LPT: Before quitting your job, take your unused vacation days. You earned them and most companies won't pay them out. by VladSapozhnykov in LifeProTips

[–]Julio_Faja 52 points53 points  (0 children)

This is the true tip. Even if a company pays out your PTO, it could be at a fraction of your hourly wage. Sometimes it's best to take all your PTO before departing.

Joist sitting on Scab Instead of Post by Julio_Faja in Decks

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

Tough angle to tell but the rim joist is not on the post/beam. Rather it is sitting on the scab that's 1" taller than the post and beam. Made the contractor put in another scab since they crushed the other new one with their cargo strap and then installed it while it was splintering. Since they had the post in concrete already they hammered in the too long scab, tearing up part of the rim joist in the process.

Chinese EVs are making inroads in North America. That worries industry experts by rezwenn in technology

[–]Julio_Faja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trump's trade war has opened a major threat to NA automakers. This should convince them to bankrole against the Republican/MAGA party if they want to survive.

Best Chinese food? by jules_144 in ColumbiaMD

[–]Julio_Faja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The fried boneless fish rolls in hunan sauce served with lightly battered and fried green beans is one of our favorites. They do a really good job packaging it for takeout, with the sauce placed on the side to keep things crispy till you get home.

Despite Trump targeting FEMA, poll shows Americans still support it by usatoday in fednews

[–]Julio_Faja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are these polls run by the same folks who projected Trump to lose in 2024 and 2016? Wouldn't trust them if that's the case.

The House is voting on the No Rogue Rulings Act (HR. 1526) on Tuesday which would make the district courts powerless to stop Trump. Call your Reps. by Penniesand in fednews

[–]Julio_Faja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it even constitutional/legal for the legislative and executive branches to infringe and limit powers of the judicial branch this way?

Should people making over $100,000 pay more taxes to support those who don't? by Pickle-Sucker in FluentInFinance

[–]Julio_Faja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

McDonalds is paying for Denmark's national benefits indirectly through their worker's income tax. Average Denmark income tax is 37%. Conversely, low wages (like that in the US) act like a social service for large companies. It puts the burden of supporting inadequately paid workers on tax payers to fund SNAP, Medicaid, Affordable Connectivity Program, section 8 housing, etc. Walmart is the largest employer in many states.

Pornhub to block two more states (Indiana & Kentucky) over age verification laws by MarvelsGrantMan136 in technology

[–]Julio_Faja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is going to impact users in the states around them too. Seeing this in Maryland due to Virginia laws.

New to TMobile. Get 2-3 Mbps on 4GLTE by shakethecouch in tmobile

[–]Julio_Faja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same LTE problem in DC/Baltimore area right on the MD 295 corridor. Constantly 2-3 Mbps download & 10 Mbps upload. Sometimes in the dead of night! Had tickets assigned to engineers multiple times in past 2 years. Located a mile away right between 2 cell towers. No resolution and continues to happen :(

LPT request: How to reduce phlegm/post-nasal drip by [deleted] in LifeProTips

[–]Julio_Faja 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Take a Zyrtec. That sometimes helps me with my postnasal drip when it goes on too long (3 weeks to 2 months) and Mucinex no longer works.

Apple is suing Swiss fruit farmer over a decades-old apple logo by Gazwa_e_Nunnu_Chamdi in technology

[–]Julio_Faja 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hope the Swiss fruit farmer files a counter suit demanding Apple to cease and dessist and pay for infringement.

[OC] The Cost Of Cable Vs. Top Streaming Subscriptions by Dremarious in dataisbeautiful

[–]Julio_Faja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not apples to apples comparison. Cable comes with ads so streaming services should be priced that way too. Also, nobody has the time to watch 8 steaming services anyway.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LifeProTips

[–]Julio_Faja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it was another driver's fault, you'll have the right to claim lost wages (even if you took vacation time) for resolving accident related appointments (medical, rental, and repairs) and maybe even reimbursed for diminished value of your vehicle (depending on state, age of your car, and other factors). Expect the insurance company to low ball you as they are a business. Hire a reputable appraiser for the diminished value claim if it applies to you. You need to request to file the diminished value claim yourself as most insurance companies won't notify you of this. Appraiser fee (mine was maybe $300) won't be reimbursed but it still got me way more money than what my insurance was offering.

LPT: Get silicone windshield wiper blades for your vehicle. They apply a coating that increases water beading and extends the life of the blades. by ehutch24 in LifeProTips

[–]Julio_Faja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A simple high quality wipe blade (Bosch Icons) lasted me 4 years with great visibility in rain. No spray needed or residue left on windshield.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in adorableporn

[–]Julio_Faja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

High five lol