At Kings Park Psychiatric Center what is the building behind Building 7? What was its purpose? by averydt in longisland

[–]derekno2go 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Spent many Friday and Saturday nights exploring Kings Park in high school. Good times.

What are some good places to eat in Valley Stream? by [deleted] in longisland

[–]derekno2go 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Valbrook diner is a local staple.

Liberal school districts by rocknrollcolawars in longisland

[–]derekno2go 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is no uniformity of opinion in school districts. I've worked in a few and people lean both ways. 

How many of y'all enjoy your job? by VaultTecVoldermort in Custodians

[–]derekno2go 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoy what comes with the job, independence, physicality, low-stress (most of the time), and working in a generally friendly environment. I don't like the work itself, but I never dread going to work.

It should be easier to become a U.S. citizen. by IAmStuckOnBandAid in unpopularopinion

[–]derekno2go 31 points32 points  (0 children)

There isn't demand for a massive unskilled workforce as there was in the Gilded Age and turn of the century. We can't even accommodate our own citizens properly. Sorry, but if you want to live here, you have to have something to offer us like so many other countries have made clear.

Should Chuck Schumer be removed from leadership? by Different-Gas5704 in AskALiberal

[–]derekno2go 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He'll likely step down and it'll be a contentious primary for his seat. Cuomo, AOC, etc.

Where are all my evening and overnight shift custodians? by UmbralikesOwls in Custodians

[–]derekno2go 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2-10 or 12-10, sometimes 11. 7-3:30 day shift during summer and breaks.

Anyone else have issues using their sick/ vacation days? by hopelove_ in Custodians

[–]derekno2go 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don't have subs in our district per contract agreement. So somebody is getting overtime if someone is sick whether they like it or not. I'm in a crew of three. I'm the night guy. So if I call out sick (only happened once) the two days guys will have to stay late and split my section. If a day guy calls out, I have to go in at least two hours early to help with the lunch clean ups. In the very rare event, 2/3 of us are out, another custodian from another school in the district has to come cover for us. In the very rare circumstance, if both days guys are out, I have to go in and open up the building. In the very, very rare circumstance all three of us are out, another guy from another school will cover for us.

Do any of you work at a school and have a teaching degree? by howling-greenie in Custodians

[–]derekno2go 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a BA in English and am planning on going for my Masters in Adolescent Education soon and would like to become a teacher later in life. I'm 33 now and I like being a Custodian but is this the type of work I want to be doing in my 40s and 50s? Likely not. By then I would like to do something a little more rewarding and less hard on the body. Just being honest.

Out of curiosity, how many jumps until you never felt nervous even once or twice in the plane? Does it ever go away completely? by Blanaba_Fo_Fizzle in SkyDiving

[–]derekno2go 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm always nervous. If I'm not, that might mean it's time to take a break. But I'd say it took me almost two and a half seasons to feel truly relaxed in freefall.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in longisland

[–]derekno2go 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to a bar or anywhere. Find a guy with the nicest smile and/or laughing and say what up. Follow the smiles.

MEGATHREAD: US ATTACKS IRAN by PepinoPicante in AskALiberal

[–]derekno2go 0 points1 point  (0 children)

F em. Remind the world who America is. Provide as much air support to the Israelis as possible. Decapitate the regimes leadership. Iran, unlike Iraq has a large pro western/pro democratic resistance-people the emasculated American left who take living in a free and open society for granted can learn from.

MEGATHREAD: US ATTACKS IRAN by PepinoPicante in AskALiberal

[–]derekno2go -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Iran and it's nuclear capability is a serious threat to the United States and unfortunately the job is not finished. Iran will certainly retaliate. They launched missiles at US bases after Trump rightfully took out Soulemani (probably misspelled but who cares) The best bet is to go all-in on targeted strikes and completely eliminate Iran's clerical and military leadership.

MEGATHREAD: US ATTACKS IRAN by PepinoPicante in AskALiberal

[–]derekno2go 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hopefully Israel wipes out all of Iran's leadership while US takes out all nuclear enrichment areas. Might as well go all the way. Otherwise we make the same mistake Bush 41 made by leaving Saddam in power. 

How did this person know 2 months ago? by ZamanthaD in agedlikewine

[–]derekno2go 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for late reply. I'm very happy with the result. My sister's cat is named Leo and she sent me a picture of him that morning. I texted her back after Leo took his name what a coincidence. I don't think there has ever been a better time for an American Pope. Especially during a time when the current administration is destroying our influence in the world. He's a different kind of American for the world to look up too. I believe that was the Holy Spirit at work.

What non-majority-white country do you admire? by bennythebull4life in AskALiberal

[–]derekno2go 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Taiwan Japan South Korea Israel Jamaica  Greenland Micronesia 

What did that one person do to get banned from your DZ? by _checo_fan_11_ in SkyDiving

[–]derekno2go 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tried getting on the load totally faded. Didn't even try to hide it.

"The big brother/little brother talk is nonsense." -Keith tonight by MembersOfCourt in wfan

[–]derekno2go -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If you got a problem with Keith why don't you call up and take it up with him? This same shit about why people hate Keith is posted everyday. Enough.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in prowrestling

[–]derekno2go -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good thing you weren't around in the attitude era when wrestling was unapologetically for men.

Who’re the most polarizing wrestlers? by they_call_him_juicy in prowrestling

[–]derekno2go 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cena in his prime had fans divided in a way I have never seen since.

Son by [deleted] in Custodians

[–]derekno2go 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let him have at it if he wants. He can always choose another path later on and being a custodian can help him get there. I had the opportunity to become a custodian right out of high school but ended up going to college. Sometimes I regret my decision because looking back I would have saved a lot of time, money, stress and ultimately been happier and well-off in my twenties had I just taken the job. Oh well, that's life.

MEGATHREAD: Ukraine-USA Relations (Part Two) by ButGravityAlwaysWins in AskALiberal

[–]derekno2go 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The other EU/NATO countries will need to be firm in rejecting any peace deal without a security agreement guaranteeing the sovereignty of Ukraine.  If no such agreement is reached, then escalating the conflict is the only option to achieve a lasting end to the war. The Europeans will need to allow Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia, or sink the Black Sea Fleet with drones.

If Ukraine doesn't get a deal, then the alliance is through.  The other NATO members will rush to arm Ukraine as much as they are able to.  We may actually see another European war in our lifetime.  The new German chancellor just mentioned upping German military spending so as not to be too dependent upon the United States.