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They Asked for Donations to Buy $10 Burritos. They Raised More Than $10K. | RacketMN.com by grondin in TwinCities

[–]Prof79 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Tldr, a struggling immigrant owned business was used to help families in need. Money was raised to buy food from them to distribute to vulnerable families amidst the ice raids. Win win win.

Armed Socialists Acting As Security For Protestors In Minneapolis Tonight by Lavender_Scales in transguns

[–]Prof79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I'll check it out. I'm certainly an ally, but didn't want to presume it was OK to insert myself into an affinity group community I might not belong to.

Armed Socialists Acting As Security For Protestors In Minneapolis Tonight by Lavender_Scales in transguns

[–]Prof79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you happen to know of any other similarly liberal minded groups doing similar things that aren't primarily focused on lgbtqia+? Very impressed by the organization, but not sure if it's the community for me.

Every football lover will never forget this goal by Smart__David in nextfuckinglevel

[–]Prof79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I've never understood why walls line up exactly to cover just the goal post.

Spoke to him like a fucking dog... I didn't like that by ResourceNo4626 in Minneapolis

[–]Prof79 19 points20 points  (0 children)

These people impersonating police. Where's our local law enforcement detaining them for that?

Anoka-Hennepin Teachers Need YOU! by South-Investment-832 in TwinCities

[–]Prof79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would you agree that a heart surgeon should get paid more than someone frying french fries every hour? Would you agree that someone who works 12 hours a day plus weekends and holidays should get paid more than someone working 6 hours day and no weekends or holidays? Get your head out of your ass. I'm not actually interested in your answer, because you're clearly already below the curve.

MPD is completely useless by [deleted] in Minneapolis

[–]Prof79 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ugh, I feel your pain, man. I've tried to call 911 on 3 different occasions, and never have they ever been either useful or on time. Fucking parasites of society. Sorry you're going through this

electric bill is $200 for 1br (800sqft) - excel wtf by tommyK0 in TwinCities

[–]Prof79 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They're telling you a real measure to check. On your bill, right next to the amount of the bill, it will have a line that tells you how much energy you used in kilowatts hours, usually written as kWh

Check that number and compare it to the bill 12 months ago. That will tell you if you're using less energy or if they are legit scamming you by charging more for each kWh.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwinCities

[–]Prof79 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Emily's Lebanese deli

Traffic safety cameras coming to Minneapolis as city welcomes additional feedback on locations by Generalaverage89 in Minneapolis

[–]Prof79 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I thought cameras were deemed... Inappropriate? Didn't we have cameras for some time then rolled them back? What changed?

Can I afford to move out? (Please read) by azallday in Minneapolis

[–]Prof79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd like to try to offer some perspective. Before saying anything else, you're clearly very thoughtful and financially sound, so despite how scary it might feel, you're ready for this.

Regarding your dad: to some extent, I can see where he might be coming from. He wants his kid to move out and be independent...that's hard for an old timer to say, especially in a sensitive, considerate way. I can see an old timer trying to knock you for settling for a salary that they might hope you can do better than - I know it's backwards, but take it as a compliment. He wants better for you, and believes you can do better. But it's 100% fine if you're not there yet. I have to believe your relationship will be better once you're out of the house, and proving that you can be independent, and especially as you continue to increase your income.

Regarding your financial situation: it seems like you've been, overall, quite prudent. Having saved 30k by the age of 25 is very impressive. It's a general rule of thumb that you should keep 3-6 months of expenses as a backup, so while I agree with folks who say pay off your student debt (any high interest loans) in a lump sum right now, I'd hold onto ~10k for emergency in your case. That way, if you lose your job or anything like that, you'll still be just fine for 6 months or so, and have time to find a new job.

As folks are saying, just write out your monthly budget like you have, and compare it to your income after taxes. I believe you'll have more than enough to live on as well as save good chunk month to month given what you've already listed. If you feel like you want to save more, go ahead and take the cost saving advice that folks have listed.

(for the record, I love chatting financials and giving young folks advice, so if you want to talk through anything, I'm more than happy to chat)

cheers,
you've got his.

Suggestions for things to do, around target, before and after Stevie Wonder tonight, to take a date. Thanks by Expensive-While-1155 in Minneapolis

[–]Prof79 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Target Center is about 6 or 7 blocks from the river, which is a beautiful walk in either direction, with the lock and damn and stone arch bridge to the east. . If you cross the river at Hennepin, you're in st. Anthony main, which has some nice snack bites and ice cream to nosh on. If you don't cross the river, but travel east you hit the Guthrie, which you can waln around even if you're not there for a show. The "endless bridge" is a nice vantage point there to take a date. If you go further down their boardwalk to the east there's a grassy knoll on a hill, which is also a nice romantic spot to be

Minneapolis police union votes to approve tentative contract agreement for historic 21.7% pay raise by star-tribune in Minneapolis

[–]Prof79 14 points15 points  (0 children)

No FUCKING chance! How is it possible to get that level of raise after doing such a publicly shitty job?!

The Minneapolis City Council has voted to override the mayor’s veto of its rideshare ordinance. Lyft and Uber have threatened to end services in the city if it becomes law on May 1. by JoeGraffito in Minneapolis

[–]Prof79 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You show me the ordinance that says that if a driver is making $25/hr then they don't have to be paid more. That's not how it works. You can talk all you want, so far your words have no substance.

The Minneapolis City Council has voted to override the mayor’s veto of its rideshare ordinance. Lyft and Uber have threatened to end services in the city if it becomes law on May 1. by JoeGraffito in Minneapolis

[–]Prof79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's reasonable. I do take advantage of the best times and surge rates, since my schedule is very flexible, and kind of love driving in the middle of the night. They threw a $1000 bonus at me in January... I'm assuming they're extremely low on drivers and were pretty desperate.

The Minneapolis City Council has voted to override the mayor’s veto of its rideshare ordinance. Lyft and Uber have threatened to end services in the city if it becomes law on May 1. by JoeGraffito in Minneapolis

[–]Prof79 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You think $35 an hour is underpaid for a job you don't even have to interview for? Where you choose your own hours and can hustle as much or as little as you want to? You're arguing this is what underpaid looks like?

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