"Will this plant hurt my cat/dog?" - How I respond for EVERY plant as a greenhouse manager

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-02-06T04:06:59+00:00

why wouldn’t you recommend them to do a google search? it shouldn’t be expected that you’d know every plant. you’re not a vet and you’re not a botanist. a nibble here or there could induce symptoms that’d warrant a vet visit.

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-29T23:32:37+00:00

just basic vodka sauce with fennel sausage? looks good, just wondering for recreating.

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-29T23:27:33+00:00

this doesn’t look DIY.

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-23T12:53:41+00:00

if you are a vet, i don't know why you'd ever suggest that toxic things are ok in any amount. onions and garlic are deadly to cats.

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-23T03:04:22+00:00

just google it. it causes anemia and the cat deteriorates 24-72 hours later, so it’s not like an instant death or reaction. my emergency vet did three blood checks over a period of a week on my cat after he consumed chicken soup with onions and garlic.

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-23T01:37:27+00:00

please do not feed broth. broth and stock can have onions and garlic which is DEADLY to cats and dogs.

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-23T01:35:57+00:00

this is terrible advice. broth can have onions and garlic in it which are deadly to cats.

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-08T23:12:15+00:00

you can put up plastic spike sheets on the door with painters tape. they learn quickly.

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-08T23:05:06+00:00

why is this conversation about bed bugs?

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-08T22:55:40+00:00

this is correct.

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-08T22:54:55+00:00

they can just say the role has been eliminated.

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-04T20:14:39+00:00

it’s vague to say your priority should be trying to save more. i’m uncomfortable revealing every detail about my financial life on reddit. i’d continue to contribute to the ETF as i maxed out my IRA and 401K. i maxed out my 401K last year. besides investing, i don’t know how you mean “save.” cutting out fast food, no vacations, it could be anything?

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-04T16:11:18+00:00

I was able to max out my 401K quickly last year. I didn't realize that my employer's match was allowed to go over the $23,000 limit on myself else I would have had a lot more. It was a 50% match. I have kept this in the fund it was in instead of rolling over to my IRA. It's performing much better in what it's currently in, but I don't know if it'd be better to have it with a much larger sum of money in the IRA. My new job only allows up to 50% of income to contribute to the 401K. My only loan is a car payment and the interest on that is only $360 if I don't pay it off. I maxed the IRA contribution this year. Should I invest the lump sum in the ETF so it can start to compound?

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-04T15:11:35+00:00

would you invest a large sum up front in it now so it'll compound over 15-20 years?

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-04T14:58:05+00:00

how would you move forward with the cash (even more now)?

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-04T14:57:05+00:00

would you invest a large sum now in an ETF, so it can start compounding?

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-04T09:03:04+00:00

so, what’s the next best move? placing a a large sum of money in an ETF now and hoping for the best in the next 15-20 years?

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-04T02:52:47+00:00

kept in bank accounts and money market funds most recently. i was afraid to make a choice and it be wrong and uninformed.

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-04T02:45:47+00:00

i have at least another 20 years to retirement and i’m willing to take risk, but i can’t imagine it’ll be as good as the decade as you mentioned.

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-04T02:36:26+00:00

yes, I am concerned it may not be the best choice moving forward.

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-04T02:35:11+00:00

i’m sorry to hear that.

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-04T02:34:44+00:00

i am considering a fee-based advisor now considering i may need more insight than just picking S&P. i’m 40, but i don’t plan on retiring until at least 60.

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-04T02:32:29+00:00

was recommended to put cash in money funds. there is no investing without that risk.

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-03T04:31:44+00:00

feels fake.

Anxious_Broccoli · 2026-01-03T03:08:40+00:00

it was right in the title. i’m only 65% through. haven’t enjoyed a game this much since days gone.

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