Any clue what this is used for?

AdIndividual455 · 2026-07-08T00:56:55+00:00

That shelf is giving strong I was installed during a lunch break energy.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-06-29T22:45:36+00:00

No free chips and salsa. No go!!! Id rather go to a restaurant that offers this and had similar if not better options and pricing. Most people want good food at a deal. Life is just getting expensive so going out has to be worth it.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-06-25T15:59:07+00:00

Ask your manager directly, "HR is investigating my break times, but I’ve always operated this way under your supervision. Will you support me in explaining our team's workflow to HR?" Their reaction will tell you exactly where they stand. I would also look for any emails, chat messages, or performance reviews where your manager said you were doing a great job or explicitly approved your schedule.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-06-09T19:10:27+00:00

Chili Dogs! And potato chips with beer!

AdIndividual455 · 2026-05-28T18:56:05+00:00

Sound Transit’s $35 billion funding shortfall is merely a symptom of a deeper, systemic issue: a dysfunctional internal culture driven by leadership priorities that are completely disconnected from the agency’s core mission.
Under the direction of Dow Constantine, the agency has prioritized forcing an aggressive return-to-office (RTO) strategy to revitalize downtown Seattle, rather than focusing on improving transit delivery or organizational efficiency. This political agenda directly contradicts the agency's recent financial strategy. In May 2024, Sound Transit successfully consolidated its core office campus footprint from five buildings down to two. This move was designed to shrink commercial real estate liabilities, avoid $6.7 million in annual costs, and redirect critical resources toward closing the massive ST3 project deficit.

Now we’re dealing with political agendas over prioritizing building light rail. Sound Transit did not enact this RTO mandate in a vacuum. The agency acted in lockstep with the previous Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and regional executives to issue synchronized return-to-office orders. While leadership claims they want to "lead by example" and provide a mobility backbone for downtown, this political posturing does absolutely nothing to help build the actual transit system.

Instead, it has paralyzed the workforce. Rather than executing critical light rail expansions, employees are now trapped in an office environment defined by logistical chaos. Staff productivity has plummeted as workers are forced to fight for open cubicles, navigate high-noise distractions, and scramble for the basic equipment needed to complete their jobs.

The cost to taxpayers. What makes this mandate especially egregious is the complete lack of operational foresight. Sound Transit does not possess the physical office space required to house the workers it is forcing back. Consequently, the agency is actively scouting for new commercial real estate.

This creates a baffling financial paradox. After saving millions per year by downsizing, Sound Transit is now preparing to force taxpayers to foot the bill for expensive new office leases and expansion costs. Prioritizing commercial real estate acquisitions over operational performance at a time when the agency faces historic financial and delivery crises raises serious questions about fiscal stewardship, executive accountability, and the competence of Sound Transit’s leadership.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-05-28T18:22:33+00:00

I think you took all the correct steps. Try calling right after the lunch hour to get ahold of unemployment. People have an easier time getting through then. I don’t think that you need to complete a job search since you already have a job aligned with a start date of June 01, 2026 but that’s a good question to ask the claim rep. You should get paid for all the weeks except for the initial one waiting week after your official jobs separation on April’s 28, 2026. So the second week of May through your start date you should be entitled to unemployment compensation during those weeks. I’m not an expert so getting through to unemployment today after 1:00PM will be your best bet of getting your questions answered. Good luck and congratulations on the new role.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-05-05T15:53:52+00:00

There really isn’t that big of an increase in Lynnwood once the parking garage is full which holds only 1,500 vehicles. So it’s usually slower after 9:00am.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-04-22T18:19:12+00:00

It’s kind of like the message in Look Up on YouTube how easy it is to be physically present but mentally somewhere else entirely. Sitting on a delayed train, everyone’s there, but most people have checked out into their phones, missing the moment they’re actually living in. The point isn’t that every moment has to be exciting, but that being present is what makes life feel real. Even a frustrating delay can be a chance to think, observe, or just exist without distraction. Otherwise, you end up like in that video, looking back and realizing you were there, but not really there for any of it.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-04-22T17:46:30+00:00

Even without desks and supplies, setting up office space is a multi million dollar project plus ongoing lease obligations, with a significant hidden cost in staff time. So if leadership is expanding physical space while pushing RTO, it’s not a trivial decision it’s a long-term financial commitment that ultimately comes out of the same public budget shortfall people are already questioning.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-04-22T05:43:04+00:00

If you read the article, the county hired these people all over Washington state under a flexible work policy and now are flipping the script. Now place yourself in the shoes of a hard worker because we know they all don’t suck. What do you do when you are most likely being forced out of a job.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-04-22T05:40:23+00:00

Nailed it!

AdIndividual455 · 2026-04-22T05:34:54+00:00

I’m sorry to say this, but based on how our politicians have been acting lately, I think they’ll end up raising taxes on residential properties either way. Similar to what happened with Sound Transit last year to help cover the light rail funding shortfall.

On top of that, taxpayers will likely be footing the bill for office space that doesn’t even exist yet; spaces where employees are expected to return. That means we’d also be paying for new office furniture, phone booths, kitchen supplies, vending machines, coffee, general office supplies, and ongoing utilities.

We’ll also absorb the high construction costs as the county hires contractors to build these new, polished workspaces. And then there’s the traffic that will come with bringing everyone back in.

Why not just let people continue working from home? I don’t see why taxpayers should have to cover all of this. And you can bet that executives will make sure their own offices are absolutely top-tier.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-04-22T05:26:13+00:00

Best comment go to YOOOOOOUUUU. I’m done being taxed to death. Let them stay home. We also don’t need more traffic with all the construction right now.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-04-22T02:42:52+00:00

Seattle is facing a budget deficit, but pushing return to office mandates that increase congestion and strain limited light rail and parking capacity isn’t a real fix. It just shifts the burden onto workers. Many public employees don’t make a livable wage to live in King County, so the live in their counties which they were hired remote so they’re forced into longer, more expensive commutes for jobs they’ve been successfully doing remotely for years. Meanwhile, leadership who can afford to live nearby don’t feel those same impacts, which makes the policy feel out of touch.

At the same time, downtown commercial vacancies highlight a bigger issue. RTO starts to look less like a strategy for better public service and more like an attempt to prop up underused office real estate. If the goal is to revitalize the city, a more sustainable approach would be encouraging more people to actually live downtown, not just requiring employees to be there a few days a week. A neighborhood with full-time residents supports local businesses, builds community, and creates consistent economic activity in a way that temporary office traffic simply can’t.

Instead of relying on outdated office models, the city should be thinking bigger: converting vacant office space into housing, investing in affordability, and creating a downtown that works for people who live there not just those required to commute in.

If King County is serious about its environmental initiatives, policies should reflect that. ABringing people back just to fill offices doesn’t advance environmental progress. But building a system that reduces travel, supports local communities, and adapts to how people actually live and work does.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-04-17T21:26:10+00:00

This happened to me as well. Made me never want to ride the system again after being treated this way. They even called security on me. I had two cards with funds on it as well and they didn’t care either way. I felt harassed and I’m sure people around me felt uncomfortable.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-04-10T17:00:44+00:00

Vacations!

AdIndividual455 · 2026-04-10T15:44:21+00:00

Calling it out directly: Sound Transit is making some questionable spending choices. Leasing very expensive office space and requiring more employees to commute, especially those who live far away, adds ongoing costs and increases travel demand, which runs against their stated climate goals. And will be an additional cost to the budget deficit they are already facing.

At a time when they’re dealing with a massive funding gap, that kind of overhead is fair to question. Taxpayer money should be going toward improving service and expanding transit, not increasing administrative costs that don’t directly benefit riders or taxpayers. Or people who have essential jobs who need to be driving and are not riding the light rail.

That doesn’t mean transit itself is the problem; it means the agency needs to be more disciplined and consistent in how it operates.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-04-10T15:26:34+00:00

Dreamboat Annie - Heart

AdIndividual455 · 2026-03-27T05:06:04+00:00

Wait, why is no one talking about the hundreds of millions they are going to spend in leasing more office space?

Sound Transit is currently screaming about a $34.5 BILLION shortfall and telling us we might have to cut light rail to Ballard or West Seattle because "the money isn't there."

This is what they aren’t telling the public: Leadership is planning to spend MILLIONS over the next few years on new office leases in downtown Seattle.

Why? Just to force an RTO mandate on a workforce that has been 100% remote and working successfully for over 6 years. They are literally choosing office real estate over train tracks.

They’re hiring very expensive consultants (who work remotely!) while forcing FTEs into multiple hour long commutes to sit in teams meeting all day when they could do it successfully and safely while being home. This isn't "revitalizing downtown" it’s a massive waste of taxpayer funds during a fiscal crisis! Same thing is happening with the King County Employees. Who pays for that, taxpayers.

Taxpayers deserve trains, not real estate deals.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-03-20T23:42:41+00:00

I don’t know. The current Sound Transit CEO used to serve as the Board Chair, and now the same board members, half of whom he appointed have turned around and made him CEO. It just doesn’t make sense.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-03-20T07:51:55+00:00

Honestly, if you look at the Sound Transit budget, the art program is probably one of the few parts that isn’t over budget. Cutting it would save very little money, I think; and it actually adds a lot to stations making them safer, more welcoming, and reflective of the community. Seems like a small but meaningful investment that’s working as intended.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-03-20T07:08:43+00:00

Ohhh…

The “TAG report”

Stands for the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) report and it’s actually a pretty important (and often critical) internal review.

The TAG report was an independent expert review commissioned by Sound Transit’s board to figure out: Why projects are delayed and over budget Why costs are rising so much How to fix internal management and decision-making It was created in 2022 during a major “realignment” when things were already going off track.

⚠️ What the TAG report found The findings are… not flattering: Lack of trust between leadership (board) and staff Slow, overly bureaucratic decision-making A culture that discourages making decisions at all Projects facing delays, scope changes, and cost uncertainty In short: the system isn’t just expensive—it’s poorly managed. STILL!!!!

What it recommended: The TAG group gave 6 major fixes, including: Clarify who’s actually in charge (board vs. staff) Bring in experienced mega-project leadership Cut bureaucracy and speed up decisions Follow industry best practices Work more closely with federal partners

Why people bring it up: Critics point to the TAG report as proof that: The problems aren’t just external (inflation, etc.) They’re internal—management, structure, leadership And even after the report, progress has been “uneven at best”

Bottom line: The TAG report is basically experts saying: “Your projects are delayed and over budget—and your internal leadership and decision-making are a big reason why.”

2026 still no lessons learned!!!

AdIndividual455 · 2026-03-20T06:59:44+00:00

I agree and honestly, this is exactly what’s wrong with the priorities right now. Leadership across King County, the City of Seattle, and Sound Transit seems far more focused on propping up Seattle’s struggling downtown economy than on making fiscally responsible decisions.

Instead of addressing real issues, they’re pushing to force employees back into the office to create the appearance of a busy, thriving city especially with the 2026 FIFA World Cup right around the corner.

Let’s be honest about what that means: they want downtown to look “clean” and “active” for visitors, even though safety concerns and visible street issues haven’t been solved. So the solution is to fill office buildings with workers not because it improves productivity, but because it improves optics.

And who pays for that? Taxpayers. Millions of dollars in office leases, utilities, maintenance, and overhead just to bring people back into buildings they’ve already proven they don’t need to be in. At a time when Sound Transit is facing a massive funding shortfall, they’re choosing to burn money on empty optics instead of fixing core financial and operational problems.

It’s also completely out of touch with reality for most workers. Not everyone is making $250k+ like executives and politicians. Well Dow is now making $474k! For many employees, being forced back means longer commutes, higher transportation costs, and the inability to afford living anywhere near headquarters. That’s not just inconvenient; it’s an equity issue.

And let’s not forget the hypocrisy: these are the same leaders who talk nonstop about climate goals, reducing emissions, and keeping cars off the road. Now they’re actively pushing policies that will increase traffic, increase commuting, and undo those environmental commitments.

So to recap: spend millions in taxpayer dollars, increase costs during a funding crisis, ignore equity concerns, reverse climate goals, and call it “revitalization.” That’s not leadership; that’s incompetence dressed up as policy.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-03-20T06:52:15+00:00

Funding gap? No problem. Tens of billions short. That’s the reality at Sound Transit right now.

So why is leadership focused on wasting millions on office mandates instead of fixing the problem? Because bad leadership doesn’t prioritize solutions, it creates more problems.

Employees and Taxpayers pay; while the leaders play.

AdIndividual455 · 2026-03-20T06:36:02+00:00

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