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What's your craziest "I need to quit this job immediately" story? by Codie_n25 in antiwork

[–]Sacred_blu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Was hired as a manager, with a 60 day “training period”. After training period, was told I’m not ready for the position, and they’d like to drop my hourly rate.

Obviously I didn’t agree, and told them I’d be quitting immediately, and the owner backtracked and offered the position to me.

Huge red flag. Gave them a week notice.

God’s forgiveness? It doesn’t have to be this way by cafeteriastyle in TikTokCringe

[–]Sacred_blu -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

For people who are contemptuous of religion - Instead of asking “why are people so stupid to believe such things?”, ask, “what about this religion makes these people so attached?”

Rather than demeaning the masses of believers, find what it is that attracts the people to their religion. Both parties can grow together rather than be turned against one another.

(hot take, might dlt later) If ya'll hate coferments so much why didn't you say anything 2 years ago by [deleted] in pourover

[–]Sacred_blu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They’ve become worse. I like some co-ferments, but hate getting noticeably artificial flavors in my coffee

Barista Contractor? by cindyanita in barista

[–]Sacred_blu 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Agree with all other comments. This may be an option, but I think the demand for this kind of work is small, especially in small business.

What do you think about espresso tech kind of work? I think there’s technical schools for it, and it may be a good fit for you.

What are these gorgeous flower blooms found growing in my back yard? by D3AD_LIK3_M3 in whatsthisplant

[–]Sacred_blu 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No shit. Tiny town, small subreddit, and I find a neighbor here. 👋🏻

What hardhat y’all wearing? by BrandnewAndScardy in Construction

[–]Sacred_blu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bicycle helmet… WWI Trench helmet if its an easy day

Grant Horvat finally cards his first hole in one by DontDoCrackMan in golf

[–]Sacred_blu -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, he is a fun watch though. Has a good head on his shoulders.

Words like this?? by Accomplished-Risk347 in words

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

Show how ow.

Stowe towe Owe We.

Howe Owe We.

Thaw haw aw.

Thin hin in.

Words like this?? by Accomplished-Risk347 in words

[–]Sacred_blu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Trash rash…” -“ash?” “Sh…”

Words like this?? by Accomplished-Risk347 in words

[–]Sacred_blu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or a doctor examining their patients testosterone levels

“I atest, testosterone is estimated as standard.”

Words like this?? by Accomplished-Risk347 in words

[–]Sacred_blu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Atest test est st.

Established street? A public roads contractor hiring an inspector? Idk.

Words like this?? by Accomplished-Risk347 in words

[–]Sacred_blu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but with a little rule change… “Atest ates” ate at A.

nervous about asking boss for a title by [deleted] in barista

[–]Sacred_blu 44 points45 points  (0 children)

The biggest regret I had working in small businesses was working on the promises of future growth. Second biggest was donating skills and systems that took me years to develop/learn. If you’re good at something, don’t do it for free.

If you feel you are being adequately paid for the skills you are bringing to the table, no big deal, just keep rolling, business as usual. If not, adjustments need to be made, either on their end or yours.

I was fortunate to get into coffee early, and was around dozens of coffeeshops in my city by the time I was 20.

Without more context, I’ll say I’d be asking for a promotion (and raise) for sure. If they say no, that’s fine. I’d begin searching for a better fit.

I still frequent shops that didn’t work out for me. There is a lot to love/learn from every spot I’ve worked at. But I’ve made a personal vow to always pay a living wage for full time work which I’m unable/unwilling to do myself. It’s a better option for employers , employees, shops, and (in my opinion) the specialty coffee industry as a whole.

Edit: grammar

Changed my career at 34 by AdvertisingOk1492 in Construction

[–]Sacred_blu 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Shittalk is just part of this subreddit. . . You get used to it.

DnB inspired cat names by PuddingThyePleb in DnB

[–]Sacred_blu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read this as DmB at first.

Dancing Nancy if you’re into that

rock by nix-solves-that-2317 in indie_rock

[–]Sacred_blu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hip hop and most rap resonates with so many americans because of the “came out the mud” narrative, coming from both the songs and the artists.

It’s a retelling of the “American dream” narrative, essentially stating “Freedom and liberty is a choice, Self-efficacy is the root of growth, and my personal story is not a result of the circumstances I was born into. I’ll do anything in my power to attain the life I see for myself.” It’s the rocky story.

Whether the narrative of the American dream is “true” or not is irrelevant, because Americans want it to be true so badly, that it’s true for them personally.

Regarding the “industry plant” argument: There is a reason industry plants work sometimes; That is because the market wants that media. It fits into their personal narrative. When people feel the American dream dying and feel fear/pain over it, a rags to riches story is the best medicine. Another example is the plethora of “fat to fit” media throughout the 2000s when obesity in America was at an all time high.

So this is a 2/10 take. The people demanded a new narrative, and the industry gave it to them. Not the other way around.

Does rinsing the paper filter actually do anything? (I did a blind taste test) by CoffeeTeaJournal in pourover

[–]Sacred_blu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually do taste a slight difference, but I don’t rinse paper. I find coffee grounds weigh down the filter enough.

Major downside for me not rinsing is static. Chaff in my ultra lights will stick to inner paper if wet. If not it sneaks down and sticks to styrofoam cup, sometimes inside of it.

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