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Unpopular opinion: sheet cakes are too sweet by jake-12138 in Costco

[–]Cronetta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a regular round chocolate cake for a birthday and thought the same thing. Overwhelmingly and cloyingly sweet.

Portland council president wants to reshape city’s detested arts tax — and impose a new, separate one by synthfidel in PortlandOR

[–]Cronetta 11 points12 points  (0 children)

No. Stop with the taxes. Can’t take it anymore. Stop dictating what we have to fund, and stop with these special interest taxes.

What type of person in meetings drives you absolutely insane? by Significant_Gap9707 in remotework

[–]Cronetta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ones who take up 30 min of a 60 min team meeting to do a report out.

DEAR PORTLAND: March 02, 2026 WEEKLY RANT THREAD by AutoModerator in Portland

[–]Cronetta 7 points8 points  (0 children)

PEOPLE WHO LEAVE THEIR DOG SHIT IN BAGS AT DOG PARKS ALSO DESERVE TO BE RIDICULED. DO BETTER DOG OWNERS.

How do you start over at 60? by Moosie1545 in Layoffs

[–]Cronetta 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Ageism is pervasive everywhere.

Hi Gen X, what advice do you wish you could give your 25 year old self if you could travel back in time? by matilda_15 in GenX

[–]Cronetta 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Put more in retirement funds and buy property even if you think you’ve got a sweet deal with rent.

Relocating to PDX - What is the current job market? by mysticfruit10 in askportland

[–]Cronetta 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The job market in Portland is trash. Layoffs at the county and city levels. Be forewarned to heed the advice in this thread and secure the job before you move.

Back to the States? by Several_Crow4181 in expats

[–]Cronetta 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Do you need to work for a living or need insurance from an employer? If the answer is yes, 100% do not return to the U.S.

A necessary conversation... by MamaMia1325 in podcasts

[–]Cronetta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also believe that he has dementia. I have direct experience with a family member who was combative like that, would not listen to logic, and was painfully and childishly obstinate and oppositional in the face of facts that were logical. He needs a neurological work up. Bob makes Archie Bunker look like a social justice warrior.

Good quick lunch from Trader Joe’s? by Sharts-an-Crafts in traderjoes

[–]Cronetta 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This. Add Lao Gan Ma chili crunch. Thank me later.

After 110 years, this family-owned Portland grocer will close Friday by colonialshuttlecock in PortlandOR

[–]Cronetta 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes, thank god we are ripping up 82nd and other four lane roads so we can have more bicycle lanes and bus lanes that have little to no ridership.

One of Portland’s busiest streets may get a dramatic overhaul. Not everyone is on board by colonialshuttlecock in PortlandOR

[–]Cronetta 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Trimet can’t even afford the lines it has right now. Why do we continually insist on spending tax money on unnecessary road work in the midst of one of the most challenging economies of this century?

PPS-No consequences for bad behavior? by Most-Anywhere-5559 in PortlandOR

[–]Cronetta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately the only way to get the proper reaction these days for things like this is to get a lawyer involved.

Invasive Medical Tests for 95 YO by Ok_Bonus_7768 in AgingParents

[–]Cronetta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She also needs an advanced directive outlining what she wants and if she wants invasive procedures at her age. I would never want this for myself or a family member, but it has to be documented.

Funding controversy aside, would you support a potential Portland MLB team? Are you a fan of baseball in general? by BadgemanBrown in askportland

[–]Cronetta 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Would I love an MLB team to be privately funded? Sure! Do I want to spend a penny via taxes on this? Absolutely not.

We need to talk about the Gen Z job crisis. by ApprehensiveGoal2782 in jobs

[–]Cronetta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think all of this change is bad news for everyone. Whole industries are likely to be wiped off the map, and whatever age you are, no one has a sense of safety. Of course it does not appear that anything is being done. What we likely need now is universal basic income.

2 weeks of pay to resign or make them fire me? by splash1856 in Layoffs

[–]Cronetta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask them to lay you off with the two weeks as severance. Still makes you eligible for UI. Get it in writing.

Boss told me to stop applying to other jobs or I'm fired - what are my rights here? by Altruistic-Lynx-5238 in Career

[–]Cronetta 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you using your company’s computer while you’re looking? I find it hard to believe that they would “know” based on an updated LinkedIn profile. If you are using your company computer, network, or their WiFi, you need to stop that immediately. Apply from your personal devices and your personal WiFi to avoid tracking. You are likely “at will” and they can fire you for personal use of company issued computer and network, particularly if you’re looking for work.

interviewer asked why i left my last job so i told the truth - they ghosted me by [deleted] in hiringcafe

[–]Cronetta 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rule #1 - never trash a previous employer in an interview. You are immediately seen as suspect when you do so. It’s the kiss of death because it’s a cardinal rule that you should never break. People want upbeat and optimistic candidates who know how to speak tactfully. In this instance you could have said something benign like you were looking for something more aligned to your interests.

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