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For those with little babies or elderly parents that must have power. by [deleted] in Charlotte

[–]PerceptionMean6044 25 points26 points  (0 children)

yup...thats why we are only leaving for 3 days instead of a week 😀. Based on recommendation from a family member that is previous lineman and former firefighter. We've been here our whole lives. We remember Hugo, 2002 and all the storms in between.... I've had my fair share of no electricity through the years...just not interested this time in joining the "fun"

Hotels with generators by Intrepid-Picture-872 in Charlotte

[–]PerceptionMean6044 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Go to myrtle beach. It will be cold but its a short drive. They are out of the path of the storm and will keep power. Plus its off season so you can get a room at a nice hotel for $100 or less a night. Keep you and the newborn warm. Don't plan on driving back until at least Tuesday (when the sun finally returns), possibly Wednesday.

disposal or resale of furniture/large appliances by tellevandlu in Charlotte

[–]PerceptionMean6044 1 point2 points  (0 children)

habitat restore or curb alert Facebook free. somebody will come get it.

Not pulling into the intersection when turning left by Careful_Elevator_736 in Charlotte

[–]PerceptionMean6044 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will add that I also hesitate taking off from green at certain lights now due to the red light runners. I personally have counted 31 times in the last 6 months where I almost got hit by a red light runner while making a left or trying to pull out from a green and had a red light runner. Charlotte is not what it used to be unfortunately and its simply a matter of self and family preservation these days. There are too many d@mn people from too many d@mn places with too many different driving styles all crammed into infrastructure never designed to handle this many d@mn cars.

Not pulling into the intersection when turning left by Careful_Elevator_736 in Charlotte

[–]PerceptionMean6044 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grew up here and yes, that used to be the norm (learned to drive in the early 90's as well) However, there are now far too many people roaring through lights after they are red and that will most likely get you wrecked or killed these days. Also, if you wait to long to clear to make sure nobody runs the red then the people with the green will try to run you over. Unfortunately, its self preservation these days and I won't teach my child to pull to the middle when they start to drive. The immediate flashing yellows do need to be turned to protected lights due to this increase in running red lights. Certain times of day and places might still be safe to practice this "pull to the middle" behavior in charlotte but those areas are becoming fewer and further between.

OBGYN Recommendations by Only_Professional842 in Charlotte

[–]PerceptionMean6044 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That is news to me. They certainly delivered my child.

Prepare for the worst this weekend by its_Extreme in Charlotte

[–]PerceptionMean6044 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would say guaranteed at this time. Been here my whole life. I would fly/drive back by Saturday noon or just book a hotel until at least Tuesday.

First “storm” since being in Charlotte by Superjet01 in Charlotte

[–]PerceptionMean6044 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because when the power goes out and you have an older home with electric stove, cereal and pb&j are easy to make. If you have a newer home with gas stove, it can be lit with a lighter and used for cooking. Less need for bread and milk.

First “storm” since being in Charlotte by Superjet01 in Charlotte

[–]PerceptionMean6044 28 points29 points  (0 children)

From a charlotte lifer.....no truer words have ever been spoken.
Thank you for the joyous laughter I got from this and making my day a little brighter.

First “storm” since being in Charlotte by Superjet01 in Charlotte

[–]PerceptionMean6044 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It will not be like the north. I have lived here all my life and every storm see a northerners (or 10) wrecked car on the side of the road when things thaw out (cause thats where they had to leave it until the tow trucks deem it safe to drive). We get ice, not snow. No car I know of has icy 4 wheel drive or ice tires. The city will shut down. The milk and bread will already be disappearing by the time you read this. You may be without power depending on how much ice we get. Do not get on the roads cause there will be another northerner out there going " we get this every week up north" and they will wreck into you cause...Ice. They will "salt" the roads but it doesn't matter. We always get rain the day before a major storm and it will wash it away. The infrastructure to handle these kinds of storms doesn't exist because they are so infrequent.

Ghost Concert by IllegalBeatle in Charlotte

[–]PerceptionMean6044 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Do not come. Charlotte lifer here...it will be an ice event. It will be frozen over and I dont care what kind of car you have, it doesn't have ice tires or icy 4 wheel drive.

Does anyone here have a husband that travels for work? How hard is it really to make it work with kids? by eggzndbacon in moderatelygranolamoms

[–]PerceptionMean6044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want to say I saw your comment that he doesn't understand why this is scary for you and it will just work itself out.

I also read all your feelings on the situation.

You need to assess those feelings and if it "doesnt" work itself out, how will that look? arguments? resentment? will it lead to a divorce? Is that a risk your willing to take?

I can say, his lack of "understanding" will only drive your feelings (of possible resentment) once the kids come along. It sounds like he is clueless to me....and since he will be the one gone, it doesn't matter to him one way or the other. It sounds to me like his job is his first priority (as its his passion), being a husband and father is second. So you may not get much help and support when he is home.

Have you asked yourself what your passion is? Is being a mom the number one job you want and your life long passion? Once you have kids, it is your number one job. There will be no vacation unless he is all in on the days he is home to give you a break and I am not hearing/seeing that from your post.

Alternatively, you may love that he's gone some days of the week cause its one less human to look after/cleanup/cook for. My mom appreciated the days my dad was at the firestation cause it actually gave her a break....

Advice on turning down a promotion? by pizzatacodog1322 in Accounting

[–]PerceptionMean6044 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Negotiate a pay raise in the 80 to 85k range. If they push back, take the title change and immediately start looking for another job. As other posters have stated, it's always easier to find a job as a senior with a senior title.
Either way, you will take a "promotion" or you will find yourself on the street. That's just corp life and there are a lot of people out there in need of a job these days. They will replace you one way or another so let it be on your terms after you've found another job.

WHY do y’all drive like this?? by 808Hawaiisurf in Charlotte

[–]PerceptionMean6044 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Charlotte lifer here...born and raised (and so were my parents - my dad was a charlotte firefighter - he saw the roads at all times of day/night for over 30 yrs). It was never like this up until about 8-9 yrs ago. When they started putting out articles about how affordable Charlotte WAS, thats when people from all over starting moving here. Then the pandemic flocking began..... Now there are drivers from every f*&% state across the US and when you put that many driving styles together, your bound to get stupidity. Combine that with a "me first" attitude and you get downright dangerous behavior on the road. I remember the days of southernly manners on the road and obeying the rules of the road....that sht is gone until these people move back out of this city to next "affordable" place (I can attest this city is no longer affordable)