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2024.05.15 03:28 funnyfinn13I struggle with dyslexia and writing -- so I made a tool to write with my voice.
Hey Reddit! I struggle with dyslexia and writing - so I made this voice-native document editor that combines reliable dictation and natural language commands, letting you say things like: “make this a list” or “it’s Erin with an E” or “add an inline citation here for page 86 of this book”. You can use the free sandbox on the website withaqua.com - Here is a demo: https://youtu.be/qwSAKg1YafM. I'd love to hear your ideas and comments with voice-to-text!
Hello, This will be complicated but I wish for respect. I am currently 24 years old and will be 25 in less than a month. Within the past 5 years I have gone from working a $12-13 an hour fast food job at Sonic to working for a top femtech/healthcare startup in revenue cycle management. (I am a team lead for a financial navigation/clearance department in RCM (revenue cycle management) and currently make $29 an hour in a small town in southern Missouri. I am very greatful for the opportunities I have been provided/earned/given but am not sure where to go and feel stuck. There is nowhere local that will pay what I currently make, and I'm in a somewhat newer market when it comes to my title/Duties. I don't even feel like I have a good backup plan, or know what to work out. I feel like I'm an adult but I've got so much life ahead of me and it honestly scares the f*** out of me. ‐------------------------------------------------------- To accompany this I am very behind getting my bachelors degree in Health Services Administration when I've told my family I'm almost done and expecting a graduation ceremony within the next year. I have at least 10-12 classes to take before I can graduate if I have met all my GPA requirements. I have an associates degree of arts in business from a local community College. I've been an okay lier but a bad student lol This I feel I can take on at some point somehow even though it might end up bad. But I've even contemplated moving away since I can work anywhere with a decent internet connection and just ignoring them. I don't have any savings and just paid off all my credit card debt with money from a Roth my grandparents gave me so I could focus on my life at hand, and figure out my next steps. ‐----------------------------------------------------- My life plan does not include children but does include a partner of some kind. I would say my family is okay off and expect a decent payout some day so not too worried but really want to live my best life and somehow with my problems be as sucessful/profitable as I can still within my means be. I am doing my best now to stay within my means and not get more debt. I just really don't feel like where I'm currently at is where I want my life to be. My plans have included moving to Minneapolis because I love cities and cooler weather generally but then it's more expensive than where I live so less drinking, social outings. I know this probably sounds like boo hoo young people problems but need some guidance and feel that the guidance I'm receiving from people around me is limiting/old fashioned. Please note I love my job and want to see how I can grow with them, but also the comfortable life is somehow driving me crazy.
2024.05.15 03:28 katejo19Need Advice - 24 Y.O. Stuck in the Ozarks
Hello, This will be complicated but I wish for respect. I am currently 24 years old and will be 25 in less than a month. Within the past 5 years I have gone from working a $12-13 an hour fast food job at Sonic to working for a top femtech/healthcare startup in revenue cycle management. (I am a team lead for a financial navigation/clearance department in RCM (revenue cycle management) and currently make $29 an hour in a small town in southern Missouri. I am very greatful for the opportunities I have been provided/earned/given but am not sure where to go and feel stuck. There is nowhere local that will pay what I currently make, and I'm in a somewhat newer market when it comes to my title/Duties. I don't even feel like I have a good backup plan, or know what to work out. I feel like I'm an adult but I've got so much life ahead of me and it honestly scares the f*** out of me. ‐------------------------------------------------------- To accompany this I am very behind getting my bachelors degree in Health Services Administration when I've told my family I'm almost done and expecting a graduation ceremony within the next year. I have at least 10-12 classes to take before I can graduate if I have met all my GPA requirements. I have an associates degree of arts in business from a local community College. I've been an okay lier but a bad student lol This I feel I can take on at some point somehow even though it might end up bad. But I've even contemplated moving away since I can work anywhere with a decent internet connection and just ignoring them. I don't have any savings and just paid off all my credit card debt with money from a Roth my grandparents gave me so I could focus on my life at hand, and figure out my next steps. ‐----------------------------------------------------- My life plan does not include children but does include a partner of some kind. I would say my family is okay off and expect a decent payout some day so not too worried but really want to live my best life and somehow with my problems be as sucessful/profitable as I can still within my means be. I am doing my best now to stay within my means and not get more debt. I just really don't feel like where I'm currently at is where I want my life to be. My plans have included moving to Minneapolis because I love cities and cooler weather generally but then it's more expensive than where I live so less drinking, social outings. I know this probably sounds like boo hoo young people problems but need some guidance and feel that the guidance I'm receiving from people around me is limiting/old fashioned. Please note I love my job and want to see how I can grow with them, but also the comfortable life is somehow driving me crazy.
2024.05.15 03:27 Pure_Ad_2864[USA-PA] [H] Lime Green DS Lite, GBA Metroid Classic, NSW Death's Door, PS1-3 Harry Potter Collection, PS4 13 Sentinels Launch Edition, Amiibo Sephiroth Yoshi Poochy, Persona 4 Anime, Zelda Toon Link shirt, Wii sports Resort, Monster Hunter Rise Steelbook, GOW Ragnarok, Ghost of Tsushima [W] PayPal
Got some good things on sale stranger! Downsizing the collection a bit! Would greatly prefer PayPal F&F! I communicate as much as possible and have a bit of rep here so I hope this would make you comfortable to make a purchase especially if we have had transactions with each other on here in the past. I am OPEN to OFFERS of course so please reach out. More likely to discount for bundles and F&F payments. More pictures can be taken upon request. Please do not send PM or Chat until we have agreed to do so. Free shipping over $50! PICS of All games here! Some items may have link to pics in their description some are in title per section. Some items are not pictured yet, please let me know if you want more. Nintendo (DS) Lime Green DS Lite - Asking $100 (VERY Good condition- Includes pouch and extra stylus. Minimal to very little yellowing on screens. Honestly haven't seen a DS Lite this good. Also have an R4 cart that can be included with an SD card for additional $20. No ROMS per sub rules) (Wii) Wii Sports Resort - No Manual - $25 (GB) Donkey Kong Land - Loose - $8 (GB) Donkey Kong Land 2 - Loose, Some label wear - $10 (GB) Yoshi's Cookie - Loose - $8 (GBA) Avatar the Last Airbender Burning Earth - loose - $8 (GBA) NES Classics Metroid - Loose - $25 (3DS) Luigi's Mansion -CIB- $30 (NSW) Owl Boy - CIB - $15 (NSW) Monster Hunter Rise w/ Steelbook (sealed w/ light tear) $40 Bundle with Magnamalo Amiibo for $50 (NSW) Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania Anniversary Edition - Sealed - (Cardboard sleeve squished.) $15 (NSW) Balan Wonderworld -CIB- $10 (NSW) Ori The Collection -CIB- Sealed postcards, OST Code redeemed. $25 SOLD (NSW) Sakuna of Rice and Ruin -CIB- $20 (NSW) Chicken Police Paint it Red - CIB - $15 (NSW) Tales of Vesperia -CIB- $20 (NSW) Death's Door -CIB- $20 Playstation (PS1, PS2, PS3) Harry Potter Collection (ALL CIB): Sorcerers Stone (PS1), Chamber of Secrets GH (PS2), Prisoner of Azkaban (PS2), Goblet of Fire (PS2), Order of the Phoenix (PS3), Half Blood Prince (PS3), Deathly Hallows Part 1 (PS3), Deathly Hallows Part 2 (PS3). All games valued roughly $120. Take All for $100!! (PS1) ONE -CIB- $10 (PS1) Animorphs Shattered Reality -CIB- $10 (PS1) Blaster Master: Blasting Again -CIB- $10 (PS1) Bugs Bunny Lost in Time -Game, Case and Artwork. Full Manual not included (looks like the staples were loose and the inner contents of the manual are gone but it does have the cover of the manual/game. $30 (PS1) Tomb Raider 2 -CIB- $10 (PS2) King Kong Official Game of the Movie -CIB- $8 (PS2) Dark Cloud -CIB- $12 (PS2) Dynasty Warriors 4 GH -CIB- $8 (PSP) Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII GH -CIB- $10 (PS3) Final Fantasy X-X2 HD Limited Edition. CIB (some water damage on lower side of box, see pics.) $10 (PS3) Disgaea 3 Absence of Justice -CIB- $10 (PS4) Dying Light The Following GH -CIB- $10 (PS4) The Wild at Heart -CIB- $20 (PS4) HOA -CIB- (OST Code redeemed) $10 (PS4) Little Nightmares 2 -CIB- $10 (PS4) My Hero Ones Justice 2 -CIB- $10 (PS4) Disgaea 5 -CIB- $10 (PS4) 13 Sentinels Aegis Rim Launch Edition w/ Artbook in protective sleeve -CIB- $35 (PS4) Grand Theft Auto V -CIB- $10 (PS4) The Evil Within 2 (has rental sticker on disc) - $10 (PS4) Biomutant - $8 (PS4) Katamari Damacy Reroll - $12 (PS4) The Nonary Games -CIB- $25 (PS4) God of War Ragnarok -CIB- $30 (PS4) Ghost of Tsushima -CIB- $30 (PS4) Tormented Souls -CIB- $15 (PS4) Overwatch Origins Edition Steelbook and disc - $15 Bundle with Reinhardt and Winston figures for $20 w/free shipping. (NOTE: Overwatch has gone free to play. You do not have to purchase this in order to play. This is a collectors item only.) Amiibos Sephiroth - NIB - $30 Olimar -Loose- $15 ROB -Loose- $15 Chibi Robo -Loose- $7 Wii Fit Trainer -Loose- $12 Magnamalo -Loose-$20 Bundle with game and steelbook for $50 Yarn Yoshi and Poochy (slight cut in tag) -Loose- $100 Cases and Misc. Case and Manual Only! PS2 Rayman 3 Hoodlum Havoc FREE w/ purchase Case and Manual Only! PS2 Need For Speed Carbon FREE w/ purchase Case and Manual Only! PS1 Tekken 3 GH - $5 Wii Classic Controller White - $8 Other Media/Small Collectible The Witcher: The Last Wish (Book) - $5 Persona 4: The Animation Blu-Ray bundle w/ wall scroll "poster" - $300 (Going off of Sold listings on eBay) Hyperdimension Neptunia Blu-Ray - $30 Sailor Moon R The Movie Uncut Special DVD - CIB - $40 The Legend of Zelda Toon Link BoxLunch Exclusive Button down shirt (Size S) - $30 NEW The Witcher Ciri POP! (1319) - $8 The Witcher Ciri POP! (1386) - $8 Overwatch Reinhardt and Winston figures - $5 Bundle with Steelbook for $20 w/free shipping Mario Bros. Planter - $5 Mario Bros. "?" Mug - $5 (never used for drinks only décor) Small trinkets (Red GB keychain, NES controller keychain, Toad kart and donkey kong) FREE
2024.05.15 03:27 Callsign_V3N0MFiesta ST vs Scion TC?
I'm looking for something smaller and lighter to replace my current daily. I've done my research and narrowed it down to these two. I can't really find much comparing them directly (likely because they're pretty different, which I am aware of) but they are similar in that they both meet my needs and I like certain things about both. It will be used for daily driving and occasional autocross days. The pros and cons I've found for both are as follows: TC: - Styling, I really prefer the way it looks, especially on the last generation of them. I once heard someone refer to the fiesta as an egg and I can never unsee it.
Reliability, non turbo+Toyota= a very reliable car. Plus I've heard it's kinda a pain to find unmolested examples of st's.
ST: - Turbo: I did list this as part of a con, but I just can't help myself. Turbos are fun and I would like to have one.
Performance: I know power numbers aren't everything but the numbers don't lie ~20 more HP and a good bit more torque is nothing to sneeze at. It also has the E-lsd, which isnt an LSD (which I would love), but it is better than the TC'S "straight outta Camry" drive train.
Aftermarket support: apart from wheels, coilovers, tires, and exhaust on the tc, there is almost nothing in the way of performance parts for it. Fiestas have a major amount of aftermarket support and id be able to basically customize anything I wanted to. Not to mention the major modding community which really doesn't exist for the tc.
I really like both of these cars, I'm leaning more towards the TC at this moment due to me not really liking the fiesta's styling and the more reliable engine. But maybe I'm not giving it a fair shot. I'd kinda like an objective view of these two options and maybe get some opinions of someone who's owned one or both of these. Or maybe another option I haven't heard of or considered Thanks!
2024.05.15 03:27 ZookeepergameOld1365Executive dysfunction is ruining my life. I need help
I'm 22 and only found out that I'm probably undiagnosed with autism last year. I've been told by 2 mental health professionals that they highly suspect I'm autistic. I really don't know what to do with myself. It answers a lot but at the same time leaves me feeling completely hopeless. While there's a lot of other things to reflect on, executive dysfunction is by far what's affecting me the most. For years I've felt like I can hardly live life. I'm currently a college art student. My grades are great because I can literally only make myself do things if there are serious repercussions for not getting them done, i.e failing a class or embarrassing myself, and even then its really hard for me. When I get home or summer starts, it's all just over. I can't handle myself at all. Just the act of THINKING about the things I need to get done makes me feel like I've run mental marathons for a month. I'll torment for weeks over finishing one page. I know that there's no chance I'll ever find employment when I'm actively destroying myself. I don't even have a license yet, at 22. I feel so immature and juvenile. I've tried keeping a digital AND a physical planner, but I just forget about them or push them off, even if they're kept in plain sight on my desk. I've tried getting the people in my life to help me and pressure me harder but nobody really cares. My family is ok with me staying at home forever and never getting a license. I've tried to explain that I desperately need help to help myself but they cannot understand why I see a problem with being able to sit at home doing nothing all day. But it's not relaxing, it feels like constant torture. I hate living like this so much. What can you even do to combat this? I want to be able to exercise and care for my body. I want to get my license and be able to go where I want. And I want to be able to network myself and begin getting employment for the thing that I'm supposed to love. I want it more than anything but this feels impossible.
Hello, This will be complicated but I wish for respect. I am currently 24 years old and will be 25 in less than a month. Within the past 5 years I have gone from working a $12-13 an hour fast food job at Sonic to working for a top femtech/healthcare startup in revenue cycle management. (I am a team lead for a financial navigation/clearance department in RCM (revenue cycle management) and currently make $29 an hour in a small town in southern Missouri. I am very greatful for the opportunities I have been provided/earned/given but am not sure where to go and feel stuck. There is nowhere local that will pay what I currently make, and I'm in a somewhat newer market when it comes to my title/Duties. I don't even feel like I have a good backup plan, or know what to work out. I feel like I'm an adult but I've got so much life ahead of me and it honestly scares the f*** out of me. ‐------------------------------------------------------- To accompany this I am very behind getting my bachelors degree in Health Services Administration when I've told my family I'm almost done and expecting a graduation ceremony within the next year. I have at least 10-12 classes to take before I can graduate if I have met all my GPA requirements. I have an associates degree of arts in business from a local community College. I've been an okay lier but a bad student lol This I feel I can take on at some point somehow even though it might end up bad. But I've even contemplated moving away since I can work anywhere with a decent internet connection and just ignoring them. I don't have any savings and just paid off all my credit card debt with money from a Roth my grandparents gave me so I could focus on my life at hand, and figure out my next steps. ‐----------------------------------------------------- My life plan does not include children but does include a partner of some kind. I would say my family is okay off and expect a decent payout some day so not too worried but really want to live my best life and somehow with my problems be as sucessful/profitable as I can still within my means be. I am doing my best now to stay within my means and not get more debt. I just really don't feel like where I'm currently at is where I want my life to be. My plans have included moving to Minneapolis because I love cities and cooler weather generally but then it's more expensive than where I live so less drinking, social outings. I know this probably sounds like boo hoo young people problems but need some guidance and feel that the guidance I'm receiving from people around me is limiting/old fashioned. Please note I love my job and want to see how I can grow with them, but also the comfortable life is somehow driving me crazy.
I finally completed my dream Treasure theme! I instantly fell in love when this was first added to the game. Sadly, I was not able to complete it. 😭 But I finally got the last card I was missing (Jeongwoo) and I'm so happy! 🥹 It's 3 years too late tho as I have already R50'd Bling Like This like ages ago 🤣 But I still got quite the rush 💖
2024.05.15 03:20 jxnva2 months in and things are worse
im hurt at the realization that I’ve never been in a relationship with someone who had my back like I had theirs. im hurt that time and time again I give men the benefit of the doubt and end up being fucked over, strung along. I have enough self respect to know when to leave where im not fully loved. That doesn’t mean it felt good to walk away. It feels even worse to realize that I think my ex just loved how much I loved him, but didn’t actually love me for who I was. Im frustrated with myself for pouring my heart into someone and believing more in their potential than their actions. My ex couldn’t show up for me when it was inconvenient, couldn’t respect me in conflict resolution, didnt want to grow together, couldn’t figure out what he actually wanted and be honest with me about it. I feel truly hopeless about the prospect of finding anyone who shows up for me like I show up for my romantic partners. I want to believe that I’ll encounter someone loyal and loving and passionate who reciprocates effort and knows what they want, someone who wants to grow together. But this feels impossible. It feels like some people find this but that it’s not in the cards for me. I feel alone even when im around my loved ones lately. I can’t remember the last time I went a day without crying. It feels like im always going to be navigating life without a partner. The additional horrible layer to this is that im a woman in my late 20s, and it’s getting less and less likely that I’ll find the right partner in time to still be able to have kids. It feels particularly impossible to find a man with a good heart who will treat me well and commit to me, who wants to work through the hard stuff together as a unit. I’m in such a raw emotional state about this. I loved my ex so deeply and it’s haunting me to feel like he just didn’t have it in him to reciprocate that to me. And it took me so long to realize. I lean into things I love and do positive activities daily, but I come up empty every time. I’m going to therapy and exercising, eating healthy, and all of it feels like im just going through the motions. I truly trust my ex will do great in life, I think he’ll find a beautiful girl sooner than later who he’s actually willing to show up for, and build a beautiful family and take everything I taught him to treat someone else better. These experiences are threatening to harden me but I want to stay soft and loving. I hate this era of my life.
Maxx C is rage inducing and has made this game insufferable. It was fun playing some back and forth duels when this card didn't resolve for either player or didn't turn up at all but those games are few and far between. Time for me to uninstall. I just wish I had a locals I could play at because I'd love to play TCG over this broken game 😔
2024.05.15 03:19 yellowdaisy765Quarta-feira vida noturna (5/15)?
Oi! Estou visitando São Paulo com alguns amigas e estávamos nos perguntando quais seriam os melhores locais para diversão noturna especificamente para uma quarta-feira. Adoramos bares divertidos com um público jovem e dançar em clubes (mas não EDM). Alguma sugestão? Obrigada!! (Sorry if the Google translate sucked haha) Hi! I am visiting Sao Paulo with some friends and we were wondering what the best nightlife spots were for a wednesday specifically. We love fun bars with a young crowd and dancing at clubs (but not EDM). Any suggestions? Thank you!!
2024.05.15 03:18 NeptuneElevenFound a seed with 2 Perkeos - Z233BTI1
Found a seed today with 2 Perkeos in the first 2 antes.
Skip ante 1 small blind for mega arcana pack with soul card
Skip ante 2 small blind for spectral pack with ankh
Open jumbo spectral pack in shop after ante 3 small blind for wraith that makes a blueprint
I played this seed a couple times with the nebula deck in hopes of finding an early observatory but I didn't have any luck. I would love to see if any of you guys can make a late game run with this seed, maybe with a different deck to get later into the game than I could to find that observatory. Seed: Z233BTI1
I absolutely love how the heavyweight Bamboo Sorona shirt feels. If I'm looking for similar weight clothing that feels like the thunder jacket the way the Heavyweight B/S does, what do I look for with future WvG clothing? GSM is a thing but what exactly am I trying to find or exceed with that? Edit: have since purchased the zippy, another B/S shirt of another weight apparently, and a few eBay shirts. None have matched the feel/weight of the heavy B/S. How can I get more of the heavy tops?
2024.05.15 03:14 Kitsune_ofThe_VoidOrbital gas barrage/ Orbital napalm barrage
I love the barrages and the orbital gas strike although the latter feels kinda small, So what if they where combined, no explosive damage just pure green goodness perfect for the massive horde of bugs behind you or the noisy clanker outpost, The napalm doesn't need an explanation other then to put the FIRE into firepower. I beseech thee to grant us these freedom causing stratagems for the peace of the galaxy. S.E.S Mother of Destruction
2024.05.15 03:14 GameNerd93Why is my website html/css code not working?
I'm currently doing a University coding course our finally assignment is to code an entire website and well the code just isn't working and my tutor is of zero help to me. The website needs to be viewable on desktop, mobile and tablet but for what ever reason even using the provided layout from my tutor I'm unable to get anything apart from the nav bar to respond on top of that anything after the about section on the website just doesn't work no matter what I change. I'm frustrated with it and just need someone to explain to me like a 5 year old what in my code is wrong. CSS:
Escape to Rustic Luxury at Lilac Valley Farm Stay Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of a farmyard, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Mountains. Lilac Valley Farm Stay is your invitation to unwind and reconnect with nature in a beautifully restored luxury barn house. This hidden gem, lovingly renovated by local interior designer Marina YeMarina Ye, offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Spread over four acres, the property boasts:
A stunning open-plan barn house, perfect for families or groups.
An enchanting cottage garden bursting with colorful blooms.
A refreshing plunge pool to cool off after a day of exploring.
Friendly farmyard companions – sheep, chickens, ducks, and the ever-so-charming Rosie the goat.
Lilac Valley Farm Stay has been a favorite amongst AirBnB guests and has even garnered attention online. Get ready for an unforgettable escape.
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Lilac Valley Farm Stay
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About Lilac Valley
Escape to Rustic Luxury at Lilac Valley Farm Stay Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of a farmyard, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Mountains. Lilac Valley Farm Stay is your invitation to unwind and reconnect with nature in a beautifully restored luxury barn house. This hidden gem, lovingly renovated by local interior designer Marina YeMarina Ye, offers a unique blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. Spread over four acres, the property boasts:
A stunning open-plan barn house, perfect for families or groups.
An enchanting cottage garden bursting with colorful blooms.
A refreshing plunge pool to cool off after a day of exploring.
Friendly farmyard companions – sheep, chickens, ducks, and the ever-so-charming Rosie the goat.
Lilac Valley Farm Stay has been a favorite amongst AirBnB guests and has even garnered attention online. Get ready for an unforgettable escape.
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2024.05.15 03:14 Imaginary-Studio6813I saw one of my favorite patients ❤️
Today one of my favorite favorite patients came in. He was actually in yo buy a graduation card for his grandson, but came to the pharmacy to say hi! He gave me a big hug and asked how everyone was doing. He is 89 years old. He is so damn sweet. He has aged so much though. He looks rough around the edges. But he keeps on moving along. He lost his wife right after Covid. We (as a pharmacy) would call and check on him every week or two to make sure he was doing ok. We kept his meds on track and tried to help him stay compliant with taking them: He is why i love my job, he and my other elderly patients who just need someone to talk too Joe and then. The ones who come in just to see if they have anything ready ( they usually know they don’t) but want to visit and chat. We will always make time for them, always. Even when we’re slammed one of will take a few minutes to ask how they’re doing, what’s new, and make sure they’re doing ok. This is why I love my job….. when someone like this passes it hurts on a different level.
Hi all Looking for Ace dating and friends, cause the world is lonely. Currently in New York, but I'm ok with long distance and eventually travelling. I'm 32 and a Libra Some things I like are Harry Potter (Ravenclaw), my dream is to go to Wizarding World Universal. Love comics, card games, travelling I really wanna visit the UK! I also love film (horror and thrillers are my fave genres). Big fan of anime as well, my current favorite being Jujutsu Kaisen, SpyxFamily and all time fav is Death Note. Fav shows: Avatar the Last Airbender, Seinfeld, Arcane, Batman the Animated series, Breaking Bad, Interview with the Vampire, and many more! As for physical appearance, I'm African American, 6'0" and average build. There's alot more but I don't wanna ramble, feel free to chat or message!
2024.05.15 03:07 hahafooledyaMy girlfriend’s [F21] sister [F22] is going to get her a cat and I don’t think it’s a good idea, how would you handle this?
So that things don’t get it confusing my girlfriend‘s name is Nicole and her sister‘s name is Anais I’m someone that loves gifts and giftgiving. I’m also someone that loves surprises. I try not to spoil any surprises. Hell I don’t even like spoilers for movies. I don’t even watch trailers for this reason. Call me crazy. Anais is planning to get Nicole a cat for her birthday. Now I believe that, my girlfriend, Nicole, would really appreciate having a pet. But because of Nicole’s financial situation and the relationship between Anais and Nicole, I don’t think this is a good idea Anais takes advantage of Nicole constantly and Nicole, although she always expresses being bothered by it, enables it by not doing anything about it:
Anais used to (and maybe still does) deal in credit card fraud. Nicole knew about this for a long time but let Anais do what she wanted with her life even after they moved in together some months ago. I advised Nicole to talk to her sister about stopping that because of the possibility it would lead to legal trouble for both of them. Nicole decided not to do or say anything about it believing that what her sister does has nothing to do with her. As I expected, her sisters illegal dealings caused them to be in a situation where they were in jeopardy of losing their apartment. I don’t know how this stuff works, but in the end Nicole had to take out a $2000 loan to make sure that their rent was covered. Her sister incurred no consequences for this situation.
Anais had a suspended license for several years and simply refused to do anything about it. Despite this, she would sometimes steal Nicole‘s keys and drive places. To be honest, Nicole even allowed her sister to drive her car provided that she only go short distances, like to the store, which was only a few blocks away. I also advised here that she no longer allow this to happen because if an accident occurs, her sister will incur legal consequences and so will Nicole. Nicole chose not to heed my warning and sure enough her sister gets into a minor accident. Thankfully no one was hurt and she only bumped another person’s car. Still, after reporting the incident my girlfriend’s car payments went up and her sister did not cover them
They both work the same job at a daycare and don’t make much money. If they were both contributing to the bills equally, they would be somewhat comfortable, but that isn’t the case. My girlfriend pays near all of the bills and has a second job. Her sister only has one job (simply because she doesn’t want two) and spends her money elsewhere on unnecessary things (frequent gifts for her significant at other, vacations, weed, etc). With this being the case, only my girlfriend lives paycheck to paycheck, almost never has days off (even for sickness), and is always significantly stressed
Last year for Nicole’s birthday Anais “planned” a boat cruise party. She did not rent out a boat or anything like that, more so got tickets for a party that was already happening. There would’ve been about 10 people going. She waited until morning of the event to cancel because of “rain”. That day it was barely drizzling. Each person (except her because she never actually bought her ticket I found out) lost 50 dollars and then she had the nerve to ask everyone to put in money to get Nicole a replacement gift
Now Anais is asking me to help her with the adoption costs. I don’t believe my girlfriend will be able to no to any of this. With all the aforementioned in addition to the fact that her sister barely helps with household duties, I’m confident my girlfriend will be taking care of the cat. On one hand, I want to mind my business and let the relationship they have built with each other go how it goes, but I also want to look out for my girlfriend. Perhaps “spoiling” isn’t the way either but I’d just like to get ahead of this
2024.05.15 03:05 Direct_Ad3287Did ya'll see the Gideon's employee's go off with this demand list ?
Mr. Steve Lewis Mr. Patrick McKinney Mr. Bryan Freiermuth c/o Gideons 1898 LLC et al 1600 East Buena Vista Drive
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Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL May 10th, 2024 Final Demand Gentlemen, There is an odor most foul in the Bakehouse. It is the stench of the fish rotting from the head. To our proprietor Steve, and our managers Bryan and Patrick: There is dissension within the ranks, and if the following items are not resolved as we outline below, we’re prepared to drag this house of cards to the ground. Before we proceed with our grievances, numerous and shocking, and the demands to resolve them; allow us a moment for introductions. We, are the Ghosts of Gideons, the poor and unfortunate souls upon whom you have built your cookie empire. We are the many, the unseen, and as of the disastrous meeting May 6th, 2024, the decidedly unheard. Many of us have approached management and ownership multiple times with helpful hints, strong suggestions, and desperate pleas to rectify a myriad of health, safety and operational concerns- with nearly all of them being dismissed or ignored entirely. Now, we, the collective, have banded together to deliver this tome- not as a warning of what is to come, but as a final demand to resolve the issues outlined herein. You may dismiss us individually, but you cannot ignore all of us together. Make no mistake, if the following solutions are not implemented with immediate effect, we will do everything in our power to topple this cookie castle permanently. We should start by informing you, that, yes- we are but lowly workers for Gideons, however, we are supported by families who hold prominent positions in the community as lawyers, labor 1 representatives, publicists, and county government workers. Families who love us, and want to see us remain safely and fairly employed. Through our vast, and well connected network the following steps have already been implemented: 1) A lawsuit for your numerous unfair and unsafe labor practices and work conditions has been drafted. 2) A press release, along with a copy of this letter, have been sent to local and national media. 3) We have created social channels to connect directly with customers and inform them of the reprehensible work conditions we are enduring. 4) We have filed health and safety reports with local government bodies detailing the extensive issues we are faced with at the Springs location. 5) We have informed Disney Springs leadership of our position relating to the above, and below in this letter. In all cases, these competent bodies are awaiting our word. If the demands listed herein are not satisfied immediately, we will, in tandem with the above, begin a campaign to inform the world of your numerous transgressions, filing lawsuits and media coverages exposing you and the Company for the shill that it is, and we will not stop until the Bakehouse bakes no more. We should also mention that should any attempt be made to retaliate against us, including termination, reducing our hours, benefits, or taking other pervasive actions against any Gideons employee, will promptly result in our bringing legal class-action. The time has come for you, our leaders, to actually lead. This means spending money where money must be spent, and making the following operational changes, so that we can all continue to exist in harmony, and not feel like we’re trapped on an 1800’s plantation- working for the big house. 1) Communication- How dare you drag the entire workforce to a 9AM meeting, demanding our presence, and then talk directly at us with the most mundane drivel we’ve ever heard. Everything dictated today could have been very well sent as an email- especially when you did not allow for any discussion between us, the workers who actually make your business run, and the disconnected upper-management who are hell bent on implementing misguided and inefficient policies. Do not call us in for a mandatory meeting again when the points can be covered in an email, unless you intend to open the floor for actual conversation and listen to what we have to say. 2 To that end, since our voices were silenced this morning, we demand the following: ● Cold Brew- We will not adopt the ‘bartender’ shaking style of preparing the cold brew drinks. When we have 10+ beverages queuing to be made, shaking each drink 10 times will severely impact our ability to be efficient. This is but one example of Steve’s desire to have ‘form over function’. We understand there may be a ‘look’ you’re going for, but when it compromises our ability to efficiently perform our function, we refuse. We demand to be allowed to resume our ‘stir stick’ preparation immediately. ● Point System/ Order Accuracy- Under no circumstance should Management take the side of the Guest over the word of the employee. Too often we see guests complain that an order was incorrect, and Management issues a point to an employee. This must stop immediately. We demand you implement a ‘please check your screen for order accuracy’ procedure where the guest confirms their order before they pay, and remove the ‘point’ system. If the guest confirms the order, it reduces the possibility for an inaccurate order. ● Inconsistent/ Inaccurate menu boards and Social Postings- The inside Menu Board has been outdated for nearly two years. It must be updated immediately to remove items we no longer sell (IE Coke Products) and ingredient offerings (IE Banana WALNUT). By correctly labeling the items, it reduces the stress on us in having to confirm that certain items have nuts, or not being yelled at by guests who are disgruntled that we no longer sell Coke products. Further, there are multiple social media inaccuracies when describing new products (IE peanut butter buttercream, VS the actual peanut butter cream cheese). These inaccurate product descriptions hurt the brand, and cause confusion with the guests when they come to order these products. Also the new umbrellas are not UV resistant; therefore any mention of them ‘protecting you from the sun’ is false, and may result in legal action from guests. We demand you only post accurate descriptions to the website/ social media to avoid further guest/ employee confrontation. ● HR- Given the fact that Cynthia engaged in using racial slurs during the May 6th meeting, referring to guests as gypsies and hoodlums, we demand her firing and removal immediately. Multiple members of staff were deeply offended by the hurtful stereotypes that Cynthia perpetuated, and we no longer have any trust in her ability to lead this organization, especially from a HR perspective, when she herself seems to harbor unfair and demeaning racial views. ● Management- We cannot express with limited words the level of dissatisfaction we maintain for Drew. The staff, in our entirety, have never dealt with such incompetent, slothful, and wasteful behavior. Drew consistently stays on his phone, refusing to help the team accomplish any of their tasks, and barely exudes a modicum of effort through his rare action of helping build cake boxes or taking out trash before disembarking on a break (which none us other managers/leads are 3 cookie king, bringing in circa $40,000 per day, affording you a life of luxury, and not fairly compensate the employees that are making Gideons everything that it is. The cookies are good, but make no mistake, as was stated during the May 6th meeting, the customers come for us. I can’t imagine what they’ll say when they learn about the slave-like conditions in which we work, especially with Auntie Anne’s earning $18 per hour + tips. 3) Hours- Part time is up to 30 hours per week, full time is 30 hours or more. We must have a guaranteed number of hours per week, pending our availability. For example, if a full-time employee has open availability, they must be scheduled for 40 hours. If a part-time person has open availability, they must be scheduled for up to 30 hours per week. This is to ensure we have a stable and uniform weekly income, guaranteed by our base pay and consistent hours. 4) On Call- All shifts that are ‘on- call’ must be guaranteed a full 8 hour shift, regardless if the employee is called into work or not. We clear our day and make ourselves available to cover the Company, and we demand to be compensated a full 8 hours ($16 per hour) for the flexibility to suit the Company’s needs. 5) Pay Protection- In the event that the store is closed for any reason, employees currently scheduled to be working during the closure must receive all payment for the shifts they were scheduled for. If the AC goes out again, and we’re down for several days, those of us scheduled must receive full compensation for shifts as scheduled. 3) Health & Safety- While it seems that Gideon’s is based primarily on the ‘cool factor’ in how our processes look from a customer perspective, we are still a fully functioning kitchen and retail location with a haphazard health and safety process, at best. To ensure a properly safe workplace and customer experience, we demand the following changes immediately: 1) Shorts/ Heat Safety Prevention- We’ve been told time and time again that the ‘Disney Contract’ we cannot wear shorts. After having multiple conversations with Disney Springs leadership and the Unite Here 362 representatives, we have come to understand that a change in uniform can be initiated by amendment. No longer can the ‘look’ of something overpower the safety of us. In terms of being outside in the sunlight and heat, we demand that the contract be amended immediately to account for a uniform change, thus allowing us to wear shorts within the next five days. It is dangerous for us to be outside in the heat and sunlight during high-heat (more than 70 degrees fahrenheit) days, wearing all black and long pants. We are unwilling to compromise our personal health and safety to appease your ‘style guide’ insisting on long pants, but we’re happy to maintain a look via style guide for shorts. In addition, we have seen multiple large/ battery operated fans in use around Disney property, keeping other Cast cool during these heat waves. We demand that large fans are procured and placed in strategic outside 5 locations within the next 5 days, so that we may have respite during high temp days. The cooling towels and neck fans you have provided are ineffective. 2) Egress- We bakers are trapped. There is no second means of fire egress from the kitchen, and should a fire or other disaster occur with the ovens, we would be trapped and unable to escape. We demand you add in additional egress from the bakery, into the outside alley. We understand this will require planning and stairs, however, planning must be commenced immediately. We will not work in an unsafe environment, and with no place to escape in the event of an emergency, we will be burned alive. 3) Handicap accessibility- Our retail location does not comply with ADA mobility standards. The counters must be moved to allow an employee who utilizes a wheelchair or other mobility device the proper space to move behind the counters and throughout the kitchen. While yes, a wheelchair will ‘fit’, they will be unable to properly move. We are discriminating against hiring ADA employees due to the way the store is currently overcrowded and built. We demand proper spacing be added within the next 90 days. 4) Safety Training & Procedures- As of right now Operations have not developed any safety or training procedures relating to fire, bomb threat, active shooter, lighting/ rain, accident or other hazard. We are provided with no training in the event of any of these emergencies, and we are all woefully unprepared with a common knowledge of how to address emergency situations. We demand that a safety plan be developed and provided to each of us in writing, and that we receive sufficient training of the new procedures within 14 days. 5) Sanitation- Our baking sheets never get cleaned. We demand that you hire an outside vendor to pick up used equipment nightly at close, and deliver a clean set at the same time, so that we may rotate clean equipment daily. It is too large a task for us to wash in house, and this needs to be automated for us. Our current sanitation procedure is inadequate to ensure proper health and safety standards. 6) Bathroom breaks- Many of us suffer from various biological disabilities that force frequent trips to the restroom. We simply cannot ‘hold it’ until we’re on break. IF we need to go to the restroom, we must be immediately accommodated to do so without repercussions. While this is not common, it does happen, and must be allowed. 6 Demand Timeline: May 11th- Cold Brew BartendeShaking preparation is disbanded, stir stick preparation is reimplemented. May 11th- Cynthia is terminated immediately for using racial slurs during a company meeting. May 11th- Drew is demoted as manager immediately for failure to act as a leader, and help his team, undergoing an immense retraining before he is reinstated. May 12th- All employees earn a base rate of $16 + tip share. May 12th- An automatic/ mandatory 7.5% gratuity is placed on all guest orders. May 12th- All ‘on call’ shifts will be guaranteed a full 8 hours ($16 p/h), regardless of working or not. May 12th- Lead/ Trainer pay to increase to at least $19 per hour when training, and $18 per hour at all other times + tip share. May 11th- Planning for additional egress to begin. Must be fully installed and operational no later than June 20th, 2024. May 17th- A $1,200 bonus is paid to all employees who worked during the last three pay periods. This bonus covers the lower wages suffered from the ‘no tip’ asking policy. May 13th- Schedules to be created, guaranteeing all ‘part-time’ employees up to 30 hours per week based on employee availability, and ‘full-time’ employees at least 40 hours per week, based on employee availability. May 14th- Commercial grade fans outside submitted for approval to Disney, installed upon approval. May 15th- Shorts implemented for all workers, all shifts, when the outside temperature is more than 70 degrees fahrenheit. May 14th- Sanitation company must be contracted to pick up used baking sheets nightly, and a second set of baking sheets to be procured to ensure sufficient sanitation of products in direct contact with food. May 24th- All health & safety procedures will be drafted and provided to all employees in writing, with in-person training to occur with all employees. New hires shall receive the new procedures and same in person training as a part of their onboarding. August 4th- Handicap/ADA compliance. The store and kitchen must be rearranged/ decluttered to allow for the hiring of mobility device users, including wheelchairs, to comply with ADA layout requirements. 7 While the above demands only scratch a portion of the hazardous operational procedures, we are confident that should they all be addressed and the solutions we have demanded are implemented within the allotted timelines, we can avoid a disastrous fallout and continue to work together to ensure Gideons remains a successful operation. We understand that this will most likely come as a shock, not less because ownership and operations seem to be blissfully unaware of the vast deterioration, but moreover, the inane procedural overhauls implemented in today’s meeting simply reek of disconnection to the reality of the process, and will only serve to further delay and complicate the already struggling operation. It is time to see beyond all of the narcissistic ‘it looks cool, so we’re going to do it my way’ absurdity, and recognize that the above demands come from your soldiers on the frontlines. A tough pill to swallow, but it is medicine critical to survival, nevertheless. We further recommend that all upper management leadership work at least one eight hour, front of house shift per six months, to ensure they remain fully connected and relevant. We must issue a final word of warning: should this letter be ignored, or any of the above demands are not implemented, or any retaliatory action be taken, it will be met with the most severe consequences. We know that you are amassing a fortune, and all we Ghosts ask for is a fair wage, a safe and comfortable working environment, and to be treated with dignity and respect. We’d hate for the adoring public to learn of any other reality. This is your one, final, opportunity to make it right. We look forward to your prompt email reply confirming your plan of action to comply with our demands herein. In Solidarity, The Ghosts of Gideons.
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