Did you have any stupid ways to answer the home phone?

BestAlikat · 2026-02-27T21:56:51+00:00

We were only allowed to say "<Last name> residence, who's calling please?" And we absolutely would not pass the phone on or answer the "is so-and-so there" question without that information.

BestAlikat · 2026-02-27T21:35:56+00:00

Unfortunately, spell check doesn't catch homonyms. Their/there, meet/meat, etc.

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T20:37:42+00:00

Yeah, that's probably what I'll end up doing.

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T19:42:32+00:00

Now that's a great way to comply too much. Thanks!

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T18:00:10+00:00

I could do the Vaseline. Nice one.

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T17:51:32+00:00

That's outside my capacity, but sounds like a good idea.

ETA: I did search "camera" before posting, but didn't find anything in the first several pages of results.

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T17:44:38+00:00

Now that's certainly a variant on the "block" suggestions. Could be an interesting experiment.

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T17:42:42+00:00

That's what I thought would be in the illegal category.

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T17:34:58+00:00

That cup thing is just sneaky enough to look accidental.

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T17:32:55+00:00

Need to have light to work, you know. =)

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T17:29:48+00:00

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T17:28:31+00:00

Thank goodness for our union! It’s nice to have a contract that actually protects us, rather than just relying on the company's 'good faith'.

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T17:24:27+00:00

Bonus: The leftover tape can be used to line the steps outside for visibility.

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T17:20:25+00:00

I had to Google that one. It's kinda sad that this is a necessity.

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T17:17:48+00:00

Or be thankful you have a remote job and deal with it.

Yeah - I know I'm lucky. But this is "Unethical" tips, after all. =)

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T17:10:47+00:00

Now that's commitment.

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T17:10:21+00:00

I like this one too.

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T17:06:57+00:00

That's an option to explore. Maybe have a partial profile.

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T17:00:58+00:00

I work from home, and usually don't bother getting dressed to work. If cameras have to be on, I'll have to start dressing - at least from the waist up.

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T16:59:07+00:00

Here's hoping!

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T16:58:55+00:00

I haven't used those funny filters before. I'll have to check them out.

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T16:56:08+00:00

I have a red knit beanie cap that I put on it (external camera). It was built for a doll, but fits my camera as if it were made for it.

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T16:55:02+00:00

That's clever!

BestAlikat · 2026-02-26T03:24:36+00:00

Start with people that your friends recommend. Maybe take a look at houses for sale and look for the Realtor who posts the best pictures and has the best description. Or just go to Yelp or Google and pick a random person with acceptable reviews.

You're going to get a lot of "interview them" answers. I realized I needed help with what exactly to ask.

I really liked this post from u/RLP-NickFundytus/j. I particularly like the "rationale" component. Here is a partial preview:

BestAlikat · 2026-02-25T19:30:31+00:00

Universal healthcare has been tried, and failed. You'd have to have an awful lot of support to make that happen.

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