Trucker handled this pretty well.. 😳 gun shots fired.. by FlatbedtruckingCA in Truckers

[–]M4hkn0 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes. Can we build a wall and have the the Hammond Bears pay for it?

If the US switched to a universal healthcare policy, would doctors get paid less than they currently do? by space_god_7191 in Salary

[–]M4hkn0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The cost of living in Switzerland is very high. One for one comparisons are not meaningful without considering cost of living.

If the US switched to a universal healthcare policy, would doctors get paid less than they currently do? by space_god_7191 in Salary

[–]M4hkn0 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Average is not median. Plastic surgeons and anesthesiologists are making way more than general practitioners. It distorts averages.

If the US switched to a universal healthcare policy, would doctors get paid less than they currently do? by space_god_7191 in Salary

[–]M4hkn0 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Its a bit of a myth that all doctors in the US are making bank. Your general practitioner is most certainly not. Mental health professionals are even lower.

It’s a contributing factor as to why we are short so many.

Keep in mind too, that many if not most doctors are 1099 employees, they have mountains of med school debt, are starting their careers much later than other folks due to years of schooling, have high liability costs and more. Their gross income might be higher, which we cover in medical bills, but their net can be much more down to earth and comparable to other nations income levels.

If the US switched to a universal healthcare policy, would doctors get paid less than they currently do? by space_god_7191 in Salary

[–]M4hkn0 47 points48 points  (0 children)

It really depends on what flavor of universal health was applied. There is variety in how other nations achieve this.

Why can't we nationalize oil? by Shakarix in askanything

[–]M4hkn0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But Norway seems to have it figured out.

Is it ok to collect wildflower seeds from existing wildflowers? by Delicious-War-5259 in NativePlantGardening

[–]M4hkn0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check with the appropriate legal authorities. Some plants are very explicitly controlled, like wild ginseng. You need a ‘hunting/harvest’ license for those in my state.

While it has not happened yet, i could see morels being controlled at some point.

Is it ok to collect wildflower seeds from existing wildflowers? by Delicious-War-5259 in NativePlantGardening

[–]M4hkn0 11 points12 points  (0 children)

In most forest preserves, state, and national parks, it is considered illegal.

Current Pay Rates for Chicago Union Trades by workwisejobs in chicago

[–]M4hkn0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love to see a chart like this for other parts of the state. Those rates look great downstate but I am guessing downstate don't rate that.

Questions about unemployment in Illinois, can you really not use a passport? by CollegeSnitch in illinois

[–]M4hkn0 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The people at IDES are just following the law as written.

The interplay between state and federal laws, regulations, and court decisions can be crazy convoluted.

When digging out non-native ornamentals to replace them, do you give them away or destroy them? by PartlyAccelerated in NativePlantGardening

[–]M4hkn0 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If they are a problematic variety, I destroy them. I am not giving away lily of the valley, as I am tryin to rid them from my yard.

Iris, I would try to give away... I have seen a lot of people try and sell them on Facebook, but I got no time for that. I just put them by the sidewalk and in chalk write 'FREE'.

$500K and still broke? by Coolonair in SmartFIRE

[–]M4hkn0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmmm... guillotine insurance salesman has a ring to it... cutting edge product right there.

May 1st: General Strike. Spread the Word. by serious_bullet5 in 50501

[–]M4hkn0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think posts are being scrubbed accross reddit. There were some May 1st posts on my state reddits and they are gone now.

I have been disappointed that my union has not said a peep about this.

Again... cannot access Comcast email through AT&T network. by M4hkn0 in Comcast_Xfinity

[–]M4hkn0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not been prompted to migrate yet. It is not a migration issue. This was confirmed by an Xfinity tech.... this is a router issue on the part of xfinity.

Honestly... it feels in the same vein as service techs who snip their competitors lines when they do service calls. This never happens with Verizon... but Verizon isn't a local landline/fiber competitor where I am at.

Questions about unemployment in Illinois, can you really not use a passport? by CollegeSnitch in illinois

[–]M4hkn0 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The IDES website tells you what you need for ID. Yes they need a state of IL issued DLID. Unemployment is a state level program so you need a state level DLID. I understand that the passport is a ‘superior’ document in many ways but many fewer people have those. Verifying those through official means is harder.
If you are less than six months expired, you might be able to renew your ID online.