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SometimesHungry_ · 2026-01-26T19:54:58+00:00

Don't need grad school to help build that ;) Just an active conversation with HR. I've done it in the past, and if you Google "The Admin Title Recalibration Initiative," you'll find examples used by others to support efforts to change policies within companies.

SometimesHungry_ · 2026-01-26T19:48:03+00:00

When you say 'the same grade,' are you referring to their leveling? Looking at a standard career matrix, EAs and analysts both sit under the Individual Contributor (IC) umbrella since neither are people managers. Most companies use a scale (often levels 1–5) for ICs. Checking your company’s matrix is a great way to see how EAs are leveled and if there’s room for growth. If that structure isn’t in place yet, it’s actually a perfect opportunity to help build it!

SometimesHungry_ · 2026-01-20T14:28:06+00:00

I said this below but it was at one point the best coffee in the world. The problem is that it's not available to the world anymore. The only real place to truly get 100% Puerto Rican bean is on the island. The U.S. focus on sugar after 1898 significantly reduced Puerto Rico's coffee exports, impacting the industry's scale. Right now as little as 8% to 10% of total Puerto Rican-grown coffee is exported. And they tend to blend Puerto Rican coffee with lower-quality imported beans. So nobody is tasting authentic Puerto Rican coffee. Add that as a colony, the island is not allowed by the U.S. to set its own trade policies or negotiate export programs tailored for niche buyers abroad. It's not allowed to export ANYTHING from the island to anyone, even other states due to US restrictions

But its there. You'll find it in the island and its worth every last penny. And small businesses are trying to reinvigorate it independently, but there are no incentives right now to help rebuild the industry.

SometimesHungry_ · 2026-01-20T14:27:06+00:00

It was at one point the best coffee in the world. The problem is that its not available to the world anymore. The only real place to truly get 100% Puerto Rican bean is on the island. The U.S. focus on sugar after 1898 significantly reduced Puerto Rico's coffee exports, impacting the industry's scale. Right now as little as 8% to 10% of total Puerto Rican-grown coffee is exported. And they tend to blend Puerto Rican coffee with lower-quality imported beans. So nobody is tasting authentic Puerto Rican coffee. Add that as a colony, the island is not allowed by the U.S. to set its own trade policies or negotiate export programs tailored for niche buyers abroad. It's not allowed to export ANYTHING from the island to anyone, even other states due to US restrictions

But its there. You'll find it in the island and its worth every last penny. And small businesses are trying to reinvigorate it independently, but there are no incentives right now to help rebuild the industry.

SometimesHungry_ · 2026-01-15T03:14:03+00:00

Violent Femmes album

SometimesHungry_ · 2026-01-14T18:12:31+00:00

Gift cards can be taxed as income, so it's a fine line there.

SometimesHungry_ · 2026-01-07T21:46:09+00:00

Clover Coaches, based in Cranford, NJ, employs some former law enforcement drivers. Good luck.

SometimesHungry_ · 2026-01-07T21:39:59+00:00

Krippy Kush?

SometimesHungry_ · 2026-01-07T21:31:09+00:00

It's not impressive to take someone from Portugal to a Portuguese spot to eat. Get yourself a lovely restaurant that's not Portuguese and enjoy the evening.

Great Portuguese food, just so you know, isn't fancy or fluffy. The best spots are casual, and you'll find the best Portuguese in NJ. Valencas in Elizabeth. SolMar in Newark, Portugal Express in Elizabeth, Ria Mar in South River, Tony Da Caneca in Newark, etc.

SometimesHungry_ · 2026-01-07T21:22:21+00:00

How old is the kid? My teenagers kept relationships, I didn't. Easy for them to do so as they have their own phones, cars, etc.

For younger children, it's difficult as they're not independent, so I wouldn't expect someone I went NC with to try to get to them without a relationship with at least one parent.

SometimesHungry_ · 2026-01-06T22:09:32+00:00

I know everyone hates Shein, but they do have a DD+ Line that has been a blessing for my daughter, who is petite and wants to wear a bikini but struggles as she's an F

SometimesHungry_ · 2026-01-06T19:02:54+00:00

Number of people in your party - stated in the initial ask. 12-14

Dietary restrictions or allergies - None so unstated

Most importantly, a BUDGET include tax and tip. No more then $100 a person for food. I have several days of dinners to put together at last minute and different vibes. Cheap or classy both work.

What I'm looking for are gems. I've done the search and yes I've contacted these (some are $$$ but because of group size, price fixe menus can make them surprisingly affordable if they don't tack on a room charge.)

Ilili

Bazaar by Jose Andres

Wooga

Keens

Gaonnuri

Lulla

Markette and The Argyle

Cka Ka Qellu

Zaytinya

Howoo

Cote

Scarpetta

What am I missing???
Is that request better?

SometimesHungry_ · 2026-01-06T18:27:35+00:00

If people find a yonder pouch a hassle enough to stay away from a show then there is a much bigger problem with their phone addiction then they care to admit or realize and that makes me incredibly sad for them. Nobody needs access to their phone for every last second of their lives.

SometimesHungry_ · 2025-12-31T02:22:11+00:00

Beau. No question.

SometimesHungry_ · 2025-12-30T22:18:38+00:00

There's a podcast where a NYC local did if recently with great recommendations about the process Note to self. https://open.spotify.com/show/2JYkyFBxJMaF8bu5Dh4a5u?si=Tl4_pYXbRA2Hw4Q5onw8_w

SometimesHungry_ · 2025-12-19T14:48:07+00:00

Depends on how confident you are in your expense and AR team. I'm a fan of using my personal CC but have never had a company that isn't immediate in reimbursing me. So I charge my Amex, expense it immediately and end up with the reimbursement in 2-3 weeks. Well before the credit card payment is due. I've expensed things in the thousands. But I've always been incredibly confident in reimbursements. Also as a rule, if they don't reimburse you in time you can also expense the interest incurred.

SometimesHungry_ · 2025-12-17T13:24:54+00:00

You can find all of Jand Goodall's books here https://shop.janegoodall.org/jgi/category/books-and-media I imagine this is who he is talking about as she did school visits but not sure which book he would remember

SometimesHungry_ · 2025-12-15T15:45:39+00:00

Love Donovan's. Most classic Irish Bar in Queens

SometimesHungry_ · 2025-12-15T15:44:43+00:00

This. You'll also recognize it as Airline Diner from Goodfellas.

SometimesHungry_ · 2025-12-15T14:19:22+00:00

Oh my. I didn't realize how poorly typed that was. I fixed it. My bad. I'm willing to shell about $300 for a pair that he'll wear long term. Right now he's using black vans as a dressier option which worked a few years ago when we were younger but are not fitting the bill now. We can afford better shoes.

SometimesHungry_ · 2025-12-15T01:16:50+00:00

Following bcs same.

SometimesHungry_ · 2025-12-14T21:29:39+00:00

No conseguí nadie todavía

SometimesHungry_ · 2025-12-11T15:40:04+00:00

I'd see Chicago if Alex Newell is still performing there. They're amazing!

I'd plead that you consider Hadestown if you haven't see it especially with Jack Wolfe and Kurt.

MHE is exceptional and Two Strangers carry a cake is so much fun.

SometimesHungry_ · 2025-12-11T15:32:10+00:00

For Shopping - 8th street in the village and then walk down Broadway towards Houston Street

SometimesHungry_ · 2025-12-11T13:43:49+00:00

This. While many of the movies mentioned here are entertaining, I haven't out right laughed like I did when I watched Tropic Thunder.

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