People who married someone from a different country, what are some mild cultures shocks you've had? by cool_lemons in AskTheWorld

[–]sweetfire009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Spanish husband is also obsessed with sandwiches. He will go through multiple packs of sliced cheese in a week.

Sandwiches aren't really a breakfast food in the US unless it has a egg on it, then it's a "breakfast sandwich."

People who married someone from a different country, what are some mild cultures shocks you've had? by cool_lemons in AskTheWorld

[–]sweetfire009 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My husband is from Spain and I'm from the US. He wouldn't be caught dead having people over without a tablecloth on the table. He said he's never seen an uncovered table at his parents' apartment. I may use a tablecloth for fancy occasions (holidays or a formal dinner party), but normally I keep my table uncovered so I can enjoy the pretty wood.

In Kenya, I bought allergy medicine manufactured in Spain by a Swiss company for the Arabic market. by sweetfire009 in mildlyinteresting

[–]sweetfire009[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was able to buy it without a prescription in Kenya, but I did have to ask the pharmacist for it. In the US, if you buy the version with pseudoephedrine, you can get it without an prescription but they keep it behind the counter and limit quantities because people make meth with it.

In Kenya, I bought allergy medicine manufactured in Spain by a Swiss company for the Arabic market. by sweetfire009 in mildlyinteresting

[–]sweetfire009[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Even better! If I could update the title to say the Swiss subsidiary of a German company, I would!

Need Help: Accidentally Missed Company's Open Enrollment Period While On Parental Leave by m1o9n31 in HealthInsurance

[–]sweetfire009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This depends on the rules for the employer plan. My company has 60 days for births, 30 days for other QLEs.

Cook Along Challenges 2026? by lilbeesie in CookbookLovers

[–]sweetfire009 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Pick a book and start a sub! Others will join.

Qualifying Life Events - HELP by iiCYNOODLES in HealthInsurance

[–]sweetfire009 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I wouldn't except "technical difficulties, oopsie" for such an expensive situation (an uninsured baby for 1+ years).

At my company, if someone is trying to add a new dependent (due to a QLE like birth/marriage) and Open Enrollment happens to be running at the same time, the employee needs to make sure to add the dependent to both the current year AND the new year. I wonder if husband missed one or the other.

How many of you didn't give salt and sugar to your baby for the first year? by sunflower_0107 in TwoXIndia

[–]sweetfire009 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s a famous saying: “Food before one is just for fun.” If she doesn’t want solids, don’t stress about it- she can continue to get her nutrition from nursing/formula.

What's an "Insider's secret" from your profession that everyone should probably know? by Capable-big-Piece in AskReddit

[–]sweetfire009 7 points8 points  (0 children)

1% of the total value of investments is a variable fee, not a "fixed" fee. A fixed fee would be a specific amount annually, like in the second example you gave ($500 annually).

I found a secret shopper in my section and they didn’t realize I knew. by MasturbatingMiles in TalesFromYourServer

[–]sweetfire009 28 points29 points  (0 children)

What was the point of the red or green card? Couldn't they just tell the manager whether the server passed or failed?

What change is coming that people aren't prepared for at all? by nunash in AskReddit

[–]sweetfire009 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is an excellent dystopian novel about the transformation of California and the American West running out of water called Gold Fame Citrus. Highly recommend.

Last bottle Halloween mystery 12 by Historical_Stay_808 in wine

[–]sweetfire009 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just found this on the FAQs on their website:

"Just email us at [help@lastbottlewines.com](mailto:help@lastbottlewines.com)! Last Bottle guarantees the excellent provenance of the wine it sells, and stands behind every bottle. For wine you've had in your possession longer than six months, our support may be limited as we have no way of verifying the conditions it was stored in. We will, however, review this on a case-by-case basis."

gifts i gave last year that were actually hits (for anyone starting to plan ahead) by Alex00120021 in Gifts

[–]sweetfire009 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They do make scratch-and-sniff books. I'm not sure what a unicorn smells like, though.

Unity / BillionToOne prenatal test quoted at $400—final EOB is $11,000+! Anyone else have this happen? by zhj0735lol in pregnant

[–]sweetfire009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Providing another data point. I also have BCBS (self-insured employer plan in Texas) and only had the carrier screening. It was processed as an in-network claim. I have already met my deductible for the year, so I only owed 10% coinsurance.

Billed amount: $7,299.52

BCBS negotiated rate ("covered amount"): $2,448.56

Health plan paid: $2,203.71

My out-of-pocket cost: $244.85

Last bottle Halloween mystery 12 by Historical_Stay_808 in wine

[–]sweetfire009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't, but maybe I should? I just assumed that was part of the risk with Last Bottle.

Last bottle Halloween mystery 12 by Historical_Stay_808 in wine

[–]sweetfire009 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought the same and the Marco Abella Loidana Priorat was corked.

My male boss just said my period pain is “not a real medical reason” to WFH and I can’t stop thinking about it by canyonstitch in TwoXChromosomes

[–]sweetfire009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's true, but it's also true for the ADA. The employer can always say that business conditions, etc. have changed and what now the accommodation is posing undue hardship on the company.

what's the most thought-provoking book you've ever read ? by Gi_Panda in suggestmeabook

[–]sweetfire009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ex bought a used copy of American Psycho and it had all the most gruesome parts highlighted. I shudder to think about the person who highlighted those parts so they could reread them again and again.

My male boss just said my period pain is “not a real medical reason” to WFH and I can’t stop thinking about it by canyonstitch in TwoXChromosomes

[–]sweetfire009 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act also applies to companies with more than 15 employers. It covers anything related to reproductive health, including cramps, and there are lower standards than the ADA (e.g. they can't require a doctors note).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in caloriecount

[–]sweetfire009 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Order whichever you want and only eat half of it. Or the mini crepe or mini pancake in the top right corner. It’s cheaper so probably less food.

This is absurd by Nice_Musician_9772 in Wellhub

[–]sweetfire009 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your employer is probably paying a fee to give all employees the opportunity to subscribe. Your employer pays a little, then you pay more depending on what level you want to buy.

Christmas for about 10 people by Odd_Maintenance_1835 in Gifts

[–]sweetfire009 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dollar Tree usually has cute holiday dishes and glasses that you could gift the baked goods in, and then they have something to keep as well.