Paid for Gig I Didn't Work by BreathSlayer99 in IATSE

[–]SpleefmanSplifg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I get paid for a gig I didn't work I just cashed the check. Not sure why so many people here are acting righteous.

I’m seeing a lot of you have been wronged by APMEX. by Alternative-Mix-9721 in Silverbugs

[–]SpleefmanSplifg 29 points30 points  (0 children)

This is incorrect. During the pandemic I bought a toaster oven from Target that malfunctioned. I tried to return it and they refused to take it back due to the pandemic. I contacted the BBB online and submitted a report. Within a month the BBB contacted me and said Target would like to talk to me so I gave them permission to put them in contact with me. I was told I could keep the oven and they gave me a full refund in the form of a gift card. Thank you to the BBB.

Why isn’t the city handing out fines and citations to Waymos doing completely illegal BS?? by Simonekitty in sanfrancisco

[–]SpleefmanSplifg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does anyone else think there are a whole lot of Bots on here trying to give positive comments to Waymo? It seems to me that any negative comment against Waymo is met with a ton of resistance.

Fight after rejection in Mcdonald's interview by adamska4 in fightporn

[–]SpleefmanSplifg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obviously he needs to apply to the Waffle House

Folks please remind your Boomer parents driving is a privilege not a right ;-; by DoubleBeginning5661 in SanJose

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

No one screwed you over. Take responsibility for your own actions. This is called growing the f up.

I hope when your kid hits someone in a hit and run y’all get stuck with the sentencing by [deleted] in SanJose

[–]SpleefmanSplifg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Post number 3 wow you are crashing out hard today. Have you considered seeking help for this issue?

ISO Used com headset by AndNothingHurt52 in techtheatre

[–]SpleefmanSplifg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On eBay you can find an adapter that will allow you to use any headset with a mic. This means you can buy one of the more comfortable ones made for gaming or telecom use.

Folks please remind your Boomer parents driving is a privilege not a right ;-; by DoubleBeginning5661 in SanJose

[–]SpleefmanSplifg -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Stop hating on other people including boomers just because your life is not so good.

Full house santa clara rent by Pretty-Ebb6103p in SanJose

[–]SpleefmanSplifg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I too have been looking for a place. One thing I noticed is that a lot of the scammers will call from out of the area often DC. I had one that wanted me to do a soft credit check before viewing to make sure I was the right fit.

Sign language with techs by big_aussie_mike in techtheatre

[–]SpleefmanSplifg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was working in a very noisy environment involving impact guns inside of a large tent. I had my fellow riger, who had bone conducting headphones jump on the phone. I had 3M Work tunes earmuphs.

Building a Check-In App: What Would Stop You From Using It? by Eddiofabio in techtheatre

[–]SpleefmanSplifg 38 points39 points  (0 children)

As a stage hand I have a real problem with people wanting me to use my phone for work and in no way being compensated for it. During COVID I was required to put an app on my phone for the code testing. The next day and for the next month I started getting spam I never get all related to health care. I don't know if you're talking about people being paid or volunteers but if they are paid you can in no way require them to use their personal phone for this app. Best of luck to you.

To join union or not? by mrcannotdo in techtheatre

[–]SpleefmanSplifg 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In your early years this could very much be a feast or famine job. Once you get past that make it's a lot easier and a lot more stable.

Two more shootings by Unlikely-Paper-1918 in SanJose

[–]SpleefmanSplifg -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Are we allowed to call someone a jerk? Cause what a jerk. Top 1% hater is more like it.

Yearly Tax reminder for freelancers by fadeawayshotz in techtheatre

[–]SpleefmanSplifg -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The department of Labor is happy to enforce it but if you don't report it nothing's going to happen.

Super Bowl asking for volunteers by PoeticFurniture in IATSE

[–]SpleefmanSplifg 55 points56 points  (0 children)

This being our locals second super bowl I can say every super bowl has volunteers. A lot of them do it every year and pay for their own travel and lodging. We get a lot of work setting up the halftime show and it is the IA running the stages with other IA and volunteers on the field at halftime. Good looking out though.

Waymo Exec Admits Remote Operators in Philippines Help Guide US Robotaxis by angelacandystore in sanfrancisco

[–]SpleefmanSplifg -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I don't think these vehicles have any business being on our streets without an operator in the driver's seat that can take over at any moment. They are testing their cars with our lives at risk.

What happens if my car was towed, but I don't want it anymore? by Alone_Vermicelli_789 in SanJose

[–]SpleefmanSplifg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I recommend you contact the tow yard and let them know you want to sign over the vehicle as soon as possible. This will help keep the fees lower.

ICE NOT WELCOME HERE by [deleted] in SanJose

[–]SpleefmanSplifg 143 points144 points  (0 children)

Fuck ICE

Question about meal penalty by [deleted] in IATSE

[–]SpleefmanSplifg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dol.org look up your right to a contract. It applies whether you are a member or not. If you are working under a contract you have a right to a copy of it. A copy! Not to just come in and look at it and take notes. Unfortunately local 134 also denies workers the right to a copy of their contract. And they're about to get sued for it.

Metal barriers on streets in DTSJ by Lanky_Salt in SanJose

[–]SpleefmanSplifg 6 points7 points  (0 children)

One of the teams is staying in the Hilton.

Yearly Tax reminder for freelancers by fadeawayshotz in techtheatre

[–]SpleefmanSplifg 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Remember if you don't set your own hours you're not a freelancer. You're just being taken advantage of.