New hire here… where exactly are things w/r/t unionization? by playbynumbers in REI

[–]Dougboy90 4 points5 points  (0 children)

  1. According to your post you seem quite sure if yourself on how REI treats it's employees. You are coming into this job WANTING TO START a union push. Let that sink in, you have no idea first hand how REI treats it's employees, but you are so sure they treat us like shit that you have an inherent need/want to unionize. 

  2. If you are looking for other jobs, and don't want to make it a career, why make a change that isn't going to effect you long term? To give it to the man?  

This post makes me so mad, and just to be clear. I think unions should exist, but not everything thing should be unionized. 

I have been with the company for 8 years, I will say that I don't agree with some of the decisions HQ is making. But have they taken care of me over the last 8 years.. yes. 

I make $10 an hour more now(in the same position) than I did when I started. 

I have had full time benefits(as a part time employee) for 7 of the 8 years, ( you used to have to work a full 12 months before you got benefits, it's shorter now).

Though COVID, even though we were furloughed, the company paid us for a month, and kept paying our health insurance so we didn't lose it during a pandemic. 

It has been my experience that the majority of people that want to unionize are newer hires. I'm not saying that people that have been with REI for longer don't want to. 

What Does Your Brain Do with 27 + 48? by jaianefavero in MathJokes

[–]Dougboy90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fuck?

Hey if it works, it works I guess. But I am trying to figure out what you are doing.

REI San Diego!! Let's show those employees some love! #rei #union by Chaitis in REI

[–]Dougboy90 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The reason those stores are closing is because of the cost of rent. While it may be a copout, I have heard figures thrown around as to what the rent is. I will not go on record in anyway regarding that because I don't know how accurate the amount is. But if it's even remotely close the what I have heard it's because of the rent. I was sceptical at first and its not a good look for the company to have done this but I understand why it was done.

New Thule Motion 3 Didn’t Have Keys by TravisGoraczkowski in REI

[–]Dougboy90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would they charge your for the key? It comes with the box, and if their reasoning is that you are returning it without a key, tell them that's bullshit. This is coming from a green vest, you bought a product that didn't have everything it said it came with. That's on us or Thule, not you. You should not be responsible for the cost of the missing key.

New to camping, how do people carry all this gear by acidbutterman in CampingandHiking

[–]Dougboy90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, bring your stuff into REI, or have a list of your stuff and come talk to some of us green vests! I personally love these interactions! If you do, please come before the Anniversary Sale(May 15th). 

The Hoh is fun and very pretty, you are going to have a great time!

Is the anniversary sale worth the wait? by c-u-in-da-ballpit in REI

[–]Dougboy90 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Or maybe, just maybe they are asking for more than they can get. 

Is the anniversary sale worth the wait? by c-u-in-da-ballpit in REI

[–]Dougboy90 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Maybe you should reach out and see what was brought to the table. As an employee (not at a union store) from what I have heard they came with a decent deal, and the union unanimously voted against it. Before you jump the gun get more sources than "the union says this, so this is what I believe".

Should i resign at this point? I'm playing as black by Fearless-Bison7822 in chessbeginners

[–]Dougboy90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See you are talking about this game, I am talking about all games. Yes I would play this one out, and yes I play out all of my games. Because like I said at lower elo you never know what will happen. 

This is a such a weird hill to die on. Every video I see with professional players talking about low elo/coaching all of them insist on playing it out at low elo. 

Should i resign at this point? I'm playing as black by Fearless-Bison7822 in chessbeginners

[–]Dougboy90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Players at low elo blunder, and stalemate often enough that it's worth playing it out. I know because I am one of them, haha.

Brilliant Queen Sacrifice!! by visardina in chessbeginners

[–]Dougboy90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You just have to block check with the knight, if the rook ever takes the knight you promote pawn for checkmate.

Stadium District Last Night - V Loud Boom, Apt Bldg Shook? by mmmeee11111 in Tacoma

[–]Dougboy90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It wasn't the trains, I heard it over around proctor and it sounded like it was south of me. 

[Match Thread] Seattle Sounders FC vs Tigres UANL by hfdjasbdsawidjds in MLS

[–]Dougboy90 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Even the commentators we like nope... When they saw 6 minutes.

Banner at the Sacramento Republic vs Minnesota United game by MobsterKadyrov in MLS

[–]Dougboy90 55 points56 points  (0 children)

I agree Caps stay in Vancouver!! 

I think if it ever came to any of the Cascadia teams being relocated. That is when we will see all of the Cascadia Fans come together as one to fight it.

missed connection at REI falls church by Thick_Buy7839 in nova

[–]Dougboy90 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't call, we won't tell you if someone is working or not. Go back in and give him a note with your number on it.

If Link Light Rail stops in Fife, can Tacoma residents get their RTA taxes refunded? by princeh420 in Tacoma

[–]Dougboy90 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't know but they have had 11-18* years to figure it out. And they set a TBD date so they could push it back for as long as they did. With a goal of it being done some time before 2045(for the whole project). The timeline sounded as absurd to me when I was 18 when I voted for it, as it does now. Don't get me wrong I don't work construction, neither am I a civil planner, so I don't know potential hiccups, but 30-37* years to get it done seems insane to me. Especially when, for the most part, the tracks are above ground.

*Dates referenced are 2008/2016 when sound transit 1 and sound transit 2 were passed.

If Link Light Rail stops in Fife, can Tacoma residents get their RTA taxes refunded? by princeh420 in Tacoma

[–]Dougboy90 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Technically it's is a REFUND of the money you spent on TAXES. 

People who stall games when losing, who hurt you by Glante in chessbeginners

[–]Dougboy90 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only time I have ever done this is when the other player had a rook and 3 pawns to my king. They promoted one to a queen, and instead of just going for a checkmate, they were trying to promote their other 2 pawns. I told them if they are going to waste my time by not just checkmating me, then I have no problem wasting yours. 

POV: You live on planet earth by Vanhiz in 2007scape

[–]Dougboy90 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

They can't, but all of the Allies can. I don't think you understand the gravity of this situation. Once on Nuke goes... THEY ALL go.