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[ESF]

Apr 10, 2017 14:34:28 GMT -5 @angryharpy said:

Apr 10, 2017 12:02:09 GMT -5 kicks said:

I'm not sure why you felt the need to explain to me which places offer such perks and why. I get it and duh, know why places like hospitals and non profit organizations can't offer such perks. I was just pointing out the tone deafness of V not recognizing those are indeed perks.

I always wanted to ask if she thought the people who cleaned her office building at night and went home at 4am got a car service.

Oh silly, of course not. Who needs car service when you can go straight from the office to a sunrise barre class and hit Blue Bottle before the morning rush? Now those are perks.

[goldengirlz]

On the subject of crazy perks and saving money:

I never had anything close to a fancy-pants gig before my current job but I have to say that my favorite MM perk at this company is definitely the free tampons and pads.

It's such a small thing but tampons are damn expensive. And these are brand-name ones too!

I'm reminded of it because I got my period on vacation (whomp, whomp) and realized that I haven't had to carry feminine products in ages.

[dragon's breath]

Apr 8, 2017 18:49:59 GMT -5 dragon's breath said:

I'll start with yesterday. My weeks are really weird since I don't have a regular schedule. The one constant is that I make myself a latte when I first wake up, whether that is 4:30 am, 4:30 pm, or somewhere in between.

Friday (day off):
Picked up a portable dishwasher, already paid for.
Dropped off an old portable dishwasher for disposal: $10
Had sunglasses repaired (missing screw): $0
Bought dishwasher detergent and some chocolate dessert stuff, but made a pop can return: $11.49-$5.5=$5.99
Stopped by parent's house to see brother and niece who were visiting.
Meals/drinks at home.
Total: $15.99

Saturday (working night shift):
Son woke up too late to pack a lunch for work, grabbed some "little cuties" and canned chili/soup out of the pantry and dropped it off with him when I went to town.: $0
Stopped at a Mexican market for pan fino, longaniza, cumin, ground oregano, and dried little fish (the fish are to make dog treats for parent's dog): $9.57
Picked up pellets for pellet grill/smoker (on sale $15 for 40 lbs), got 80 lbs), but used gift card: $0
Local hardware store had 20% off discount for "stuff you can fit in a bag". Got free reusable bag, plus wood glue, super glue, and outdoor mounting tape: $13.21
Will take food to work for tonight and tomorrow: $0

Total so far: $22.78

Sunday (night shift): 
Slept until noon, then got up and made a latte and gathered food for work.
Total: $0

Monday (off):
Woke up at noon, took about four naps.  Went to bed early (around 9), slept almost all night.
Total: $0

Total so far: $22.78

I obviously lead a very exciting life...

[farfalla2011]

Apr 10, 2017 21:42:02 GMT -5 goldengirlz said:

On the subject of crazy perks and saving money:

I never had anything close to a fancy-pants gig before my current job but I have to say that my favorite MM perk at this company is definitely the free tampons and pads.

It's such a small thing but tampons are damn expensive. And these are brand-name ones too!

I'm reminded of it because I got my period on vacation (whomp, whomp) and realized that I haven't had to carry feminine products in ages.

I had this perk at a previous job. While I have plenty of good perks where I am now, this is definitely one perk I miss dearly.

[imojoebunny]

Apr 2, 2017 7:02:18 GMT -5 tacom said:

Basically, I want to move to a tiny tiny but lovely house/apartment with a small yard or patio. I'd like this close to a university medical center and walking distance from a couple of shops/restaurants. preferably temperate weather and MCOL-MHCOL. Does this exist?

Yep, Decatur, GA.  There are 4 colleges/Universities close by, and 3 major medical centers, and several other smaller ones close by, and the CDC.  This place might be a bit big for you, but there are lovely smaller places.  Lots of restaurants in walking distance, a grocery, and most of your other needs.  

www.trulia.com/property/3245334271-505-Alden-Dr-15-Decatur-GA-30030

[raangoli]

I thought about starting my own - except this week would be an anomaly - we owe a decent chunk in taxes and my car lease is up. Bye bye monies, it was nice knowing you!