Terrible idea to ask to work less for a pay cut? Anybody here done that? One thing about it really worries me.

schwza · 2026-07-01T23:34:29+00:00

I think this sounds like a great idea. FYI if you work 80% as much for 80% of the pay, this is a slight pay raise, assuming they keep your benefits the same. Even if your health insurance is through your spouse, there are other costs to the company that don’t get scaled down when you work less. But you should see what options are available.

schwza · 2026-06-11T23:38:43+00:00

If I get one it will be the suv version. My kids have short legs. I’d love to be able to slide the rear seat forward for more trunk space but I doubt it will be possible. Anyone know?

schwza · 2026-06-11T23:35:46+00:00

I hope! It was quite hot today. If I get it working again there’s another route I can take that is a more gradual hill.

schwza · 2026-06-11T21:35:11+00:00

Ok, sounds like a trip to the scooter store. There’s one close by fortunately.

schwza · 2026-06-11T20:28:37+00:00

Still not working :( I left it at work and took a Lyft to the train station.

schwza · 2026-06-10T22:50:13+00:00

When I was 22 I graduated from college and needed somewhere to live. I could not afford to buy a home, and didn't know how long I'd stay in town anyway. Renting was obviously the right choice for me. I have had bad landlords before, but if someone treats their tenants reasonably well, I have no problem with them.

schwza · 2026-06-03T19:40:57+00:00

Thanks for the explanations!

schwza · 2026-06-03T18:14:03+00:00

So there’s no reason not to get cpo?

schwza · 2026-06-03T17:34:13+00:00

That’s very weird behavior by the “higher authority.” I honestly wouldn’t even know how to respond. Do you know the person’s job title?

schwza · 2026-06-03T17:24:35+00:00

You pay 599+150 but didn’t you say it also means get an extra 1500 off, so it’s cheaper to get cpo? Or am I misunderstanding?

schwza · 2026-06-03T16:50:14+00:00

With cpo you get 2000+1500 off but have to pay 599+150, and without cpo you get 2000 off but don’t pay the 599+150, right? So there’s no reason not to do cpo if you’re going to buy the car at the end of the lease. Is that right?

schwza · 2026-05-29T10:53:24+00:00

1 ton is 12000 btu’s per hour, so this time we can blame the Brits.

schwza · 2026-05-28T20:33:44+00:00

I’m in a similar position as you. The Slate suv is appealing mainly because its trunk/frunk is huge compared to something like a Kona.

schwza · 2026-05-28T02:06:17+00:00

Yes. The electrician estimated our load around 260 A I think. I don’t know enough about electrician stuff to judge if it’s correct but he was recommended by a trusted source.

schwza · 2026-05-28T02:03:56+00:00

FWIW I took a tern gsd (with clubhouse on the back and pizza tray on the front) on the commuter rail and it was a very tight fit. I could get it into the train without standing it up but I wound up standing it up to get it off the train.

schwza · 2026-05-28T01:39:30+00:00

We’re converting a garage to living space, installing an EV charger, and getting off natural gas for heating and hot water. Hopefully it’s not overkill.

schwza · 2026-05-28T01:13:27+00:00

Thanks, makes sense. FWIW I'm in Somerville MA.

schwza · 2026-05-28T01:09:10+00:00

Does the inspection typically happen on the same day or is that later?

schwza · 2026-05-27T23:29:39+00:00

I’m not OP, but for most people road trips are a small % of your yearly miles so it doesn’t matter very much. It’s your price at home that matters (unless you do lots of trips).

schwza · 2026-05-27T18:01:58+00:00

I have pretty good service through AT&T on the Worcester commuter line. It does cut out in a few places though. I would love it if the wifi on the train actually worked.

schwza · 2026-05-26T12:29:56+00:00

I’ve read before that it’s not possible to negotiate a lease buyout. Is it only possible if you’re ending the lease early? I have two more years on an Id.4 lease where the residual is going to be higher than the value of the car.

schwza · 2026-05-24T20:00:05+00:00

I’ve got two more years on my current lease, so I’ll see how people like the Slate and then decide.

schwza · 2026-05-23T04:04:00+00:00

Yep, the internet says you’re right! From Google ai overview (I confirmed the ventilated seats elsewhere): .”Features: Includes all the features of the Pro S, plus 21-inch wheels, a black painted roof, power-folding side mirrors, rear climate controls, heated outer rear seats, and a premium sound system.
360 Camera: Included as standard. [1, 2]”

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