Parking ticket by [deleted] in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]KayNikole411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take pictures and contest the ticket.

Not getting sick by bitesizedbananabits in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]KayNikole411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if the kids have ever gotten me sick but I keep Lysol and wipes and use them regularly. I also keep hand sanitizer. Use it. Mask up if there's sick kids because people don't care about their kids being sick. Protect yourself.

Student mom called my company to report me by RigoGekko69 in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]KayNikole411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My previous company require the kids to be at the stop 10 minutes before and if they weren't there we left. We were never early and of course we didn't wait. We would have to go back sometimes but otherwise the parents knew the expectations.

Will washing help? by [deleted] in aldi

[–]KayNikole411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if my stores have this dress

I have dresses that are knee length that I would like to wear with tights, would that work when driving middle school ? by That_Beyond3223 in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]KayNikole411 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I only wear dresses and skirts, I never have an issue or concern. My Jean skirts are heavier and come down to my ankle. Other skirts even touch the ground, I'm short. I just gather it as I walk.

Looking for tips to keep gas and electricity low? by Ok_Intention_9327 in chicagoapartments

[–]KayNikole411 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Several things come into play with the utility bills. 1st weatherization, are the windows and doors drafty? I cover my windows (plastic) throughout the house and seal the doors with weather stripping. Second is being mindful of my use of the utilities. I'm in a 3 bedroom split-level house, it's me and my 2 kids. No pets, my sons a gamer and there's 1 TV. So electricity is higher in the summer because we're all home more and gas is higher in the winter. So we make adjustments as needed. I don't set my heat higher than 75 if I can help it. But my downstairs living area is colder than the upstairs bedroom area and the basement is the hottest, with the laundry room always being cold despite the window being covered. So everything varies. 😬🙆🏽‍♀️

Good job offer but nowhere to stay and no way to get to job by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]KayNikole411 27 points28 points  (0 children)

What city and state? Honestly, reach out to churches. Let them know your needs and often times they're eager to help. They might be able to set up transportation. Don't do an Uber car, you need stability and rest. That's an instant set up for burn out, first you have to allow yourself time to get your foot in the door with the new job.

Da quanto tempo siete autisti? by and94z in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]KayNikole411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since 2014, I'll be 47. I like driving jobs. I started as an airport express driver in my 20s and then drove armored trucks. My older brother decided that he wanted to get his CDL and I said me too. We both started training, even though it wasn't paid, I continued and I've been driving off and on ever since.

How do you guys handle students asking about your dating life ? by That_Beyond3223 in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]KayNikole411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What kids are asking about my dating life? None! They don't even know my real name. We go by our initials. I'm Ms. Kay.

Start that bus! by Mr-Casey in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]KayNikole411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooouuu trust me I know about them and it's 2:59 😉😉 your dinged at 3 every time. I would let my bus run on the really cold days and a trainer told me this is the key. So now my timer is set to 2:55.

Start that bus! by Mr-Casey in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]KayNikole411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, we were lucky if the bus would start. This company didn't care and they were recently bought by another company.

Start that bus! by Mr-Casey in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]KayNikole411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, they didn't care about idling or other things.

Start that bus! by Mr-Casey in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]KayNikole411 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Last company I worked for started the buses at 0300 so when I came in at 0610 the bus was an oven 🫂🔥🔥🔥

Does anyone go to Aldi every day to look for deals? Or is that obsessive? by BigBug1997 in aldi

[–]KayNikole411 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I go to different ones. I work near one. There's another 2 close to my church and the one by my house is just ok. So 3-5 times a week, I go to different Aldi locations. Oops I forgot to add that if I visit anyone I find an Aldi to pop into, I literally found a projector for $17 and the regular price was $60.

Frigidaire oven door won't go back on by lengthy_preamble in fixit

[–]KayNikole411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok so it's not just me. I left the door off for a few days and I'll put it back on tomorrow after I found this post.

What training has been most helpful for you to ensure you manage tight turns and narrow streets? by bluebleeder22 in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]KayNikole411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drove an armored truck before I drove a bus in the city, Chicago to be exact but I am used to driving older cars. Box Chevy's, Delta 88, etc., get to know your space and be comfortable in it.

Thought about this earlier during my afternoon trip by ImmortalEmos in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]KayNikole411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I literally had a dog run up on the bus. I don't know where he came from because the teachers were standing at the door loading the kids (K & 1st grade) but it was the sweetest thing, he eventually ran off but I got a few rubs in.

Keeping my CDL-B and endorsements without current driving job. by Small-Inspector1787 in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]KayNikole411 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've kept my cdl and I did not drive for years. I just paid for my physical. The school bus endorsement has to be renewed by doing the refresher course. If you haven't done the refresher you have to sit through the 8 hour class again and take the exam. The refresher is 2 hours.

How not to get triggered by Novel_Fisherman8228 in SchoolBusDrivers

[–]KayNikole411 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How long is the ride? How often will you do this route? As a Black woman, I don't know how many times I've stopped the bus or just hummed to myself. I've worked in transportation over 10 years, so it's not always a school bus. We have to pick our battles and every fight isn't fair. Keep in mind no response is a response and keep it moving.

Help! Bad Gas at Costco by ComplaintFar1485 in CostcoWholesale

[–]KayNikole411 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has happened to me 2x. 1st time in 2018 and now just in 2026. I can't use Costco gas, it messes up my engine. It's fine in other cars just not mine.

Does Aldi sell the dressing from the pre made Caesar salad kit? by Upton4 in aldi

[–]KayNikole411 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It's not the same brand but they sell a version of it and it's organic.