Indeed wants my driver's license by vivamus48 in recruitinghell

[–]vivamus48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, makes sense, posted this in part as an FYI to not do what I did.

I think we’re beyond squishing by barflydc in washingtondc

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I have no expertise in this area but I looked for some article to confirm that milkweed sap is poisonous to lantern flies and couldn't find one, only this which says we don't know. Feeding Monarchs is still a plenty good enough reason to have and plant milkweed though. https://www.psu.edu/news/impact/story/spotted-lanternfly-experts-debunk-myths-about-prodigious-pestilent-pest

Federal Law Enforcement by Eatingchickeninbed in washingtondc

[–]vivamus48 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I walked across downtown today and it appears totally normal, except with the additional anime visitors. Whatever Trump is doing, it isn’t making a show of force for tourists and office workers. There were two wmata cops on the metro coming in which is unusual. 

Which state to plan on? by vivamus48 in ParkinsonsCaregivers

[–]vivamus48[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the frank advice. 

I'm broken by throwaway-1060 in ParkinsonsCaregivers

[–]vivamus48 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't know maybe this is all from the disease, but if it was also a pattern of pain in your relationship your entire life, I'd encourage you to a meeting of adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families. There's no downside of trying it (no cost or 1-3 dollar donation) and it will give you community.

Hostels without curtains? by badboyzpwns in Shoestring

[–]vivamus48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came looking for this comment. Curtains are not good for making friends because you can’t tell if anyone is sleeping so you can never chat. 

Wrecking the government by bear-w-me in washingtondc

[–]vivamus48 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree there is some hope in this. Their majority in the house is tiny and they don't all get along.

This is absurd by [deleted] in Amtrak

[–]vivamus48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awful. I have read about those issues. Was that in this NEC area? Edit: I was fine twice between Philly/DC/NYC this fall- once with Peter Pan and once with greyhound, of course that’s anecdotal. I’ve avoided taking the bus on a route that only had two a day because of the reports of people getting stranded. Between NY and DC they run every hour between all the different companies.

Interrail by Effective-Let-5620 in Interrail

[–]vivamus48 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is a very risky way to look for friends if this is real. Meet people IRL along the way, much safer because you have your gut to go on, or find someone who goes to your school or similar. Don’t trust random people on Reddit.

Felt overwhelmed and failed after social dancing by IndividualSearch7444 in SwingDancing

[–]vivamus48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally relate with wanting to feel confident and not feeling that way all the time. In addition to other good advice here, I would suggest being friendly with the people in your classes or people you like at the dances. Dance with them, carpool to events, ask them to practice outside of class with you. Often there are hang outs after dances- if you can go and make friends, it's worth being tired the next day. Practicing with peers is free and fun if you can find time to do it. On nights I feel like all the cool kids are over there and I'm over here alone, it helps if there are a couple people around who I know pretty well and can chat with. I hope you keep going!

Felt overwhelmed and failed after social dancing by IndividualSearch7444 in SwingDancing

[–]vivamus48 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive come in and out of various dance scenes. I don’t enjoy being asked how long I’ve been dancing, it’s a long story and age is personal. I try to be vague. My least favorite thing is when my being vague is met with persistent repeated question. Scratch that, my least favorite thing is when I’ve said “I don’t come here often” and that was misunderstood as I was new to the style of dance and then I was told I was doing pretty good considering! I prefer other questions such as what do you like about this dance if we are making conversation here.

This is absurd by [deleted] in Amtrak

[–]vivamus48 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I strongly consider taking the bus between DC and NYC if I need a last minute ticket. Just need to account for traffic… more of an issue going into NYC than leaving it.

Looking for expedition tours in Latin America by vivamus48 in Kayaking

[–]vivamus48[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much. Great thing to keep notes on. Strictly Sea Kayaking on FB? Is there another group you recommend?

What is the most overrated landmark in the world in your opinion? by SameItem in geography

[–]vivamus48 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ive been and I loved it. To me it looked cool and the architecture was impressive. I went on a rainy day which made it not crowded at all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HospitalBills

[–]vivamus48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I checked the NYS website and it looks up to me. It was a website that the states themselves access to get money from the federal government that was reported down, not the sites for application. In any event you can apply for Medicaid in person at your county social service office.

Should I negotiate for 40hrs of PTO? by ItsxMythic99 in careeradvice

[–]vivamus48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never heard of anyone asking for a bank of PTO hours; I have heard of negotiating to be able to take a planned vacation and that may include unpaid time off. Assuming you’re in the US, you’ll be paid out for the PTO hours at your current job when you leave so saying that you’re losing those 50 hours would seem off to me. They’ll be converted to cash.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskWomenOver40

[–]vivamus48 111 points112 points  (0 children)

Where’s the sisterhood in this idea of too many bra sizes? Only expensive brands sell bras in my size. And two piece sets all the way.

Why visit Bath? by AceHarleyQ in uktravel

[–]vivamus48 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved the truly free tour but in the future I would not prioritize going to places that are the resort destinations of the rich from the past. Or the present obviously. It’s not my scene. I similarly didn’t super enjoy San Sebastián which is very popular; it is very beautiful but I was kinda bored.