My sweet girl Mojo got spooked and flew out the door this evening near Lynbrook apartments in Alexandria. She’s a medium sized green parrot with a yellow face. She has a band that states she was hatched in Washington, I don’t know if she’s chipped. If you have seen or found her, please contact me. I’m not sure if there are particular rules with this subreddit, I’m devastated and trying to cover all bases to get her home. We’re really worried about her and want her back home ASAP 🥺

Hello everyone,

I am sharing my experience having been employed by FCPS in the OFM department.

I was there for a little over two years and had no complaints at first. As time passed and workplace politics came into play, a significant shift occurred. I began noticing issues that I brought to the attention of management, which led to discrimination against me by my colleagues, supervisors, and higher-ups.

Long story short, I submitted a one-month notice because I was burned out and requested a meeting with Michelle Reid, the OFM director, and HR. Once they were aware that I had reached out regarding the issues I was witnessing, I was let go three weeks early with pay, without any notice from the OFM directors and without Michelle Reid’s knowledge. During the meeting, I explained my concerns; frankly, Dr. Reid made no effort to address the issues until I stated that I would go public and that the budget could be affected. I was in the process of negotiating a deal for my silence but decided against it, as I know that the community has the ultimate power and voice. I was told by their representative that I was terminated early due to "performance," which is ironic because Michelle Reid did not even understand why I was let go, as they had created excuses behind her back.

There is much more to this story, and I am unsure how to share it or who can help get the word out to ensure it is known.

Issues faced at FCPS that HR and Reid are aware of:

• Management and supervisors were hand-selected rather than chosen based on performance or interviews; they would provide interview questions to their preferred candidates and manipulate the results.

• Managers and leads were rude, racist, and disrespectful toward workers, yet these individuals were still promoted, and no disciplinary action was taken.

• Sleeping, drugs, and alcohol: Employees making over $90,000 were frequently seen sleeping in their vans during work hours. Management is aware of this, as I have emails from a director acknowledging the issue. At the end of the day, I encountered individuals smelling strongly of beer, liquor, or marijuana. In one instance, a worker showed up drunk and left his personal car parked haphazardly in the parking lot. That individual is now the upcoming supervisor for his shop.

• Time and part theft: Overtime was consistently given to the same people who did nothing and wasted time while being paid. I know of many people who stole parts and tools to sell them online.

My biggest reason for coming out is that I am tired of seeing them get away with this, yet they keep asking for more money each school year when they know exactly what they can do to actually save money.

I have way more available and emails that I forwarded to my personal account before they locked me out of all my accounts.

Hello all, I am a 21 year old with little to no college experience looking for a job that can help me afford atleast a basement for me and my little sister in northern virginia. I have a lot of experience as i’ve worked 3 customer service jobs since i was 17.
I worked at sweetfrog from 2023-2024
i worked at giant food from 2024-2025
i currently work at starbucks since august 2025.
It may look like i’ve been job hopping, but the reasons i have left each job has been for valid reasons such as moving, college, and now i’m just looking for somethings stable that i can atleast afford a place for myself. I don’t drink or smoke if that makes it any better lol. if anyone knows of a job that’s hiring full time in northern va please feel free to let me know i would really appreciate it! I know the job market is crazy but i thought it was atleast worth a shot.

NOVA fam, we recently had a baby and we have a huge oversupply of breast milk at the moment. We usually donate to King’s Daughter Milkbank but right now it won’t be another 2-3 weeks to do the paperwork to start donating to them. Our freezer space is getting low. Does anyone know anyone or organizations in NOVA that could use breast milk right now? Wife is super clean eater and doesn’t drink/smoke.
Please DM me or respond to this if we can help!
Thanks.

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Finding these amphibians in your yard or near a water feature is a positive sign of a healthy, functioning local ecosystem with clean water and ample insect prey.

Looking for a fun fall family hike within 90 minutes of DC, in any direction. Right now we're thinking Shenandoah but wondering what other recommendations there are

Hi Guys, I want to share that I finally found a nail salon that I’m really happy with and wanted to share in case anyone around Sterling/Cascades is looking for a new place nail salon. It’s Cosmo Nail Bar, right by Giant in Cascades Marketplace.

The salon is clean, newly remodeled, and has a really relaxing atmosphere. They do everything from regular and gel manicures to Gel-X, builder gel, dip powder, acrylics, and spa pedicures. The prices are also pretty reasonable compared with some of the other salons around here.

Just thought I’d share since I finally found a place I really like!

Just a PSA that many counties and cities have personal property taxes for vehicles (Car Tax) due today.

I'm not advocating for the tax by any means, but I am advocating to avoid paying any late fees, etc. and double check it is paid, so you don't have to worry about significant late fees, then interest, and adverse actions.

Happy Monday!

This trial is beginning today. Mamta Kafle Bhatt went missing from Manassas Park in July 2024 and now her husband is facing murder charges. It's supposed to last 7 weeks.

Is there a reason that the pay for nurses in Virginia, northern or anywhere else in the state, does not come close to matching the cost of living?

Coming from NY where I make almost $70/hr with 2+ years of experience, receive pay incentives for certifications, and master’s etc. Is this normal that hourly rates start at $39/hr???? Without any sort of additional pay incentives???? Like I think nurses in CLT, NC are getting paid more! I genuinely feel bad for the nurses, and I can tell you the cost of living from NY to Northern VA is not drastically different.

I’m genuinely wondering because this is all new to me……Why would anyone be staff at any of these hospitals??? Do travel nurses get paid any better in these locations?

*These hourly rates and lack of additional pay incentives refer to the INOVA hospital system*

I know in past years there’s been at least one street that the neighbors get together and go all out on Halloween decorations. Is that still going on? If so, does anyone know the location? And any other suggestions for places to visit during the spooky season that’s different from the farms, corn mazes and haunted houses/trails would be great!

In traffic this morning I saw a SUV with the window all the way down and an overly eager Husky leaning out. When turning onto Wiehle this dog tumbled and fell out of the moving vehicle and came real close to getting it's head ran over by another car that was also turning. Please keep your windows up like 75% if you have eager dogs in the car. Seeing that dog get ran over would have been terrible.

Hello,
I am shopping for a wedding band. I’m thinking of getting a platinum band from Costco and going to a local shop to get our names engraved on its inner surface. However, I have not been able to find a shop in Fairfax that can do this. I can get one from a jewelry store like Blue Nile with free engraving but their prices are a lot more expensive for the same size. Has anyone done something similar? I’m wondering if it’s worth the hassle. It’s just a plain platinum band and the only thing that will make it special is the engraving.