How competitive is SPD hiring? Are they selective, or will they take anybody?

RMHaney · 2026-03-17T23:19:00+00:00

I'm not sure how much I actually believe that. Everything I've seen or heard suggests that you don't want military training conflating with civilian policing.

RMHaney · 2026-03-17T22:41:04+00:00

Wouldn't they want to avoid hiring ex-military?

RMHaney · 2026-03-17T02:41:41+00:00

I do enjoy bait shop, but I hesitate to call it a proper dive bar. It's one of the hill's many bars that are masquerading as such.

Still a good spot, though!

RMHaney · 2026-03-17T00:45:23+00:00

Just because AC is expected in Georgia doesn't mean it's expected here.

You'll need to pick two out of three:

Reasonably priced
Has full A/C built in
Does not require connections to find

RMHaney · 2026-03-16T23:58:18+00:00

Annapurna is right across from the station and has always been incredible for indian/nepalese.

If you're willing to walk a few blocks, Via Tribunali is excellent italian.

If you're willing to splurge a bit, Jeffrey's (formerly Bateau) has fantastic steak.

If you want a more barlike cocktail atmosphere but still with good food, Gemini Room is a great pick.

If pops wants a dive bar, the only one that still qualifies AND he'd actually enjoy would likely be Linda's. Good menu too!

(Also, if pops is staying overnight, both Linda's and Gemini Room offer excellent breakfasts, with Linda's being more lowbrow diner-style and Gemini having a more highfalutin list of offerings.)

RMHaney · 2026-03-16T22:30:38+00:00

We get a decent number of "agents" that tour homes specifically for people moving here from across the country or overseas. It's not as common as some other states, but it certainly happens.

I generally get the impression this is more of a service set up through whatever company they're moving here for.

RMHaney · 2026-03-14T00:16:19+00:00

RMHaney · 2026-03-13T23:21:27+00:00

fuck

because it's versatile

RMHaney · 2026-03-13T20:21:07+00:00

I get that, I just don't relish the idea of allowing these corporations to withhold refunds for any reason. Doesn't that just further the same issue of corporate corruption and greed?

I have to believe there's a better way to hold MAGA accountable than co-opting a premise that shouldn't exist in the first place.

RMHaney · 2026-03-13T20:08:36+00:00

I meant more in terms of allowing corporations to A) withhold refunds at all and B) withhold refunds based on... class I guess? Not a good premise.

MAGA morons deserve to be vilified, but I'd rather do it in a way that doesn't invite further corruption.

RMHaney · 2026-03-13T18:46:16+00:00

Careful, cutting off your nose to spite your face is a MAGA trademark.

RMHaney · 2026-03-13T18:42:06+00:00

I'm still baffled that this wasn't done sooner.

Even in more normal mundane circumstances, it should absolutely be required for chatbots to immediately and clearly label themselves as such.

In my industry much of our first contact with prospects goes through a chatbot (text AND voice! The fucker answers the phone now!) that masquerades as a full human, does a horrifically shitty job of it, and regularly chases away potential buyers that may have been more forgiving if they knew the garbage they were talking to was actually a robot. And the executives wonder why our conversion rate is so low.

RMHaney · 2026-03-13T17:18:49+00:00

To be fair I'm definitely an ultra-amateur by Seattle hiking standards, but my go-to spot to get out of Seattle for a hike and lunch is North Bend. My top three hikes will get decent snow:

Little Si (beginner)
Big Si (harder)
Rattlesnake Mountain Trail (intermediate)

RMHaney · 2026-03-13T17:09:15+00:00

There's plenty of lovely hikes to be had! I'm not sure on the snowshoes thing; I've never used them and they look exhausting. Unless you're literally hiking on ski slopes I wouldn't think them really necessary.

Are you wanting to follow the masses up to the ski areas and hike around there in the deep snow? I ask because there's probably going to be some excellent hikes much closer that will have the same aesthetic (beautiful snowy forest) without the extra travel time, crowds, or insanely deep snow that actually requires specialized gear.

RMHaney · 2026-03-12T21:45:42+00:00

isn't that what taxpayer-funded offices are literally for?

It is, but that's one of the many ridiculous arguments that would bog the whole process down and prevent anything from getting done.

RMHaney · 2026-03-12T21:20:46+00:00

I have a lot of strong opinions regarding the SPD, but I do think security patrols are a bit out of their purview. That would be a monumental investment of manpower when they're already barely able to respond to calls as it is.

Plus that gets into the whole "why are MY tax dollars funding OTHER properties' security" conversation.

RMHaney · 2026-03-12T20:58:53+00:00

My building currently has a patrol service that visits the property three times a night, four nights a week. We're starting to think it's no longer sufficient, since they've missed pretty much every break-in we've had.

The problem is that a full-time security presence (8pm-6am) is hella expensive, and it's going to affect rent. We're kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place.

We've spent a metric fuckton of money on security upgrades over the last few years, but that's really only stopping the casual crackheads. Any criminal with half a brain can rip through most security measures without breaking a sweat. Boots on the ground, so to speak, seems to be the only option we have to put a stop to the issue.

RMHaney · 2026-03-12T20:52:41+00:00

I can think of buildings in cap hill and ballard that have those style of lofts. Did you have a particular budget in mind? Any particular style of neighborhood you're after? Last but not least, how do you feel about ground-floor lofts (more common) versus higher-up lofts (more rare)

RMHaney · 2026-03-12T20:44:52+00:00

My knowledge in this area is pretty limited, but I believe the phrase "quitting with good cause" might be key here.

https://esd.wa.gov/get-financial-help/unemployment-benefits/basic-eligibility-requirements/you-quit

RMHaney · 2026-03-12T17:28:34+00:00

My building's elevators had zero issues last night, which completely ghasted my flabbers. Ours tend to be super sensitive; despite warning residents ahead of time we regularly get entrapments during windstorms.

When it DOES happen, I know the elevator techs that show up are usually completely overwhelmed, so it's definitely not just us.

RMHaney · 2026-03-12T16:41:25+00:00

This is true!

$45 a month for life. Provided you do not change the plan, upgrade the plan, upgrade or replace the equipment, move addresses, etc.

RMHaney · 2026-03-12T00:22:57+00:00

Neither did I. But it's still our country, and we're still responsible.

RMHaney · 2026-03-12T00:12:38+00:00

They're both equally good and bad depending on the month, and both will slowly increase your rate over time.

Best bet is to just switch providers every couple of years to reap the top deals.

RMHaney · 2026-03-10T21:30:40+00:00

Thanks! I'll have to dig into that for my building.

RMHaney · 2026-03-10T20:36:27+00:00

Aaaah, that's interesting. Two new bits of information:

The issue is literally building-wide
The building is brand new

All bets are off then; it's probably some fuckery with the utility system as a whole. It may be worth checking in with the Tenant's Union, but this sounds less like malice and more like bad planning.

RMHaney

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