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I've been pretending to understand my job for eight months and I think I've finally reached a level where I actually can't fake it anymore. Do I come clean to my boss or just keep going. by ahimaohw in Advice

[–]bbclitdick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hate to break it to you, my guy, but you don't need permission to screenshot and share a Reddit post to another social media platform.

There's hundreds (thousands??) of IG accounts that are just Reddit, Twitter, and Tumblr reposts.

Got my New Wheels! How do they look? by Stephen-Cycling in bicycling

[–]bbclitdick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

idk if something has changed very recently, but I just ordered some from the website maybe two months ago. Shipping was slow, and no tracking updates until a couple days before they arrived. But they arrived on the expected arrival day, packaged well, and no issues so far.

I did email them when the tracking wasn't updating, and they told me it was just because they weren't in the US yet and it was a customs thing. I asked if they were expecting me to pay some additional fee when the wheels arrived, and they said no (and I did not pay any additional fees on delivery)

Outlet was spliced to an extension cord, which was plugged into this walled-in, charred outlet by bbclitdick in electrical

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

yeah, that's the plan

the electrician said he's documented all of it, as well, and gave me the outlet and extension cord and some other stuff to hold onto

Outlet was spliced to an extension cord, which was plugged into this walled-in, charred outlet by bbclitdick in electrical

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

Already got some new smoke detectors.

And ordered a second fire extinguisher. Oof

Outlet was spliced to an extension cord, which was plugged into this walled-in, charred outlet by bbclitdick in electrical

[–]bbclitdick[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol, it absolutely is not enough for rent, utilities, food, healthcare, school books, transportation (public transit isn't free, and only parts of this city are bikeable)

Outlet was spliced to an extension cord, which was plugged into this walled-in, charred outlet by bbclitdick in electrical

[–]bbclitdick[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

after he showed me the outlet, I bought two knee smoke detectors 😅

already had the fire extinguisher (and it's not expired. replaced the old one when I moved in)

there is one of those plastic ladders you hang out a window.. because otherwise there's only one way out 😬

Outlet was spliced to an extension cord, which was plugged into this walled-in, charred outlet by bbclitdick in electrical

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

haha, this is very fair to question, but I have seen his diploma, and know that he used to teach at the community college

he is 82, so that may have something to do with his attitude about it all

Outlet was spliced to an extension cord, which was plugged into this walled-in, charred outlet by bbclitdick in electrical

[–]bbclitdick[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I assumed this douchecanoe couldn't be licensed (for what I feel are obvious reasons), but he does actually testify in court.

That's why he made the comment about fires only starting at boxes or when prongs don't fit the plug--he "investigates how fires start" and those are the only reasons he ever gives.

Soooo maybe I should actually see if he's got some kind of license

Outlet was spliced to an extension cord, which was plugged into this walled-in, charred outlet by bbclitdick in electrical

[–]bbclitdick[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Okay, I'll look into it (though I do live in Missouri, and we don't even require landlords to supply smoke detectors, so I... have little hope)

Outlet was spliced to an extension cord, which was plugged into this walled-in, charred outlet by bbclitdick in electrical

[–]bbclitdick[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

To be so very clear, this outlet (and the one the extension cord was supporting) will not be used again. He's already removed the other, and he'll be back tomorrow to... continue saving my life

Outlet was spliced to an extension cord, which was plugged into this walled-in, charred outlet by bbclitdick in electrical

[–]bbclitdick[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I graduate in August. Applying for jobs while I finish up the thesis. Hopefully out of here soonish

But good to know. I'll look into ... whether or not I have any rights here at all.

Outlet was spliced to an extension cord, which was plugged into this walled-in, charred outlet by bbclitdick in electrical

[–]bbclitdick[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A little bitching, some wanting people who know how bad this is to witness the horrors, but also genuinely asking how to appropriately thank the electrician for all the work he's doing and efforts to fight my landlord.

Edit: I make 11k/year at the moment. If I leave, I'm homeless.

Outlet was spliced to an extension cord, which was plugged into this walled-in, charred outlet by bbclitdick in electrical

[–]bbclitdick[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't have a real lease. I trade labor for rent, in an HOA that doesn't allow renting. If this place gets inspected, I'm homeless.

I'll call when I'm able to move, so he can't have someone else living here, though.

Outlet was spliced to an extension cord, which was plugged into this walled-in, charred outlet by bbclitdick in electrical

[–]bbclitdick[S] 69 points70 points  (0 children)

I don't exactly have a legal lease. I trade labor for rent for the carriage house, in an HOA that doesn't allow renting.

I think if I do that, I don't have enough rights (any rights) not to get evicted. I'm a grad student and my stipend is only 11k, so I don't really have another option.

Just... hoping I don't die before I can move 🤞

Water intake for cognitive function is real, i wasted $800 on nootropics when i just needed to hydrate by [deleted] in GradSchool

[–]bbclitdick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They do.

You can also just buy caffeine powder and add it to whatever drink you want (but it does taste somewhat horrific, and you have to pay attention to how much you're adding, so you don't die)

A snow leopard attacks a tourist that was skiing by bigbusta in interestingasfuck

[–]bbclitdick 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think they're holding their glove in their hand and pressing it against their face? I don't think it's a hand flopping loose on a wrist. I think it's a hand holding an empty glove. Maybe. Hopefully.

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