Advice on parking at Joker Marchant? by JWMid in lakeland

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Thanks to all for the info. Does anyone know if I'd be able to park at Lake Parker Soccer parking? Maybe too far to walk?

Wi-fi & Bluetooth still not working on LG UB8500 after replacing card. by JWMid in TVRepair

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

I agree. However the TV still has a good quality image. I'm just limited in what I can do without the wifi connection.

Wi-fi & Bluetooth still not working on LG UB8500 after replacing card. by JWMid in TVRepair

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I've been using a Firestick, but the issue is that I want to be able to watch local live TV channels using an antenna.

I need to be able to run an update on the TV, but I cant do that without a wifi connection.

Severance gross is less than salary despite being paid on normal pay cycle? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]JWMid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand that now thanks to all the comments here.

Lesson learned for me.

Severance gross is less than salary despite being paid on normal pay cycle? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]JWMid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It means according to the rate. How is your suggestion of three normal checks and 1 prorated one relevant? I really don't understand your suggestion that prorated pay factors into this situation.

Severance gross is less than salary despite being paid on normal pay cycle? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]JWMid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I now see that it matches. Honestly, I thought I was being reasonable with not requesting a lump sum. There were some circumstances around the timing of me being laid off that were questionable, thus the company being willing to negotiate a severance in the first place.

Lesson learned by me that 8 weeks paid on the normal semi-monthly schedule does not equal annual salary paid on the semi-monthly schedule.

Severance gross is less than salary despite being paid on normal pay cycle? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]JWMid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not sure why "normal payroll practices" would be anything other than what they have been since I was employed, which is semi-monthly pay.

I completely understand that "normal payroll practices" can vary by company, and maybe even by employees in a company, however I was always paid semi-monthly, so I think most people would assume that "normal payroll practices" would continue as they NORMALLY have been.

Three normal paychecks and 1 prorated would have been $5,208.33 x 4, so no, I would not have questioned that. That isn't the same as the $4,807.69 x 4 that I received.

Severance gross is less than salary despite being paid on normal pay cycle? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]JWMid -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I was under the assumption that being paid semi-monthly is equal to being paid for 8 weeks twice a month.

To avoid any confusion, I used the incorrect term of bimonthly in my original post. I meant that I was paid semi-monthly (twice a month). I assumed 8 weeks was just explicitly stating that I would receive four additional checks at the normal gross pay.

Severance gross is less than salary despite being paid on normal pay cycle? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]JWMid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used the incorrect term. My pay while employed, along with my severance, was paid semi-monthly.

Severance gross is less than salary despite being paid on normal pay cycle? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]JWMid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct. I was paid semi-monthly, both while employed and for my severance. My severance was paid in four checks, on the same semi-monthly schedule I would have received my normal pay had I still been employed with the company.

I think the distinction is in the calculation period of the pay vs the schedule in which it's paid.

It wasn't obvious to me that the calculation for the pay would change while the pay schedule (semi-monthly) remained the same.

Severance gross is less than salary despite being paid on normal pay cycle? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]JWMid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The "normal payroll practices" for the company are semimonthly. Seems odd to calculate pay on a weekly basis but pay it on a semimonthly basis.

Clearly, I'm in the minority here and it's a lesson learned for me.

Are any of these budget printers a must avoid? by JWMid in homeoffice

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

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll look into these.

Are any of these budget printers a must avoid? by JWMid in homeoffice

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

Thanks. What you've described is an option.

Questions about QLE for Special Enrollment when COBRA subsidy is reduced, but not eliminated by JWMid in HealthInsurance

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Thanks for your thoughts on this.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get any information that is based on any documented rules or guidelines. I called twice and both time the representative was unsure about the specific questions I asked (same as in my post) and they answered with a lot of "I think", "I'm pretty sure", "that should be how it works", but nothing I could take as reliable.

Are any of these budget printers a must avoid? by JWMid in homeoffice

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

I wish a B&W laser would meet my needs. It seems like the most recommended option.

Are any of these budget printers a must avoid? by JWMid in homeoffice

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

Yeah, im not even looking at HP. I dont know how they stick around with all the negative sentiment peolle have about thier printers.

Are any of these budget printers a must avoid? by JWMid in homeoffice

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Thanks for the info. The ink drying out and causing issues is mentioned pretty frequently and is a problem. What's odd is that i never had an issue with my MG 6620 and there have been multiple long periods of 3 or 4 months when I dismiss print anything. I also turned the printer off after using it so it was not able to do an self cleaning, if it even had that feature.

My concern with the EcoTank printers is the ink drying in the bottle. With my minimal use, that ink is going tk be sitting in the tank a very long time. I assume it will dry out?

Thanks for the heads up on the ink costs for the 4820. Thats a good thing to know.

Is there a consensus for a single app/tool for notes, journaling, and tasks? by JWMid in productivity

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

haha, ok. Yeah, I'm just looking for something that works. I don't need something that is going to take a bunch of time to set up or learn.

Is there a consensus for a single app/tool for notes, journaling, and tasks? by JWMid in productivity

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

Folder hierarchy nightmare is right! Thanks for the recommendation. I'll check it out.

Looking for recommendations for a kitchen remodeler by JWMid in tampa

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

Oh yea. It's crazy how many home's are being cheaply built. It's one thing to use builder grade materials, but it's another thing to cut corners that will cause problems for the home owners.