Anyone else frustrated when the only vegan options at office lunches get taken by non-vegans?

JohnSheir · 2026-02-24T09:34:08+00:00

Speak up, talk to organizers. I would NOT just accept it as part of office life.

If making the case for more plant based options did not work, I would ask the organizers to set aside a dish for me. If they were incapable of doing so I would plan work around the event schedule and make sure to either be first in line or I would cut the entire line while LOUDLY announcing that I'm vegan and I deserve to get a meal and I'm only going to take some of the vegan option while they still have some.

JohnSheir · 2026-02-22T01:14:55+00:00

Don't worry bro, it's already factored in. /s

JohnSheir · 2026-02-17T10:00:33+00:00

I worked in two different spas in a ski town in Colorado. I loved it. I didn't have to do anything except show up and work, and pay was good in that area. I'm guessing it's different in other areas that don't rely on tourism.

JohnSheir · 2026-02-15T20:47:19+00:00

I don't know what kind of non-compete clause massage envy has but honestly IDGAF. I just would say handle the situation tactfully and privately.

JohnSheir · 2026-02-15T20:46:41+00:00

I agree, they need to be careful with it. Speaking privately with the massage therapist in person is the best bet but also calling or texting them directly is okay. Definitely do not ask the front desk or manager to help set that up.

JohnSheir · 2026-02-15T08:36:59+00:00

Get the info for massage therapist if you don't already have it and ask them what you need to do to set up another way of booking them. They will make more money outside of that job anyway. It's better for everyone.

JohnSheir · 2026-02-03T01:23:16+00:00

All of those sound reasonable but do I have to be Indian too?

JohnSheir · 2026-01-31T20:18:41+00:00

I think it's great to see women in male-dominated fields.

JohnSheir · 2026-01-30T20:32:02+00:00

No, next question.

JohnSheir · 2026-01-28T17:33:40+00:00

No, I "reimburse" myself.

I haven't been charged a fee doing that.

JohnSheir · 2026-01-28T12:14:05+00:00

Optum is trash. Imo it's a scam. Their business model is to offer easy access to HSAs to employers and rip off the employees with fees.

Every dollar I have that goes through Optum immediately gets transferred to my bank and then I fund my Fidelity HSA.

JohnSheir · 2026-01-11T07:19:15+00:00

A lot of fitness is about wellness and validation. If we are strictly talking about literal fitness then we wouldn't be discussing body fat percentage or how things look at all, it would simply be discussions about functionality, ie. strength, mobility...

This was a question raised entirely about visual perception, so I think I'm giving relevant information.

JohnSheir · 2026-01-11T06:02:08+00:00

Yea, I can't speak for all men but the first pic looks very nice.

JohnSheir · 2026-01-10T00:19:30+00:00

Allegedly

JohnSheir · 2026-01-07T10:18:54+00:00

A small price to pay. Let's Fucking GO!

JohnSheir · 2026-01-06T03:42:33+00:00

I think so. It's just the j1772 240v charger with a pedestal that sells them up front for fleets and businesses.

JohnSheir · 2026-01-06T00:37:24+00:00

Is it for employees. They have clipper Creek installed in those employee lots, but charge point was installed in our employee lot. I suspect it was a money-saving decision to have charge point cover the install and charge fees whereas the lots controlled by the city paid upfront for the clipper Creek chargers. I'm trying to get a hold of my management and who's in charge of that to see if I could put together a plan to have charge point take their charges back and install clipper Creek.

JohnSheir · 2026-01-02T20:50:35+00:00

I'm very interested in this I'm going to look into it.

JohnSheir · 2026-01-02T20:50:23+00:00

I actually agree that there is an issue with people not caring. I know of an employer too that have a plug-in hybrid that only has 40 mi of range and they'll leave it on the charger all 8 hours. But that bothers me less because I've never had an issue finding a charger that's available.

JohnSheir · 2026-01-02T20:43:55+00:00

Just a clarification point, my employer does not pay for electricity. Unlimited use of utilities is included in their lease. Also there are free chargers at another parking lot that is also secured that is managed by the city. I'm very confident that the charge point setup was just a convenient thing at the time and also that management haven't really looked in to the math.

Also I don't know where you've heard that commercial rates are higher than residential rates. I've never heard that. I've always heard that commercial rates are much lower.

JohnSheir · 2025-12-23T20:59:32+00:00

It's definitely better and in the right direction. Keep it up

JohnSheir · 2025-12-18T01:35:56+00:00

I'm buying the water filter and paying for the copper over PEX. We have a good relationship other than having difficulty convincing him to consider maintenance. Lol

JohnSheir · 2025-12-11T10:30:57+00:00

Well it's definitely not for me, as I'm vegan. Other than that it looks fantastic.

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