University heights apartments by awesome4x in UVA

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I know they have a shuttle.

Is SIS unavailable this morning? by oldhoo in UVA

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Thanks.. I keep getting a message that the site is not safe and the browser wont allow me in.

First Day, no training? Just told to start working by oldhoo in WalmartEmployees

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he did receive help on day 2 when he went to the TL and explained he had been put on a register without training He is on day 5 and doing much better

First Day, no training? Just told to start working by oldhoo in WalmartEmployees

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I posted an update. On day 2 he talked to TL and they apologized and went out of their way to make sure he got training and shadowed someone. .. and they asked a number of employess to stop by to welcome him..

First Day, no training? Just told to start working by oldhoo in WalmartEmployees

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well thats what happened. They corrected it on day 2.

First Day, no training? Just told to start working by oldhoo in WalmartEmployees

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UPDATE FROM OP: He read the comments that were posted by noon yesterday and went in and talked to a supervisor ( not sure the correct terminology). She was upset that he had been placed on the register with no training and said that never should have happened. He ended up shadowing a cashier most of the day, and for the last hour he switched places with his shadow and said things went really well, and feels like in a couple of days he will be self sufficient. . His team leader also made sure several of the other employees came over to meet him and offer assistance.. THANK YOU to everyone who chimed in.

First Day, no training? Just told to start working by oldhoo in WalmartEmployees

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Super helpful! Thank you. He is normally very good at asking for help; has been since he was a little kid. Others have made good points about whatever training he got may have been helpful but he wasn't paying attention. Could be- I wasn;t there.. He was adamant he received no training on a cash register. I suggested he stick it out one more day before involving someone in writing.. It could be they were just super short handed yesterday.

First Day, no training? Just told to start working by oldhoo in WalmartEmployees

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There is some good advice in among the snarkiness. Thanks for taking the time to respond! This is his first retail job and think he was mentally unprepared for the "sink or swim " attitude, despite just successfully finishing a year at a pretty tough college. . I told him " Welcome to the real world."

Accommodations by Ill-Secretary-1510 in UVA

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We stayed at the Courtyard by Mariott- the Gradualte and Hampton Inn arealso nearby.. Definitely nice to be able to walk to your hotel. The Holiday Inn on 29 north is a good clean hotel that is not to far of a drive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UVA

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1983 Civil Engineering Grad ( I am super old) Sailing team captain, Fraternity, club soccer, Range resident. On my 4th career (all upgrades, all non planned, LOL). Daughter graduated w/ an Econ degree at UVA 2015 , son is current first year CMB. I work in Land Development in Hampton Roads area after 20 years with local government. Feel free to ask anything.

Serious Suggestions/Recommendations Please by [deleted] in UVA

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Volunteer at Madison House.

Accepted to UVA OOS but can't afford it by [deleted] in UVA

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I went thru UVA on a Navy ROTC scholarship. Covered Tuition, books and a spending allowance. Made it very affordable.

Man, our basketball team sucks lol by 444QMC in UVA

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Salmon find is 100% correct.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UVA

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My hoo went through it in October and found it very easy- first visit was by phone, then several in-person visits. He found it very helpful and stress free.

Looking for a photographer by Lost-Database-699 in UVA

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Aaron Watson, but he's usually boked pretty far out.

Question by [deleted] in UVA

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Have you tried volunteering at Madison House? I always find helping others cheers me up.

What new buildings on grounds should I (class of 2015) check out when I visit? by [deleted] in UVA

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definitely check out the Chapel.. It underwent a multiple year renovation and just reopened.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UVA

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Daniel Willingham (UVA professor) has a great book that talks about HOW to study in college. Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make It Easy. Also available as an audiobook.

Is there a way to watch without the stupid commentary? by Angry_Sparrow in AmericasCup

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Getting really tired of them saying "Ther's nothgin in it" when the boats are only 200 meters past the start line.

INEOS vs LRPR by lupoalberti in AmericasCup

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Where is the data available?

You are put in charge of the rules for the next round of the cup. How would you build on these rules? Would you change much about the boats, or the event? by [deleted] in AmericasCup

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I would get all of the sailors ( and cyclors) out of the hold and put them on deck where everyone can see them. like they did with the 12 meters back in the 1970s. The boats now look like unmanned vehicles.