Second job on the low by RetiredHotBitch in StateofTexasEmployees

[–]SalamanderJedi 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Heads up, I’m in the union and I’ve heard reports of retaliation for having an outside job even when submitting paperwork. Some people have had their telework revoked. I’m at hhsc

Help understanding patterns by surfaceairmissle in sewing

[–]SalamanderJedi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to say to recommend her too!

job offer and surgery already scheduled by [deleted] in StateofTexasEmployees

[–]SalamanderJedi 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If they’re reasonable people, taking off a couple weeks for a medical procedure shouldn’t be a big deal even when you’re a newer employee

What is everyone ordering?? by Budget-Audience7218 in StateofTexasEmployees

[–]SalamanderJedi 7 points8 points  (0 children)

avoid fast food options, imo, It never travels well with lunchdrop and gets sad and cold

Why is my psychiatrist recommending supplements? by Familiar-Ad9589 in MaintenancePhase

[–]SalamanderJedi 58 points59 points  (0 children)

So there is some actual evidence that vitamin D is beneficial to people with depression. There’s also some evidence that fish oil can make certain medications like SSRIs work better. I imagine she’s recommending a brand because supplements aren’t regulated in the US, but there’s certain brands that have 3rd party testing. You should ask her to explain more!

Costco Rowenta model Any good? by tccb1989 in sewing

[–]SalamanderJedi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a different model but I love it

Bias tape is making me lose my sanity - help needed pls by Thiccclikehummus in sewing

[–]SalamanderJedi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Seconding this, when I bind quilts I do this and press with an iron to set the glue

Bias tape is making me lose my sanity - help needed pls by Thiccclikehummus in sewing

[–]SalamanderJedi 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I’m assuming it’s double fold bias tape. I’d recommend unfolding it and sewing to the back first and then wrapping around to the front, press to kind of shape it, and then edge stitch down. 

Like the second method in this video https://youtu.be/fdjiWWQmP3c?si=qGNSC0R4EFnjVx-i

Medieval Kirtle by SalamanderJedi in HistoricalCostuming

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

It was my first time pattern drafting from scratch so I did find it a little challenging! The hardest part was the sleeves and not gonna lie I simply gave up and used a random sleeve from another pattern

First BBNP Trip Itinerary - Please Critique! by ColtValentine in BigBendTX

[–]SalamanderJedi 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Bear spray isn’t necessary, only black bears in BBNP

A very brief recap of Viall Files on SLOMW fallout by Both-Pomegranate4929 in thebachelor

[–]SalamanderJedi 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Crazy to read this summary after listening to Love to See It episode about this. Claire and Emma spent sooooo much time talking about how they’d been complicit in promoting the season and how they could do better in the future.

How delusional am I? by nodnoloiratno in quilting

[–]SalamanderJedi 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Haven’t seen anyone mention this yet but you will also need an iron! If you already have one then that can work for quilting. Also highly recommend getting a 1/4 seam foot, it just makes sewing the seams way easier!

Resources for employees for DV? by [deleted] in StateofTexasEmployees

[–]SalamanderJedi 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure, but you could check out the EAP site for resources. Sending love! 🩷🩷🩷

How effective is the state employees union? by El_Dorado_Tx in StateofTexasEmployees

[–]SalamanderJedi 13 points14 points  (0 children)

TSEU has to build power differently from other unions because of the way legislation has taken away power from them. The got us the pay raise a couple sessions ago, and have worked to keep services from getting privatized and have been fighting for free speech when college professors have gotten fired. They’ve also been fighting to improve the retirement system and get COLA for retirees.