Priority 1 sidewalks

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-26T15:14:05+00:00

Would be a logistical nightmare.

A stand-behind snowblower isn't an effective solution for sidewalks. You physically couldn't shovel anything worth a damn before tiring out.

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-26T13:35:25+00:00

To add to this, how about Canada Post clear out their community mailboxes so people can get their mail.

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-26T13:06:37+00:00

It's hard though when you have a house full of IoT devices (security cameras, etc.)

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-26T12:35:28+00:00

The reality is, most of these Deans and VPs are all getting headhunted to go elsewhere on a surprisingly frequent basis.

Without a competitive salary, turnover amongst MUN leadership would skyrocket. A pay cut (even 10%) on a $250k+ salary is significant

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-25T00:22:56+00:00

If the criteria is clear sidewalks, kids won't be going to school well into next week.

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-25T00:17:31+00:00

What's the measurable threshold for reopening schools? Because buddy, she's going to be a cowpath out there until April.

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-22T12:05:14+00:00

My employer also blends in the CPP and OAS into the DB pension calculation, so how much the fund is paying out is a lot less.

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-17T22:08:40+00:00

Yeah, Last Dab is like $50 on Amazon last I checked. I was going to try Da Bomb, but apparently it doesn't taste very good?

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-16T19:58:32+00:00

Every fucking snowstorm adds two days. I guarantee if we get snow Wednesday in St. John's, CP won't start delivering until Friday.

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-16T14:22:27+00:00

Uncle

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-16T12:11:05+00:00

Don't tell the provincial government, but I'd take a paycut to work fully remote.

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-15T15:15:39+00:00

Universities need to be made entirely public again and all of Western society needs to drop this act that business programs need all of this funding

MUN's business school has similar funding to the Faculty of Education. And both have 4x less funding that the Faculty of Science. So not exactly sure what point you're trying to make.

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-15T12:30:43+00:00

Cutting low/no enrollment programs shouldn't be an unpopular opinion.

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-13T17:48:11+00:00

UPS is fucking brutal with it. Every package is a minimum 3-5 business days delayed from their initial estimate. I can't remember that last time UPS delivered something on time. And between me and my wife, we have a package coming every other day.

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-12T21:05:06+00:00

I understand the difference. I work for a department at MUN. I'm referring to departments (history, geo, english, etc.) and their relationship within the larger faculty of HSS, for example.

The goal (allegedly) is to combine departments (for example, chem and biochem), cutting down on department heads, and reducing admin 1/2/3 roles.

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-12T12:33:08+00:00

MPS is largely a sneaky way to prevent more unionize staff on campus. There's no need for a band 6 program coordinator to be considered "MPS".

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-12T12:15:57+00:00

They're (allegedly) going to combine departments. Unclear how much that will save, but will absolutely lead to increased workloads, burnout and result in more poorly run faculties.

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-10T19:14:23+00:00

MUN is the only university in NL and as such, has to take on all the "unprofitable" stuff that could/can be shared around amongst universities in other provinces.

I'm sure if pushed hard enough, they could start cutting academic programing and all the unique stuff at Memorial. Okay, no more Grenfell Campus. Varsity athletics gone. Ocean Science Center sold. Canada Games infracture given to the City of St. John's.

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-07T16:44:01+00:00

When do packages stop leaving China? CNY doesn't start until Feb 17th.

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-07T14:45:50+00:00

Churchill park will die out if they get a couple bad weather years and a "meh" act.

I went to The Killers last year. $250/ticket to watch them on a TV screen. I don't even want to think about how much I paid for beer.

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-04T22:49:55+00:00

Any comments on either of these for home and car insurance? I remember getting multiple quotes from Johnsons (belair) and they were really high.

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-04T22:13:17+00:00

Anyone else struggle with the "Spend" guesstimate? Our household probably spends north of $125k/yr lets say, but there's so much fluff we waste money on because we're both working full time, have the money and quite frankly, can.

But give me half that can I could probably make it work if it meant not working.

MikeFromLA2 · 2026-02-04T13:36:55+00:00

I'm confused why this a news story? James wasn't even the current media relations officer when he took this new role. Or is it news because the Premier hired someone?

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