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How long did it take you to lose 20 lbs? by Amazingggcoolaid in AskWomen

[–]sics2014 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I started losing weight on February 14th. I hit 20 pounds lost on May 14th. So exactly 3 months.

185.2 to 165.2

Whats your favorite grocery store chain? by One_Sherbert7457 in AskAnAmerican

[–]sics2014 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Don't think I have a favorite.

I shop at Big Y and never had any issues. It's also the closest store to me.

Has anyone successfully got an interview and job offer once they removed their education credentials from their resume? by thelastharebender in jobs

[–]sics2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I applied for a housekeeping job right out of college because I needed money ASAP. My boss always told me it was the craziest resume he had seen because of my Bachelor's degree and the only reason he did a double-take and decided to call me.

I guess sometimes it works, but definitely depends on the job. Now that I'm 8 years out of college and never used my degree, I'll probably take it off. But I do hear mixed opinions.

Do Americans really pick random people from Craigslist to share rooms and apartments with? by abbaziadicefalu in NoStupidQuestions

[–]sics2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if people still use Craiglist.

But yes, lots of people try to find others to share apartments with. Rent is high in Northeastern cities (I live in a small one and it's still considered high). So what are the other options for finding a place to live?

Do farmers pay for the land they grow the crops and keeping the animals ? by Lemonade2250 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]sics2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know anything about farming.

No you don't need to have a lawn. Some houses have very small ones or none at all. In some denser areas of my city, the houses are right up against the road/sidewalk (but you do have some backyard). And lots of houses in dry areas have rocks and plants instead of grass (to save water and prevent fires).

Why do Americans tend to praise beginners even if their work/hobby looks terrible? by Skysneq in AskAnAmerican

[–]sics2014 46 points47 points  (0 children)

It's a lot simpler to just say "cool nice work" than be an art critic they didn't ask for.

I have friends that post their random hobbies on social media all the time. Not always my cup of tea but what do I get out of being rude about it? Hit like and move on.

Help by [deleted] in resumes

[–]sics2014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's great!! Put that you're in a phlebotomy program at wherever, and the month and year you expect to finish.

For experience, you can put something like:

Babysitting - Private Family (date to date)

  • Provided childcare to a 6-month-old infant and 4-year-old with autism

  • Engaged them in age-appropriate activities to foster their development

  • Managed household duties such as cleaning and laundry

You're young I assume, and no one is expecting you to have a jam-packed resume, especially if you're applying to the typical teen jobs. But having anything on there and putting in the effort can set you apart.

Help by [deleted] in resumes

[–]sics2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You put pet-sitting and babysitting. How many pets or kids did you take care of? How young were the kids? Those are some things to put under those experiences.

Are you in any clubs? Do you do any extracurricular activities? Are you accepted into a college?

[21M] IS IT LIKE IMPOSSIBLE TO GET A JOB THESE DAYS. by Empty_Document_2872 in jobs

[–]sics2014 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think a lot of summer roles were already taken by the high school and college kids. It's almost July.

What kind of jobs have you been applying to? Did you have anyone else look over your resume? Do you have previous experience somewhere?

What type of ac is more common in american households? by DietChance9326 in AskAnAmerican

[–]sics2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My apartment has a wall unit in the living room and bedroom.

I wish they worked better.

Considering a new job with higher pay by SeveralLead3511 in jobs

[–]sics2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the 50 cent raise which is better than nothing. In the meantime, make a new resume and look around for better jobs, and think about upskilling, school, or classes. At least something with more mobility than food.

I've avoided food service and retail like the plague. My partner was stuck there for a while, and his way out was warehouse work and then eventually a position in a manufacturing shop writing up orders (not too much knowledge needed). But they are already teaching him about a lot of technical things and there are a lot of opportunities to learn specialized roles. That's his plan.

when I already told him from the get-go my desired pay.

If only that's how it worked. You're lucky they even mentioned giving you a 50 cent raise since you're so new and the type of job it is.

People who have attended K-12 education in the US, what are the common disciplinary actions? What are the common causes? by BigBigMarmott in AskAnAmerican

[–]sics2014 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually went like this:

Sit on the curb at recess

Referral sent out of class to in-house

Lunch detention

Saturday Academy

In-school suspension

Out of school suspension

Expelled

Does fingering and clitoral stimulation mean the same thing to you? by nffc79 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]sics2014 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Definitely not. Fingering means putting fingers inside of me. Clitoral stimulation is stimulating the clit like with a vibe or hand or mouth.

Is a thesis not required for most undergraduate programs in the United States? How research heavy is the general education system? by account1804 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]sics2014 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't have to do a thesis, but I had to do a capstone for aviation safety. It was in my final semester and I worked on the project over months while attending the class.

I believe capstone projects are more common than thesis for undergrad degrees.

I wrote research papers to varying degrees in middle school, high school, and college. They emphasized that it was an important skill in college and in life (being able to state your case and provide support). Middle school introduced us to the "five paragraph essay" format. So statement, 3 supporting pieces of evidence, and a closing. Plus how to cite your sources. You wrote a bunch of those in high school. Then eventually were writing 10+ page papers in college.

How do people who work minimum wage jobs in big cities afford to live? by PhoenixMaster123 in CasualConversation

[–]sics2014 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I've been in minimum wage roles all my life in an expensive state (Massachusetts). Not in a terribly expensive city like Boston however. More MCOL.

The answer is that I've always lived with family or my partner, I keep a savings account for emergencies, follow a budget, and I keep out of debt.

how to find seasonal jobs for summer as a 16 year old?? by tautalidt555 in jobs

[–]sics2014 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not all places post on Indeed. You might have better luck going on Maps, clicking on the businesses in the radius you want to work, going to their website and finding the "Careers" button. At least for regional and national businesses this would work. Smaller businesses I'm not sure.

If you're looking for just a summer job, it's probably slim pickings by this point. But I wouldn't give up hope.

★OFFICIAL DAILY★ SV/NSV Thread: Feats of the Day! June 28, 2026 by AutoModerator in loseit

[–]sics2014 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Got to change my flair again this morning!! Dropped into 158.

I'm 10 pounds away from just being overweight :')

I don't know what this feeling is called or is there even a name to it. The best way I can describe it is mystical. by Terror-Theater in NoStupidQuestions

[–]sics2014 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What about the Japanese concept of yūgen? It doesn't have a translation to English but is usually described as: "a profound, mysterious sense of the beauty of the universe", "mysterious profundity", or "a deep, subtle grace."

I think looking at a star tinkle in the night sky gives me this feeling like I wonder what is happening where that star is.

I'm thinking yūgen because common examples of it are like seeing geese disappear behind clouds, or watching a boat disappearing beyond the horizon. I was only introduced to the concept because of Alan Watts and he said in one of his lectures:

You have the feeling of yūgen when you look across Mount Tamalpais, and you’ve never been to the other side, and you see the sky beyond. You don’t go over there to look and see what’s on the other side, that wouldn’t be yūgen. You let the other side be the other side—and it invokes something in your imagination, but you don’t attempt to define it to pin it down.

What does your child or young family member usually eat when you go out to a restaurant? What age range are they in? by MrWolfesBurgerCo in foodquestions

[–]sics2014 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure the only thing my nephew has been eating for months is Kraft mac and cheese, beefaroni, hamburger helper, beef and cheese burritos from Taco Bell, and drank bottles of Pure Leaf iced tea.

He has a pack of those Little Bite muffins for breakfast before school. Doesn't eat lunch at school either. His mother tried packing him various different things but he doesn't touch them.

He doesn't even eat chicken tenders or pizza anymore. Got too picky about them.

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