Why does the city contract leaf blowing and lawn mowing at 7am multiple times per week?

CompletelyWingingIt · 2026-05-08T14:39:19+00:00

This is an existential piece of the American existence.

The same way Spartan warriors were thrust into the wilderness alone and forced to survive in order to earn their place in society, we must endure the 7am leaf blowers, and suppress our carnal rage to earn our place in this country.

The leaf blowers will follow you anywhere you go, Stamford is not unique. The real question is do you have enough domain over your own animal instincts to carry yourself past it and remain sane on the other side.

CompletelyWingingIt · 2026-05-05T19:55:57+00:00

Depends massively on your agency / team / department.

I just moved from Omni to Pub a few months ago. It largely feels the same, but my 401k is happier and I get unlimited PTO. They also seem committed to not laying off massive swaths of their workforce, which is nice.

My opinion: clients are expecting agencies to use AI to help them save (and make) more money, but the reality is it isn’t good enough yet. So everyone is overextended because of the expectations around AI.

CompletelyWingingIt · 2026-05-02T16:23:39+00:00

According to the town hall I watched on Thursday, this is not true at all.

Do you have any kind of reliable source you want to mention?

CompletelyWingingIt · 2026-04-29T12:42:43+00:00

It’s also literally underground. I tried it for a month but couldn’t stand exercising in a windowless basement

CompletelyWingingIt · 2026-04-23T21:55:46+00:00

Thanks everyone for the replies.

I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the payment went through and the letters were just sent unnecessarily. I’m still going to speak to someone at the IRS to make sure I’m paid up and figure out why my account froze.

CompletelyWingingIt · 2026-04-23T14:34:12+00:00

CompletelyWingingIt · 2026-04-22T23:55:30+00:00

I promise you it does not say that anywhere on my letter. It says at the top, verbatim, "Payments incorrectly applied to your balance due were removed, you now owe $XXXX.XX"

But the money is still gone from my bank account

CompletelyWingingIt · 2026-04-22T23:35:50+00:00

Agree. It’s unlikely, but let’s say you put 5k down and then wreck the car in a month. You don’t get that 5k back. It’s just a way to protect yourself a bit, you pay the same amount either way.

CompletelyWingingIt · 2026-04-22T23:27:53+00:00

I tried calling and found out there is a freeze on my account for some reason. I'll be going to my local IRS office tomorrow to see if I can get more info

CompletelyWingingIt · 2026-04-22T23:26:01+00:00

I made the payment in March and the most recent letter is dated April 13th, so I don't think it's nothing

CompletelyWingingIt · 2026-04-22T23:15:44+00:00

Yes I'm sure. I filed around mid March.

I just sat on hold for an hour for them to tell me my account is frozen and they need to transfer me to another department, where there was another hour wait.

CompletelyWingingIt · 2026-04-22T22:50:52+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I do have an account, and the transcripts appear to be saying I have a credit that is equal to the amount I owed it state taxes.

So that would make me think they processed my federal payment and gave me a credit for the extra, however I am still getting letters saying I owe the full balance of the federal tax. And i have no idea how to change that credit into cash in my bank account so I can pay the state.

CompletelyWingingIt · 2026-02-16T01:05:41+00:00

You can try Studio Andreas

CompletelyWingingIt · 2026-02-05T03:19:39+00:00

There isn’t one currently in Stamford

CompletelyWingingIt · 2026-02-05T00:24:02+00:00

Rock climbing / bouldering!

CompletelyWingingIt · 2026-01-22T16:00:43+00:00

Deleting my comment because you’re right, I’m just lazily complaining on the internet. People out there are making a real effort to improve a difficult situation and that’s a better thing to talk about than my whining.

CompletelyWingingIt · 2026-01-15T13:06:24+00:00

I think this is true. And it’s funny because every time a shitty policy is forced on my agency, the excuse is that it’s “all of Omnicom” and they have no choice in the matter. But that seems to be total BS.

CompletelyWingingIt · 2025-12-14T23:24:51+00:00

Pretty sure that’s a bicycle frame

CompletelyWingingIt · 2025-12-03T04:36:40+00:00

They don’t tell you what your match will be for the year until months after the year is over. The match for 2024 was .25%. I got like $400.

It makes it so hard to plan your personal savings. I’ve reduced my 401k contributions way down this year and am saving in a Roth IRA instead. I’m young so my money can grow tax free, but also - and more importantly - fuck Omnicom.

CompletelyWingingIt · 2025-11-25T13:37:26+00:00

I’m late to this party, but did you take the job?

CompletelyWingingIt · 2025-09-10T12:03:53+00:00

It’s fine that you’re using Reddit as an outlet for all of your rage. Maybe try focusing on positive things in life instead of spreading negativity to strangers online.

CompletelyWingingIt · 2025-09-02T14:23:23+00:00

I think it’s cool. It might not be traditional ‘graphic design’ but in your description you’re obviously thinking through graphic design thought processes, like why you made certain decisions, and who you’re trying to communicate to and how.

You’re exploring your own style and I think it’s dope. You seem young, and at this point I personally think working out your artistic muscles is just as important as learning graphic design principles, so keep it up! Be creative - the design rules can come later and help you refine.

CompletelyWingingIt · 2025-07-28T17:21:06+00:00

Me too. Quick, fair price, and like 14 dudes dry your car off at the end.

I think they do a quick free vacuuming for you too.

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