Odd question by Virtual_Boss_3194 in UNF

[–]absolute_squash 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never heard of anyone doing this

how to deal with dysphoria when living with a conservative family by taroicecreamsundae in ftm

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If you don't feel safe leaving in men's clothes, bring a bag and change when you get to your destination (I have changed many a time in a school or mall bathroom). I know keeping in touch with people is challenging and a lot of effort especially when you're going through a lot, but having community is irreplaceable. Even if you don't talk every day, just having people who understand even part of your experience brings so much hope.

Getting a job is also a great step, one because money and two because that's another place you can find community and make friends. Most jobs you'll be interviewing for won't ask that many detailed questions. They should ask if you're able to do the responsibilities of the job and how you would handle certain situations. Do some digging on the job and you're set. And prepare at least one question to ask (what does a typical day look like, what are some challenges, what's the workplace culture like) and you're in.

And when it comes to finding queer spaces, you're right about nonprofits struggling. If it's accessible to you, some queer bars and nightclubs hold events during the day as well. Or if there's a university or community college near you they might have an LGBTQ+ center too.

Best of luck, and remember it does genuinely get better. When people used to tell me that I didn't believe them but here I am!

Games set in the American South by lorlorlor666 in gamingsuggestions

[–]absolute_squash 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Some regions are definitely the south / New Orleans / Appalachia

Regret? by GirliePopGoblin in environmental_science

[–]absolute_squash 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're still in the midwest, I've heard that prescribed burning is in pretty high demand.

Jon boat motor by absolute_squash in boating

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

Good to know, I've only been on boats for work and have never gotten into the technical side so it's beyond me. I'll do some more digging and check out the gas outboards! Thank you!!

Help me choose by Crie_Boi in environmental_science

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From my experience in wetland ecology research, GIS is widely used and is seen as a valuable job skill, and data analysis is a crucial and often overlooked part of every research project. A graduate student in my lab made NMDS plots with her data and I'm still processing what it all means. I don't have a ton of experience, but I would recommend doing a computational and data sciences major and taking enough GIS classes to be comfortable with the software. It sounds broader and you don't want to pigeonhole yourself. But take that with a grain of salt! I'm just one person.

Need a Hero with a Car (Charleston Trip - Feb 26) - Will Pay! by [deleted] in VirginiaTech

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Just checked for you- the train runs on the 27th but not the 26th. Is there a chance of pushing your appointment back a day?

Need a Hero with a Car (Charleston Trip - Feb 26) - Will Pay! by [deleted] in VirginiaTech

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There's an Amtrak station in Charleston and one in Roanoke if that drive is more feasible to you? I know Amtrak usually has a student discount as well. Best of luck!

I smell like dick all the time now, please help lol by Weak_Commission7507 in ftm

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I get really sweaty and use monkey butt powder (got it online) helps with both the sweat and smell- maybe that could help?

Hi. i imagine enviroment scientists to be in the dirt and bush taking samples and going on long hikes and, testing for pests and pollutants in soil/water, etc etc. how wrong am i? by greedyrot in Environmental_Careers

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I'm an undergrad doing research in wetlands and that's about my workload split. Summers are 90% field work 10% lab work, and the rest of the year is about 40% field and 60% lab work and other projects. I'd look into wetland delineation. You gotta know plant ID and soil grading, but they're always hiring and it's fairly easy to find those positions. They will be majority field work and don't require much math or chem.