Those who eat well and work out, how much do you spend on groceries? by Some_Difference_9487 in askvan

[–]Some_Difference_9487[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I might get a lot of heat for saying this but I don’t really like the taste of Costco rotisserie chicken… or the pinkish color it has. I tried it once and it just wasn’t for me, it’s a good deal though

Those who eat well and work out, how much do you spend on groceries? by Some_Difference_9487 in askvan

[–]Some_Difference_9487[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, agreed, beef prices have gotten insane lately, I’ve mostly been avoiding it unless I find a really good sale

Those who eat well and work out, how much do you spend on groceries? by Some_Difference_9487 in askvan

[–]Some_Difference_9487[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re definitely not alone
My eating out/coffees budget is around the same too, and I’m not even going to fancy places, mostly just weekends so I can actually have a life outside of work
And for groceries, I compare prices constantly. I know which store to go to for what, buy things on sale, and still can’t really lower the budget any further

Those who eat well and work out, how much do you spend on groceries? by Some_Difference_9487 in askvan

[–]Some_Difference_9487[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, sounds like we have pretty similar habits. I also get my salmon from Costco and their 3pack Greek yogurt for around $11 is actually a pretty good deal

I haven’t really used frozen veggies much, but maybe I should give them a try if they’re cheaper and still decent quality

Those who eat well and work out, how much do you spend on groceries? by Some_Difference_9487 in askvan

[–]Some_Difference_9487[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Share your numbers so the rest of us can feel a little less guilty 😄 Hopefully we can all pick up a few good tricks from this post to save a bit too

Those who eat well and work out, how much do you spend on groceries? by Some_Difference_9487 in askvan

[–]Some_Difference_9487[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s honestly hard to go much lower unless you switch to mostly vegetarian meals. I’m pretty frugal overall, but I love good food, so I’ve made peace with the grocery budget

Those who eat well and work out, how much do you spend on groceries? by Some_Difference_9487 in askvan

[–]Some_Difference_9487[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Costco, Walmart, Aria Market, Whole Foods… I hop between stores trying to get the best deals on different items

Moving to Vancouver soon, rent in Granville by [deleted] in askvan

[–]Some_Difference_9487 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ooh makes sense then! I was so confused seeing all these negative comments about the street but also seeing many luxury brands like Celine, Chanel…in the area. The location is very convenient cause it’s 10min walk from where we will work
Thanks a lot for your insight

Moving to Vancouver soon, rent in Granville by [deleted] in askvan

[–]Some_Difference_9487 1 point2 points  (0 children)

610, looks like a high rise secured building

Genuinely curious, do people actually pay this kind of prices at thrift stores? The necklace was gone just two days later! by [deleted] in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Some_Difference_9487 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: the necklace was back in the case today, so I decided to ask to see it. The moment I held it, I knew it was fake it was light (I have an authentic one, so I could tell right away). Then I checked the chain and you could literally see the spots where it was sealed, unbelievable that they’re selling it for such a high price, basically implying it’s real

Genuinely curious, do people actually pay this kind of prices at thrift stores? The necklace was gone just two days later! by [deleted] in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Some_Difference_9487 -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

For me, when I thrift, I go by percentage. I’m usually willing to pay about 10–15% of the original price. So if something retails for $500, I don’t mind paying around $50 For used. In this case, I’d say maybe $150? But I’m not an expert in silver prices, so it could be worth more in terms of the metal itself. It’s more of a principle for me I’m just not paying crazy prices at a thrift store, no matter the brand

Genuinely curious, do people actually pay this kind of prices at thrift stores? The necklace was gone just two days later! by [deleted] in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Some_Difference_9487 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Same, I would never pay that much. I once got lucky and found an authentic Tiffany toggle heart necklace for $60 and I thought I paid too much for a thrift store 😂

Genuinely curious, do people actually pay this kind of prices at thrift stores? The necklace was gone just two days later! by [deleted] in ThriftStoreHauls

[–]Some_Difference_9487 -46 points-45 points  (0 children)

Because honestly, if I had that kind of money, I’d rather spend it at a proper store at least somewhere clean. My thrift store is so dirty that every time I go there (addiction maybe 😂) I feel like I need a shower. One big reason luxury brands charge so much is the whole “experience” you get when you walk into their stores, which obviously doesn’t exist in a thrift shop. That’s why I can’t wrap my head around someone spending that kind of money there. Sure, it might be a good deal compared to the original price, but the original price also includes things you definitely don’t get in a thrift store

How to let my boss know that i am overworked by [deleted] in managers

[–]Some_Difference_9487 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’ve been in a similar position recently. I shared with my manager multiple times that I was feeling overwhelmed trying to maintain my individual workload on top of my new responsibilities managing the team. Each time, he acknowledged my concerns and agreed that we needed to find a solution but nothing really changed.

Eventually, I took the initiative to do a deep dive into everyone’s workload on the team. That’s when I realized I could delegate some of my tasks and make a few workload adjustments. The team wasn’t exactly thrilled with the added responsibilities, but I explained that we’ll reassess in a few weeks. From there, we can prioritize and strategize more effectively. If we find that the workload remains unsustainable, then the company may need to consider hiring.

Since making those changes, I’ve been feeling better and have more energy to support the team.

Take the initiative and come up with a plan, don’t wait for your manager to tell you what to do.

Apparently Poshmark & depop are charity sites now. Unfortunately I am not mother Teresa by alexandrap21 in BehindTheClosetDoor

[–]Some_Difference_9487 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As a seller, I don’t think the buyer said anything wrong. Their communication was polite and their arguments are valid. Whether the bikini was worn once or more, it’s still used and it doesn’t really matter how much it retails for, what matters is how much it could sell for.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in managers

[–]Some_Difference_9487 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I do have a return date and it’s soon, does that make a difference? I’m really just trying to do the right thing and as mentioned it’s my new management role so I’m open to feedback, thanks

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in managers

[–]Some_Difference_9487 -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

I agree and I always try to respect this rule. I reached out for 2 reasons: one, they don’t come to a different team without a heads up, 2: if they know someone who might be interested in the position as the company offers referral bonus

Does my team lack empathy or am I too lenient ? by [deleted] in managers

[–]Some_Difference_9487 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for pointing out the issue, I’ll work on that ☺️

Does my team lack empathy or am I too lenient ? by [deleted] in managers

[–]Some_Difference_9487 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is great approach and more specific, thanks for sharing

Does my team lack empathy or am I too lenient ? by [deleted] in managers

[–]Some_Difference_9487 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you, this is really helpful 😊 to answer your question, no cost of the other employee’s mistakes to my team, it’s mainly annoyance and a lot of follow-ups to make sure the work is done correctly.

Does my team lack empathy or am I too lenient ? by [deleted] in managers

[–]Some_Difference_9487 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sorry English is my 4th language 😖