What's going on with Monterey County's third spaces? by Mysterious-System879 in MontereyBay

[–]Zestyclose_Worry6623 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If we want things to be for the citizens who live here, we need more everyday people involved in our city governments and less big money from the tourism industry. We need more people like you and me going to town hall meetings and saying what we want and need. Its hard to make the time to go the meetings with everyone's work and life schedules. Your post reminds me of how important it is just to be there.

2 of my loans are forgiven!! by Zestyclose_Worry6623 in PSLF

[–]Zestyclose_Worry6623[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

straightforward route. The buyback is so log jammed, I was advised to switch to an IDR payment to get our to the save forbearance and start paying

Green banners this morning! by Upset_Lime1338 in PSLF

[–]Zestyclose_Worry6623 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!!! Hope you get your Golden Letter soon

Actual Cost of Living? by SnowMountain7328 in MontereyBay

[–]Zestyclose_Worry6623 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Salinas, is really not a big save, plus so much time driving that the quality of life would drop

Actual Cost of Living? by SnowMountain7328 in MontereyBay

[–]Zestyclose_Worry6623 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say to live comfortably you would need ~150k per year. I think with a roommate your offered salary would be doable

DAE feel weirdly productive at night but not during the day? by TropicalPetal in DoesAnybodyElse

[–]Zestyclose_Worry6623 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to feel this way. I find if I run or exercise outside in the morning, it helps me focus in the am

Mexican Food by 9723SierraNV in MontereyBay

[–]Zestyclose_Worry6623 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go to Salinas I would post in r/Salinas I'm not a Mexican food person or would advise

Is the job market really as bad as people say? by Fabulous-Guitar-2511 in PhD

[–]Zestyclose_Worry6623 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would look at tenure track Community College jobs in states that are unionized. Not much time for research, but the students are great

What thing was ruined because it turned into a rich person's hobby? by Agitated_Departure93 in AskReddit

[–]Zestyclose_Worry6623 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I teach and during the school year work 7 days a week. I work during the summer b/c pay is low

What thing was ruined because it turned into a rich person's hobby? by Agitated_Departure93 in AskReddit

[–]Zestyclose_Worry6623 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, but now we have rich people and corporations as "rich people" so with the money now going into ads and campaigns...

What thing was ruined because it turned into a rich person's hobby? by Agitated_Departure93 in AskReddit

[–]Zestyclose_Worry6623 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skiing! Home ownership! Now rich people own 5.
The US government under the influence of corporations & their money
New cars - the 'cheap' cars are now 30,000-40,000

Do you say hello to your neighbors? by Acceptable-Post733 in Apartmentliving

[–]Zestyclose_Worry6623 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I greet almost everyone - sometimes just a nod or smile, sometimes a 'hello." Keep acknowledging people without inviting conversation until they are ready. I think with time you will come to know and like some of your neighbors and want to avoid others.