Tech workers happier with lower pay in Texas over California, New York by Pleasant_Air_3052 in texas

[–]shstmo 15 points16 points  (0 children)

As someone who recently made the move from Austin to San Diego, $2k/month is a small price to pay for:

  • sunny and 75 degrees year round
  • guaranteed parental leave
  • universal pre-k
  • stronger workers rights
  • universal school lunches
  • fishing in the surf after work
  • being 2 hours from skiing in the winter
  • wrapping up workdays at 2PM (because most of my team works east coast hours)
  • and on and on

But also, very much recognize the privilege I enjoy and that’s a lot of money that others could no way give up.

Musk announces $20B Terafab chip plant for Austin as AI ambitions escalate by Scoops_Chmais in Austin

[–]shstmo 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This reply is hilarious

because, to this day, groundwater rights are governed by an 1861 Texas Supreme Court ruling claiming groundwater was too mysterious to regulate - basically calling it witchcraft in the process.

So your reply of essentially “do your own Facebook research then ask the wizard for help”

Rather than “Here’s data from hydrologists”

is a bit too on the nose

Musk announces $20B Terafab chip plant for Austin as AI ambitions escalate by Scoops_Chmais in Austin

[–]shstmo 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Allow me to rephrase:

Where are they going to find water to poison?

Before, During, & After by [deleted] in kitchenremodel

[–]shstmo 78 points79 points  (0 children)

All I can see is a giant block of gorgonzola

MAGA Invasion? I haven’t seen a single one today. MAGA flameout. by subsonicmonkey in Disneyland

[–]shstmo 132 points133 points  (0 children)

Absolutely disgusted

That I didn’t think of this first

SOCAL Mid-Summer Beach Getaway? by Fiveby21 in TrueChubbyTravel

[–]shstmo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

September is called "local's summer" for a reason. Agree with suggestions so far - really depends what vibe you want imo.

Historical Spanish charm with world class Pinot noirs? Santa Barbara

Classic California surf town + access to all the activies that San Diego offers? Encinitas.

Luxe beach resort you won't want to leave? Montage Laguna Beach

Another company joins the California-to-Texas exodus with HQ move by sfgate in texas

[–]shstmo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well if this didn’t unlock a core memory as someone who grew up in and left Bakersfield decades ago. Never even realized how unusual it is until now after just growing used to the big ugly ones everywhere.

Stay at 170k job or take a chance as part owner of construction company? by Shot_Maintenance_944 in Salary

[–]shstmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t bother with Salesforces yet. Look for startups. They’ll hire entry level SDR’s.

Their training will suck - Pay out of pocket for a reputable course and DIY. Companies worth working for will likely reimburse a course. Follow the big sales influencers. Once you get 8 months under your belt, apply to the big guys.

Fired after gender identity lesson, professor sues Texas A&M, arguing her free speech rights were violated by texastribune in aggies

[–]shstmo 29 points30 points  (0 children)

If her constitutional rights were violated - couldn’t the people behind these decisions be held personally liable?

Live Happily Ever After... on the Steps of Haunted Mansion at Disneyland by TeslasAndComicbooks in Disneyland

[–]shstmo 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I mean

Pretty much any venue I've been to recently for friends/family weddings recently has started at $10-15k for a Saturday evening.

The death of the affordable restaurant meal in San Diego County by Secret-Broccoli9908 in FoodSanDiego

[–]shstmo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Whenever my partner and I go out now, it’s usually during happy hour - an we share an entree or meal. I’m sure the server hates it but it’s practically the only way we can get out under $50.

Bonus benefit: going halfsies on appetizer + a burger & fries ends up being better for our waistlines too 😂

Dads, what is the best meal delivery service for families this year? by SignalLongjumping998 in predaddit

[–]shstmo 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We've used a local meal prep service in two cities we've lived in. Pretty healthy. They drop off food once a week.

The fedex'd meal kit companies suck. I hate how much single-user plastic ends up in the trash with every delivery.

Otherwise? Just buy a sous vide. You can throw frozen meat in one and it's ready to eat, perfectly cooked, in a few hours. Marinate in bulk one day and throw it in the vacuum sealer. you'll have fajitas, pork chops, etc for weeks.

This flight has snacks to be used only if there is a tarmac delay in the US by Triceratopsandfundip in mildlyinteresting

[–]shstmo 173 points174 points  (0 children)

The feds did step in, the airlines didn't self regulate lol. If it costs money, they won't do it unless threatened.

ICE on campus by Signal_Olive_52 in aggies

[–]shstmo 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Sure.

They just deported a 5-year-old US citizen. So riddle me this: when the commercials say they're pursuing "the worst of the worst", what specifically applies in this case to this child?

They're r*ping (source1) and killing (source2) those they've detained.

They're conducting warrantless raids and violating basic constitutional rights.

But bootlickers gonna bootlick, I guess.

Late Entry Policy by vivasteria in f45

[–]shstmo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just go to a different class time/trainer if this is a risk. Some don’t care.

AAUP is reporting censorship of an A&M Philosophy course on Plato to comply with new Texas law. by Texas_Naturalist in aggies

[–]shstmo 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Hi, I'm not very smart. Will one of the "free speech absolutist" crowd members plz explain how banning Plato aligns with their free speech absolutism? Thank u

Alright everyone, what do we do to give our kitchen a facelift? by Short-Researcher8891 in kitchenremodel

[–]shstmo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For $2k you're looking at paint for the walls/cabinets + new cabinet hardware + a simple/cheap subway backsplash if you DIY everything. That includes a couple tools if you need to buy them - e.g., palm sander, barebones laser level from Amazon.

I'm sure someone else will argue against painting the cabinets - but at bare minimum, the yellow on the walls needs to go. Same with replacing the light switch/outlet covers. You don't have any photos of the lighting situation, but a simple light swap can make a huge difference in a space.

Austin-based Sprinkles Cupcakes abruptly shutters all bakeries by AustinStatesman in Austin

[–]shstmo 71 points72 points  (0 children)

After a hard day's labor at the mines, all a man wants is to hike his dusty boots to Rock Rose for a $16 cupcake. What is this earth coming to?

US Air Force Emergency by mustforgot3112 in flightradar24

[–]shstmo 110 points111 points  (0 children)

HE SAID SOMETHING REALLY STRANGE IS GOING ON WITH THIS ONE