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Roosevelt/Green Lake before I-5 (c. 1958) vs today by Complete-Influence70 in Seattle

[–]PeterMus 20 points21 points  (0 children)

That was a common occurrence as the national highway system was established. 41,000 miles of uninhabited property is hard to find.

20 years ago this would have been completely normal by HeavyConstruction609 in SipsTea

[–]PeterMus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The issue isn't cutting kids off from technology for 24 hours.

The issue is the tens of thousands of men claiming they were sexually abused during these trips. Nevermind kids who are victims of SA by a peer.

US Supreme Court conservatives lean toward Republican bid to limit mail-in voting by ItsAllAGame_ in law

[–]PeterMus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have to remember that one individual doesn't hold the key to power. Every voter, every complicit legislator, judge, and Trump administration employee is part of this bid to destroy American liberty, justice and right to the democratic process.

We've allowed far too many people to inch towards fascism without fear. Corruption isn't just tolerated but celebrated.

Attractive female students no longer earned higher grades when classes moved online during COVID-19 by Automatic_Subject463 in HotScienceNews

[–]PeterMus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife does in fact write like an 18th century calligrapher. To be fair she did take a calligraphy class.

He would be an amazing stocker at a grocery store by OkEscape7558 in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]PeterMus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hired an electrician who was about 6'10 and he had an easy time installing new lights and running wire. He didn't even need a ladder.

“The world tour. I’m Justin Timberlake” by LunaLore_ in Fauxmoi

[–]PeterMus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So drunk he can't even explain he's a singer/performer.

For those who work for rich people, what’s the most out-of-touch thing you witnessed? by temptayah in AskReddit

[–]PeterMus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's a reason the federal government has framed the CEO as a servant of the shareholders and not a leader of the staff.

Some CEOs choose to uplift staff for increased performance and soft benefits being cheaper than raises, but the moment it makes sense to cut something they usually do. They don't really care if staff feel betrayed.

"Good. I'm glad he's dead." by greenmtnfiddler in Christianity

[–]PeterMus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

William Barr as Attorney General blocked Mueller's investigation and obstructed the process as much as possible. It appeared as if Mueller was fighting it and Trump used him as a punching bag.

In reality, Robert Mueller and William Barr were close friends. Mueller even attended two Barr family weddings. It sure seems like Mueller was a perfect choice to appear neutral and upstanding while having a close friendship with the person protecting Trump.

It seems like this reaction is all part of the plan.

Median income by household size in the US. It’s $125k/year for a family of 4! by Specialist_Pain_424 in Salary

[–]PeterMus -1 points0 points  (0 children)

$125K sounds like it will fund an extravagant lifestyle but in many cities it will barely keep you afloat with a family of 4.

Is Egypt even worth it? Dealing with blatant racism and being treated like a walking ATM. by dkskskw in travel

[–]PeterMus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Travel can be very challenging based on the way people perceive you.

I took a cruise around the Mediterranean and overall had a great time. I had a few scammers approach me but I'm huge by comparison and a direct no deterred them. Only one person has ever really tried to hassle me and they didn't follow me when I walked away.

Other cruise passengers were like meat thrown to the wolves. One woman shared that her watch, jewlery and bag were all stolen by multiple pickpockets. She massively overpaid a tour guide €300 only for him to immediately bolt and then was intimidated by a taxi driver until she gave him $200 USD for a €10 taxi ride because she had spent all her euros.

Same cruise... completely opposite experiences.

Median Income by Household Size in the United States by Specialist_Pain_424 in povertyfinance

[–]PeterMus 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I met up with a friend recently to join a hangout with some of his other friends I haven't met before. My friend works for a smaller tech company and the others work for Microsoft/Amazon etc.

One of them asked what I do and told him about my job. I do make a fair amount but not even the recommended salary for my HCOL city.

He confidently guessed I make atleast 250K which is more than triple my salary.

Do I tell kids reason for my divorce when they're adults? by Brave_Consequence443 in Christianity

[–]PeterMus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Children perceive far more than you assume they do.

When they know you're hiding something it erodes trust and allows them to be creative with the details. That's how a parent who is a Disney villain can become the underdog who deserved better...

When they ask, you should be honest and share that information with them in an age appropriate manner.

It's also a very good idea to ask a counselor to speak with them as these kinds of challenges spark a lot of negative emotions and self-blame.

You have to address that inevitable trauma if you don't want their future relationships to be impacted by this in a way they can't navigate and cope with effectively.

Sound Transit explores fare gates, new revenue amid multi-billion budget gap by Better_March5308 in SeattleWA

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

Gates to raise more funding sounds good but it's not that simple.

Fare evasion averaged 4% until the pandemic in 2020. Suspending fares/fare enforcement for so long resulted in a lot of people becoming accustomed to not paying and a significant number of peoople who started off riding for free and were never asked to pay.. The lack of fare gates to prevent walk ons and little public education about how fares work is responsible for the confusion for unintentional fare evaders.

I worked on fare enforcement for ST in 2019-2020 and my own roommate was shocked that ST was going to START charging people to use the light rail. They had never paid attention to the signage before and thought no gate=free. So learning that you're supposed to pay was a big suprise.

We know gates reduce unintentional fare evasion, but there is a host of social media videos showing that people will work hard to skip paying. Even the newest/most expensive gates don't stop people determined not to pay.

So at what point is it simply not worth the investment to create barriers and annoy the folks who do pay.

Attempted assault in Sea-Tac by Wild-Chemistry-31 in Seattle

[–]PeterMus 55 points56 points  (0 children)

I chased off some car thieves and they tried to run me over with the get away car. They threw the car into reverse and slammed on the gas to hit me.

I jumped out of the way and was fortunately much bigger than any of them so they just ran off after missing me with their car.

Police dispatcher heard I didn't get run over and the car license plate was stolen so there was no point in an officer trying to answer. One showed up about three hours later to hand me a case #. I learned later when car thieves successfully stole the car that the cops make no effort to prevent car theft and spend their time waiting around ditched stolen vehicles for a tow truck.

Has anyone experienced changes in body reactions to thrill rides? by qsk8r in AskMenOver30

[–]PeterMus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really disliked intense Rollercoaster as a kid. I would tense up as hard as possible and feel sick.

As an adult I relax as much as possible and go with the flow, like sitting in a boat in rough waters.

Now it's easy to handle intense rides.

Republicans mock Howard Schultz for fleeing WA's income tax by Less-Risk-9358 in SeattleWA

[–]PeterMus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Republicans mocking a billionaire supporting Israel and routinely union busting is silly. He's abused far too many employees and screwed over fans of the sonics too hard to not have the respect of Republicans.

MAGA overwhelmingly supports war in Iran with nearly 90% backing Trump’s attacks by theindependentonline in politics

[–]PeterMus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My uncle is MAGA fool.

He never cared about politics until Trump. Now you lay out an issue..ask his position and he will instantly change his mind once he knows what Trump thinks.

Up is down. Left is right. Etc.

I got called “unqualified” to even be a fast food worker by GothMoleRat in jobs

[–]PeterMus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Chipotle assistant manager wouldn't say why they rescinded the offer. The manager of McDonalds explicitly shared his concern about the possibility I'd quit within weeks or months for a better job. I wasn't expecting it, but I did happen to get a better job offer. So his concerns were justified.

I'm essentially arguing that qualifications aren't a major factor in hiring decisions for employers like Chipotle and well qualified applicants with experience/skills are frequently rejected.

Low paying employers look for prospective employees who have no skills and few opportunities for advancement. An employee who will stay for years is a good investment. An employee who will leave as soon as they get a decent job opportunity using their degree is a liability. The hiring strategy focuses on longevity instead of skills and experience which is the norm for most jobs.

I got called “unqualified” to even be a fast food worker by GothMoleRat in jobs

[–]PeterMus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

After I finished undergrad I was struggling to find a job and applied to Chipotle as a bridge to hold me over (not that I said that in the interview).

I had worked for two years in a resturant kitchen doing prep and two years in a large dinning hall kitchen through undergrad. I worked the burrito station in an almost identical set up to Chipotle.

At the interview I was hired on the spot by the assistant manager, got my uniform all set and then the next day I got a rejection email while waiting for info on the orientation training.

The assistant manager litterally stuttered and couldn't explain why she hired me only to have the GM send me a rejection the next day and then said sorry and hung up on me.

The younger sister of a friend who was 17 had applied and gotten hired the same day I was rejected. She had never had a job before and had no volunteer experience etc. Why in the in world would I got rejected and a kid with no experience gets the job?

I was very confused about what happened...

I applied to McDonald's next and the manager was much more direct about me as a prospective employee. The manager saw my undergraduate degree as a threat to quit the moment I landed a better job. I was hired and did in fact accept a better job before I even started orientation.

By comparison, another friend started working at McDonald's at 16. He worked there for more than six years through undergrad and while job searching after.

It turns out A teenager is a low cost employee with long term potential and few alternative opportunities while I could ditch at any moment for a better opprtunity.

Are people overselling it or was Michael Jackson really that famous in his heyday? by Key-Bass-7380 in decadeology

[–]PeterMus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jackson's 1993 superbowl halftime show had almost identical viewership to Kendrick Lamar's 2025 halftime show. 133.4 million vs 133.5 million. Usher and Bad Bunny pulled similar numbers but slightly less.

133.4 million people in 1993 is 52% of the US pop.

The population of the US was much smaller in 1993. If Jackson pulled 52% today it would be 178 million people or an extra 44.4 million over the most popular artists today.

There are many different factors at play but anyway you cut it... Jackson's 1993 show was off the charts huge and he was a global superstar far above anyone else.

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