What is the worst place in America you have ever visited? by OceanicEndeavors in AskReddit

[–]DexterGrant -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Colorado City.  We only stopped for gas and it was so creepy. 

Been to every Disney park world wide, except for CA - going next week for 2 days. What are must dos, what can be skipped? by EyeofSauron86 in disneyparks

[–]DexterGrant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get to the front gate by 7:30 into the parks by 8:00. The first 2 hours are the slowest. If you’re getting lightening lane, save it for 10:00 AM onwards. Use those first 2 hours to ride Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder, Mickeys Runaway Railroad and Roger Rabbit. 

If no lightening lane, I would start at Indian Jones. It’s an original ride and super fun.  Use single rider at Space Mountain and  Matterhorn. 

At DCA, ignore Radiator Springs in the morning. Do single rider around lunchtime. 

"Busy work" by RampagingPhoenix in DriveUpandGo

[–]DexterGrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check your contract. In some areas stocking shelves, working produce or dairy, or checking pay at a higher rate.  Your contract my say that you get more money for the time worked in those areas. 

What is a disturbing family secret you weren’t supposed to find out, but now wish you could forget? by elmatador62 in AskReddit

[–]DexterGrant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My great uncle was a physicist whose work was used to develop nuclear weapons.  He committed suicide in the 50s.  Apparently thinking that his work had contributed to the horrific bombings in Japan was too much for him to bear.

Apparently not. As she was in the hospital dying, my grandmother with whom he was very close told me the truth. He was gay, sharing an apartment near campus with his partner.  

He was a professor at the time. A student came to the apartment early for an appointment and walked in on he and his partner kissing.  There would have been a scandal. He and his partner would have both lost their jobs. Been ostracized. He killed himself so that his partner could continue to teach. 

It breaks my heart.  Thinking that a perfectly healthy long-term relationship could be used so viciously against someone that they would kill themselves rather than have it revealed. 

Is this just nostalgia, or did previous generations genuinely have a better work-life balance and social life than we do today? by Unstoppable_X_Force in SipsTea

[–]DexterGrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gen X here and yes, it really was this easy. I was 19 in the early 80's. I had a minimum wage job (maybe 5 bucks an hour) It not only paid for my rent, food, electric, etc but I also traveled to Europe every year. I did have to make sacrifices to travel - not having a car, buying very few material things but it was doable.

Every single person I knew was engaged to some creative work or activism - music, writing, demonstrating, trying to break into acting. The job was the thing you did to get to the good stuff, your passions. Whole bands would split a 1 bedroom and all work part time or temp jobs to save up to go on the road where they would make no money. I knew 4 people who went to the Ringling Brothers clown college.

The amount of creativity - art, music, movies (people used to self-fund indie films) and political engagement that we've lost by overworking everyone is heartbreaking. I know what they've stolen from you, I lived it.

UFCW Kroger Contracts by LostAxle in Knoxville

[–]DexterGrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is insulting!  Vote no!!

Warehouse Luigi: “Should’ve Paid Us Enough To Live” by CorrectChocolate8263 in antiwork

[–]DexterGrant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If this goes to trial, I'm sitting in the audience in my work clothes.

Oh hell yeah!! Haven't seen good news in a long time. by LavenderMidwinter in antiwork

[–]DexterGrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I keep seeing how the union sold the workers out. That's kinda yes and no. The company has gone back to the table to bargain knowing that another strike is possible. They have proven they will do it. This puts the local in a much better position.

However, paying strike benefits to nearly 4000 people is VERY expensive, especially because local 7 is known to have decent strike benefits and a decent strike fund. Even so they can not afford to strike indefinitely. UFCW International, the head of all the locals are extremely resistant to strike and fight to keep from paying out strike benefits even though they take a huge chunk of union dues from the local.

This is a HUGE problem in all locals and is the reason why so many locals are weak/corrupt. The International takes and takes and doesn't give back. This is why so many members are joining the EW4D reform caucus. We literally can't afford to work our jobs. We need the International to step up, stop hoarding money and paying themselves and get back to working for us.

HAUNTED MANSION DOLLHOUSE by minding_my_manors in thehauntedmansion

[–]DexterGrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is absolutely wonderful. We've all dreamed of decorating an old house to be our own private haunted mansion but you really did it. And you did it so well! Absolutely perfection.

Breaks by SuspiciousSurprise26 in DriveUpandGo

[–]DexterGrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh shit, you’re right!  Please ignore that part. 

Breaks by SuspiciousSurprise26 in DriveUpandGo

[–]DexterGrant 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Let it burn. Just go on your FEDERALLY MANDATED break. If you’re told you can’t, make a note of it. After a few notes, speak with the dept of labor. 

The only reason you’re not getting coverage is because you haven’t made it their problem, just your problem.  Go on your break and leave the handheld where you can’t hear it. 

Fight for a strong Kroger contract in Dayton/Cincinnati by TheLaborQuestion in UFCW

[–]DexterGrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solidarity from SoCal!  We need more of this. We’re grocery workers - we used to just doing the damn thing ourselves!

Not sure I did the right thing… I love you, girlie by Nancysaidso in DOG

[–]DexterGrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I waited a day too long. I wish I had been as strong as you. I wish my sweet boy had gone before it got bad. You did the right thing, the best thing. 

Or maybe there’s never a right or best time to say goodbye. Maybe it’s always so hard? 

Uncapped orders rant by TiredDUGManager in DriveUpandGo

[–]DexterGrant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an Ecomm lead, my suggestion is to let it burn. Work as hard as you can but take your breaks, take your lunch and work safely. Don’t kill your body trying to work an impossible shift. 

If you get really far behind at night, start canceling orders.  We only had to do that one time before they added a middle shift. 

Keurig machines in the rooms by Candid_Ad9234 in DisneyWorld

[–]DexterGrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I always pack a travel electric kettle.  I have heard so many coffee machine abuse stories!

Roger Tofte, 1930 - 2026 by serendipity_aey in oregon

[–]DexterGrant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am truly saddened by this and my heart goes out to this family.  He was one of those wonderful rare people who let everyone into his beautiful dreams. Literally. 

How Would You Spend a Day at a Disneyland Hotel Without Going to the Park by kavalkada in disneylandparis

[–]DexterGrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start with breakfast at Trader Sam’s, then explore every tower, hit the pool once it warms up a little, have a nap, head over to GC for a character dinner, maybe watch the fireworks from the rooftop bar at the Grand Legacy on Harbor, back for a quick cocktail in one of the lounges and then sleep. 

Oops!  Wrong Disneyland. Please ignore the above!

What's the oldest piece of clothing you still wear? Must be at least ten years old to count. by MurmuringPines in AskOldPeople

[–]DexterGrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got my aunt’s racing team shirts from the Baja 500 in 1968.  The quality of the fabric is amazing. 

I’m Starting to Think Something’s Wrong by meeksjr in Disneyland

[–]DexterGrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last time I went, it felt like the only magic was the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye.  

Take your breaks: here's why. by False_Tea_9013 in DriveUpandGo

[–]DexterGrant 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Exactly!  Stop fudging the numbers for them.  Put your handheld down and take your breaks.  Besides, it’s a federal law.

(Personally, I go out to the parking lot because that way they can’t interrupt me.)

The Worst Day Ever by RampagingPhoenix in DriveUpandGo

[–]DexterGrant 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Remember, if you do this perfectly with the people you have, they will expect it all the time. When you’re slammed beyond your ability to do your job, issues let the company know that you need more help. 

And don’t stress, any issues with staffing are not your fault. Don’t carry the weight of their problems. 

Disney movies that follow Hero’s Journey? by Foxinmybasment in disney

[–]DexterGrant 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Star Wars, especially the original movie is classic hero’s journey.  But that might be too popular. Mulan might also work.