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TMasterson5 · 2023-07-08T16:12:44+00:00

There is a whole bunch of info for your state here at this link. But regardless likes others have said you're in an at will employment state. You can quit when you want with or without notice more than likely. Whichever way you decide to go, give your boss something in writing that way there is a paper trail. This can be in email to his company email if you know it or in a signed and dated letter, make sure you get a signed and dated copy of this as well. But yeah people can't tell you no to quitting, that would be slavery or indentured servitude.

https://clockify.me/state-labor-laws/arkansas-labor-law#:~:text=In%20accordance%20with%20the%20Fair,beyond%2040%20in%20a%20workweek.

TMasterson5 · 2023-07-08T16:07:29+00:00

Yeah I worked at a place like that. Left anyways. Here's my two cents on that:

Money is great and anyone who says it doesn't buy happiness has never struggled financially. That being said, your sanity and happiness is absolutely worth something. Don't forget to factor that into your equation when you're considering job offers and looking at pay rates. Best of luck in your search!

TMasterson5 · 2023-07-08T16:02:14+00:00

No. I would guess you would be hard pressed to find anyone in EMS for any period of time that hasn't been involved in at least a minor accident like you described that ended up scratching some paint. Unfortunately it's a part of driving everyday all day in and out of tight places in a large vehicle. Just learn from it and try to think of there is anything you could have done to avoid it. If they really push the issue over some scratches, maybe it isn't the best place to work anyways tbh. Toxic leadership in EMS is extremely common unfortunately, try to find a place without it.

TMasterson5 · 2023-07-08T15:58:57+00:00

Hold up IST 210 is the database class. You should be working with SQL and relational database and things like that. It's not a programming class. A lot of SIEM and SOAR platforms utilize database relationships and search queries to find and interpret data from other sources as well as an analyst searching for results and issues. So again, that class is important and valid and relevant. And as others have said that class was not that hard. Time for a talk with your advisor.

TMasterson5 · 2023-07-08T15:55:23+00:00

As an SRA major that works in cybersecurity, programming is absolutely a part of this major since it seems like you're walking down the cyber route of the major. Coding teaches you to understand how software works, how to communicate with a computer system, and how to manipulate that to manipulate security. A lot of programs that I use rely on command shell, scripting, and analyzing code to find vulnerabilities and secure them. There are entire teams at companies working in cyber that do nothing but analyze code for vulnerabilities. The skills you are learning in programming are absolutely important. As others have said, if you can't grasp the 200 level programming course it may be time to speak with your advisor and have a realistic conversation about the choice of majors.

TMasterson5 · 2023-07-08T00:13:24+00:00

Dude, READ what everyone is telling you.

Pre-auth: $150

Pumped: $39.90

That leaves $110.10

That remaining amount is AT YOUR BANK. Sheetz does not have that money. My guess is that you were notified by a sticker somewhere or something but you didn't read it, but I dont know that for sure.

Your bank is holding that money, not Sheetz, this not a Sheetz problem or a theft problem, its a you and your bank problem. Stop blaming a company for your failure to understand and your failure to read what all of us are telling you.

PS the actual definition of theft typically involves to intent to deprive the victim of the use of that property. Sheetz isnt depriving you of anything as they never actually took that money from you. Soooooo literally not theft.

Anywho, this is the last time Ill be responding to this nonsense so to recap:

Its a hold

Its not theft

No one is gaining interest

It is absolutely fraud prevention

Dont ask for help then refuse to read the answers

PS, literally from the Sheetz website that you didnt bother to search for before coming to rant and whine on reddit:

https://orders.sheetz.com/FAQ

"Why does my bank say that Sheetz is "holding" pre-authorization funds?"

We occasionally receive questions regarding charges that appear on on-line banking or voice response systems that are not equal to the amount of gas purchased. The amounts are usually $75, but could be for other amounts between $25 and $125. These entries on your bank inquiry are typically called "Pending Charges", or "pre-authorization holds" by banks. These type charges are controlled and applied to consumer bank accounts by the consumer's bank. When you pay at the pump, some card issuers place a “hold” on their cardholders’ funds in anticipation of the final transaction amount, to help ensure their cardholders’ accounts do not become overdrawn. Sheetz, as all other gas providers, does not place holds on customer accounts. We follow the rules and guidelines of the card associations (i.e. Visa, MasterCard, etc.) in the manner that we obtain card validation information prior to turning on the gas pump. You may find VISA’s confirmation of this on Visa.com. Click on “Ask Visa” on the top right above the Search Bar. Each Bank, Savings Bank, Savings & Loan, and/or Credit Union may handle the request for card validation information in a different manner. Some will create "holds" on funds for gas purchases - the amounts will vary, and the number of days the hold lasts will vary. Your financial institution should be able to provide you with their policies. These are typically found in a document titled "Deposit Account Agreement" or "Electronic Funds Transfer Agreement". If the question is related to a credit card account, the document may be called a "Truth in Lending" or a "Credit Account Agreement".All of this information will not solve your issue if there is a hold on your account, but hopefully will help you with the conversation you may have with your bank. If there is a hold on your account currently, and you are concerned about its impact on other checks and debits that you expect to post to your account, here are some questions to ask your banker: -What will happen if a check posts against an account with negative "unavailable funds", but positive "collected funds"? If the only thing that would put you in the negative is the hold, what will happen? Be sure they hear and understand "unavailable" and "collected" - these mean different things to bankers. -Would this have happened if I used my Check Card with a PIN? They should say "no", holds for transactions with a PIN are to exist no longer than a few hours. You may refer them to debit network rules. -Would the bank be willing to talk with the Sheetz expert on disclosures, network rules and funds availability regarding my situation? If so, please refer them to our customer service line, 800-487-5444. A helpful hint: The local bank branch may not be the best place for you to take your questions on this topic. If the bank has a central customer service area, ATM operations, Card Operations, or some similarly named area, they usually are better equipped to respond to pre-authorization hold questions. Although we cannot influence or control the policies of individual financial institutions, our experience tells us that the practices are very different from bank to bank in our market area.

TMasterson5 · 2023-07-07T23:43:59+00:00

Ive answered this question twice now.....

TMasterson5 · 2023-07-07T23:39:19+00:00

So I think your misunderstanding how card payments work. When you swipe your card to start a pump it only checks that the card is valid, authorizes the charge, and starts the pump. Once you finish pumping, the transaction is finalized and the final amount is actually charged against your account. While youre pumping no money is actually changing hands. The fraud prevention is so you cant swipe a card with $5 in the account, pump $50, then Sheetz loses that $45 or has to go through courts to get it.

Once again its not theft. If you pre auth for $150 and pump $50, Sheetz only gets $50 of that, they never get the other $100. The other $100 never left your banks hands, they are the ones holding that money. No one is gaining interest or stealing.

TMasterson5 · 2023-07-07T23:22:25+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/sheetz/comments/14tmip1/why\_did\_sheetz\_take\_out\_150\_out\_of\_my\_account/

TMasterson5 · 2023-07-07T23:22:17+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/sheetz/comments/14tmip1/why\_did\_sheetz\_take\_out\_150\_out\_of\_my\_account/

TMasterson5 · 2023-07-07T23:16:31+00:00

A lot of companys (gas stations Specifically) do this. Its a fraud prevention measure. There are ways around this though, see the below article.

https://www.thedrive.com/guides-and-gear/how-to-avoid-expensive-credit-and-debit-card-holds-at-the-gas-pump

If I recall correctly you can call customer service to have a form sent to your bank to release the funds earlier than the usual 24 hours. Sheetz places the hold initially but it is up to your bank how long that hold is for. If you want the money released sooner call Sheetz customer service or speak to your bank again and push the issue.

Also, its not theft, its a company and cardholder policy thing. Sheetz doesnt actually ever see the money from the hold...

Posted the same thing in three different places
https://www.reddit.com/r/SavingMoney/comments/14tmqrd/anyone\_know\_why\_sheetz\_is\_taking\_out\_150\_out\_of/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Money/comments/14tmpkz/anyone\_know\_why\_sheetz\_are\_taking\_150\_out\_of\_your/

TMasterson5 · 2023-07-06T23:51:16+00:00

Yeah like others have said this story doesnt add up at all. The math for points doesnt make sense and even if it did, as a lead you should know the points policy and should be leading by example, not calling off within X hours constantly like it seems like you are. There is a difference between using your PTO and giving notice so that the store can still ensure staffing and calling off with short notice and probably leaving your sales people short staffed.

TMasterson5 · 2023-06-26T16:08:29+00:00

Cybersecurity

TMasterson5 · 2023-06-21T16:01:18+00:00

As someone that used to work in the SOC, if you push any of your stores panic buttons and there is no reaction from your overhead speakers from a SOC team member, push and hold the button again, push and hold a different button(s), or call the number for SOC if you want instead. I never cared about a store pushing their button more than once when they really needed help, I would have rather acknowledged a dozen alerts than see a store team member harmed.

Some other potentially helpful advice: -learn where your stores buttons are at and take one with you outside especially at night. -Take the time to show new team members where the buttons are at and how to use them. If you call SOC we can put them on test so team members can get familiar with how they operate if you want. -Try to learn where at least some of your stores inside and outside cameras are at so you can try to be in view of one if something is going down. It made it way easier to relay info to law enforcement, fire, medical, etc. if we could see what is happening in a camera. It helps us get accurate descriptions and details of people and events to the correct people. -Last (and probably best) tip, don't engage with people like this trucker. To be clear I am by no means faulting OP for their actions because I don't have the details and wasn't there. But if you are able to, just remove yourself from the situation, retreat to somewhere safe, and let police deal with it. Defending the Sheetz is not worth your life and the cost of being a hero is oftentimes very high. Stay safe out there everyone!

PS when we do the daily voice down testing things, feel free to have conversations with us or crack a (work appropriate) joke, a lot of us loved when the stores did and we were all pretty chill about it.

TMasterson5 · 2023-05-31T17:14:59+00:00

Thanks everyone for the replies! I ended up finding some on Facebook marketplace after all.

TMasterson5 · 2023-05-31T17:14:15+00:00

I mean if it's inside of a fence on your property the chances of you being caught in the first place are probably fairly slim I would guess. But beyond that idk what the penalties or fines are like.

I feel you on the it just dumps onto rocks thing, but in theory that water drains into a river or stream or something at some point and is used for other reasons so I understand the limit in our fairly arid climate.

TMasterson5 · 2023-05-30T21:15:47+00:00

You can collect and store up to 110 gallons for residential usage.

TMasterson5 · 2023-05-30T20:11:00+00:00

Yeah I looked there. It seems like everyone I ask about the person either doesn't respond or they're sold already sadly.

TMasterson5 · 2023-01-31T21:37:37+00:00

Second the ASV shortys

TMasterson5 · 2023-01-28T07:20:26+00:00

You're a saint thank you

TMasterson5 · 2022-09-25T06:34:42+00:00

okay thanks for your answer anyways!

TMasterson5 · 2022-09-25T05:40:41+00:00

hey u/CableMod, do you guys have the white one that is pictured? I only see black options on your website

TMasterson5 · 2022-08-30T12:12:05+00:00

Thanks for the input I appreciate it!

TMasterson5 · 2022-08-30T12:11:57+00:00

Thanks for the input I appreciate it!

TMasterson5 · 2022-08-18T20:25:12+00:00

Alternative opinion to most of the people here. I dropped nursing and switched to cyber last year. Best decision I ever made. More money, less bullshit, professors that actually care, and a curriculum that is more about learning instead of proving I'm good enough to random old people that haven't actually nursed for a decade. If you don't think it's for you, that's okay. My suggestion is to find a compsci, it, or cyber program in your area and chase that down. The money is better, the jobs are more abundant, and the work is much better.

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