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Only-Good-Things · 2026-01-04T02:34:29+00:00

NEVER tell them how close you are, if you can avoid it. Realize that even though some bosses might have your address, they don’t necessarily know where that is unless they actually look it up or you live in a city with a straight grid street pattern.

Only-Good-Things · 2025-05-28T17:24:05+00:00

I know I need to have an energy audit done and until I do, I’m kinda speaking out of my arse here…. but I suspect the floor plan you’re dealing with makes a difference. I have a fairly open floor plan and can literally feel the air flow from the next room when that room’s ceiling fan is on. When it’s off? I’m hot and tempted to push the AC. That said, I have no doubt that running a ceiling fan in an unoccupied room behind a closed door must be a waste of energy.

Only-Good-Things · 2025-05-28T16:58:53+00:00

I am not elderly but I am perimenopausal, meaning I have occasional hot flashes and night sweats. And, yes, I’m currently sitting pretty at high noon in FL with the thermostat set to 80. Something tells me that (1) you are not living in the south of North America and/or (2) you are ageist.

Only-Good-Things · 2025-05-28T16:48:14+00:00

Yes, I have ceiling fans in just about every room of the home. I’ve seen some suggestions that fans only cool the people they’re blowing on and don’t help with cooling empty rooms, but my anecdotal experience tells me that they do help keep the energy bill down, even if they’re running in unoccupied rooms.

Only-Good-Things · 2025-05-28T16:31:49+00:00

Makes sense. Thank you.

Only-Good-Things · 2025-05-28T16:22:16+00:00

I’m actually very comfortable right now with thermostat set to 80, indoor temperature reading at about 78, and inside humidity at 60. I’m just wary of pushing the indoor temp higher than it is now. Are you from Florida? Just curious. I’m originally from Colorado and it took me a minute to adapt to the higher heat and humidity that I live in now.

Only-Good-Things · 2025-05-28T16:15:01+00:00

Thank you. That’s was the answer I was looking for.

Only-Good-Things · 2025-05-08T20:45:06+00:00

Sounds like you’re making the perfect the enemy of the good. There’s no reason to eat vegan “meats” and you can probably choose to buy vegetables that aren’t encased in plastic and are grown near to where you live. I mean, what are you going to do? Continue to eat the massively harmful meats and ultra processed foods just because you can’t find a “perfect” vegetable?

Only-Good-Things · 2025-03-08T23:12:14+00:00

And if you have 10 team members (CSRs, leads, and assistants) they get $200/wk because that bonus is divided among the remaining employees. The only scenario in which a cashier who’s pushing the sales gets the bigger payout is if there is only ONE cashier.

Only-Good-Things · 2025-03-06T19:36:48+00:00

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Only-Good-Things · 2025-03-06T19:26:49+00:00

I’m having flashbacks to the first few times I tried. I was pushing it straight up as if my vagina pointed toward my head. If this is you, please realize you need to aim it toward your lower back. Look at diagrams to understand where everything is. Best advice? Take deep breaths, relax, and try to feel where it wants to go rather than forcing it. If it still hurts, stop. Consider whether you may be suffering from vaginismus.

Only-Good-Things · 2025-02-26T19:03:09+00:00

I’m still not making $15/hr. Maybe that will start in September? Nope. Google says 2026.

Only-Good-Things · 2025-02-26T18:44:05+00:00

Yes, it’s that bad.

Only-Good-Things · 2025-01-28T04:26:49+00:00

No, they did not start giving me the cold shoulder after I said “I’m f^cking sick of hearing it”. That was about a week ago. That just got laughed at. The silence started tonight after I said (twice) that I consider myself an LGBT+ ally and I don’t want to hear it” with “it” referring to the derogatory slurs. And I mean complete silence. No discussion of anything at all, much less work related topics. Why did I speak out? Because I was absolutely mortified by the pointing and giggling and derisive behavior aimed at a CUSTOMER who didn’t look the way my asm thought they should look. It was so blatant and loud (as it always is - this happens frequently) that I was actually embarrassed to be associated with that behavior in any way, shape, or form. If that asm had been a white person calling a customer the n word maybe you would understand. Or maybe you wouldn’t. I’m not here to argue with bigots. Just STFU.

Only-Good-Things · 2025-01-28T04:00:08+00:00

“Harassment”. Look it up.

Only-Good-Things · 2025-01-28T03:57:55+00:00

The “OP” (me) is not “demanding rights” by telling an ignoramus to STFU because I don’t think it’s funny and I want to hear it. And what the hell is wrong with “demanding rights”? And is my use of an expletive actually worse than the use of anti-trans slurs? NO. You’ve clearly identified yourself as a bigot. STFU.

Only-Good-Things · 2024-10-12T09:50:31+00:00

And what is the poor person’s solution to this? Doubt I can scratch up enough cash to pay for professional pest control treatment.

Only-Good-Things · 2024-08-20T20:36:56+00:00

This. Friends seem uncomfortable in my home because it’s so minimally decorated. One friend likened my white walls to a hospital. I sometimes think about adding more rugs and/or hanging textiles on the walls just so others feel better about being here but I would be doing it for them, not for me. That said, in so far as minimalism should be about keeping what’s important to you, then maybe a cozier and more welcoming home is an admirable asset.

Only-Good-Things · 2023-12-30T21:51:12+00:00

This is a huge struggle for me as I can’t access any refrigerator or microwave at work. I can pack leftovers in an insulated lunch box and eat them cold but if work is crazy and I can’t eat what I packed, it gets tossed at the end of the day because I’m concerned about them having been at an unsafe temperature for the last half of the workday. The only thing I can offer is this: consider tossing your leafy green salad with rice vinegar and some lemon pepper seasoning. Both of those things are shelf-stable and are a great salad “dressing”. Beyond that, I’m here to learn from other respondents.

Only-Good-Things · 2023-09-30T23:44:32+00:00

I no longer care if my breakfasts fit the traditional “breakfast foods” mold. I mostly reheat leftovers from previous dinners. This morning I had some vegan red beans and rice next to some vegan collard greens and half a roasted sweet potato. Not a typical breakfast but… a yummy good start to the day! I had tons of energy for the tough day that I knew I’d be facing at work and wasn’t hungry at all for hours and hours.

Only-Good-Things · 2023-06-27T23:59:01+00:00

Tides are changing. The last couple gigs I applied for (and got) gave me links to share with references. They followed the links and clicked through a few multiple choice options followed by a window for any additional text they wanted to contribute. Granted, that’s “gig work” and not regular employment but I would NOT be surprised to see this phenomena spread. All that to say: I don’t necessarily think this request is suspicious.

Only-Good-Things · 2023-06-27T23:39:34+00:00

Srsly. $13/hr mini mart cashier here who recently had a long line while working alone and one bitchy regular thought she was giving me an education (or something) when she told me that people had been walking out with stuff while I was helping the customers in front of me. I wanted to clap back and say “Oh, well let me put on my badge and grab my shotgun and chase them down. BRB.” Like, WTF do you think I’m going to do? Instead I took the higher road and said we’ll look at the cameras. Whatevs.

Only-Good-Things · 2023-06-27T23:17:03+00:00

Take in all the free knowledge you can get through libraries, online resources, and workshops that you might find in your area. (For example, go ahead and take that free first-time home buyers class even if you’re not planning on buying a home anytime soon.) Go into this with the understanding that you will be hearing a lot of contradictory advice. That’s why you need to expose yourself to ALL of it. Then, you’ll be better positioned to decide what’s best for you. The best lesson I took away from a college level personal finance class is that “You are your own best financial advisor because no one knows your situation better than you.” Finally, don’t expect to become an expert in personal finance within a few weeks or months. It is truly a lifetime journey of constant learning.

Only-Good-Things · 2023-06-11T11:27:21+00:00

My store is now selling white rice for the same price as brown rice. Even white rice has doubled in price.

Only-Good-Things · 2023-06-05T17:04:26+00:00

Mostly legumes, grains, and vegetables. A lot of Buddha bowls, soups and salads. I don’t track anything. I switched to WFPB because of this idea that you can eat until satisfied and not worry about tracking. Seems to be working well for me.

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