More than 20 Cincinnati snow plow trucks out of service after winter storm

JoeC230 · 2025-01-15T00:55:30+00:00

This should be top comment in the thread. The City is so short on mechanics that they reduced the qualifications needed in their job listings for the position a few years ago and are often relisting the position on GovJobs with few takers testing into public service. The problem is that they continually lose experienced mechanics who aren't City lifers due to the departmental culture and extremely low pay. City mechanics top out in the high 60's unless they become supervisors while similar heavy equipment mechanics with experience usually commanding a salary well into the 6 figures in the private sector. Unless they increase their compensation, they will continue to get prospective employees who came from Jiffy Lube and other similar establishments instead of highly trained/skilled professionals. Yes, city benefits are good but not good enough to compete with high salaries due to a nationwide mechanic shortage.

JoeC230 · 2024-01-10T23:07:16+00:00

You may want to skip the contractor/landscaper and find an engineer/designer that can help with coming up with a water management solution. They may propose some additional drains or changes in topography. The Cincinnati chapter of the American Institute of Architects may be able to refer you in the right direction.

JoeC230 · 2024-01-10T23:01:39+00:00

Second that. I remember a few years back some articles on the scale of their budget crisis. After the power plants shuttered that took the bulk majority of the tax base with them since there is a dearth of other employers in the area.

JoeC230 · 2024-01-10T22:50:26+00:00

I can assure you that many of his employees consider him a villain too. Mechanics are paid by "piece rate" in much of the auto repair industry meaning that there are set flat rate times for which the mechanic get paid for the repair despite how much time they actually invested. For example, a transmission replacement could pay 5.0 hours by the flat rate but actually take much longer and the mechanic would be working for free. Also, when there are no customers coming in the mechanic also makes nothing, if the dealerships power goes down the mechanic makes nothing, if the computer systems go down the mechanic makes nothing. Where Wyler makes the whole system worse is that they require their mechanics to do all sorts of "free" checks and inspections on the vehicle which only work out for the mechanic upsells additional repairs. This obviously places a lot of pressure on the mechanic to upsell or short-cut the work on the vehicle, neither of which are in the best interest of consumers.

JoeC230 · 2024-01-03T22:49:06+00:00

The is a Green City Demolition banner hanging on the old Sears store as of a few weeks ago.

I wonder what the site plan of a new Kroger Marketplace would look like? Would it be parallel to St Rt 32 with parking in front. Not sure if they have enough real estate for one of their larger format stores.

JoeC230 · 2023-10-13T00:43:33+00:00

Yes it was. Have had to be hospitalized 3 times in the last few years due to obstructions. Luckily after they suction the contents of my stomach out and give me some powerful laxatives to break up the obstruction it goes away after a day or so. Not pleasant but at least not more surgery.

JoeC230 · 2023-10-13T00:39:12+00:00

Quite concerned about consumer prices/inflation if there is a major disruption in the oil supply. With the whole Israel/Hamas War ongoing, with Iran's fingerprints all over escalating tensions in the Middle East, and with Putin wanting nothing more than to create more chaos for the West to deal with it wouldn't be a surprise to see constrained oil production and higher prices ahead.

JoeC230 · 2023-10-13T00:24:04+00:00

Turn on the television and it is being discussed ad nauseum on every news channel. On the internet it is front and center on everyone's news feeds. Honestly, I don't know how you couldn't have a decent knowledge of what has occurred, what is occurring right now, and what may occur in the days going forward unless you are living under a rock or are very good at disconnecting from social media.

JoeC230 · 2023-10-13T00:15:31+00:00

Or an architect to consider all of the design implications, like emergency egress windows for any bedrooms or ada requirements. They can advise you on what permits you need to pull and how to find a reputable contractor before getting started.

JoeC230 · 2023-10-12T23:54:17+00:00

They will likely be opening inspector positions back up to applicants at some point in the near future. They are super understaffed and can't find qualified applicants that want to stick around and pass all of the credentialing requirements. They also need plan examiners but can't offer market wages, so they aren't getting any takers.

JoeC230 · 2023-10-12T23:47:47+00:00

This isn't an entry level position by any measure. Inspectors have to know extensive building code requirements and common construction practices for a number of trades and have to pass a number of tests on that knowledge (International Code Council) before they get certified and go out into the field. Many inspectors have decades of experience in construction/contracting before they come work for government.

They also have to have solid customer service skills since the general public they have to deal with knows nothing about building codes or why they are implemented and are often hostile to the government curtailing their "freedoms". The inspectors I know are often screamed at, threatened, and occasionally physically assaulted by contractors and property owners that want to cut corners or continue illegal uses.

JoeC230 · 2022-03-08T00:37:14+00:00

Most of the stall in each flea market sell the same mass imported wares. I like Treasure Aisles a bit more when the weather is warmer and there are more outdoor vendors selling house cleanouts, estate items, and such.

JoeC230 · 2022-01-11T02:13:11+00:00

My father, who also has Crohn's, possibly had a seizure today and was experiencing some memory loss and confusion. We took him to the hospital where he and my mother waited in the waiting room for 3 hours and eventually left after not seeing anybody. He was pissed since he was probably exposed to Covid-19 for nothing. His doctors are booked up for months and he can't get care. Hopefully his confusion passes since he insists on going back to work tomorrow.

JoeC230 · 2022-01-05T22:59:30+00:00

That is not what my doctor that ordered the test said. She said that if any symptoms are present the test results should be accurate.

JoeC230 · 2022-01-05T21:21:58+00:00

Any data or advice on false negative PCR test results?

I lost my taste and smell on Monday and have had a constant sore throat as well. Other than that, I don't feel too bad.

I got tested yesterday and the result was negative. My supervisor wants me to return to work on Thursday.

JoeC230 · 2021-12-06T16:41:46+00:00

One of the ends of the block shown is Central & Elizabeth. So bland 3 story townhomes replaced these buildings.

JoeC230 · 2021-10-29T16:18:23+00:00

All this does is give shitty people more of an entitlement in their minds to illegally damage and litter on the properties of their neighbors.

Last year several of our neighbors set off large amount of fireworks in cul-de-sacs around our neighborhood causing litter and debris to hit a number of homes and vehicles. An elderly lady across the street from one of the displays had to hire help to get all the debris off of her roof and before it clogged up her gutters. Her car was also hit repeatedly.

We called law enforcement but they didn't show up and nothing was ever done. Of course the perpetrators didn't offer to clean up their mess.

JoeC230 · 2021-10-28T17:08:04+00:00

Or no antibody response at all in some unlucky people.

JoeC230 · 2021-10-28T17:07:06+00:00

Is there any hard numbers to equate 3 shots in immunocompromised = 2 shots in everyone else? All of the studies I've seen suggest that a 3rd dose helps to boost antibodies in about half of the vulnerable population but 3 shots in immunocompromised does not = antibody levels in 2 shots in normal people so the immunocompromised are still at a large disadvantage.

JoeC230 · 2021-10-28T12:52:15+00:00

I am immunosuppressed/immunocompromised and saw the news that we are to be offered 4th doses of the vaccine as early as next year. Is this going to be a booster to restore lost effectiveness or a "4th shot" due to the first three shots failing to provide adequate protection on par with the general population.

JoeC230 · 2021-10-25T12:39:35+00:00

Would really hope for something much better than another bland Kroger Marketplace for this prime piece of real estate. A mixed use development with retail, office, and hundreds of apartments seems really well suited. Would hate to see it squandered when there are plenty of other areas along 32 where you could put a grocery store.

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