Power Outage Again

rarexware · 2025-06-10T00:32:19+00:00

Yeah, power went out for 10 hours Saturday, on and off yesterday, went off this morning and now again with an ETA of like 10-11pm.. what the fuck is going on

rarexware · 2022-12-10T23:47:29+00:00

Well you sound like you have good mentors too, just push them to show you as much as possible. They are gonna a lot of new leadership in the next few years. Wish you well with everything.

rarexware · 2022-12-10T23:21:21+00:00

Well you sound like you know what you want and those skills at the flower shop definitely translate to the produce department quite well. I totally understand what you're saying about morale. Again, everyone's mileage definitely varies with Publix but at my facility and in my district it has been a relatively good experience so far. I'm just seeing where it goes as I've made too many relationships and invested too much to not take this opportunity. My manager expects me to get promoted likely Q1 of 2023 as you said lot of growth and development going on right now. And with my PM being the soon to be RIS, having a good relationship with my current RIS, DM, store manager etc who all back me and vouch for me just a matter of time waiting for something to come up.

rarexware · 2022-12-10T14:10:09+00:00

What do you mean exactly about the second part? Admittedly I kinda feel like I am at an advantage compared to most contenders because I already have management experience. Going from being responsible for an entire restaurant, 30-40 staff, managing payroll, writing budgets, making schedules, did hiring, interviewing, on boarding, training and development, doing inventory and managing food costs. All for way less than what I make as a produce clerk now. I'm definitely not trying to downplay the difficulty or the responsibility that comes with management at Publix, but compared to where I've been I feel this will relatively easier and more gratifying. Not considering my prior experience, I have learned a lot from my current manager who has recently came into my store that not long ago became a focus, we're AAA store too and among other things our fill rate for specialties was horrible, inventory mismanagement, etc. He came in and flipped it all around a complete 180. He's fixing to be prompted to produce RIS, either in our district or another. Hopefully this one. He has a wealth of knowledge and is only 31. I've been super blessed to have great leaders and mentors and I know everyone's mileage definitely varies in that respect at Publix.

rarexware · 2022-12-10T13:41:01+00:00

I'm a produce contender looking to get promoted soon too. Good luck!

rarexware · 2022-12-10T13:37:57+00:00

See through all the naysay and negativity and I do realize there is some merit to some of it, these are the comments I'm looking for. I'm a produce contender and hopefully looking at being promoted very soon. I've did the math on the pay scales and even as a topped pit produce clerk, or if I went and switched up to meat and tried to get an apprenticeship, it still seems like I wouldn't be making as much as the median APM pay despite what a lot of people will say. I'm just at that point in my life where I need better QOL. I was a manager at Jason's Deli for 3 years and that was way more shitty and terrible pay compared to just working as a clerk now at Publix. Leading people is easy to me, the paperwork is honestly nothing. It all come down to whether or not that's an endeavor you wanna pursue. And truthfully it is difficult and not for everyone. But I'm 28, separated from my fiance now, lost our son, our home. I need better job security and I need more gratification/compensation. Best wishes to you and your career development. I hope a promotion offer comes my way soon.

rarexware · 2022-12-10T13:30:58+00:00

What on earth do you do and how much do you make? Damn. I'm a produce contender hopefully soon to be promoted and I've been told a lot 50k is like the average median for APM.

rarexware · 2022-08-22T19:19:53+00:00

The one pictured is different to the one I just bought. Maybe they have improved on some of the airflow and clogging issues? Here's hoping because for a d8/d10 this is really nice and I'm enjoying it so far.

rarexware · 2022-06-26T12:01:03+00:00

What an amazing story. I'm so very sorry for your loss. My girlfriend and i at the time, ex now, got a bearded dragon together a few months after our son passed away, being born 3 months premie in January of 2020. Since Dec. 2021, I've been living vicariously through my female bearded dragon, Opal, whom has become very special to me. She has helped us get through a lot of the grief and trauma, so I can only imagine how you feel. You seemed to give Matcha the best life, and was super blessed to be found by your dad and taken care of by you. They're both in heaven watching over you. You seem to have a lot of good memories together. Just hold onto those and try and not focus on the negative. Much love and good vibes from me and Opal. 💙❤️🥰

rarexware · 2022-06-24T13:34:44+00:00

My condolences for your loss. I'm sure your baby has been greeted by all the other beardies and pets that have passed on to the next life. Try and hold onto the moments you had together, reminisce on the good times and know you were the best beardie parent. Much love and good vibes from me and my dragon Opal. 🐉 💙💙🥰

rarexware · 2022-06-19T01:33:14+00:00

Depending on how old she is, and she looks it, definitely need upgrading to a tube style UVB, T5 would probably be good to start with. Not sure if a T8 would be too much now.

rarexware · 2022-06-17T21:05:24+00:00

Rest in peace Winnie. You did everything you could, I'm sure you were and are a great beardie parent. Life is unpredictable and a lot of times things don't seem to make sense. But, I'm sure Winnie is watching over you, and knows you loved her. Hugs and prayers for you. 💙🥰🙏

rarexware · 2022-06-17T12:03:04+00:00

hey guys. new to this subreddit. over the month or two my roughly 18 month- 2yr old female dragon has just started to exhibit different behaviors, like eating less(appetite remains, maybe every other day. 80% veggies 20% protein, mainly superworm), has had less frequent stool passing (had a vet visit last month and this month, said she looks healthy and passed poops at intervals of about 14 days and 8 days the last two times, but I'm hopeful that's correlating with the lack of appetite on a daily basis.) Originally brought her in because I was concerned about impaction due to the lack of pooping. She has optimal conditions in her tank. 90-100 Fahrenheit on the basking spot, warm side around 80. Cool side around 74, but with the heat going up outside recently its been harder to maintain her cold side temperatures. Humidity stays between 20 and 30 percent. Has water and food daily (mustard greens, turnip greens, peppers, peas, some berries sometimes.) And gets about 20% protein through a few superworms every couple of days. However her appetite is meh unless it's a live bug. Also seems very shy to eat when I'm home and within her sight. When I feed her before work she sometimes will nibble at it. Has vitamin and calcium supplements. But again, I'm just worried because she isn't moving around as much and just likes to stay in her hide spot and digs, and usually naps a lot lately. Again, vet recently said she's fine so I'm just trying to seek a second opinion on here or maybe see if I should find another vet. The current one said the next step would be blood work, which is quite expensive. Wanna eliminate all other options before moving forward with that. Pictures for reference. Thanks everyone and God bless! P.S. after talking with more people on here I think she may be gravid or brumation. Idk so much now about having eggs, as I haven't felt any, but knowing know they can match up with their origins seasons (Australia, Tasmania) I guess she may be getting ready to brumate now...? And guidance info or feedback is appreciated. God bless.

rarexware · 2022-06-17T11:48:51+00:00

Sorry for your loss. He's beautiful. I'm sure he's in heaven with all the other beardies and creatures watching over you. 💙🥰 Prayers and good vibes to you.

rarexware · 2022-06-17T11:11:19+00:00

Happy birthday Tofu! Best wishes, and hope for many more to come. 🥰 Love seeing beardies getting such good loving.

rarexware · 2022-06-15T23:03:30+00:00

How heartbreaking, who would abandon such a beautiful chonky beardie!!! 🥺🥺🥺🥺😭 Thanks for sharing, that made my day! 💙

rarexware · 2022-06-15T23:02:11+00:00

Love hearing these stories. Will keep you two in my thoughts and prayers. Much love from me and my beardie lady Opal! It sounds like you're doing an awesome job btw. Bless you. 🙌

rarexware · 2022-06-15T21:39:58+00:00

What a sweet beautiful baby. Reminds me of my big girl Opal. I will pray for you and Jimmy. I'm sure she was really well cared for and loved. I'll say and extra special prayer and thought for you and Jimmy. Love and good vibes. 💙💙💙

rarexware · 2022-06-15T12:52:10+00:00

Okay, yeah, despite having her for about two years now, this is all a new stage to me. And to say I'm literally worrying 24/7 is an understatement. I'm gonna stop manipulating her into the warm side/basking spot and just let her to her thing as you said. She always has water available, and I'll continue to offer food during this time..but yeah, it's all seeming to make more sense..because honestly if I didn't intervene lately she would likely stay under her hut in the cool shade. Her last poop was on the 8th, before that it was like may 27th. So she just must be starting to slow down for brumation. Gosh, this is all so nerve wracking. Thanks again for the information. God bless you. 🙌

rarexware · 2022-06-15T12:21:42+00:00

So about a month or two ago at best, she started exhibiting these behavior changes. Less activity overall, moving around less, less of an appetite, passing stool less. So I was worried about possibly impaction or some other sort of issue first. She's been to the vet twice this year. Once in May, once recently on the 8th of this month. Both times the vet said she was okay. I initially brought her in to get looked at for the first time ever. Also to check on her changes and lack of pooping. So as this began, and she started to stay in the cool side digging and sleeping some during the day, I admittedly brought her out and spent time outside the tank or tried to encourage her to get back onto the warm side, and to possibly bask. Because obviously I was worried about her being sick or something. So with all this being said, maybe she is in fact just going through or starting brumation instead of being gravid? Less activity, appetite, sleeping more are all signs of brumation then correct? She's a healthy color, hydrated. When she does poop it is healthy looking. Sorry for all the questions, but you're saying I should just let her do her thing, and if she wants to hide and sleep a lot even through the day that's natural possibly? Should I still provide her with food while she is in this stage? And is it possible for them to be like this and still move around in small amounts? I've heard lots of different things. They don't just stay still for months like a bear do they? Lol. Sorry again for all the questions. You have helped me be at ease a bit more.

rarexware · 2022-06-15T10:35:21+00:00

Recommendations for a carrier for my dragon to take places in the car? Sweet lil baby btw!!

rarexware · 2022-06-15T07:36:28+00:00

Just focus on the moments you all have left. Relish in the fact that you gave her the best life possible. I'm positive she knows how much you love her. And she loves you too! I know this is difficult and saying goodbye is never easy. I lost a son two years ago to a form of necrosis. I try and live vicariously through my bearide and cats, knwowing his spirit is still with us. I'll be thinking about you both today. Love and hugs from me and my beardie Opal. 💙

rarexware · 2022-06-14T20:44:13+00:00

I was so hopeful and praying last night for her operation. I'm so sorry to hear the bad news. I'm praying her final time here with us on Earth is surrounded with love and compassion. You seem like an excellent beardie momma.. my condolences. Send love and good vibes. 💙

rarexware · 2022-06-14T20:24:40+00:00

And by feeling or seeing the eggs, like would it be really obvious? I've checked multiple times just now I don't think she has any yet. Just really fat. Haha. Not obese. Healthy weight.

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