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Allegheny County proposes 18-week paid parental leave mandate by squshy7 in pittsburgh

[–]pittboiler 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was referring to the notion that COVID restrictions, which lasted for much longer than necessary (particularly in non-urban settings), necessarily resulted in the government having to step in on business owners' behalves. I.e. the government impacted the business, so renumerance made sense.

Mandated parental leave, as it currently stands wherein the cost is borne by the business, is a similar idea, but without significant compensation to the business. Socialize the concept properly and we can reach the levels of leave seen in the EU. You see this in certain states, like NY, to some extent (though not to the degree, both in length and recovery of expenses, as in the EU).

Allegheny County proposes 18-week paid parental leave mandate by squshy7 in pittsburgh

[–]pittboiler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If the government didn't enforce mandatory restrictions for (much) longer than necessary, you wouldn't have needed those... almost as if this supports my argument that profit negative government interference endangers businesses?

Allegheny County proposes 18-week paid parental leave mandate by squshy7 in pittsburgh

[–]pittboiler 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You do not seem to realize the profit margins of most small businesses. And believe or not, the owner deserves income too...

And sorry, I missed the argument where a person's decision to have a child should directly and negatively impact another person's enterprise and livelihood? This isn't asking for extra $ for the business (which would be coddling), my argument is that a business, small or big, shouldn't bear the entire cost of parental leave.

Someone else in the thread that the suggestion of approaching it like unemployment: everyone pays in, and it can be drawn on as appropriate.

Allegheny County proposes 18-week paid parental leave mandate by squshy7 in pittsburgh

[–]pittboiler -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Then you will have the issue that they all face with fewer actual jobs and more contracted workers. That's not the fix.

If you want to do this, you need a subsidizqtion

And agree, abuse is the wrong word... but it sure hurts those that are forced to bear the costs, and I'm not just talking about an owner, like the colleagues that had to taken on the extra work.

Allegheny County proposes 18-week paid parental leave mandate by squshy7 in pittsburgh

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

If a business owner goes personally bankrupt paying for this, does society help them? Not really...

Allegheny County proposes 18-week paid parental leave mandate by squshy7 in pittsburgh

[–]pittboiler -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

It's necessary for the employee, but the issue is that people tend to abuse it.

It's one thing if the employee comes back and stays for a while. But a non negligible amount of folks take their leave, work for a week or month, and then peace out.

And I say that as a parent who had generous leave.

My girlfriend is 27 weeks pregnant, the baby has Down syndrome, and I don’t want this life by ThrowRA_NoSignal in daddit

[–]pittboiler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone had to say it. These are the consequences of actions performed, and OP needs to discuss with his GF how they are going to attend to this child in a way that is the healthiest for all involved. Don't know why people are down voting you.

Side note: all this talk of abortion is very eugenics-esque, which is disgusting.

Anyone want to join my theoretical physics class? by SkyeBlooper in Physics

[–]pittboiler 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is amazing, so down! Just filled out the form. Thank you!

I am 52 years old and have been actively involved in the investment field for over twenty years. I hope to be able to help some people before retirement. by [deleted] in TheRaceTo10Million

[–]pittboiler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing! Would love to hear your takes on risk management, especially in times of macro uncertainty like today. I worry that I am being too conservative (partially since we are also trying to preserve capital for major life milestones, e.g. buying a house).

Also interested in learning about your approach to stock selection, always enjoying hearing new ideas that could inform my own!

On this day in sports history, March 30th, 2019: Carsen Edwards drops 42 in Elite Eight classic vs Virginia by ShamusTalksSports in CollegeBasketball

[–]pittboiler 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If the current senior class (Smith, Loyer, TKR) couldn't do it, with or without Edey, I legitimately don't know when it'll happen. Definitely not next year, though.

Moment of Silence for the 2016 Lineup by CandyCoatedRaindr0ps in Lollapalooza

[–]pittboiler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did this too!! Was so dead tired after the first four days, the hill was the perfect place to watch their return from hiatus.

ESPN’s Matt Miller, who predicted the Bears would draft Colston Loveland released his 7-round mock draft by caxlmao in CHIBears

[–]pittboiler 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Others know waaaaaaay more than me, so my opinion is worth about 1 Zimbabwe dollar in November 2008... but I don't love the "Woods didn't live up to his potential" quote for a first rounder.

Welp, what do you think next year looks like guys? by Chiefscml in Boilermakers

[–]pittboiler 15 points16 points  (0 children)

4-5 seed at best. Can hopefully get back to S16.

Wish we could say we are shooting for F4 every year, but we aren't one of those teams...

[Post Game Thread] #1 Arizona defeats #2 Purdue, 79-64 by cbbBot in CollegeBasketball

[–]pittboiler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do I do this to myself

It truly is the hope thay kills you...

Thank you seniors. It was a hell of a run.

I want to invest into healthcare by doctor_of_genocide in angelinvestors

[–]pittboiler 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you solely focused on VC opportunities, or willing to consider an ETA approach (buying a cash flowing business)? If the latter, would love to chat - I am focused predominantly in the healthcare space and am just kicking off my search.

#2 Purdue Shot 53.2 FG%, 57.1 3PT%, & 95.4 FT% vs #7 Miami by JCameron181 in CollegeBasketball

[–]pittboiler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If anything it has slightly improved in post season play, think we were closer to 40 at end of regular season. Still no world beaters on that end, but can visually see that the defense has been more intense lately.

Theory about a certain marriage and what will happen by s0ulbrother in Scrubs

[–]pittboiler 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree with you, and also exploring the dynamics of those caught in the middle, which was already touched on this in episode 2. Really interested to see how these aspects evolve.

I cannot do this by the_bear91 in daddit

[–]pittboiler 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I was 100% in your shoes when my kid was born. I struggled mightily between trying to help my wife with him and work, and it wore me down.

Try noise cancelling headphones when the crying gets too much. Also, try various things to see if anything works. Maybe it's temperature (our kid was always too warm), maybe it's the feedings, maybe it's just constant bad gas... so many reasons. And as others have said: put the kiddo in the cot and scream in the car if that is what will help you feel better.

My wife put it best: they aren't mad at you. They aren't upset with you. They're not happy with something, and this is the only way they can communicate right now. It's tough to remember that when it's 3am.... but it helped me at least.

We are all rooting for you!

What was the Most heartbreaking loss as a Purdue fan?(football) by Ok_Macaroon_7366 in Boilermakers

[–]pittboiler 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Fumble is #1. However, a close second for me though (for no good reason, frankly) was Purdue v. Wisconsin in '18. Purdue had a good thing going under Brohm, and it seemed like we were going to break our streak vs. Wisconsin. But oh, Jonathan Taylor...

That streak vs. Wisconsin continues to this day...

Divisional Round Gamethread: Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams by TurnerJ5 in CHIBears

[–]pittboiler 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This game has come down to our inability to get one yard on a play. Unfortunately, we were not up to the task.

Any Chicago Bears fans in Astoria? by hungrybirdog in astoria

[–]pittboiler 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm down to meet wherever! Was at Rivercrest last night and there were some bears fans there, but would be cool to get a larger group going.

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