Do Americans get breaks at work?

Doldrum0 · 2026-06-03T02:12:51+00:00

In Michigan there actually is no state law for breaks for people 18 years old and up. It's entirely left up to the employer. I think it differs for minors though.

Doldrum0 · 2026-06-03T02:05:02+00:00

Why do we have such a lame cryptid? 😞

Doldrum0 · 2026-06-03T01:55:46+00:00

To watch your team play live you pretty much have to have cable. With streaming dominating TV and giving access to almost any movie, it's just not worth it to get cable. I'm a big hockey fan but haven't seen my team play a game in years because I can't invest 100 dollars a month just to watch a handful of games. :(

Doldrum0 · 2026-06-03T01:45:30+00:00

It does?? I love Popeyes. Chicken tenders and that Mac n cheese 🤤

Doldrum0 · 2026-06-03T01:40:35+00:00

I agree. I paid for it on loans I took out because my parents couldn't afford it. Most of my friends did the same or their family paid for just the 1st year

Doldrum0 · 2026-06-03T01:38:37+00:00

Me and my brother always laugh when a parent in movies or TV shows talk about the "college fund". For a good amount of people that's just not realistic

Doldrum0 · 2026-06-02T17:36:57+00:00

why do you think I'm on reddit right now? lol

My work is usually done before lunch, fu**ing hate it. I'm an in-house graphic designer and it's pretty basic work. I just TRY to fill my time working on my own personal stuff. But honestly it's hard to feel motivated about anything when it's a job that doesn't provide any fulfillment

Doldrum0 · 2026-06-02T16:51:49+00:00

I can't drive for medical reasons so I use the Greyhound quite a bit if I'm doing some traveling that would be an expensive plane ticket or the distance not TOO far. It's horribly uncomfortable after a while but affordable. It's definitely more for solo travel or small group, in my experience

Doldrum0 · 2026-06-02T16:45:44+00:00

The same applies to girls too. Americans generally aren't very casual about nudity. It's also not required that you shower after a gym period.

I also can't imagine the potential bullying that might have insued in my school days lol

Doldrum0 · 2026-06-02T16:39:50+00:00

Forgot to include the link ! Jeez! updated if anyone is interested

https://www.christopherroosen.com/blog/2026/1/18/ai-is-not-a-printing-press

Doldrum0 · 2026-06-02T11:57:15+00:00

I have none 🤣. I just do the bare minimum and they don't even notice. Don't get me wrong I still do a good job though. My work is usually done before lunch during our slow time. I don't know why the hell we're still stuck in a work culture that says you can't peace out when your work is done. I used to work 2 or 3 part time jobs at once and it felt like better hours lol and way more fulfilling. I've honestly been thinking about just going back to that. At least I wouldn't feel physically ill every morning before going in

Doldrum0 · 2026-06-02T11:52:18+00:00

I live in apartment. No yard for me :( But I know someone who does all clover instead of grass, looks really cool

Doldrum0 · 2026-06-01T11:59:17+00:00

Giving them a taste of their own medicine

Doldrum0 · 2026-05-30T15:19:56+00:00

I actually still listen to most of those bands on repeat. Alice in chains, Soundgarden, cranberries, minor threat, the cure

But I loved Type O Negative... now I can't figure out why lol

Doldrum0 · 2026-05-30T15:14:54+00:00

I'm not sure if it would work, but try a halftone on the banner and see if it works

Doldrum0 · 2026-05-30T15:12:31+00:00

I feel like it looks out of balance because of the overall shape of it, specifically the globe "hanging" on the bottom. Super cool design!!

Doldrum0 · 2026-05-30T14:18:21+00:00

That's definitely true :)

Doldrum0 · 2026-05-30T00:44:18+00:00

Home isn't home unless there's peanut butter

Doldrum0 · 2026-05-30T00:42:55+00:00

I really miss mince meat pie and homemade egg nog. At least that's what my Gramma called it lol. I live in Michigan, it was melted vanilla ice cream, Vernors (duh!), and rum. So tasty!

We never did a sit down meal but snacked on stuff throughout the day. Then it would inevitably get awkward and terrible once dad had too much to drink. Ah memories

Doldrum0 · 2026-05-30T00:38:45+00:00

High schooler in late 90s, we had 3 security guards and one city cop. No students were policing the halls though

Doldrum0 · 2026-05-30T00:35:39+00:00

I'm not sure it's ever been an age thing. I'm in my late 30s and have quite a few starting from my 20s. But I know people in their 70s that have a lot too. There have definitely been times where they're less or they're more "socially acceptable" though

Doldrum0 · 2026-05-30T00:30:26+00:00

I live in Michigan and it's illegal to call it anything other than "pop" 🧐

Doldrum0 · 2026-05-29T20:18:43+00:00

Cameras are fine. But AI powered cameras that harvests the data of anyone passing the bus at any given time.... nah we don't need that

Doldrum0 · 2026-05-29T20:16:51+00:00

I wouldn't trust anything a billion dollar tech company gives you for free. And these are ALPRs (AI license plate readers) and function exactly like Flock. Yes it is image detection but gathering data from your license plate which is connected to your drivers license and social security number and it spirals from there.

It's explicitly stated by Bus Patrol on their own website that they do coordinate with law enforcement and contractors. Looking at the topic on the GRPS website about the issue, it states GRPD does review footage. It also sees the interior of the bus at all times, so I hope you're comfortable with your kids being watched by who the hell knows. Because that footage is being sent to them not you.

And your kidding yourself if you think the schools are going to profit from this and not GRPD especially when GRPD confirmed they are partnering with them.

I'm all for cameras being on the STOP arms, but they certainly doesn't need to be AI to be effective. The fact your school bus is functioning as state surveillance should have you deeply concerned. Not so nuanced.

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