Birchbox November 2012

[katie danielle]

Originally Posted by gypsiemagic /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Is there an incentive in the armed forces to get married and have babies? every single 18-21 y/o friend I have who was dating someone in the armed forces is now married and pregnant or already had a kid. I don't get it

You can't live on base with your spouse if you aren't married.

 

[jkwynn]

Incentive? No.

But I can see how some young people might think it's worth it to make decisions like that based on either the loneliness (girlfriends aren't considered family to military), the relocation (moving away from everyone you know is hard, and we do it about every 3-4 years), the opportunity to have their own quarters (as opposed to living with other single members), etc.

There's also an amazingly high divorce rate, FWIW.  Not exactly a charmed life, at times.

 

[mjkdior713]

Originally Posted by gemstone /img/forum/go_quote.gif

They are not shipped by location, boxes are shipped in waves by box number.

yea but what I mean is shouldn't all the boxes be shipped by now?  It's the 12th.  I know they said there would be delays with the hurricane but that's obviously not the case since people are getting their boxes.  Now I cant even view november tracking info on my account settings. 

 

[CourtneyB]

Well, to get back on topic, that's really weird about the CS rep not knowing anything about the Deluxe subscription! Did everyone get that booklet? Could it have been a misprint? An employee prank? A CS not in the know?

 

[CourtneyB]

Originally Posted by mjkdior713 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


yea but what I mean is shouldn't all the boxes be shipped by now?  It's the 12th.  I know they said there would be delays with the hurricane but that's obviously not the case since people are getting their boxes.  Now I cant even view november tracking info on my account settings. 

Well, there might have been delays in preparing the boxes, hence why they haven't sent out all. Or, delays in receiving the items. They're probably shipping the boxes that can ship to minimize complaints, but if they're behind on the compiling (or waiting for some items to still come in), that could explain it. Honestly, don't worry about it so much. It will come. They're clearly trying as hard as they can ... they have no incentive to do otherwise.

 

[mjkdior713]

Originally Posted by JackC /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Anyone else's information disappear this morning??  I had November box shipping info (though not updated) and information for my November box...  Both have now gone back to October info! So sad! :-(

me too.  i can see what's in my box but november tracking disappeared.  wth

 

[jkwynn]

From their email:

Quote:  Our November women’s boxes will begin shipping in waves starting on Wednesday 11/7. We expect 50 percent or more to be out the door by our promised deadline of November 10th. A portion of boxes will ship as late as the 15th of the month. We appreciate your patience as we make up for lost time due to our warehouse’s closure and reduced staffing.

 

[ashleyanner]

Oh boy.  Do you know how had it is to avoid the "box" page on the website while trying to put stuff in the cart for purchase later?  I've made it this far without looking to see what I'm getting, hopefully I can make it a few more days!

 

[kawaiimeows]

welp, looks like i'm going to have to see if one of my classmates who is in town can pick up my birchbox for me so it won't be sitting in front of my door for all of thanksgiving break. i'm guessing it's too late to change my address to my parent's but i guess i can try anyway.

 

[Katie-Gaslight]

Originally Posted by spmblueeyez /img/forum/go_quote.gif

See, I LOVE the veterans. I know quite a few, my grandpa was one, my uncle is one, and A LOT of my friends are active military. (Just wanted to get that out of the way before someone sees my rant as hate against veterans or something)

But WHY does the government have to be so lazy?! Veteran's day was yesterday. Every time a holiday falls on a weekend, they take that as an opportunity to take the following monday off. Now, if EVERY job did that, maybe it wouldn't be a problem for me, but not only does my job only honor 4 holidays a year, we also have to work every one of those holidays. OOOOh we get holiday pay, but I'd much rather be home with my children, since I'm a single mom and their dad has nothing to do with them, I'm all they've got. I had to work yesterday (actual Veteran's day, which also happened to be my daughters 13th birthday) and I got a whole 2 hours with my kids after work. I hate it, but I have no choice. If I want to pay bills and take care of my kids, I have to work. My message to the government, Stop being lazy and taking extra days off just cause your holiday didn't fall on a weekday. If I can do it, you can too.

Sounds like you work in retail. So, no big surprises there (don't get this wrong, I mean no surprise there because retail doesn't give a crap about holidays, only about the money they can rake in). Most offices are closed the day after Veteran's Day, or get a floating holiday (i.e. work today but get the day after Thanksgiving off). My office is open too because I work in online retail. It sucks and I hate it, but there's nothing I can do. Maybe instead of being jealous, you could put that energy towards looking for a job that observes more holidays - Problem solved. 

Rant over.

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[freddygirl]

Originally Posted by jkwynn /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I understood her stance - My point is - it's a holiday to recognize/remember/thank veterans. I'm glad it's observed, it's a nice gesture for so much sacrifice.

If some employers choose not to participate that's their choice, but I am certainly glad that our government (including USPS) does.  

Lazy has nothing to do with it.  

I think we would be showing our thanks and respect far better if the day off were specifically FOR active duty/veterans. Giving "everybody" (and by everybody, I mean the governmental agencies and companies that choose to participate) the day off subtracts from the meaning of the holiday and it becomes simply a day looked forward to as either an extra day off work, or a day with less traffic going to work (or a day you have to scramble for child care because you have to work but your kids don't have school).

 

[quene8106]

Originally Posted by kawaiimeows /img/forum/go_quote.gif

welp, looks like i'm going to have to see if one of my classmates who is in town can pick up my birchbox for me so it won't be sitting in front of my door for all of thanksgiving break. i'm guessing it's too late to change my address to my parent's but i guess i can try anyway.

let bbx ops know asap on twitter. that happened to me when i moved from NYC to VA in September and they had a spare box for me.  You're supposed to send all address changes to them by the 25th of each month, I believe.

 

[kawaiimeows]

Originally Posted by quene8106 /img/forum/go_quote.gif


let bbx ops know asap on twitter. that happened to me when i moved from NYC to VA in September and they had a spare box for me.  You're supposed to send all address changes to them by the 25th of each month, I believe.

good call, thanks! i just tweeted at them. its worth a shot, anyway.

 

[brio444]

Originally Posted by thewendyyybird /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Well, there might have been delays in preparing the boxes, hence why they haven't sent out all. Or, delays in receiving the items. They're probably shipping the boxes that can ship to minimize complaints, but if they're behind on the compiling (or waiting for some items to still come in), that could explain it. Honestly, don't worry about it so much. It will come. They're clearly trying as hard as they can ... they have no incentive to do otherwise.

There could definitely be delays receiving items.  I'm in Brooklyn - where I live, we weren't badly affected at all, but our mail (and UPS and FedEx) have been sloooooow.  Seems slower incoming than outgoing.  I'm sure it's more pronounced in areas that lost power and/or were damaged.

 

[denise89]

Originally Posted by gracewilson /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I really played with the mascara this morning... It's kind of ridiculous how long it made my eyelashes.  They are almost touching my eyebrows!

It does look super long! Love it, hopefully it will do the same to mine. My lashes are so stubborn, short and straight. Thanks for showing!

 

[katie danielle]

Originally Posted by gracewilson /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I really played with the mascara this morning... It's kind of ridiculous how long it made my eyelashes.  They are almost touching my eyebrows!

I have eyelashes similar to yours and usually fiber mascara is hard to layer because it gets super clumpy on me. But this mascara also worked awesome for me and I could put multiple coats and build length without clumps. I love it! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[CourtneyB]

Originally Posted by brio444 /img/forum/go_quote.gif

There could definitely be delays receiving items.  I'm in Brooklyn - where I live, we weren't badly affected at all, but our mail (and UPS and FedEx) have been sloooooow.  Seems slower incoming than outgoing.  I'm sure it's more pronounced in areas that lost power and/or were damaged.

Glad to hear you weren't too badly affected!

 

[gypsiemagic]

Second update on the "Deluxe" Sub

Ah ha!! I got some answers!

So the cards in this month's box is the earliest notice on this subscription which will actually be included in the Gift Guide on birchbox.com. That's why I was a little confused - so sorry! Stay tuned on this subscription - there will be more information to come as soon as it launches on the website. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />   xox,

 

[spmblueeyez]

Originally Posted by jkwynn /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Lazy?

Wow.

My husband, active duty, is enjoying a day off with us today. Thank goodness, too, because he'll be deploying soon, and miss our son's birthday (yep, won't even get those 2 hours you got) among other things (like Thanksgiving, and ball games and family camp with the scouts that we've already paid for, etc.)

Veterans make sacrifices that routinely include being away from family for extended periods of time. They also put their lives on the line for freedoms that benefit our entire country.  Did he sign up for this? Yes, of course.  And I'm thankful that the ones serving are doing so because they want to (I certainly don't want to!)  

Sorry to rant, but the "being lazy" comments you made are incredibly offensive to me as a military spouse, but more importantly they make me sad that his sacrifice doesn't seem to be worth a random Monday off.  If that Monday off is so important to you, maybe you should join the ranks, we are hiring btw, and you'd not only get the same benefits - like an extra Monday off work here and there (if, that is, you're lucky enough to be state-side and not in a battle zone, or not have regular overnight duty because we've missed a ton of holidays that way, or to be recalled in the middle of your "day off" for whatever reason) but you'd hopefully realize that "lazy" has nothing to do with it.

ETA: Just because my husband is off work, doesn't mean all active duty is off today. Not even by a long shot.  I'm thankful that he's off THIS holiday, because there have been many that he has had to work.

wow, seriously, see that's why I don't like posting and trying to be an "active" member of forums. Because I state my opinion on something and someone has to make it about themselves and go psycho and twist it all up and get all defensive, about SOMETHING I WASN"T EVEN TALKING ABOUT. Funny, that I quoted the comment that said the mail doesn't run today, then said how much I love the vets. That's why I said THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT decides to take holidays. Post office, a bunch of other offices. I don't remember once saying that I think the Veterans and military members are lazy. So now its my turn to go on the defensive, about my own opinion, which, in all honesty, I don't think I should get jumped on about especially when someone doesn't take the time to READ what I said. If I had it my way, anyone in the military, whether active, reserve, whatever, shouldn't have to work, ever. I think that what they do for our country is way more than enough. GTF off your high horse, and realize that not everything has to be about you. And trying to make me feel bad because I got two hours with my kids? Not gonna happen. Your kids have two parents, mine, for the last 4 years, have had only one. At least yours get to spend time with someone. People like you are the reason people like me don't like to have an opinion anymore, because it will no doubt get misinterpreted and we will get jumped on for something we didn't even say.

 

[gypsiemagic]

Originally Posted by spmblueeyez /img/forum/go_quote.gif

wow, seriously, see that's why I don't like posting and trying to be an "active" member of forums. Because I state my opinion on something and someone has to make it about themselves and go psycho and twist it all up and get all defensive, about SOMETHING I WASN"T EVEN TALKING ABOUT. Funny, that I quoted the comment that said the mail doesn't run today, then said how much I love the vets. That's why I said THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT decides to take holidays. Post office, a bunch of other offices. I don't remember once saying that I think the Veterans and military members are lazy. So now its my turn to go on the defensive, about my own opinion, which, in all honesty, I don't think I should get jumped on about especially when someone doesn't take the time to READ what I said. If I had it my way, anyone in the military, whether active, reserve, whatever, shouldn't have to work, ever. I think that what they do for our country is way more than enough. GTF off your high horse, and realize that not everything has to be about you. And trying to make me feel bad because I got two hours with my kids? Not gonna happen. Your kids have two parents, mine, for the last 4 years, have had only one. At least yours get to spend time with someone. People like you are the reason people like me don't like to have an opinion anymore, because it will no doubt get misinterpreted and we will get jumped on for something we didn't even say.

to be fair, the military are in fact government employees.

but, she seriously took such a small detail from your post and blew it up into a completely different topic. - totally not your fault, nor the complaint you had!

the post office has its problems, so i understand where you are coming from /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />