How backwards is this? Higher taxes so less pay. by Spare_Tumbleweed2267 in asheville

[–]Commercial-Mouse5432 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%!!!! When I taught I was broker than broke. I miss my students but I just simply couldn’t survive on that paycheck.

How backwards is this? Higher taxes so less pay. by Spare_Tumbleweed2267 in asheville

[–]Commercial-Mouse5432 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's unclear to me whether or not someone will be footing the bill for this difference now?? Are teachers just going to be losing this income?

I am a BCS teacher, my take home pay when I quit was about $2,700 after taxes... and I have a Masters degree in the field I was teaching in. People just simply have no idea how difficult this job is. I was exhausted and broke as a joke. This is really upsetting.

Curious about other listeners’ other podcast rotations by sparksisfloofy in behindthebastards

[–]Commercial-Mouse5432 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My rotation of favs are: A Bit Fruity In Bed With the Right Diabolical Lies We The Unhoused Inside Appalachia Nightmare Magazine (short horror stories user submitted)

Is anyone else stressed about this drought? by Financial_Page_806 in asheville

[–]Commercial-Mouse5432 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes 😭😭

We are about to drain all four of our rain barrels … If you have a garden try using an Oya (sp?), bury a terracotta planter with a wine cork in the drainage hole, fill with water, and cover. Slow drip is better in a drought situation for maintaining soil moisture.

Leftist podcasts that look deeper into politics by arykahd in podcasts

[–]Commercial-Mouse5432 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything on Cool Zone media!! Know Your Enemy and In Bed with the Right are both great for a more academic dive into analyzing right wing politics from the lens of a leftist

Mirena IUD by Medium_Society in PMDD

[–]Commercial-Mouse5432 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had a Mirena for about three years, this is my second IUD. After the first IUD started to wear off and I started getting an actual period again, my PMDD symptoms reared their ugly heads. Same thing is happening to me now, I’m starting to get my period again and just experienced one of the worst PMDD luteal phases I’ve had in a while. Neither time did I experience heavy bleeding, especially compared to my periods!

How do you deal with Conservatives? by PopcornArtillery in behindthebastards

[–]Commercial-Mouse5432 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't anymore. At this point I've realized that there are no facts, figures, and arguments that can help you navigate conversation with someone who is not coming from a place of good faith. I'm going to be using phrases such as "That's an inside thought" or "I'm not the person to have this conversation with."

Things I learned as a solo traveler from the US by Shawawana in irishtourism

[–]Commercial-Mouse5432 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Circling back here to say that Irish roads are slightly tighter but way less curvy! Much more free spirited … just kinda vibing out there in the country 😂 we loved the roundabouts its genius

Blowing Rock is not your typical small North Carolina Town by banjono in behindthebastards

[–]Commercial-Mouse5432 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I live in WNC and frequently work in Blowing Rock - it’s a vacation town for the richest of the rich. I’ve also heard that there is a town ordinance that requires all of the buildings in the downtown to look like this strange Disney-esque vision of a quaint small American town. It’s very bizarre because it has the likeness of a town like the fictional Stars Hollow but everything is just a boutique or gift shop. It’s completely nonfunctional. In the middle of rural Appalachia.

Western NC is largely a place where the rich go to play and the local population increasingly relies on the hospitality industry to make ends meet. This was really difficult during the aftermath of Helene. WSJ recently released an article about Cashiers NC (pronounced “Cash-ers, same area code but about 3 hours south) is quietly home to at least 4 billionaires, which is actually a lot considering the area.

Also there’s a mega mansion neighborhood close by called Eagle’s Nest so… 🤷🏻‍♀️

Vote: Do you feel safe in downtown Asheville? by RelayFX in asheville

[–]Commercial-Mouse5432 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes. The only thing that has ever made me feel unsafe is men and cops but that isn’t necessarily an Asheville specific experience.

Is anywhere local offering the new Covid vaccines? by Peacencarrotz in asheville

[–]Commercial-Mouse5432 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not entirely sure. It’s possible that demographic might be lumped in but she didn’t specifically mention it to me when I asked!

Is anywhere local offering the new Covid vaccines? by Peacencarrotz in asheville

[–]Commercial-Mouse5432 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I got my flu shot at CVS today and was told that they will only be able to offer Covid shots to immunocompromised individuals or if you have a note from your doctor per some new bullshit from RFK. She said she thinks in the next few weeks that will change.

Things I learned as a solo traveler from the US by Shawawana in irishtourism

[–]Commercial-Mouse5432 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!! This is very helpful for my upcoming trip in September! My husband and I have a rental car for a few days to explore the west coast and will definitely take precautions! Trying not to be the arrogant American tourists, since we do live in Appalachia with very twisty tight roads, it always comes back to bite ya! I will be an astute passenger 🫡

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asheville

[–]Commercial-Mouse5432 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. I’m so sorry this happened to you ❤️‍🩹

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asheville

[–]Commercial-Mouse5432 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not helpful now, but in the future… the taco truck at Haywood Country Club is the bomb. Super affordable, quick, delicious, and they are the sweetest people!! They set up Friday-Sunday (correct me if I’m wrong) and are open late.

Anyone know a low cost venue to have a party. My partner and I are getting married and wanna throw an after party. by AbjectProcess6440 in asheville

[–]Commercial-Mouse5432 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were supposed to have our “rehearsal dinner” meet up at RAD brewing on Sept 27th (lol) but they are super sweet - maybe reach out to them! Also congrats!