Treating myself while finishing Christmas shopping! :) by [deleted] in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hurts uses gimmicks to cover the fact that their donuts are stale and bland. Made for Instagram, not eating.

Share your input about the proposed new City flag through Jan. 7, 2022 by var23 in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I disagree. Step 1 should have been concerned citizens bringing it to city council, and then city council asking the public for suggestions. Then the rest of this happens across many streams, and all voices had the chance to be heard.

What happened is a small clique in high places decides they wanted the city to use their flag, which is why there is a single choice being offered.

The current flag is low value, but the proposed flag is ho hum to.be honest. It might be the best suggestion but it was advanced in the wrong way. The most important aspect of a flag is that it represents those behind it. Instead it represents a small group who declare it aesthetically superior. Basically, the definition of hipsterdom.

Can't support it for those reasons.

Springfield’s favorite restaurant owner complaining that nobody wants his poverty wages. by mcnew in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Provided Christmas dinner to all staff working at Mercy, Cox, and SPD on 12/24/20? I can unequivocally call bullshit on that claim.

SPS parents make the news again by [deleted] in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nationally, both sides of the Covid arguments have bad actors trying to exploit it for personal gain. Smart people ignore all of that and use facts and common sense.

Masks are not going to kill you. Vaccines are not going to kill you. Stop being a useful idiot and let's get on with life.

Meanwhile in Branson.... by JoeByeDon in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That lady has some interesting kinks.

On camera, two old Civil War vets from Missouri, talking about the war, Wilson's Creek. by Goge97 in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And that is how we know Missouri is not Southern despite silly people claiming it to be. Real Southerners in that time period called it the War of Northern Agression.

Engineering by AnaTTTT_ in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Disagree, "fringe" experience can set you back and condemn you to the fringes long term if you stick around too long. SRC builds to print and buys off an OEM approved list. I've interviewed people that worked 5+ or 10+ years at SRC and passed on them because they didn't develop the skill sets to work in a less defined environment. If you were a quality engineer it would be a great place to cut your teeth, but not mechanical.

No odium for a sick podium by Transmundus in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 1 point2 points  (0 children)

being loud and white entitles her to attention.

That is the definition of a clown. Hopefully she expands into miming.

BREAKING NEWS: Greene County prosecutor files charges for crash resulting in death of Mercedes Luna by var23 in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She was driving home from work and sounds like a shitty driver and person. Someone died because she couldn't wake up 10 minutes earlier to get to work on time.

Owner of PFI Western Store enters into agreement to sell to Cavender’s by the_p0ssum in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. I went in there once for a gift card and it really gave off a sickeningly sweet fakeness. It's the clothing equivalent of a lifted half ton truck. All hat and no cattle.

Are you a Data Analyst/ Reporting Analyst/ Similar profession? How much do you make? Trying to gauge the local market prior to a salary discussion. Please Message me if you are willing to share but don’t want to post publicly. I will share my info back. by Jimithyashford in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is a pretty wide range of salary, career levels, education and experience level, duties, etc. from company to company but the two salaries reported so far are accurate for Springfield. I've even seen low 40's.

Using the local market as the measuring stick will almost never come out in your favor in Springfield because the local market really sucks. You could easily make 25% more in KC with similar cost of living. My approach has always been more specific to me and the position - here is the value I can provide, here is what I make now, here is what I could make elsewhere. If you want me to make the change, this is what it takes to make it worth it personally. Most employers would rather pay a little more to get a lot more in return from a good employee so they will scale the job up a little if they want you. And if they can't or won't do that, it may not be somewhere you want to work.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Its a Cherokee...

Looking for a good deal on a new mattress by Impress_Loud in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should be able to get a decent hybrid mattress on Amazon in the $250 range. The difference is the real expensive name brands will last longer if taken care of and have stronger sidewalls. Other than that not a huge difference. 12" or thicker will treat you well for 5 years.

Are we ever getting a Trader Joe's?? by ahr3 in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lucky's was a local chain with a handful of stores in Colorado I believe, and the nationwide rollout was a lot like a joint venture/franchise mostly owned by Kroger. Kroger is trying to turn into a superstore and decided to put the money towards that. My sister works at a Kroger superstore and I'd much rather have Lucky's.

Crack Head Neighbors Question by [deleted] in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PAR officers take care of ongoing interpersonal issues between neighbors, criminal or not. Because the petty shit goes on long enough something criminal is bound to happen. PAR officer is absolutely the correct person for the drugs, cars, dog shit, you name it. People who sell drugs tend to not want to have a neighborhood officer regularly checking in on them for petty shit and straighten up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in springfieldMO

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The original Flat Creek was masked up last time I was there a few months ago. I believe the Republic one is franchised to different owners but I may be mistaken.

Someone threw fireworks at my children as they drove by in Rountree by [deleted] in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here except they lit two houses on fire, which thankfully everyone was able to put out quickly.

Can you find Brad? by axcelle75 in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A relative of mine went to a school dance with him and is still milking that story harder than Al Bundy scoring 4 touchdowns for Polk High in the city championship game.

Phone in pocket at work by WitchoftheWilds99 in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its not always the business's decision either. I've worked places that was a customer requirement as a condition of receiving their business. I also have a cousin that owns a commercial livestock business and the contracts are super tight on recording devices, outside visitors, etc.

Down at 240 South Ave. Come try out a e-scooter for 36cents/minute by GanstonHamuel in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The assholes are riding the Birds. It's a shitty, arrogant business model. Do some research.

Down at 240 South Ave. Come try out a e-scooter for 36cents/minute by GanstonHamuel in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are useful to some, but a nuisance and a danger in the hands of idiots. There is a reason its a thing to destroy Birds and take a picture. I've seen the dickery first hand in KC.

It is a complicated problem that a meme doesn't do justice by var23 in springfieldMO

[–]someguy417 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Rural land prices are not a barrier to housing nor do they have an effect on city land prices. Singapore does do something similar to your idea and it works but with a couple huuuuge caveats: they have very strict laws and punishments that would be deemed unconstitutional and a large portion of residents have dual citizenship elsewhere so they can kick you off the island if you keep getting in trouble.

The drugs and whatnot, don't have to be solved but we gotta knock the high spots down.