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Hi, I apologize to the mods for a question that’s been asked multiple times but I’m v confused even after going through every post I can find.

I’d like recommendations for a coffee grinder (electric or hand grinder) that’s under $300. Which honestly still feels a lot, and will probably try and find a refurbished one or from a secondhand market.

I mostly use clever dripper and my partner uses aeropress, we also have a ninja coffee brewer with a basket for when we are in a hurry, and plan to get a moka pot. We started getting into coffee with cold brew and pour over then started experimenting with different methods and beans. And it’s been amazing! I have read and seen often that the grind

Hi, I work hybrid and was given a laptop to WFH with in my first year of work. I’m wondering if it’s possible to get a monitor as well? It’s not exactly convenient working with a small laptop screen for coding.

Any thoughts?

If there’s no resource I’ll just buy one.

Hi! I’m visiting Chicago for the first time in a few weeks and staying for 4 nights.

I’ll be spending the first half of the weekend visiting family and will need a car. And the other half my partner and I want to explore the city (hopefully find time for the architecture tour).

I figured I’d rent a car for half the time and use public transport the rest. (Suggestions welcome!)

I’m not sure if I should find a hotel near the O’hare airport or near downtown or mid way somewhere? Since I’ll be need a place to park the car at the hotel idk if downtown is the way to go and since I will be depending on public transport on my last day I figure I’d like to have airport shuttle as a service. It’s

I’m a CRS I and I was supposed to start getting the incumbent rate about 4 months ago.

I was told it’s still processing and I will get back pay… But anyone know how long it usually takes? Should I start expecting it in March or add about 2 months to the timeline?

Thanks!

The Superman movie inspired my partner and I to start watching Smallville htis summer.

Today we will watch the finale parts 1 and 2 and are having a pizza party. I loved all the seasons, yes even those ones lol, and it is a bittersweet feeling now that it is ending.

what did you all do to recover from the end? Watched it again? moved on to another series?

I moved to NYC in the winter and so I have a big puffy coat and a wool coat. Which well... are too hot for this weather. I'm actually sweating. But if i don't wear em it gets too windy coming home from work or too cold early morning. What are you all wearing? Should I get like a light parka? Or a leather jacket?

Hi everyone, I'm not sure if I'm posting on the right sub reddit but I'm at a bit of a loss. I am a medical graduate from outside the US, and I am currently working in public health as a data analyst, thanks to my experience in epidemiology and biostatistics. That said, I find myself thinking of my future in my career. I love what I do but I can't help but question how much of an impact I can make in people's lives. Or how much job security I will have going forward. And most importantly, I see the respect and authority that the words of an MD receive even when compared to a PhD in public health and it makes me wonder if I'm doing something wrong. It makes me think I need that MD or residenc

Hey! I saw that we get gym discounts through WorkWell and through the GHI insurance. But I see that it's still costing me anything from $75 to $100+ per month. Which would be fine if that's the normal price range BUT the gyms aren't in my work or home area, it's mostly for Manhattan gyms not Queens.

I'm looking at AFSCME/Union/Working Advantage discounts too. But I would like a discount that costs me less for a gym + that's not far from work or home. I was looking into planet fitness but I don't see an applicable discount.

Anyone else have advice on what they use for fitness discounts?

I just started as a CRS and I have no idea of the things I am supposed to do orientation or onboarding wise. There's an orientation for new hires next week I suppose but so far I have received a mail about health benefits so I will sign up for that. But I still don't know who or where I have to ask about enrolling for direct deposit/setting up payroll. Or if there is anything else I should be doing? My coworkers were hired years ago and don't recall specifics and it's been challenging to contact the right people in HR. Anyone have advice for a newbie in the City?

I got the health insurance details in the mail today. And I am considering taking the GHI CBP with rider for my family. But I was wondering if I get dental and vision with my union? (DC 37) Also since I do take a prescription drug, idk if I should go with the GHI with rider/prescription or get the GHI basic and rely on my union insurance for that?

Can someone help?

I found a 1bed apartment in Rego Park for about 2k, and its a nice quaint lower level of a duplex. There is no in unit washer/dryer or dishwasher. And the air conditioning is quite old and may need replacement, which I will have to install if I want it.
But it is near a bus stop, 40mins commute to work, and has free parking for my car, it is also a safe neighborhood (relatively speaking) for reaching home after dark.

Should i keep looking? The lack of dishwasher and W/D and central air is what's making me doubt it. I just moved to NYC and the fact that these amenities are so rare is.... interesting.

Any takes?

I was wondering what the hours look like for employees at NYC DOHMH? I received a conditional offer and I am exctied, but I am worried about the compensation vs COL.
I was wondering if the regular work hours would allow me to do another part time job as well?