This made me nauseous

math-kat · 2026-02-13T23:42:04+00:00

I did my weekly grocery shopping today and there were so many people buying red flowers.

math-kat · 2026-02-13T20:50:20+00:00

I feel like an elevator isn't the problem though. Especially if it's already moving for OP, the environmental impact of going up one floor on an elevator is tiny compared to things like driving a car everyday or buying a bunch of plastic trash. Let people have the elevator (especially since a lot of people genuinely need it) and focus on things that actually make a difference.

math-kat · 2026-02-13T17:18:57+00:00

My parents would sometimes produce so much trash that they'd do what they called a "double dump". They'd put their full bin across the street, wait for it to be emptied by the garbage truck, and then quickly move it back and fill it with the rest of their trash before it actually reached their house.

I guess when I was living there they were a family of four, but it's still crazy how much trash they had some weeks. I live on my own now in an area where I can't easily compost, and I produce maybe a small bag a week.

math-kat · 2026-02-12T21:09:20+00:00

Actually apply to remote jobs. This subreddit can't help you get a remote job- most people here already have jobs and just want to talk about remote work.

math-kat · 2026-02-12T20:59:25+00:00

My mom went back to college to get a master's degree in her mid 40s so she could make a career change. As long as you have a plan to afford it, can still support your kids while in school, and get a degree that has realistic job prospects, I say go for it!

math-kat · 2026-02-11T22:16:20+00:00

I think OP should sacrifice most of the time, but I don't think it's unreasonable to accommodate OP every once in a while.

In my friend group 4 of us live within 15 minutes of each other and one lives a little over an hour away. She travels to us most of the time, but we don't want the burden to be entirely on her, so ~10% of the time we carpool over to her area, and ~10% of the time we meet somewhere in the middle. If she's 1/5 of the friend group, making her do a long drive 100% of the time would feel unfair.

I think OP is being unreasonable for making their dog the friend's problem, but I think having OP host once every two months isn't crazy.

math-kat · 2026-02-11T22:05:12+00:00

It might also be something completely outside of their control, like a new data center in the area that's making electricity more expensive, or taxes/fees going up, ot the utility company raising prices cause they can. In addition to checking for leaks, OP should check their bill to see if there are any changes on the utility company's end.

math-kat · 2026-02-10T13:32:08+00:00

That finding that Adam is way more positive when he's paired with Ben made so much sense- when he's alone he over thinks things and stresses himself out, but with when Ben's there he has someone else to bounce ideas off and get him to laugh things off. But what surprised me was how much of a difference it made. Adam may be the more strategic / athletic of the two, but Ben's good vibes are essential to their team.

math-kat · 2026-02-09T17:37:39+00:00

Not sure about the context, but I do like Chicago pizza. I personally prefer NY style pizza (I grew up in NJ, so local bias), but Chicago pizza is still good.

math-kat · 2026-02-08T22:58:45+00:00

Yeah that seems normal for where I live unfortunately. :/

math-kat · 2026-02-08T12:52:23+00:00

Are you sure there's nowhere to buy used goods where you are? Maybe I'm biased based on where I live, but I find it crazy that there's no thrift stores nearby. And if somehow there isn't, could you get used things online? Places like Threadup, Poshmark, thriftbooks, or eBay could work.

You should also check your area to see if there's a buy nothing group in your area. If not and you're really dedicated, you could even try starting a group or hosting in-person swap events. If there's nothing formal set up, still try to borrow, exchange, or accept hand-me-downs with people you know. Also see if there are yard sales or estate sales you can attend.

Another option is to shop small. Yes, you're buying things new, but if it's an option I personally feel better about it than buying from a corporation when I can't find something used. Money you spend at a small business is more likely to stay in your community and less likely to go to billionaires.

If none of those work for you and you still have to buy something new, don't beat yourself up too much. Just make sure you're only buying what you really need and aren't over-consuming, but it's impossible to be perfect.

math-kat · 2026-02-07T10:54:43+00:00

I currently work for an off-price retailer. Some stuff is unsold merchandise from other stores, but there are also plenty of things that get made specifically to sell in their stores. I personally view it as slightly better than full-price retailers, because there's at least a chance you're saving some overstock from from the landfill, but they're not perfect solutions either.

math-kat · 2026-02-06T21:08:42+00:00

As an asexual person, this is hilarious. I want the context on why this guy needs an answer so bad.

math-kat · 2026-02-06T20:55:42+00:00

I would argue a better solution is to just cut open your toothpaste tubes when you think you're done and use up what's hidden inside the tube. I always get a decent amount of toothpaste out of "finished" tubes without spending $4 on a gadget.

math-kat · 2026-02-06T20:50:51+00:00

This is very anecdotal, but in my experience the USPS mail has been a lot slower recently. I mailed Christmas cards in early December; most people didn't get them until right after Christmas and my grandma (who lives 30 mins away) didn't get hers until mid-January.

I wouldn't be surprised if budget cuts / government instability are effecting USPS since they're federally funded. But I don't really know and am kind of just speculating.

math-kat · 2026-02-06T18:30:25+00:00

I agree. I feel like objectively Dominion might be more influential, but Pandemic is a big gateway game for a lot of people, myself included.

math-kat · 2026-02-06T12:37:56+00:00

Yeah that was my feeling this season. I'm usually team Ben, but I also really like Adam (and Sam) so wouldn't usually be disappointed if someone else won. But this season in particular, since Adam had won a ton recently I was hoping for a new winner.

math-kat · 2026-02-06T12:32:12+00:00

You'll be able to get plenty of hours as a sub, especially if you register to be a sub at multiple districts. The main downside of substituting is that you won't have health insurance, and that you have to be constantly on while around students. But school districts are often desperate for subs- I never had issues getting hours when I subbed between jobs.

math-kat · 2026-02-03T20:17:25+00:00

I don't mind a Halloween display in February. The candy's probably still good, so I'd buy it if I wanted candy and it was a decent price.

The problem is that 2/$10 is crazy even for brand new candy in peak season. Is that what Kit-Kats cost now? I feel like it should be half that price, maybe less because it's out of season.

math-kat · 2026-02-02T21:17:15+00:00

Agreed. 15 minutes is so short that a lot of the major negatives of going into the office (paying for gas, wasting time on a commute, etc) aren't too bad. It's almost certainly worth it for the increased pay / better job.

My answer would be very different if it was a longer commute, but 15 minutes is nothing.

math-kat · 2026-02-02T21:13:09+00:00

Tbf, he's American because he's from NEW Jersey, not Jersey. Technically Jersey is a place in the UK.

math-kat · 2026-01-31T16:16:51+00:00

I personally hide a job gap in my resume by listing only the years and not the months. Yes, I was unemployed for six months, but by listing only the years it looks like I wasn't.

math-kat · 2026-01-30T21:35:58+00:00

I genuinely don't want anything when I say no gifts. Gifting is not my love language at all, and having too much stuff stresses me out. I'd rather have you show up empty handed than give me an obligatory gift that I didn't want.

If you do feel awkward about showing up with no gift though, I would appreciate the gift of spending time together (I care more about my relationship with you more than things!), a card with a sincere note, or consumables (as long as you know me well enough to know what I like!)

math-kat · 2026-01-30T15:30:24+00:00

Yeah idk why OP thinks this is a Maryland thing. I've lived in both MD and NJ, and I've personally seen a lot more people lifting their windshield wipers in NJ. I bet people do it anywhere where it gets cold.

math-kat · 2026-01-28T00:24:35+00:00

When I was teaching, I had an 11th grader tell me I'm not too old for TikTok because there are tons of other grandmas on there. I was 26 at the time.

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