not going in for an interview unless it's the final round? Would hiring managers accept that I don't have PTO and be willing to schedule video interviews? Or do I just need to deal with taking the PTO?

Timeline is a bit rough and we don't know exactly when Callie and Penny started dating - but I'm guessing from starting to date to when Penny got the grant, it was give or take about a year.

Penny's grant was for one year. While Grey-Sloan probably couldn't have held her residency spot, she was proving potential to be a gifted surgeon. I believe Amelia said she had the makings for a brilliant neurosurgeon but Penny also seemed extremely capable in several specialties. It's not hard to believe that she could have gone back to Grey Sloan after a year.

I get not wanting to do long distance - but you'd really give up your life, friends, family, and potentially all of that for your child to chase someone you've been dating for a year? Especially knowing the possibility that this person would be able to come back after a year.

Aside from Callie needing an exit - it just seems odd to me that she would have followed Penny.

I'm going into a second interview for a job I really want.

There's the obvious things I'm doing to land the job - reviewing job description, company, practicing answers, preparing questions, dressing smart, showing up a few minutes early.

Looking for more out of the box ways to guarantee landing the job - has there ever been something you did, wore, asked - that maybe was a little different, out of the box, or against standard interview protocol that actually worked and got you an offer?

I feel these days in interviews all the candidates are qualified, they got through the first round, the company is interested in them - besides answering questions well and being personable - looking for other things to do to stand out, but in a positive way.

I'm interviewing for a position next week (second interview) that I'm really excited about. It's been a long time since I've had an interview that I really wanted to get it. Based off the interview process - three rounds - but it's highly likely if I get through the second interview, the third interview is more of a formality/final check. If I get the third interview, I'm 90% confident I'll get the offer. So I really want to do well.

I know the obvious things - reviewing the job description, researching the company, practice answers, prepare questions, dress smart and show up early but not too early, etc. etc.

Looking for some stories of something that a candidate did, said, asked that surprised you in a good way. A moment in the interview that made you say "this is the candidate I'm going to offer the job to."

On the opposite side - something a candidate did, that you were considering making an offer to, that was so terrible it made you change your mind.

I think I have the right episode.

Meredith receives her contract with salary and after talking with others realizes that the salary offered is too low.

Richard yells at Bailey. Bailey says that she's not going to just throw away money not asked for. She also mentions how she's tired of everyone coddling Meredith and that if Meredith wants more, she needs to speak up and ask. Bailey also implies some feminist value in her actions.

Anyone else think Bailey was wrong in not giving Meredith a fair salary? Callie mentions making a lot more than Meredith's contract, so I assume we aren't talking $5K difference. Wouldn't the feminist action be to pay Meredith an equal salary without her having to ask for it? I get the lesson, but maybe not the right time and place for it?

I didn't like that Bailey was playing a bit of a game with Meredith's salary - wonder what others think?

I'm very fortunate and a bit spoiled to have a short (5 minute) commute to work. This helps a lot as I have time before work and during lunch to do housework, run errands and some days I'll prep dinner or start a crock pot dinner.

In the process of interviewing with a company that is pretty much full time in office - they did mention the possibility of hybrid/work from home but the impression I have is that it's more for special circumstances (appointments, emergencies, bad weather).

Commute is about 45 minutes - it's a fairly straight shot, no interstate, very few stop lights or stop signs. It doesn't appear to be a commute that is one day 45 minutes and the next day 90 minutes.

I have no issue with the commute itself, I actually some days miss having a bit of a commute to decompress, call people, listen to audio books. Have not received an offer but if I'm able to get the high end of the salary range, it would more than cover the cost of gas/wear and tear to my vehicle - there isn't really a financial consideration.

Job seems kind of a dream job, looks to be a great company that values their employees. There's also some unique benefits including free soda, which seems silly but I drink a lot of soda and considering how expensive soda has become I'm going to be saving money. Weekly free lunches and various fun events and team building activities throughout the year.

Here's my hang up - on paper, right now, it seems great - but I can't get past the idea of essentially giving up three hours at home. By the time I get home, needing to make dinner, do housework, laundry, adulting or having to give up more time on the weekends to tend to these things is giving me anxiety.

Looking for both the good and bad - anyone on here leave a job with a short commute for a longer one? How did it work out? Was it worth it? How long did it take you to settle into a new routine? What changes did you make? Alternative, anyone on here with a longer commute what are some tips and tricks you have to manage your time at home better?

I think in the end it will work out just fine - but the anxiety and stress of it is making me consider maybe not accepting an offer it I get one. (Or maybe even not going to the next interview)

I have a friend that is having a baby shower, she is religious (Christian faith) and I do plan to buy off her registry but I'd like to bring something else.

I don't want to do the obvious - cross, rosary, kids bible.

Looking for something religious, subtle but a little different.

Any gifts you've received that you can recommend that would fit this?

Jackson says multiple times he wants to be successful due to his own merit, not because of his family name.

Anyone else wonder why he didn't change his last name professionally?

Obvious spoilers ... so go away if you don't want to have spoilers.

Season 7

I have heard that the initial plan for the series was for Vinick to win the election. After the death of John Spencer, it was decided it would be too hard for viewers to handle both his death and a Santos defeat and it was re-written.

But Season 7, episode 1 - set in the future - OG cast is talking about where they are at now. Josh comes up and says The President is here. Blurred out but implied Santos.

Was it ever the plan for Santos to not win? Or was Season 7 Episode 1 opening filmed after John Spencer's death to foreshadow the series ending?

Was it just a rumor that Santos wasn't supposed to win or was it ever validated? And if so, why does Season 7 Episode 1 allude to a Santos victory?

Greys came out in 2005, West Wing ran from 1999-2006.

Both widely popular shows for their audience, different network and only a year overlap in airing. I am amazed how many characters from The West Wing show up on Greys (I'm rewatching and started a list of everyone I find). Too many of them for it to be a coincidence.

Found out Shonda Rhimes is a huge fan of West Wing and has specifically cast actors from West Wing in Grey's Anatomy.

Never would have happened because of the network and the timing - but there were several times where a Greys/West Wing crossover event would have worked really well.

Best I can now hope for his maybe one day Grey's will do an episode and actually cast someone from main West Wing cast playing their West Wing character in an episode of Grey's. Josh's crap diet finally catches up to him and he needs to see their Cardio doctor or Bartlet goes there to meet their Neuro doctor.

What are things that you fact checked (or already knew) from the show and found out they were incorrect? On the opposite side, what is something you fact checked because you thought it was wrong and it turned out to be true.

I like this one:

Paraphrased a bit - but Sam and Mallory:

Are you a moron?
- In this area, yes.
- The 18th president was Grant.
This room was named for Theodore.
- There's a painting of him in there.

The Roosevelt room is actually named after both Theodore and FDR.

Portraits of both of them are usually displayed in the room. When Republicans are in office, Teddy Roosevelt's portrait is typically above the mantel. When Democrats are in office, FDR's portrait is over the mantel. The other portrait is placed on the opposite side of this room. But this decision is President based - not a rule, not all Presidents switch them according to party.

So their whole conversation was ... wrong (bad) on so many levels.

I don't really know how to title this or where to post, so here's the story.

My current job is inclined to hire my child next year (summer employment), and my child is very much excited to work at my company. Due to his age, my company would not hire him if he were to just apply without me being his mom. We have a need, but he would primarily be getting the job because I work for the company. (He is qualified and he would not report directly to me)

I have been considering it's time for me to look for a new job - nothing bad (paid well, easy position, decent benefits), just a feeling that I've outgrown here and it's time to move on.

But if I leave, my son won't likely get a job here next summer - I'm his in. At his age, employment options are very limited. This would be a great first job for him and something he could do theoretically through college, our company is growing and there is a potential for development in roles that better align with his career goals. Great experience and a resume builder.

I'm pushing mid 40s and feeling like either I need to commit to this job as the one I will retire from or my next job will be my last job. If I stay, I'd want to be here another 2-4 years to make sure my son is established and proven to continue on, but I may have a harder time getting a new job when I'm pushing 50. If I leave, he won't get a job here next year.

So I guess what I'm asking - would you stay at your job knowing that staying is going to be beneficial to your child's finances, potential career plans, and growth or would you prioritize yourself and personal careers plans knowing it could impact your child?

Just curious - is there anyone on here that due to watching The West Wing - decided to go into politics, government, speech writing, advocacy, etc due to the influence of the show?

What other ways has the show shaped your lives?

Ever since I was a kid - I always had allergies - typical pollen, dust, animal allergies. I'm allergic to sulfa medications (confirmed) and always told I was allergic to penicillin but I cannot fully confirm this and it's not really worth testing it out.

Physical issues - mainly congestion, sinus pressure, snoring (due to congestion), delayed hearing/tinnitus/occasional pop in my ear where the hearing is muffled, teeth pain (confirmed that I have low nasal cavities and it is suspected when I get sinus pressure it's hitting my teeth and causing pain), itching (most commonly after eating) and GI (again typically after eating). Cough (sometimes dryness, sometimes more post nasal drip). Dull consistent pain and general ick feeling. I have more or less confirmed a sun allergy where I do break out in hives.

Non Physical issues - fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and as with physical usually just a general ick feeling. Occasional depression but it's usually more associated with situations and not on going.

Things mostly ruled out - common autoimmune, serious mental health, vitamin deficiencies, hearing loss, and oral allergy (I rarely eat raw food).

I feel like I live in this balance of - not being an easy case to diagnose and not being so unique that doctors care. In past experiences it seems like they want to throw pills at the problem and hope it (I) goes away and not actually diagnose.

I definitely have seasonal/environmental allergies. I don't believe I have food allergies or food intolerances because my symptoms do not seem to be consistent with what I eat.

It's fairly obvious that I have allergies - I have considered the possibility of a histamine intolerance as well.

Anyway, if you've held with me this long - I finally made an appointment with an allergists ... who can see me in November. Ugh. They have recommended I see a GP prior to this appointment to review symptoms, maybe run some tests, see if there's anything they can determine before my appointment.

Not looking for actual medical advice but general guidance - based off everything I've written - any tests, treatment, things to do at home that I could discuss with the GP or ask them to do?

Thank you for holding off this long and hope to hear from you!

My son is 13 and living his best summer life - both parents work full time in office, he's home, and has freedom to do what he wants. He is a good kid, respectful, does chores without asking, spends time with us willingly. Good grades and no real behavioral concerns outside being well a 13 year old boy.

Living his best summer life means - staying up late, sleeping in, broken sleep schedule (he'll get up at 6 am for a few hours, then take a 4 hour nap mid day).

I'm not looking for judgement on parenting, this works for us, but what I'd like to know is if I'm missing something from a development and growth perspective with my son having his sleep pattern all over the board? (Outside acclimating back to a school schedule, which we start about 3 weeks before school begins)

Is there anything developmentally that we should be concerned about or as long as he's getting enough sleep, it doesn't matter much?

I am working on the format for my book - which will have 10 specific events. Instead of breaking it into chapters, I am thinking to break it into 10 parts and then chapters within it. What is the standard as far as numbering chapters.

Would it go Part 1 - Chapter 1, 2, 3; Part 2 - Chapter 4, 5, 6

or

Part 1 - Chapter 1, 2, 3; Part 2 - Chapter 1, 2, 3

Is there a common standard or is this more writer preference in how chapters are numbered?

I've watched this show so many times and the one scene that still comes back to me is where we find out that CJ slept with Hoynes.

CJ is professional, she has a fairly high position, feminist, advocate - aside from an ethical argument; I can't see that she would ever do anything to jeopardize her position, reputation and risk how Bartlet might think if he found out.

Outside of using this to threaten him - which they could have written in a different way - was there any purpose to this storyline? Why was it included? It didn't add any value and was so outside of character for CJ?

Am I missing something?

Hello - We just hired a full time, dedicated HR Manager (yippee!)

I've been asked to meet with him and go over some details about my job and what my team does.

From an HR perspective: We don't have a lot of turnover in my department and we already have written job descriptions. The only thing we really need from an HR perspective is some help with better on boarding practices (not just my department but the company as a whole).

HR Folks: When meeting with different departments, what information do you think is valuable for them to share? What would you like to know about them, their team, the work they do; that would help you be more successful in your role?

I don't want to go on and on about what I do and what my team does, I want to be able to spark ideas and share information that is helpful.

(The new HR manager is great, but very green for this role, so I don't expect he will be coming into the meeting knowing what to ask or what would be helpful. Looking for advice on how to steer the conversation that will set him up for success)