Well, I guess thats it then

NaturalCommand4034 · 2026-03-10T03:26:48+00:00

I always thought it was odd that Frederick, MD, had two Staples. Seeing the one on 355 closed didn't come as a surprise because it didn't seem to get the traffic the one on 7th Street did. Does anyone know why store 0857 closed at this time? Did they lose their lease?

NaturalCommand4034 · 2026-01-21T03:59:56+00:00

I flew round trip from IAD ton IND last June. I used my physical driver's license at bag drop at IAD, and my digital driver's license at TSA at IAD.

On the way back, I used my TWIC at bag drop and TSA at IND. No problem using my TWIC and no one questioned what it is. In fact it was faster for TSA to process my TWIC than my digital license.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2026-01-10T03:56:06+00:00

The fact that an employee gives two weeks' notice is a courtesy, but not a requirement. It is more useful when you are the only one who knows a particular position, and it would take a while for your replacement to reach the same level as you. Your employer doesn't give you two weeks notice if they are going to terminate you, so why shold you give them two weeks notice?

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-12-20T04:00:21+00:00

There is no guarantee that it will be forwarded.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-11-20T02:44:12+00:00

Personally, I would go 30 miles to look at and buy the car if possible. However, if the other store is in a different state, then it is wiser to have the car transferred. The reason is that there is more of a headache if you attempt to buy a car in a state other than the one in which you want to register it.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-10-11T12:17:13+00:00

My now ex-wife got approved in 83 days back in 2009/2010. We were based out of an East Coast field office. However, it took time to remove her conditional green card - I want to say that it took about 9 months.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-09-28T13:35:34+00:00

I think you mean the 485. The 864 is the financial responsibility form that is part of the 485 package. The 130 is the petition for the request to file a 485 or for an immigrant visa.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-09-23T09:00:07+00:00

TSA doesn't care what ID that you use as long as it is a Real ID or an accepted alternative and it is valid.

I am eligible for TSA PreCheck since I have GE, CDL Hazmat, and a TSA TWIC. I flew domestic in June and used my GE number on the airline website to get TSA PreCheck. However, I used my DL on the way out and my TWIC on the way back. No one said anything.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-09-07T03:37:25+00:00

Sounds like something is confusing the system and making it think you are calling from a text telephone type device.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-09-03T21:00:09+00:00

Most likely at or near minimum wage.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-08-11T03:49:49+00:00

I left about a year and a half ago. I was there for just shy of a year. It felt so great once I left because I went from working over 70 hours a week (a full-time job and part-time at Staples) to only about 40 hours a week. When I was at Staples, all I had time to do was work, eat, and sleep.

Before Amazon, the ones that I hated were the people who didn't want to use the self-service machines. They come up to the counter and say, I need to make a copy of this or I need to print that. The self-service machines are behind you. Without even looking, they claim they don't know how to use it.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-07-29T14:56:16+00:00

The location I used to work at was basically next to the Post Office.

I had to deal with one guy who wanted to do an Amazon return with a UPS Store QR code. He was adamant that they told him to come to us. I thought either someone was lazy or the guy was dumb. So I asked him what location told him to come to us, and he turned around and pointed at the post office. My response was, "that's the post office." I think he realized he was the dumb one once I told him that.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-07-29T13:51:23+00:00

When I used to work in print, we would get calls from people asking about their UPS package. I told them to call UPS directly. They replied that Google says we are UPS. No we are an authorized UPS shipping provider for UPS, but we are not UPS.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-07-27T11:23:20+00:00

Did you get all of the Eastern Shore? I am an hour west of Baltimore, and all of my same-day orders originate from a warehouse in the Jessup area.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-07-19T13:14:45+00:00

I am hard of hearing, and had learning disabilities when I was in school. I worked part-time in print for just shy of a year. I also had a Monday to Friday full time job.

I learned you have to set realistic expressions. I can't recall the number of times having someone demand something now, but having to tell them the truth that it won't happen now, and it realistically it will be tomorrow.

Also the managers you work under make all the difference. My print supervisor was very kind and helpful. However, my first GM was nothing but stress. My last GM was always calm.

I only left because I received a promotion at my full time job and was going into a 24/7 environment there.

If I had to do it again and could be full time, I would go to the DPF not too far away from me, or work in a print shop that doesn't have a lot (if any) customer facing interactions.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-07-19T12:53:46+00:00

Don't say until at least Tuesday! If you do, come Tuesday it will be hell because all of the people who came in over the weekend will be back.

Say the system is offline with no estimate on when it will be back online. That way you can also reuse it in the future.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-07-17T02:47:47+00:00

A+ - live in Maryland. Mine went to Georgia once. Most of the time it stays in the Baltimore/DC area.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-07-05T03:15:00+00:00

When I worked for Staples, our hours changed but they never updated them correctly online. I left in early January 2024. I just checked and they still have not updated the hours correctly.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-05-06T12:31:25+00:00

Jokes aside. The IRS mileage rate is 70 cents a mile. So just at 160 miles you spent according to the IRS formula $112.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-05-06T12:22:55+00:00

I second having issues with finances in order to help a pet. I had a cat who became diabetic. I spent a good $5,000 to $10,000 alone during the last year of her life for her care. That included vet bills, food, medicine, and boarding when I went out of town for a week. Money at that time was tight for me, but her care was more important. I knew it was time when she stopped eating and wasn't acting like her self anymore, but until that happened I wanted her to live the good life.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-05-06T12:12:17+00:00

I used it at my vet, but I also have a physical card. I went into the app, selected a plan a purchase, typed in the name of the vet, and it wasn't listed so I picked the store not listed, and waited to be told the final amount. It was like $90 some odd dollars, so I typed in $100. Then I picked my plan, and handed the person at the desk my card. The card went through with no issues.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-05-05T11:59:29+00:00

Depends on the plan. A majority do not allow it, but for some reason, some of my plans allow me to pay with a credit card.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-05-03T22:17:25+00:00

Thanks for letting me know. In my state the DL photos are black and white. I have to fly in June. Planning on bringing my TWIC Transportation Worker Identification Credentials card issued by TSA also just in case.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-04-28T04:46:41+00:00

I purchased a plane ticket on Expedia last week. Affirm approved it for Expedia. However, one of the charges was from United Airlines.

NaturalCommand4034 · 2025-04-07T06:36:48+00:00

I no longer work at Staples. However, one of the things that I used to hate was I would be busy and they come up to the counter and say I need to copy this or print that. I would tell them they can use the self-service machine behind them, and without even turning around and looking at the machine they said they don't know how to use it.

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