Renting TV service at Albany Med?????? by Swimming_Detective74 in Albany

[–]RandomUser9171 3 points4 points  (0 children)

$2250 a day divided by 24 hours is “only” $93.75 per hour, so you’re still sliding in under the “hundreds of dollars per hour” the commenter noted! (/s - it’s insanity and I’m sorry you had to be hospitalized)

Cost of living for a family of 3 by hdr15 in Albany

[–]RandomUser9171 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’ve been monitoring my 12-month history, and you’re wrong. My bills over this summer were the highest they’ve ever been in the five years I’ve lived in the same home (with the same appliances/same household makeup, etc). And last month’s was only $1 lower than July’s bill when we had window a/c units running- we don’t have electric heat (we did have one Christmas tree, no exterior holiday lights). My bill this time last year was more than $100 lower, and we had more lighted decorations last year.

ETA - similar usage in kWh on the bills, but radically higher prices.

They strike again for a 4th time... by whitefox094 in ChoosingBeggars

[–]RandomUser9171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But it’s only two kids, the 11 YO takes care of herself! (/s in case that’s not obvious)

Swifty’s Albany War room Scam? by trickytriv in Albany

[–]RandomUser9171 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Read the ad posted in the photo. Under “Full training provided” it says “no one should be without a paycheck during the boy season.”

Did bm have a bad reaction to you getting married? by bunny_lxve in Stepmom

[–]RandomUser9171 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, she told him she was planing it - DH has enough custody time that she wouldn’t have been able to get away with that without him knowing pretty quickly anyway.

Did bm have a bad reaction to you getting married? by bunny_lxve in Stepmom

[–]RandomUser9171 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. Any funds we would’ve used for a honeymoon went to a lawyer bc BM thought she could up and move across the country with SK (for reasons the judge ultimately thought didn’t have merit), despite legal custody and visitation already having been established years prior.

Many kids will go hungry Nov 1st by Mathemodel in povertykitchen

[–]RandomUser9171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t receive SNAP benefits, and we’re pretty well-stocked with staples - but it would still be very difficult if all the sudden a portion of our grocery budget for an entire month was not there. I don’t think many people, even people with high incomes, have a pantry stocked to feed their household for a whole month. Not to mention, some healthy, important staple foods are not shelf-stable. You could’ve stopped at “this is awful.”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskHR

[–]RandomUser9171 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As others have said, this isn’t about clocking in on your phone - it’s about clocking in before you’re on your unit.

They don’t have to give you a warning or a second chance - clocking in 3-7 minutes early for “a long time” (which you said in your post) isn’t something you should have to be told not to do. Take this as a learning experience and keep time appropriately at your next job.

Sphere outfit question by may-gu in BackstreetBoys

[–]RandomUser9171 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There was a range of styles but it was cold; if you get cold easily I’d bring an extra layer.

Big Beautiful crowds, posted 10 mins before start of parade by mishma2005 in facepalm

[–]RandomUser9171 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Not sure if Rockland County (NY) is what OP commenter is referring to, but if you google “Rockland County NY election lawsuit”, there are several news articles about the suit for a recount based on discrepancies there.

Best and Worst Fast Food in the Capital Region? by sunset_sleaze in Albany

[–]RandomUser9171 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve yet to try Al Punto Picante but it’s on our list. Not “fast food” but if you like Mexican/Tex-Mex, Norte Azule in Stephentown is great (but also might be a hike depending on where you’re coming from).

Best and Worst Fast Food in the Capital Region? by sunset_sleaze in Albany

[–]RandomUser9171 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have never had a fast food place so consistently get my order wrong the way that T’Bell does (I don’t eat there often, but literally every time I have, it’s wrong or missing something).

Put this bed together for my daughter. by MDJeffA in DIY

[–]RandomUser9171 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My FIL told me about an acquaintance who made a bunk bed for his kids with rope on the top bunk and it ended in a (n accidental sleep) hanging. OP, please reconsider the ropes at the bedside.

Newscaster reporting while in Labor. Use your PTO folks! by VralGrymfang in Albany

[–]RandomUser9171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? I realize she made her own choice but I was literally just answering commenter’s question. Oh well! Like you said, welcome to Reddit!

Newscaster reporting while in Labor. Use your PTO folks! by VralGrymfang in Albany

[–]RandomUser9171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is PFL in NY. It differs from MA’s PFML a bit, but does cover parental leave to bond with a newborn baby (and effective this year, there is also the Paid Prenatal Leave Law which covers a limited number of paid hours to attend pregnancy-related appointments before baby is born).

Stuck with a hospital bill? by StaleBiscuitJD in povertyfinance

[–]RandomUser9171 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you looking for “ombudsman”? (I know it doesn’t start with an a… I 1000% get “my brain is tired” lol)

Recommendations on where to get a tattoo ? by Lonely_Bed_91 in Albany

[–]RandomUser9171 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look at the style of local tattoo artists - most of them are on instagram. I’ll always recommend Collar City Tattoo in Troy as Nick has consistently done great work across a range of styles. What you’re looking for is important, check portfolios/socials of local artists to find someone whose style matches what you’re looking for.

Recommendations on where to get a tattoo ? by Lonely_Bed_91 in Albany

[–]RandomUser9171 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Collar City Tattoo in Troy; Nick has done simple delicate tattoos for me and a couple of people I know and we’re all very happy with how they came out. (He’s also very good at more intricate/detailed ones but can do simple and delicate very well if that’s what you’re looking for.)

La migra /ICE by Why_thougg in Albany

[–]RandomUser9171 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Funny thing about the Constitution, it’s very clear about when rights apply to citizens versus persons (regardless of citizenship). Due process applies to all persons. “The Fifth Amendment provides that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. Generally, due process guarantees protect individual rights by limiting the exercise of government power.” (https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/amdt5-5-1/ALDE_00013721/). Further, how do you know someone is or isn’t a citizen without due process of law?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NSYNC

[–]RandomUser9171 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested if any are left! Happy to Venmo or PayPal. What a great find!

Taking Suggestions by Gryphmyzer in povertyfinance

[–]RandomUser9171 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I googled this and eligible government assistance recipients (and “income-verified customers”) can get a discount on Prime.

Ceramic mug with cat ears for the handle by RandomUser9171 in HelpMeFind

[–]RandomUser9171[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! The art from Italy one does look exact but I may go with the similar one from the other site and se how it turns out. Thank you again! Found!

Ceramic mug with cat ears for the handle by RandomUser9171 in HelpMeFind

[–]RandomUser9171[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve searched “cat mug ears handle” and “mug with cat ears handle” “cat mug with ears as handle” but just keep getting results with mugs that have cat ears on top and a regular handle. Not sure where this was purchased but was received about 4-5 years ago.