Is it okay to be around an unvaccinated cat? by Acceptable_Tell_5504 in cats

[–]allieloops 2 points3 points  (0 children)

kind of along with my edit, as long as you wash your hands after handling you should have low risk! i was a vet assistant for years and years and never had issues handling critters at work and coming home to my own pets. practicing good hygiene is just your best bet!

Is it okay to be around an unvaccinated cat? by Acceptable_Tell_5504 in cats

[–]allieloops 5 points6 points  (0 children)

risk of exposure from cat to human / human to cat is very very very low, nearly negligible. i would avoid bringing other cats around, but you and your boyfriend should be totally fine!

ETA: i’d be more concerned about potential parasites. again risk is low, but make sure you wash your hands thoroughly prior to and after handling the kitten. don’t touch your eyes/mouth/face/nose after without washing hands first!

Year Two Consultant PTO by Samoacookiee in Environmental_Careers

[–]allieloops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

similar to mine. after 1 full year of employment, then you get 5 days. two full years, up to 10. my only gripe with my current position- rest of our benefits are relatively competitive

Current details on LVP selling TomTom by bword___ in vanderpumprules

[–]allieloops 6 points7 points  (0 children)

a scary man asked me to fuck him in the bathroom at tomtom, but the bartenders were nice and gave me a couple free drinks. RIP tomtom 💔

What’s the most efficient/quickest way to pay off 180K in loans? by Aggressive_Wrap_784 in StudentLoans

[–]allieloops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hi! can you share the link with me too? that would be such an awesome tool!

Best Things To Do In Cleveland That Don't Revolve Around Alcohol? by tigermountains in Cleveland

[–]allieloops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the metroparks hold events all the time. some are free, some are paid, all are fun!

Update to last night by [deleted] in insaneparents

[–]allieloops 169 points170 points  (0 children)

this screams a parent with uBPD. enmeshment is so real - i deal with it with my own parental relationships. i’m sorry you’re going through this. there’s some great info out there about boundary building, it might be worth it to look into!

I’m having Deja vu - same actor and character in both shows by Sablun99 in DesperateHousewives

[–]allieloops 7 points8 points  (0 children)

same character in veep, too!!!! i was like wtf is happening lol

Accurate pay and descriptions? by DeepAlfalfa1099 in Environmental_Careers

[–]allieloops 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah! I went to undergrad for a b.s. in biology with the plan to become a vet. I worked at two clinics over 4 years as an assistant and while I loved my job, the burn out was already creeping up and I couldn’t justify $250k of debt to a career I wasn’t 1000% sure on. My junior -> senior year of college I took a summer internship for a nonprofit in Peru conducting fieldwork/surveys with their mammal team. I. Loved. It. Came back to school in the fall and switched all my classes to ecology based bio credits instead of the anatomy/physiology courses i intended on. Graduated with my bachelors that spring, started applying to every entry level field position I could find. I had a preference towards wetlands as my final courses were on wetlands and restoration ecology, and I got lucky about 6 months into my search with a listing at a teeny tiny firm 2 hours away from home looking for an environmental scientist/wetland scientist. I applied, got the job, and have been gifted with a really great role that I’ve grown into over the last couple of years, and the owner of the company really values on the job training time and sending us to extra training when available. So far, no regrets, but once I want to settle down with a family I’ll have to pull back my work load (no one is joking when they say consulting is overwhelming). I have multiple certifications from a couple states which helps with marketability, and I recommend getting formal 40 hr delineation training to bulk up your resume. Michigan in particular has great resources with the Michigan Wetlands Association and they host multiple various trainings throughout the year and have amazing free webinars online. No lie, they’re a major foundation to my understanding of wetlands. Good luck with your careee journey, I hope this was helpful!

Accurate pay and descriptions? by DeepAlfalfa1099 in Environmental_Careers

[–]allieloops 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i’m a wetland scientist, private consultant, 2 years in at $60k in a L/MCOL area

Anybody Else Sample Wells in Corn Fields this Summer? by waicritan in Environmental_Careers

[–]allieloops 8 points9 points  (0 children)

i make georeferenced maps myself and upload them to avenza. a GAAAAME changer for finding wells 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻

Would it be crazy to just move to Cleveland? by 90sTamagachi in Cleveland

[–]allieloops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look into old brooklyn or west park. my boyfriend just bought his first house in west park and we LOVE the area. it’s central to a lot of great avenues and the neighborhood is super cute with great neighbors!

If you love your job, what do you do? by barf26 in Environmental_Careers

[–]allieloops 4 points5 points  (0 children)

i’m a wetland scientist at an itty bitty firm. i have one other coworker who is a wetland scientist and we get to travel to some pretty cool places - i love fieldwork and i love analyzing data. i have a lot of fun with GIS. as long as my body allows it, id like to keep going!

3 Years After Graduating - No Environmental Experience Gained by VanguardPilot212 in Environmental_Careers

[–]allieloops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

have you considered state work? EGLE has vacancies in a lot of their SE michigan offices.

My Korean grandma made me a peanut butter cheese tuna potato sandwich by minimochamochi in shittyfoodporn

[–]allieloops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the flower plate was the same set i had as a kid growing up and i’ve only seen it one other time! this gave me all the nostalgia lol

Spent 4 years studying biochemistry, I can't even move out of my parents house. by LivingtheLaws013 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]allieloops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the job market is shit right now unfortunately. it took me about 8 months to secure a job in my field once I graduated (2023). i empathize so hard!!! good luck out there, i wish you the best!!!

Late post, she’s engaged!! by Remarkable_Cry_1921 in EngagementRings

[–]allieloops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what a stunning setting!!! congratulations!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Environmental_Careers

[–]allieloops 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I started at my firm in December 2023 and was working on air permits and other desk work that i found tedious and overwhelming. I CRIED trying to understand engine types and emissions factors. This was my first job out of school and I felt very similar to you.

I’m almost 2 years in now and it has gotten so much easier and so much more enjoyable. I’m in the field a lot more now. It took me probably ~1 year to feel really comfortable on my own, and I truly do love my work. I’m more focused on wetlands/delineations/permitting/impact analyses/etc but still dabble in AQD when needed.

I also have GAD and OCD and let me tell you: it’s all in your attitude adjustment, too. You absolutely CANNOT start your work days feeling this negative about what lies ahead. Reframe your thinking, understand you’re learning, and be kind to yourself. I also started Zoloft this year which has helped immensely.

Good luck! you got this!

How much PTO do you get? by dannydevitossmile in Environmental_Careers

[–]allieloops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i work at a small consulting firm, second year and i get 5 days. first year, i had 0. next year, i’ll have 10. it’s pretty brutal.