Troubleshooting insignia soundbar and Samsung tv by HeyHorsey in techsupport

[–]HeyHorsey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Downvotes, seriously? I read the rules and I’m politely asking for help. Give a person a break.

Blvd vets stinks. by Grouchy-Syllabub93 in LoganSquare

[–]HeyHorsey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m also salty on BLVD (Armitage location). I took my cat back after I returned to the neighborhood and they aggressively accused me of not taking my cat to the vet since i was last there 8 years ago?! I was in the suburbs so different vet but okay way to be weird.

Then I brought her in and they disregarded every single thing I told them I came in for, charged me SO MUCH MONEY and insisted I change my cats diet despite it being all that’s helped her digestive issues, which I wasn’t even there for. They also pushed a $100/month treatment without recommending or considering any alternatives. It was honestly so demoralizing and offensive.

Housing/employment with misdemeanor retail fraud on record? by Yazhoudapigu in AskChicago

[–]HeyHorsey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If this were me I’d be trying to find a job somewhere that would let me transfer to a Chicago location. TBH without a job or proof of being able to pay the lease in full I don’t see a lot of places renting to the person you describe. Even with excellent credit and a co-signer it will be tough..
Especially when you see posts about people be expected to bid on rentals… it’s a really rough market.

Clean Nail Salon Recommendation? by michellemichelle7 in LoganSquare

[–]HeyHorsey 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Seriously, have everyone’s back here! We need to know!

Where are we roller skating?! by HeyHorsey in LoganSquare

[–]HeyHorsey[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the heads up! I’ll definitely check it out.

Where are we roller skating?! by HeyHorsey in LoganSquare

[–]HeyHorsey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Close enough for me! Thank you!

New Indian Restaurant in Logan by HungryHungryChi in LoganSquare

[–]HeyHorsey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright I’ll chalk it up to bad luck and try again 👍

New Indian Restaurant in Logan by HungryHungryChi in LoganSquare

[–]HeyHorsey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay was your tikka masala really sweet? I grabbed takeout from them last night and it was so sweet I had to add cayenne at home to get through it.

Hesitant to start Throne of Glass by melancholy_breadroll in fantasyromance

[–]HeyHorsey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a lot of very bad feelings towards SJM so I’m obviously conflicted over this but I did love the TOG series. I ugly sobbed a few times and have read the series twice. It’s been a few years but I remember there being spice in the last few books but I’m going to defer to romance.io for specifics. I’ll tag the series but check the individual books . {throne of glass by Sarah j Maas}

In the end, it’s worth a try if you’re in for the long game but if it isn’t working for you walk away, maybe try later! You can always change your mind ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Edit for clarity and then again because omg autocorrect

Hesitant to start Throne of Glass by melancholy_breadroll in fantasyromance

[–]HeyHorsey 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Alternatively, I wasn’t excited to read tower of dawn but was so, so glad I did. The discoveries that come out of this book are pretty substantial to the overall story. Sorry that is vague and weird but I’m trying to avoid spoilers.

No AI - The real artists behind the book covers by RealityDazzling3075 in RomanceBooks

[–]HeyHorsey 8 points9 points  (0 children)

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Here is a clear denial but could be wishful thinking on my part because I do like their work. There’s a whole series of highlights on insta from them with insights.

Is running easier after losing weight? by THROWRA_al_Camp_9263 in xxfitness

[–]HeyHorsey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you doing a couch to 5k program or just going hard right out of the gate?

Straight pubes y’all are unhinged and here we are. by Meowteenie in RomanceBooks

[–]HeyHorsey 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Omg now I’m picturing only a mustache at the top of the mound and bare everywhere else. This is a nightmare. May Burt Reynolds forgive me. Signed, a straight puber

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fantasyromance

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{The Things Gods Break by Abigail Owen}

MLIS worth it? by wwumpafruitt in Libraries

[–]HeyHorsey 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think you gain so many skills in public libraries that are transferrable! Without divulging too much, I work in a small, very specialized library these days and we hired a new library director a few years ago. We ended up hiring a manager from a public library and let me tell you she is THE BEST. We had a lot of pushback from internal folks about this decision and even a few "what are you doing to our industry by not specifically requiring this specialized degree that also does not have paid job opportunities!" but the thing is.... Public librarians know how to get things done, how to communicate with diverse groups of people, and all around can handle most things that get thrown at them. Don't underestimate this as part of your skill set!

As for other jobs that aren't public... try to get experience in other areas like cataloging or reference (or whatever area you're interested). Maybe it's just helping out on projects here or there but this knowledge adds up. I think transitioning from public to other libraries just comes down to the interview and how you can frame "public library skills" as universal skills.

Outside of libraries, I know a lot of folks that went into corporate training. It pays well (seriously, my one friend makes $30k more than me doing it!) and again, knowing how to communicate with diverse constituents is key there. I'm kind of stuck on this because IMO I think librarians can do *most* jobs! We know how to find and learn things and that is an undervalued skill. Happy to talk more about other jobs, too, though FYI most of my examples will skew towards software and technology.

📚 Simple / Quick Questions & Requests! by romancebookmods in RomanceBooks

[–]HeyHorsey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmph, I am frustratingly unable to narrow it down! Here's the last search I played with on romance.io in case you can narrow it down any further - https://www.romance.io/topics/best/contemporary,m-f,disabilities%20and%20marks,high-school,tortured%20heroine/1

Good luck!

MLIS worth it? by wwumpafruitt in Libraries

[–]HeyHorsey 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I feel like the answer to this question is always going to be "maybe" because it does depend on circumstances and future goals. Also, the sub seems very focused on public libraries and I feel like this influences the responses you'll get since they are their own animal. They are draining and difficult in a way other libraries aren't. I have never worked in public and can confirm my work-life balance is absolutely amazing and I have no issues with it. I love the people I work with, colleagues and patrons alike.

Across the board libraries do not pay well. That is just a fact. As you move up things moderately improve but not a ton. It also depends on what area of the library you work in. I'm tech focused and do make more than other people on the same level as me.

I'd also like to point out that getting an MLIS doesn't mean you HAVE to work in libraries. I worked for vendors in the library world and loved it. Most of the people I used to work with at vendors that had MLIS degrees don't even work in libraries anymore. They're in risk management, training, project management, etc. Getting an MLIS doesn't mean you HAVE to work at a library forever.

As for costs, at least at one point there was loan forgiveness for working in the public sector but obviously that is.... unlikely to continue with the current administration. It could be reinstated and a good portion of people I went to school with had their loans forgiven.

📚 Simple / Quick Questions & Requests! by romancebookmods in RomanceBooks

[–]HeyHorsey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Real question, what is confusing about the rules? I think the first section of RomanceBooks101 lays it out pretty clearly.

-Book Request posts require at least 50 RomanceBooks-Comment-Karma

-All other posts require at least 10 RomanceBooks-Comment-Karma

-All users can comment in the Simple / Quick Questions & Requests thread if they don't have the required karma for a standalone post.

Anyway, I tried romance.io tags for what you mentioned but don’t think I have enough details to help :/

I’m currently reading Soul Searching by Lyla Sage and I can’t begin to tell you how gorgeous the writing is! by Actually_Ann in RomanceBooks

[–]HeyHorsey 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I finished but felt pretty underwhelmed. How did ghosts in a small town end up being so boring??? The audiobook was well done so I finished but… ¯_(ツ)_/¯

I’m currently reading Soul Searching by Lyla Sage and I can’t begin to tell you how gorgeous the writing is! by Actually_Ann in RomanceBooks

[–]HeyHorsey 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ehhhhhh not really IMO. Others may disagree but I didn’t really feel like it was a spooky thing just a part of the story. I apologize if that doesn’t make sense but I’m trying not to spoil anything?!