OT - NO POLITICS Off Topic Thread: Work sucks, I know

[Mione134]

Go to the store…..problem solved.

Since I was a victim of someone coming up and stealing our packages a few days ago by following the Amazon truck, I'll answer too. We only have 1 car. My father picks up my nephew every day from school. He enjoys it. He'll take him to go get food or an ice cream and then he'll take him home. He'll stay at my sisters house with him until she gets home from picking up her daughter from HS. My dad will then take her to drumming or to work because he enjoys it and keeps him busy.

Where does that leave my mom? Well she can't go out shopping now can she? And the weather was icy and snowy when she ordered these things. 1 happy birthday card. 2 pacifiers. and an outfit for my niece. Amazon had it delivered in 1 day so my mother could have the card in time.

Not everyone has access to going to the store. Also, nobody wants to go and risk getting any of the nasty sicknesses that are flying around. Especially my mom. So, Amazon is convenient for many. It helps Non able bodied disabled people get what they need. (Not saying my mom is disabled but the point still stands)

"Just go to the store" seems like a simple idea, but not everyone can.


How about these thieves should stop being assholes and stealing things that don't belong to them?

 

[Comfort Eagle]

Not sure where to put this, or if it has been mentioned before, but the Big Dig podcast from GBH is really good.

 

[Alicat]

I grocery shop for myself. I like to pick out my produce, meat, etc. I have used instacart before for parties and also when I had COVID. It's a nice option for people who may need it.

I will never use it for produce, meat and fish. I will pick that stuff up myself.

I haven't used it in 6 months or so but it is nice to know it is there if I truly need it.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

Since I was a victims of someone coming up and stealing our packages a few days ago by following the Amazon truck, I'll answer too. We only have 1 car. My father picks up my nephew every day from school. He enjoys it. He'll take him to go get food or an ice cream and then he'll take him home. He'll stay at my sisters house with him until she gets home from picking up her daughter from HS. My dad will then take her to drumming or to work because he enjoys it and keeps him busy.

Where does that leave my mom? Well she can't go out shopping now can she? And the weather was icy and snowy when she ordered these things. 1 happy birthday card. 2 pacifiers. and an outfit for my niece. Amazon had it delivered in 1 day so my mother could have the card in time.

Not everyone has access to going to the store. Also, nobody wants to go and risk getting any of the nasty sicknesses that are flying around. Especially my mom. So, Amazon is convenient for many. It helps Non able bodied disabled people get what they need.

"Just go to the store" seems like a simple idea, but not everyone can.


How about these thieves should stop being assholes and stealing things that don't belong to them?

Why should they when they know a lot of the DA's now a days won't prosecute them and let them go free.

 

[Alicat]

Yak Trax are the best. I have a very steep driveway and the trash wouldn't get to the bottom for pick up if it weren't for yak traks.

When I got the hip replacement the surgeon said "DO NOT FALL"


You have relationships with all of the women here. I hope your girlfriend doesn't mind!

@caz16 is very cool!

You and @Gee Wally got me on the Yak Trax train. They are a necessity trying to get in the parking lot after a storm.

 

[Mione134]

Why should they when they know a lot of the DA's know a days won't prosecute them and let them go free.

Also true.

Slap on the wrist. No consequences of your actions. And people wonder why stealing and breaking into stores and robbing is happening all over the country.

 

[jgatie]

Why should they when they know a lot of the DA's know a days won't prosecute them and let them go free.

It's also why police don't take it as seriously as they used to. Why investigate when you know nobody's going to prosecute?

 

[Ladyfan]

Why should they when they know a lot of the DA's now a days won't prosecute them and let them go free.

I only see this problem growing as folks order so much online for delivery.

If this is a big problem where you live you need to have a plan.

 

[shelbysdad]

Of course. But because of battery life I can't always go with max for everything. I have the fence to alert me if a package is dropped off there but half the time my camera will miss it. I need to get the solar panel to go along with the battery I have. It's just beyond fustrating. However, my good friend and neighbor up the street took a look at her camera and confirmed that this red car that I got a glimpse of WAS following the Amazon truck and shut their lights off while going up my street. Can't see any plates or anything.

But I know it was that car. So now everyone on the street will be on the lookout if the person tries again.

Such a violation of privacy. How people think they are entitled to other people's items are beyond me. Smh

Try putting a box of dog crap on your porch.

Or something that stains their hands as soon as they touch the box.

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

I only see this problem growing as folks order so much online for delivery.

If this is a big problem where you live you need to have a plan.

You might want to do some research on the these kind of thefts and the smash and grab shoplifting going on around the country because they don't prosecute and or the state lowering the punishment on the laws. It is pretty bad out there.

 

[jgatie]

Try putting a box of dog crap on your porch.

Or something that stains their hands as soon as they touch the box.

Google "Glitter bomb vs. porch pirates". You won't be disappointed.

 

[Ladyfan]

You might want to do some research on the these kind of thefts and the smash and grab shoplifting going on around the country because they don't prosecute and or the state lowering the punishment on the laws. It is pretty bad out there.

I have seen it. Like I posted (as far as folks stealing things delivered) it will only get worse because there is far more opportunity than say 3 years ago.

The smash and grab is bad too. Something needs to be done about this.

 

[RoccoF14]

Google "Glitter bomb vs. porch pirates". You won't be disappointed.

That guy is my hero...He's here in Chicago.

 

[Alicat]

Google "Glitter bomb vs. porch pirates". You won't be disappointed.

Glitter gets everywhere

 

[DarrenBanks56]

It’s ok. The feelings from cats are mutual!

allergic?
if i go near a cat. im done. feels like 2000 pounds on my chest.

 

[TD Charlie]

allergic?
if i go near a cat. im done. feels like 2000 pounds on my chest.

Nah, 2 out of 3 TD Children are allergic but I'm good. Cats just don't like me much.

 

[DarrenBanks56]

im probably in the minority. but im happy its 15F outside. winter is here. love it.
pond hockey and beers this weekend

 

[jgatie]

Nah, 2 out of 3 TD Children are allergic but I'm good. Cats just don't like me much.

The difference between dogs and cats? Dogs look at people and say, “They feed us. They give us shelter. They take care of our every need. They must be gods.” Cats look at people and say, “They feed us. They give us shelter. They take care of our every need. We must be gods.”

 

[TD Charlie]

im probably in the minority. but im happy its 15F outside. winter is here. love it.
pond hockey and beers this weekend

Same. I can put on another layer. When it's 95 degrees for the 10th day in a row and no rain, I can only get so naked

 

[NeelyDan]

The difference between dogs and cats? Dogs look at people and say, “They feed us. They give us shelter. They take care of our every need. They must be gods.” Cats look at people and say, “They feed us. They give us shelter. They take care of our every need. We must be gods.”

HoLy shit I love this lol

 

[sooshii]

I grocery shop for myself. I like to pick out my produce, meat, etc. I have used instacart before for parties and also when I had COVID. It's a nice option for people who may need it.

I use Giant Direct to order online & pick up.
Their system went down on Monday and they had to cancel all orders. For the inconvenience they sent me a $50 off an order of $60 code.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

I wanna make eggplant parm.

 

[caz16]

Google "Glitter bomb vs. porch pirates". You won't be disappointed.

That is a great video but I would be worried someone would come back to the house to do some damage, they know where you live!

 

[smithformeragent]

Permission to vent:

Frustrated that my boss continues to meddle in things about which he knows very little. Essentially, as Principal, I am to have reign over the academics of the school, program of studies, student discipline etc. Their role is to engage in fundraising and promote the school in the community. I feel like I beat my head against a wall only to get overridden by people who frankly do not know what they are talking about.

I keep thinking about the interview Pete Carroll recently did where he talked about making the case to keep his job, but that the decision makers he was presenting to "aren't football people".

 

[Bruinaura]

Permission to vent:

Frustrated that my boss continues to meddle in things about which he knows very little. Essentially, as Principal, I am to have reign over the academics of the school, program of studies, student discipline etc. Their role is to engage in fundraising and promote the school in the community. I feel like I beat my head against a wall only to get overridden by people who frankly do not know what they are talking about.

I keep thinking about the interview Pete Carroll recently did where he talked about making the case to keep his job, but that the decision makers he was presenting to "aren't football people".

I feel your pain.

Our "powers that be" are not exactly HR friendly, basically it often feels like they think we are just obstacles to whatever ideas pop into their head.

And they lead the league in RBIs. Really Bad Ideas.