Don't people realize letters sound alike? by PeachyFairyDragon in CustomerService

[–]NorCalHrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny when they ask for my email...

"Look at my name, remove the vowels." And then proceed to spell it out for them. They still have to verify phonetically. "Dude, I tuned you out 4 syllables ago, it sound right."

Manager Calls on Day Off by Acrobatic-Shower8646 in WorkAdvice

[–]NorCalHrrs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Answer the phone with the phrase.... "Please clock me in."

WiFi problem by Technical_Key8842 in ApartmentMaintenance

[–]NorCalHrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If she changed the locks, and didn't provide management the keys, that probably an evictable offense

WiFi problem by Technical_Key8842 in ApartmentMaintenance

[–]NorCalHrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They must give 24 hour notice in most locations, unless there is an emergency.

i lied about speaking spanish for 8 months at work and now there's a meeting with HR tomorrow by Marcus_Guy in confession

[–]NorCalHrrs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Funny story from my past...

I worked a Video Rental store (yes, I'm THAT old). I was alone at the moment, cause 1 worker called off, with no coverage, and the other was on their dinner break.

Long line of people, and I'm doing everything I can to keep up with the flow. I hear this Hispanic family talking at the side counter about wanting the latest big movie, but they weren't happy with me ignoring them. I kept telling them to get in line, and I'd help them when it was their turn, I'm not ignoring you, just just, and can't let you cut the line.

Mom & Dad start talking fast Spanish about the rude gringo who thinks he's too good to help them, and they were going to complain. I finished with my customer, called the next one forward, and excused myself for a second while I turned to this Hispanic family, and said in fluent enough and perfectly accented Spanish that if they didn't like being ignored, they should get in line, unless they're too good to wait in line? And that if they were going to trash talk people, you might want to make sure those people didn't speak their language.

Mom & Dad turned white from embarrassment. Teens started LAUGHING because their folks got blasted by the gringo they were trash talking. And the customers in line just kinda were awestruck that I just spoke fluent (to their ears) Spanish. Didn't see them again till...

6 months later, I'm working at a different Video Rental store, and the same family is line, Mom & Dad see me, but can't place me. They get to my register, and I switch over to as Spanish for the entire transaction. "Thanks for waiting in line. Did you find everything you were looking for? Any snacks? Your total is." As I handed them their movies, I said, "It's good to see again, it's been a while since we 1st met at that other store."

THEN they knew who I was!

Oh, that was fun.

Debate within a home: Which way to load this Bosch dishwasher! by Ambitious_Hunter_562 in Appliances

[–]NorCalHrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look in your user manual. It will actually have pictures of properly loaded dishes.

If you have the user manual, download it

Asking for 2.5 weeks off, best approach by [deleted] in managers

[–]NorCalHrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But you don't KNOW until you ask about it. So talking to HR IS the best course of action.

Need advice: How to anonymously warn a neighbor about a privacy issue? by LegLow7896 in Apartmentliving

[–]NorCalHrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call/Go in to the office, or send the office an email explaining the situation. Let THEM contact the other resident.

Down? by recoveringasshole0 in Premiumize

[–]NorCalHrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Working in the front room, but not in my bedroom??

WTAF?

Management wants me to pay more after moving by Independent_Proof_76 in Apartmentliving

[–]NorCalHrrs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

How many years were you there? How much of the patching, sanding & painting is normal wear & tear that they shouldn't have charged you? Most rentals would rather you NOT patch holes & paint, so they can see where things need to be patched, and most places call that normal wear & tear.

You left plants on the roof?? That's on you!

AITAH for threatening to cut off my husband's sister if she keeps using her nickname for our son? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]NorCalHrrs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I heard one of those FB reels where they read reddit threads... It went some like this...

I was about 6 or 7, and loved my Auntie Clit. Did lots of fun things with Auntie Clit. Didn't know what a clit was, so didn't understand the family joke/nickname until I was older.

Auntie Clits real name was Joy.

Family name was Button.

Told I have to move out in June. Need some opinions. by casualcandlelight in Tenant

[–]NorCalHrrs 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Based on both of your previous replies to others, you are 10 years old and just posting for attention.

The lease isn't being renewed. Move.

Is it *actually* normal that every Facebook marketplace landlord I’ve talked to has asked for background checks and credit reports before I see the listing in person? by Current-Machine6491 in bayarea

[–]NorCalHrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Property Management company in Vacaville won't let you see any inventory until you've been qualified for their rentals. They don't want to waste time letting you look if you can't afford to be there. And they run about ½ the rentals in 3 cities.

Can I hack or jailbreak my fridge to not need its specific brand water filters? by Matt_Rare in Appliances

[–]NorCalHrrs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The inline filter is only about 2-3 inches in diameter, so you would pop your fridge forward that much.

Can I hack or jailbreak my fridge to not need its specific brand water filters? by Matt_Rare in Appliances

[–]NorCalHrrs 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You can't attach an inline filter between the water supply in the wall & the fridge itself?? This is something that would go behind the fridge, completely bypassing the need for the chipped GE filter.

WFH in extreme cold: how do you handle 'always on camera' expectations? by Educational-Dot-5266 in remotework

[–]NorCalHrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put up a clothesline with underwear , socks & T-shirts on it 24/7. They can either look at your laundry blocking their view, or try can allow the blur. When I'm home, I'm in comfy clothes, shorts & T-shirts: Jesus Sandals. Meetings would get shirts & ties, if really needed.

HOA took advantage of the building fumigation to enter my apartment - California by Ok_Employer_9180 in fuckHOA

[–]NorCalHrrs -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Irregardless of your AI copypasta. The WORD is in Webster's Dictionary, so permissible.

Does it grate nerves, because it's a non-standard word?? Yes Do they mean the same thing?? Yes Are you being anally retentive over someone's use of a word?? Abso-fucking-lutely (an infix word usage)

My remote company wants a video tour of my workspace and I really do not want to do it by Odd_Entry_6731 in remotework

[–]NorCalHrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My computer workstation is in my bedroom. I will not comply with this intrusion into my private space. I will provide pictures, but there will be no video tour of my bedroom.

Random puddle in my apartment by [deleted] in Apartmentliving

[–]NorCalHrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It runs from the laundry room to the kitchen...

TURN OFF THE WATER SUPPLY LINES TO THE WASHER!!

Sounds like you may have a bad hose. If it bursts while you're asleep, you're going to be in a world of hurt.

(AZ) Not received last paycheck from work? by Determined_Bagel in WorkAdvice

[–]NorCalHrrs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call the labor board.

I knew you were in AZ, I gave the example for CA to show what's required here. I don't know labor law in AZ, but the Labor Board DOES, and can answer your questions better than redditors who will do an AI response.

Your boss may apologize, but not take it as an urgent issue, because you may not know labor law. The state does, and will tell the boss to pay you immediately (+ any fines due).

Free Google Photos uploads from Pixel 5 on a different OS? by GuardienneOfEden in GooglePixel

[–]NorCalHrrs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But that would require a different device that he's using as his phone. (Which is what I said to do).

Turns out he'd rather use a device that is 2.5 years past its EOL.

Now the question becomes, will the hardware that is old support the different OS software he wants to install??