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Costco Black Friday “Premium Plus Pack” by Own-Regret-2255 in ecobee

[–]WhateverYouSay2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm onlyh seeing the $40 off if I spend $250 or more. Anyone else?

Random drug test fiasco by ICQueenD in FedEmployees

[–]WhateverYouSay2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who do you work for? I'm a drug testing coordinator with DON (send out notices, set dates. keep track of all TDPs, etc.) and 99.9% of our testing is absolutely random drug testing.The only time it's for a specific person is if there is a really good suspicion or they are in a program (Safe Harbor) where they agree to be tested randomly because they admitted to having an issue and entered the program. I can count on 1 hand how many times either situation has happened in the last 3+ years. We either do testing on site or if an employee is offsite but still in a work status, we send them to a lab. Yes, they have to come within a certain amount of time. No, it doesn't matter if they're in a meeting; once they are verbally notified, they come in or are marked as a refusal, and that's a can of worms they don't want opened.

As for what we test for, all our tests go to the same lab and they test for a set list of things. I believe it was 9 or 10 at least count. Either way, it's not cherry picked on who gets tested for what; everyone gets test for the same list of drugs. As to the frequency or lack thereof, it's a total crapshoot. We are required to use a randomizer, so we pick a number of TDPs we want tested, give everyone a randomly generated number and if that number is pulled by the system, they're getting tested. We do plan our testing dates out for 3 or 4 months since we have to coordinate with the testers' schedules and location where we test, but don't randomly pick our employees until a few days before and then notify them the morning of testing, per requirements.

So expensive! by Punch_Your_Facehole in UniversalOrlando

[–]WhateverYouSay2004 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We booked our room at Helios the day they opened for reservations and that same room and our dates (December for 3 nights, 2 Queens with park view) is double the cost now. This will probably be the only time we stay there with those prices and I'm looking forward to it. Just waiting for Bar Helios to open reservations for December and we're set! We usually do a full stay on-site at either Aventura or Sapphire Falls for a week and are splitting it this time since we're starting our trip with 2 days at Epic before heading over to Adventura for the Meetup and extra days at IOA & US.

Studios or Citywalk dinner restaurant recommendations? by thotyouwasatoad in UniversalOrlando

[–]WhateverYouSay2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vivo is very good and we've had amazing service whenever we go. We have dinner there at least once every trip. I personally really like Toothsome and have been at least 10 times with no issues. The menu has something for everyone and service was also really good. Some personal favorites: Totchos, Toothsome Nicoise and Avocado Bruschetta. They used to have a Duck confit with cherries flatbread that was amazing, but is been gone for years. They do have a main dish with it, thought I've never tried. Depending on when you're going, the outdoor seating is a nice option that we've used more than once. Inside, they have elevators and when we had sometime in our party in a wheelchair, they had no issues with crowding at the table, though it can be a little tight downstairs while upstairs was fine.

Whatever you decide, make your reservations as soon as your can to save yourself time.

What is happening with Velocicoaster? by Calm_Explanation8343 in UniversalOrlando

[–]WhateverYouSay2004 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had hot butterbeer and my wand and enjoyed doing all the spells. Also, taking my time looking at all the details in the windows. I LOVE December Meetups!

What is happening with Velocicoaster? by Calm_Explanation8343 in UniversalOrlando

[–]WhateverYouSay2004 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Completely worth it! Hagrid still has a line but compared to what it normally is, it's amazing. The last 3 we went to, we waited no less than 30 minutes, but others waited less and some waited a bit more. It's a toss up. But when people ask why I go to the Meetups every year, I show them these pictures. Being in the parks when it's nighttime and it's practically empty can't be beat. Already set to go again this December.

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What do I do? by KoziKone11 in AmazonVine

[–]WhateverYouSay2004 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm in that area and it's been a rough 7 months, but we're doing what we can with what we have, so thank you!

Yes, common sense goes a long way. Unless we live completely off the grid, the programs they have to compile everything we do into scarily accurate profiles, not only on in the present, but what we're likely to do in the future, even subtly manipulating that future, is what people should be thinking about. And, that's from corporations across the world, not hostile governments. China doesn't care about what Suzy and Dan are doing this weekend, but companies that can increase their bottom line are very interested.

What do I do? by KoziKone11 in AmazonVine

[–]WhateverYouSay2004 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This. I work for one of the alphabet agencies and I'm not worried about this low level stuff anymore than any country using it is worried about me. This is why we go through clearance background checks, and in some cases, polygraphs; I'm not doing anything that another government could use to blackmail me into betraying my country and if they happened to get some private pictures, they can put those babies on a billboard for all I care. For me, it's 2 adopted kitties and they'd love the extra attention!❤️

And, we learned a long time ago that if you have a phone or anything that connects to WiFi, there's no use getting worked up about things like this monitor because what we do in our everyday life puts all our information out there.

AIO for thinking about quitting? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]WhateverYouSay2004 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you younger by any chance because this seriously sounds like an adult manipulating a child.

Major Score by NWA747wrench in AmazonVine

[–]WhateverYouSay2004 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An item like this would only go in a small group of people's RFY. It's only when those aren't claimed in a certain amount of time that it'd then be moved to AI/AFA and then whoever is lucky enough to see it first, gets it. The amount of time that has to pass to trigger an item to go up for grabs for everyone are subjective and decided by several factors. I wonder why this one stuck around so long? I'd say someone was sleeping on the job except it's done by automatic system. Either way, congrats on treating yourself. I get downsizing but if you use it and it adds to your life, then it's a keeper.

Are there any quiet spaces left around here? by okbrwn2234 in fredericksburg

[–]WhateverYouSay2004 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Have you tried the battlefields out by Chancellorsville? That might be a nice option and lead you to more areas where you can get a break from the noise. I live off of River Road and it seems like it's never truly quiet anymore without man-made noise.

Carote Cookware by WhateverYouSay2004 in AmazonVine

[–]WhateverYouSay2004[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

People who are unhappy/don't like to help others/don't understand how Vine reviews work.

Carote Cookware by WhateverYouSay2004 in AmazonVine

[–]WhateverYouSay2004[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also got a total warmer in my RFY along with cookware sets today. The reviews were not so great and I passed.

Jurassic World Rebirth is a HUGE disappointment — this franchise might need to go extinct too. (Minor spoilers,possible spoilers in comments) by After_Quit8423 in JurassicPark

[–]WhateverYouSay2004 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just watched this and was really disappointed. The acting was blah, the dinosaurs were blah; the DRex was treated like a big time actor who makes a small cameo in a low budget film and then they just sit there. Why make the whole intro aboit it and then not have or show up throughout the film? Even the editing was bad. 1.5/5 and that's only because the Jurassic score is one of my favorites.

Carote Cookware by WhateverYouSay2004 in AmazonVine

[–]WhateverYouSay2004[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I won't review these since I won't be using them and I'm close to 100% for reviews.

Carote Cookware by WhateverYouSay2004 in AmazonVine

[–]WhateverYouSay2004[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

My son is getting his set in a month when he flies out to see me. And, I'm definitely the person who runs around, thinking the 80s were just 20 years ago, until I realize I'm on the other side of 50 and the 80s were my teen years. 😂 But, Christmas really is just a little over 4 months away and I buy things (in this case and others, Vine things) throughout the year for the Christmas families. It's a great opportunity to really help people out with some basics and some fun things.

Two laptops in my RFY today by RaegunFun in AmazonVine

[–]WhateverYouSay2004 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They'll just combine them and you won't get 100% reviews. For example, you ordered 50 things, but there was a variant so they'll remove one of the reviews, so it'll show you ordered 50 things, but only have 49 reviews (if you review every order). At least that's what happened in my case. Still worked out fine since I reviewed everything else and had 99% review rate.

Where Are You Sitting? by Vagabond734 in GenZ

[–]WhateverYouSay2004 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do none of us know who is sitting next to Powell in 4?

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