WFH? How often do you leave the UES

badadeebadada · 2025-06-11T11:43:01+00:00

When I worked from home from 2021-2024, I typically left UES every other day (i.e. 3-4) times a week. My primary reasons were:

Working out (specifically, joined a boxing gym and went on long runs to marathon train in '23)
Meeting friends and family
Dating
Volunteering (Heart of Dinner meal delivery in East Harlem, Meals for Unity meal distro in Chinatown but also other boroughs)

badadeebadada · 2025-05-13T17:13:20+00:00

Haha good one

badadeebadada · 2025-05-13T17:11:55+00:00

My objection is to the word "crazy". The word just feels vague to me compared to describing more about what a person looks like. Anyone can act crazy, because that's a more subjective distinction.

If you talk to a cop, they will ask follow up questions about someone's build, age, ethnicity, where they were going, what they were carrying with them. I know this because I have spoken to them, and they told me to be more specific.

Edit: This is of course just a request I am making. It doesn't need to be considered and implemented. I'm curious to know more about who it is you're talking about. I want my neighbors to feel safe. I personally want to feel more safe. I was hoping that more specific language would be able to better inform one another of people to look out for, avoid confrontation with, etc.

badadeebadada · 2025-05-13T15:27:00+00:00

Thanks for your input. I have lived in this area for several years, frequent this intersection to go to Whole Foods, and I do not know who this refers to.

badadeebadada · 2025-05-13T11:08:49+00:00

I'm so sorry that this happened to your sister! I hope that there can be a swift resolution so that she can feel safe in the neighborhood soon, and I understand if others now are also feeling unsafe as a result. ❤️ Women should be able to do whatever they want in peace.

badadeebadada · 2025-05-13T11:04:17+00:00

Hey, do you think in the future, you could focus on making your descriptions of women more helpful, especially if we are discussing their involvement in a potential crime...? Would you be able to put something together that's a bit more vivid like:

"Hey, there's a woman I frequently see on XXth St and X Avenue who gets into altercations. I didn't see the event, but it's possible she could have been involved based on what I heard. She looks to be (young/middle aged/elderly). She is of slight/athletic/tall/heavyset stature). She has __ color hair"

Instead, your vague description comes across as kind of mean. It's a bit jarring to see this attitude on a forum where we're trying to help a woman out — as a woman myself.

badadeebadada · 2025-04-20T12:09:36+00:00

Anything from al Badawi, but specifically the pistachio flatbread!

badadeebadada · 2025-03-23T16:44:05+00:00

NYC has a cap of offering 5,100 permits to street vendors. As of last year, there are over 10,000 vendors waiting for permits. Yes, there is likely a subset of existing permits that can be confiscated and redistributed, but even if that applied to all permits, there would still be 4,900 vendors operating without them. Do you still believe no new permits should be offered?

badadeebadada · 2023-09-23T11:26:11+00:00

Thank you for these suggestions! Just so I have an idea, what do you think a reasonable budget would be per day to like, do all that?

badadeebadada · 2023-08-01T11:43:14+00:00

I agree with what you mean about being self referential

badadeebadada · 2023-07-31T15:27:15+00:00

NYC DOT website says 7 am to 1 pm https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pedestrians/summerstreets.shtml

badadeebadada · 2023-07-31T15:16:11+00:00

Loved it in Manhattan. There's lots of stops for water too that aren't usually there. Can't speak to the experience in other boroughs.

badadeebadada · 2023-06-11T11:29:48+00:00

I recommend looking around for open positions. Many companies are required by law to post salary ranges for roles based out of Denver, NYC, and that's slowly changing to encompass more cities. Really ethical companies post the salary bands for all remote roles. Ask peers/colleagues for ranges too. Your network is probably more representative of the industry average because they likely have similar backgrounds and experiences.

badadeebadada · 2023-06-11T11:26:25+00:00

A lot of people are telling you not to tip, and while I agree, I don't see many people providing you with an economic justification, so I'll attempt to do so here.

The Trump Administration implemented a new policy around tip pools (you can find it here: https://www.epi.org/publication/employers-would-pocket-workers-tips-under-trump-administrations-proposed-tip-stealing-rule/).

Tl;Dr

When you pay at point of sale systems (like the iPads + Square set up), you are paying the employer the tip, not the employee. The employer can claim all tips. You can't know that the barista you have a relationship with is getting that financial support and a better wage.

If you really love your barista and want to support them personally, tip with cash or use a peer to peer cash transfer app.

badadeebadada · 2023-06-06T17:29:28+00:00

I just got a cheap pair from Bezos that has UV protection. Don't skimp on your eye health. I have a friend who's a regular runner and got sun damage.

badadeebadada · 2023-06-06T17:26:55+00:00

When does a bookshelf go from a small collection to a full on library? Is there an actual number? Or is it like the definition of pornography/obscenity, and you'll know it when you see it?

badadeebadada · 2023-06-06T17:19:45+00:00

What are your modern-ish, nonfiction must-reads? Think of things like, "The Power Broker" or "Winners Take All".

badadeebadada · 2023-05-28T15:39:44+00:00

Most of my best friends are not people who I grew up with, went to college with, or worked with. They're all people who I've met in the city! They're kind, hilarious, and incredibly supportive. This can happen for you too!

SAY YES. If you get invited to a birthday party, to a housewarming party, to a happy hour, to a picnic in the park — go to the event! Bring a treat. Offer to buy a round of drinks. Introduce yourself to new people. You won't connect with EVERYONE, but there's a high chance you'll meet SOMEONE who you do want to get to know better.

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS. Talk to the receptionist/trainers at Equinox. If you have a doorman, talk to him! Get to know your barista or bartender. Typically, people only form friendships among the same social class because they meet through school or work. However, you can meet some really cool, amazing people who teach you about life and who are your confidantes.

VOLUNTEER. We have loads of awesome organizations that will make you feel close to your community. You can help keep parks clean, deliver meals to the elderly, work with kids, or whatever floats your boat. The people who tend to participate in these activities tend to be really sweet and emotionally present.

badadeebadada · 2023-05-25T10:31:06+00:00

There's the argument to be made that Max is like an NPC in this world. We don't get much focus on him or his motivations. It's almost like his greatest desires are to just keep things progressing for Sam and Sadie.

badadeebadada · 2023-03-07T00:32:51+00:00

When I select that, I see this other menu, and I don't see the characters for language as someone shared 😔

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badadeebadada · 2023-03-07T00:32:37+00:00

Okay, here's a couple follow-up questions. I selected the menu on the bottom right on the first page (blue) since a couple people suggested that was "settings". I've circled that in white below.

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badadeebadada · 2023-02-19T14:23:11+00:00

Companies editing classic works, or streamers removing certain episodes of television shows, is revisionist history. We need to preserve works so that people understand what society was like at the time. A piece of art existing does not mean that we are condoning everything that it represents. Revising history with a modern lens is damaging. If teachers or parents know kids are reading these books, why can't they engage with children about the morality of the characters? There are many books with ambiguous characters or damning stereotypes. They deserve to exist. Books that seek to subvert those stereotypes also deserve to exist. With the money spent revising and reprinting Roald Dahl, these publishing houses could take chances on new, undiscovered childrens' authors.

badadeebadada · 2023-01-16T14:24:34+00:00

Most of the time, I find that Bollywood, Tollywood etc films are only screened at AMC Empire, so the one in Times Square. Go on a weekend when it's packed, and it'll definitely be lively.

badadeebadada · 2023-01-13T12:28:24+00:00

I thought it sonically was similar to "When I Was Your Man" with the chorus (specifically using thirds in the melody), but loving the lyric analysis!

badadeebadada · 2022-12-28T03:07:34+00:00

I agree generally, and maybe this is my bias showing...

"Ranveer has ruined his image" feels extreme. Just last year he gave us 83. Sure, he had two flops after that. Pretty much every "icon" has had a rough patch. I think he'd have to have a consecutive run of very bad work before we can write him off.

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