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DILBERT ScottAdams PEARLSBEFORESWINE StephanPastis PICKLES BrianCrane BABYBLUES JerryScott&RickKirkman GETFUZZY DarbyConley ZITS JerryScott&JimBorgman SHERMAN'SLAGOON JimToomey ARGYLESWEATER ScottHilburn BIZARRO DanPiraro DEARAMY»WhenI graduated from college I had no choice but to take the first full-time job offered to me. For the last n i n e m on th s I h av e b ee n working as a bookkeeper. It seemed like the perfect job for me but it has turned into a nightmare. My supervisor is a microman- ager who causes me a great deal of stress. I find it hard to do anything on my own with her hovering over me. As a result, I am dependent on her because I am so used to how she does things. She had gotten me into trouble by allowing (and even recommending) that I do certain things and then throwing me under the bus for doing them. My husband has told me that I've become a different person since I started working there; I seem to be angrier and I often unintentionally take it out on him. My doctor tells me I have an unhealthy level of stress and, despite medications, he is concerned that I am going to have a stroke someday. I can feel the toll that this is taking on my body; I am starting to feel ill most of the time. My husband is dis- abled, so I need a good job. I don't know how to get through this period. I have the sinking feel- ing that my supervisor's behavior is just going to get worse. —Stressed DEAR STRESSED » I hope you've done everything possible to make your current situation more bearable, including trying to move laterally within your organization. In addition to a job search, you should find healthy ways to manage your stress. Yoga, medi- tation and exercise will help. Seeing a profession- al counselor will give you insight. You should also try to deal more effective- ly with your supervisor. If you're going to be blamed for everything anyway, this seems like an invita- tion to take on some real responsibility for your work. DEAR AMY » I took my girlfriend of two months out for Valentine's Day. I picked her up, meeting her with chocolates in hand, and we went out. We had a good time and naturally I paid for the event, food and drinks. OK. I'm fine with that. We returned to her place and chatted as we held each other, and I managed to slip into the conversation that I didn't receive a Valentine's gift from her. She brushed it off with some words and a smile. I drove home with pursed lips. Isn't Valentine's Day supposed to be a two-way street? — Jilted DEAR JILTED » How would your girlfriend feel if you had neglected to acknowl- edge her on Valentine's Day? This is a new relation- ship, but I think this incident is probably quite telling. Either she isn't really all that into you or, in your girlfriend's world, everything is all about her. I suspect you will see this in other ways as time goes on. Boss's treatment takes toll on worker's emotional health You can contact Amy Dickinson via email: askamy@tribune.com and follow her on Twitter @askingamy. Amy Dickinson Ask Amy Sudoku Instructions:Theobjectistoplacethe numbers1to9intheemptysquaresso thateachrow,eachcolumnandeach 3x3boxcontainsthenumberonlyonce. AnswertoPreviousPuzzle CelebrityCipher ByLuisCampos Instructions:CelebrityCiphercryptogramsarecreatedfromquotationsbyfamouspeople, pastandpresent.Eachletterinthecipherstandsforanother. NEACrossword Pisces(Feb.20-March20) — Expect an old friend to reap- pear. You'll enjoy comparing notes on the changes that have occurred since you last met. Don't hold a grudge. Aries (March 21-April 19) — A medical problem will escalate if you don't look after it. You will face obstacles if you aren't ac- cepting. Try going with the flow, and barriers will dissipate. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Nurture personal relationships by instigating an interesting ac- tivity that you can enjoy. 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Love is in the stars, and a romantic plan will improve your state of mind. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Take on a challenge or get involved in a cause. A decision you make may not be popular, but if you follow through with your plans, you will make a valu- able contribution. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — A display of dishonesty will rankle. Keep a low profile and do a little soul searching before you address the issues that concern you. There are two sides to every issue. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Follow your heart. A change of direction is in the offing. If a new beginning is what you need, make the change. Prop- erty or an investment deal will pay off. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Positive changes are heading your way. Make everyone aware that you are up for a challenge. Your intelligence and confi- dence will bring stellar results. Plan to celebrate. Horoscope By Eugenia Last THURSDAY, MARCH 5 THURSDAY,MARCH5,2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |YOURDAILYBREAK | 3 B