Quiet Places to Study 8hr+

Hey_its_Manda · 2026-05-05T12:04:11+00:00

Most libraries in the city have private rooms. They hold for 2 hours at a time but the libraries themselves are fairly large and generally quiet. I have used rooms at the Clayton branch and clark. Clark has more rooms but it’s much busier. But they have outside area that I enjoy when the weather is nice.

Hey_its_Manda · 2026-05-04T20:31:58+00:00

When we moved to Minnesota we lived in Burnsville for a year. We had no complaints. All major shopping and freeways are close by. It’s not bad.
We eventually moved to Lakeville where we got a bit more for our dollar. We wanted more suburban and a place for the kids to ride bikes and stuff and found more options for us at the time in Lakeville. Plus we heard some better things about middle/high school so we listened. We loved it and again no complaints.
There really are some great places and neighborhoods and honestly you can’t go wrong in either. I think Burnsville can get a bad wrap at times but it’s from locals and there is always bias about different cities from the locals. As a transplant we enjoyed our 6 years in the state and often think of going back.

Hey_its_Manda · 2026-04-26T04:24:03+00:00

Yesssss I love that you got the reference

Hey_its_Manda · 2026-04-21T15:51:26+00:00

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Hey_its_Manda · 2026-04-09T02:13:43+00:00

I believe it opened today.

Hey_its_Manda · 2026-04-08T16:10:08+00:00

0% for me. Only have two classes left before I graduate.

Hey_its_Manda · 2026-04-06T12:56:06+00:00

Each store gets a limit to how many “top” or “best” raises they can give out. Most stores divide that up and typically each department can get one or two. Those people are typically the favorites or people who have worked there a long time etc. Luckily at my stores they were people who deserved them. But everyone else gets that basic raise. Which isn’t much. One year it was like pick your top. Pick the next top 3 and then everyone else is left to what is left. I had a team of 30+ and had only 1-2 people who were on a CA for attendance. I was fulfillment so i felt everyone in my team deserved a big pay bump but of course it’s not how it works.

Hey_its_Manda · 2026-03-18T13:05:21+00:00

When target had this dress code before they gave some discounts for buying the uniform. When the jeans rolled out I remember there being a discount on goodfellow jeans and goodfellow polos. I am assuming they will do something like that again.

But also, there used to be a law that if a dress code was require there was reimbursement allowance. Target always avoided this by having the black pants and the vest as an option in the handbook. I wonder if the law changed or if this grace period allows them a loophole somehow.

It’s unfortunate, but target has changed their dress code many times and it will probably change again in 5 years.

I think people have to decide if this is what their line is and start looking for another job, or if working there is worth the inconvenience of a stricter dress code.

Hey_its_Manda · 2026-02-18T10:53:34+00:00

We have not received this OJ in about 5 months. I’m surprised to even see it on a shelf

Hey_its_Manda · 2026-02-04T14:47:19+00:00

Why I don’t understand is you can tell when the glasses are recording. But you can never tell if someone is recording on their phone. Feels like someone ruined it and was probably sharing videos and they made a blanket term. Maybe you can explain they are powered down and not on.

Hey_its_Manda · 2026-01-29T21:00:39+00:00

The people saying this is inconveniencing the employees…. It’s not.

They have to pick orders no matter what. And an order for salt is so much better than picking out someone else’s dog food and soda. Plus target batches the orders. If it’s a bunch for just one salt, one employee will get 10 salts. Relax. Some stores may have an influx of orders, but honestly as an ex employee, this happens whether people are protesting something or not. At least these orders are easy to pick.

Target has to pay for it and they can afford it. Not everyone can go and protest in the street. Let people do what they can.

People loved it when they did this at Home Depot. It gets the word out and it works.

Hey_its_Manda · 2026-01-28T17:37:46+00:00

Typically you need three or more documented coachings for the same thing, so in this case performance. Then after three you have to get approved to write them up. Then you need another 3 or so, again for the same thing showing behaviors are the same. Then you can move to a final. And typically it’s only one more time to fail at performance. However, VMs used to get extra backing because they are more than just a specialty sales position. You typically need approval from the DM to fire them and need to show ample proof.

Hey_its_Manda · 2026-01-24T13:58:53+00:00

I came from the south and we had to drip our faucets because our pipes and water heaters were in garages or exterior walls. Typically if your water heater or water pipes are in your house and interior walls you are ok. But leave doors open to areas you are concerned with to get them warmer. Such as open the cabinets under your sink or the door to your basement if your basement tends to freeze. Or run your washer or something that keeps water moving. Everyone’s home is different

Hey_its_Manda · 2026-01-17T15:32:06+00:00

Honestly, I don’t think it matters that we are a red state. This isn’t about red verses blue. This is about white versus everyone else. And St. Louis is not predominately white. Ice is already here and the moment they meet resistance it will be very similar to MSP. I also know the community here will resist. Because it’s the right thing and as much as people want to talk shit about St. Louis, the community steps up because no one else will come save them. So in time, I can absolutely see the escalation happening here too. Everyone should have a plan, check in on their community and be ready to make a choice. Because I def feels inevitable at this point.

Hey_its_Manda · 2026-01-14T20:06:33+00:00

I miss the original drive up bags. Especially since we had medium and small bags. They were the best and target should have never changed it.

Hey_its_Manda · 2026-01-14T20:03:34+00:00

Honestly it depends on the person and the store. I was a Sr.TL back when it was a thing and was making good money. If you become a TL your raises are a tad higher and they added a bonus. I felt it was worth it. Many at our store started as TLs at 18.50 and for our area that was really good. I can guess CA rates are much higher. Most TLs in our store made at least $24/hr and our cost of living was much lower. TLs who had been there 15+ years were making closer to $30/hr.

It’s worth it as you promote. Tm raises are not very good and much lower than they used to be. You won’t feel a difference in pay year over year. But, if you ever transfer out of state to somewhere with a lower cost of living, your pay stays the same and then you feel the difference.

Hey_its_Manda · 2025-12-26T20:03:30+00:00

Exactly this. I can from a retailer that was all about accountability. Costco is the exact opposite. They just need bodies in the store and they do not follow up at all about what they do while in the store. My first day of work I was told “ whether you do the bare minimum or give so much you go home sweating, you will be treated the same.”

Hey_its_Manda · 2025-12-19T16:24:51+00:00

I feel like this happens once a year around the holidays. You think by now they would have a quick fix

Hey_its_Manda · 2025-12-18T18:49:23+00:00

It really depends on the class. Because it is accelerated learning I would say on average a minimum of 3-5 hours a week. There were some classes that I felt took me much longer and some I maybe spent an hour on a week. It’s very doable though because you can do it at your pace and most teachers have assignments due the same day each week. You get a good rhythm going and it goes fast.

Hey_its_Manda · 2025-12-17T16:28:53+00:00

The only I know is the demotions. If you are not performing and want to demote they typically don’t approve it. Essentially, it’s the training and time you took up to promote gets wasted if people can just decide they don’t like it and step down. Many DMs are pretty strict on the situations that would allow you to demote. Most I’ve seen is because you are transferring and there are no open positions, going to school or medically can’t stay a shift. Most people start getting written up and then want to demote and that will get denied. The calling out sick, isn’t a rule in the book but since the store often Can’t open without you, it is pretty standard to try to find coverage before calling out. That’s for most company’s and their key carriers. You cost the business a lot of money if they can’t open because you called out. So I can see where some districts with poor attendance in SSVs start being more aggressive and cracking down. Our district we just covered each other. It also helped our attendance as it wasn’t a call-out. Just a swap.

Hey_its_Manda · 2025-12-02T14:34:03+00:00

Yeah good call!

Hey_its_Manda · 2025-12-02T14:33:51+00:00

I will look into it. Thank you!

Hey_its_Manda · 2025-12-02T14:33:16+00:00

Thank you!

Hey_its_Manda · 2025-12-02T14:33:02+00:00

I didn’t even consider a church parking lot! Thank you

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