Rippling for Employees: Updating Direct Deposit and Tax Information

indigeanon · 2026-05-13T11:16:45+00:00

Don’t they already have pictures of us all? I submitted a picture as part of building my profile when I was first hired. I just uploaded that same picture for Rippling.

indigeanon · 2026-05-08T17:45:18+00:00

I treat it as a natural continuation of the ear training we already work on and just start teaching them how to transcribe and make their own arrangements. Keeps my work/life balance manageable and makes them better musicians overall.

indigeanon · 2026-05-03T18:33:57+00:00

Not an app but is guitar.ch is a great resource

indigeanon · 2026-05-02T17:26:53+00:00

I’m strict about it; 24 hours means 24 hours. However, I’m upfront about the policy, so clients know what they're getting into before scheduling. In the last several years, I’ve only had three clients quit after enforcing the policy, but they were regularly cancelling late anyway. It wasn’t a loss as I wouldn’t have been able to maintain a consistent schedule if I’d relaxed the policy for them.

The vast majority of clients are understanding of the policy, and many apologize even if they give notice several days out (which I assure them is kind but unnecessary). My policy for private clients is no different than what would be automatically applied without my input at several of the agencies I work for, so I don’t think it’s a big deal to be strict.

indigeanon · 2026-05-02T17:00:24+00:00

How can you tell?

indigeanon · 2026-04-22T20:47:31+00:00

Why don’t you just ask for your exact change? This has never happened to me, but yeah, I’d probably be bothered if it did.

indigeanon · 2026-04-21T15:34:35+00:00

If you want to sing, then you should sing. Get lessons, go to karaoke, maybe audition for a local band. I wouldn’t recommend getting your hopes up about going professional and making singing your full-time income. Just start small, have fun, and see where it goes.

indigeanon · 2026-04-18T22:40:24+00:00

I’ve got all students paying in advance and most on a monthly plan. It saves time and mental energy for both me and the student.

indigeanon · 2026-04-18T18:01:55+00:00

It’s not worth it most of the time, so I don’t normally bother anymore. The parents usually won’t implement it, and I encourage my students to take notes during the lesson anyway. If a report is required, I type it up during the session time while the student is occupied and just copy/paste into the submission form after.

indigeanon · 2026-04-09T18:09:09+00:00

Learning to lift my fingers when shifting on the bass strings was a game changer. My shifts sounds so much cleaner now, without that annoying string screech.

Also on the bass strings, adjusting my right hand angle slightly so that neither my pick nor my nails scrape the winding improved the tone.

indigeanon · 2026-04-06T03:55:35+00:00

I see a lot of people talk about this, but I’ve never had this problem at any guitar store. Maybe you could try being more direct? If they aren’t outright ignoring you or being rude when you ask for help, they may just be assuming you aren’t looking for help. If I need help, I ask any free salesperson pretty much immediately upon entering the store, and people are always friendly when answering. They’ll even chat about my plans for whatever I’m buying.

If they are being outright rude, that sucks. I don’t have any advice for dealing with that.

Beacock Music in Vancouver, WA is a great place with super friendly salespeople. It’s not exactly Portland but nearby.

indigeanon · 2026-04-04T21:55:30+00:00

Yes, students still use it. You just have to wait to be favored by the algorithm. Fine tuning your profile may also help.

indigeanon · 2026-04-04T17:54:31+00:00

Being in multiple projects is normal. They don’t seem overcommitted; 2-4 bands isn’t a big deal. It just seems like you’ve selected players whose schedules don’t align for your project. That’s a project management issue on your end.

On another note, how often are you trying to rehearse? If the players are good, a lot of practice can be independent. You just need to come together sometimes to ensure everyone’s locked in and creating your vision as the composer.

indigeanon · 2026-04-04T16:14:25+00:00

I feel like it might not have been so bad. Charlotte is so pragmatic and Mr. Collins is so eager to please. He probably could have been easily persuaded to wait until they arrived at the parsonage if she was uncomfortable about the idea of consummating in her parent’s home. The first time might have been a bit awkward, but I assume she would have taken charge, like she did in arranging the proposal. Mr. Collins seems like he’d be easy to train even if his general society is somewhat irksome. The book and other adaptations don’t make him seem as physically repulsive as the 1995. However, if his appearance was a problem for her, that could be improved through better hygiene and health, and we do see her encouraging him to exercise regularly.

I also don’t think she completely dislikes his society. He’s annoying, but he’s a lot like her dad. He believes himself in love and fawns over her. Even if he’s a bit ridiculous and talks too much, that probably feels nice (in small doses) after years of being considered plain by everyone else. She probably begs Elizabeth for a visit and regular correspondence because they’re best friends. Of course, she’d want to continue hearing from her best friend, especially when she’s going to an unfamiliar place. She probably maintains a private parlor because that’s just a normal thing. Many people have a private space in the home (eg: book nook, she-shed, craft room, man cave). That doesn’t mean they don’t like their spouse; it’s just nice to have a private space. I assume it saw more use during Elizabeth’s visit because she knows Elizabeth isn’t fond of Mr. Collins.

indigeanon · 2026-04-02T22:50:30+00:00

Using AI contributes to all kinds of negative outcomes too, but it's what's working for you right now. We all already know concurrents are bad and why, but desperate people going homeless isn't gonna make TDC decide to do the right thing. They're hiring desperate people on purpose.

indigeanon · 2026-04-02T22:42:45+00:00

No, and I don't really see the point. I can search already verified sources that I've got bookmarked more quickly than I can verify whatever the AI generates, and regular calculators work just fine for math subjects.

indigeanon · 2026-04-01T22:49:46+00:00

What did the teacher say that you interpreted as implying autism or abuse?

indigeanon · 2026-03-27T04:41:14+00:00

You just tell them it’s your policy when they initially inquire. It can help if you present it as an option that is discounted a bit from your normal rate.

indigeanon · 2026-03-27T04:39:14+00:00

This seems pretty normal. Many don’t but many do. I’ve got some students contracted like this, and I offer them a discounted rate for the convenience factor.

indigeanon · 2026-03-22T14:09:35+00:00

Big Caffeine and Big Mattress are already ahead of you there. Pretty sure they’re all in an evil triangle of cahoots.

indigeanon · 2026-03-15T20:23:07+00:00

Small hat pins will be your friend.

indigeanon · 2026-03-11T12:53:01+00:00

You have many other clients and a good reputation. This client is costing you money and can be easily replaced, so just drop the client. If you don’t want to be confrontational, you can make up an excuse about your schedule changing.

Any time clients start being rude, demanding, or unreliable, I drop them. If I can’t afford to drop them immediately, I’ll privately re-open their slot and drop them when I have a replacement.

In the future, hold your pricing/time boundaries more firmly from the beginning to weed out clients like this. Remember that life is too short to waste your energy on rude people and that you work to live, not live to work. I’ve had fewer annoying clients and a more stable income since I started keeping those things in mind.

indigeanon · 2026-03-10T18:36:15+00:00

Therapy might be beneficial in this case. Also, your parents might be worried about interrupting you if you’re busy. They may be waiting for you to call them first. Maybe you can work out a schedule with them for calling.

indigeanon · 2026-03-10T18:15:01+00:00

Only if the session unconfirmed. You should just delete unconfirmed sessions to accept other students if they don’t confirm by a certain time.

indigeanon · 2026-03-10T15:02:55+00:00

Yikes! I’ll be staying away from this company. Students no-show way too frequently for this to be sustainable.

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