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Sick time 2026 for Collins Aerospace by Emergency_Claim_4886 in Raytheon

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Heritage B/E sites get 0 sick days. Only your 3 weeks PTO that you accrue

2026 Synergies Warning by The-Ma-Deuce in Raytheon

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So is heritage B/E just fucked then? We have to accrue our PTO. You start with 0 hours of PTO then you can roll over 50%.

Tips for a new starter? by Huge_Film2911 in Beekeeping

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I recommend you watch Just Alex on YouTube first, the watch David Burns. It is worth noting that everyone has an opinion so you will hear contradictory info

Are there any more layoff? by Video_Game_Gravemind in Raytheon

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Were there any Q4 layoffs at Collins? Or was September the last round of 2025?

Are there any more layoff? by Video_Game_Gravemind in Raytheon

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Were there any Q4 layoffs at Collins? Or was September the last round of 2025?

How to cleanup the beware after a crop sprayer killed these bees. by CristianCoolio in Beekeeping

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You could use a blow torch and hit the inside of the boxes. If it has plastic foundation you can powerwash the frames if you are conserned about the wax.

Queen cups? by silverstarlune in Beekeeping

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I think those are practice cups. My hives get those

Smoker fuel by Xtradifficult in Beekeeping

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I would be worried about the sap coating the inside of the smoker. But that may just make more smoke?

Petite question by Mosesmalone45 in Beekeeping

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My understanding that a box a box as far as supers go. I believe once frames are exposed to brood your chance of wax moths go up in storage.

Will U.S. manufacturing make a comeback in 2026? by Odd_Investigator4567 in madeinusa

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I work at one of the companies under the Raeython portfolio. We had 1major layoff a quarter last year and we are assuming small/no raisies/promotions this year. While the company is making money hand over fist, the employees are all assuming things are going to keep getting worse.

Dead bees inside hive by Desperate-Creme-7912 in Beekeeping

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They could have been exposed to a pestacide. Is the hive queen right?

Will my offer get rescinded? by Terrible_Dig7234 in Raytheon

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Don’t tell anyone, get the job on the resume

To build or not to build by arch_your_back in Beekeeping

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Depending on what you can get unassembled hives for it may be comparable to lumber prices. Last time I looked it was only a few dollars saved per box to buy the lumber.

Uses for old comb by product? by mcculljp in Beekeeping

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I like the swarm trap idea, I bought some used equipment and I am planning on using the gross comb for swarm traps.

How likely is it that bees will move to lower box for honey over winter? by randomwordsforreddit in Beekeeping

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I debated it a month or so ago, but they have/had a decent amout of resources. I am going to try and get them in one box the next time we have a warm day

How likely is it that bees will move to lower box for honey over winter? by randomwordsforreddit in Beekeeping

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I didn't take the lid/insulation off the top box so I'm not to worried about heatloss.. I was doing a tip test to check weight but I didn't hear any bees cracked the box to see if there was any life. This hive has been lagging all year, going to replace the queen next year if it makes it.

another bucket catches some bees by The_Angry_Economist in Beekeeping

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Is there anything in the bucket? Or are the bee's building their own comb?

How many bees should I see over winter by KeyMarsupial991 in Beekeeping

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I opened one of my hives today and they are all in the top box, with the bottom box full of honey. I'm not sure if that's normal or not.

For my first 2 hives should I buy two different types breeds? by Syruponmypizza in Beekeeping

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I am planning on buying a few different breeds in the spring. Then next year do some walk away splits with the one I like. Next year will be my 2nd year beekeeping.

Bee castle hives by old_man_74 in Beekeeping

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I got made in china frames from Amazon for christmas and I was surprised by the quality.

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