LPT Moving to a new state
Hello everyone, I recently just graduated with my masters and have been looking for a job, but unfortunately, I cannot find any in my current state. However, I was offered a high paying job and they would cover the moving fees to move to a completely new state where I would not know nobody, I am pretty nervous to go since I would not know any friends or family there but what makes me feel better is it would be a good move for my career and give me more experience on my résumé to hopefully move back to my current state, another pro is is that I would be with a cohort of people that would all be in the same boat as me by relocating, but overall feeling pretty anxious about it and would love some tips to feel better about it or would you personally stay?any advice would be great thank you
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LPT: How to make real/authentic friends
Whenever you meet new people, be your 100% true authentic self. People are attracted to genuine, authentic people. Make the jokes you want to make, say the things you want to say without any fear. You never make any real friends talking about the weather or what’s on the news.
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LPT Never lend a huge amount of money to family members.
I learned this lesson the hard way, as I lended my sister almost 4k recently. I ended up needing that money after a while. This brought so much resentment between us to the point that I don’t think our relationship as brother and sister will be the same ever again. From that day I said to myself, to only give away small gifts as money if they need them but never lend again, especially to family members.
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LPT: Forgot your coupons for the grocery store? Bring them to customer service with your receipt and they will credit you back.
Our local Kroger was sending out $20 off coupons when you spend a $100 and of course we left it home.
I brought in the coupon with receipt to guest services the following week and they were so nice and credited the coupon value onto my credit card.
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LPT if you rent a car remember to take a complete video of the vehicle outside and inside before and after you use it. They may try to scam you by saying that you left a scratch.
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LPT: The best time to search for a job is when you already have one.
People generally stay complacent in their position because it's comfortable, but they may be missing bigger and better opportunities.
When you are jobless and searching, you are often desperate to find anything that could fit your skills. This gives the employer all of the leverage.
If you are searching while you are currently employed, you can ask for so much more because you are "desirable." This gives you all of the leverage.
Instead of trying to similarly match your previous salary, you can make demands for 10-20% more money, more PTO, or other quality of life benefits.
If it all fails, you were in no less of a spot than if you hadn't looked.
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LPT: verify the property owner through county tax records when booking VRBO or Airbnb to mitigate rental scams
Avoid Rental Scams by Verifying Property Owners Using County Tax Records Before Booking on VRBO or Airbnb.
This simple step can expose scams and confirm you're dealing with the rightful owner.
Input the property address on its county property tax accessor website to access its tax records, which will show the legal owner’s name. This is public information usually available online but you could call the tax assessor if it isn’t.
Make sure the person you’ve been in contact with matches the owner’s name on the tax record.
If there’s a mismatch, don’t hesitate to question the host. Properties might be listed under managers or family members instead of the direct owner but you should be able to get a reason if it’s different.
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LPT - Never use a damp oven mitt or hot pad on hot dishes!
Of course, I know this, but tonight I wasn't paying attention. Busy cooking, rinsing things in the sink, hurrying. Oven timer beeps, so I grab my hot pads, not noticing enough that they were by the sink, and had gotten wet. Grabbed ahold of a 400 degree casserole dish, and...
STEAM. The angriest burst of steam was injected into my palms. Wet heat soaks in like no other. The pain was so intense I squeezed harder - subconsciously trying to not drop the inferno.
Every brain cell aligned like iron shavings around a magnet.
I SAW pain. Not just the feeling, I saw pain as a singularity, standing there holding my hands and not letting go.
My mentality broke, and my soul was transported to the future and back in a flash. I began swearing in tongues, curse words that won't be invented for a thousand years.
THEN, the dish was on the stove, and my hands in the sink. I must've moved fast, cause they're only a little red. I think I dodged an E-room trip.
So, make sure your heat-protective gear stays dry.
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LPT Always bring chapstick/vaseline on your dental visits
In our office we apply a small amount of vaseline because we stretch our patients’ lips all the time to work on the back molars. Vaseline or chapstick will relieve the tension and prevent cracking of the lips and corners of the mouth.
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LPT - Take a picture of the missing pet poster you pass in your neighborhood.
That way, if you encounter an animal you think matches the description, you have all the info available and don’t need to go back to the sign/wonder if this could be the animal.
I had this “ah-ha” moment yesterday while driving home. Passed a missing pet sign. Saw a loose pet that I thought was it. Had to drive back to the sign to confirm that no, unfortunately it was not.
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LPT - Don't allow your landlord to tell you that roaches in your rental are palmetto bugs. They're roaches.
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LPT: if you start eating a food which you don't consume regularly and feel gassy after eating it then don't quit eating it
Many people who ate junk food their entire lives start eating healthy food but quit because they get gassy but if you continue on the new diet for a week then the new diet won't make you gassy.
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LPT - Always make sure your pets have an emergency contact
Having a pet's emergency contact is important because in the event of an emergency where the owner is unable to care for their pet, such as a natural disaster, accident, or sudden illness, the emergency contact can step in to ensure the pet's well-being and safety. This contact can provide essential information about the pet's medical history, dietary needs, and behavioral traits, as well as be responsible for making decisions regarding the pet's care if the owner is unable to do so. A designated emergency contact can provide peace of mind knowing that someone responsible is prepared to care for the pet in times of crisis.
My brother-in-law was hospitalized and his dog was left alone at home. His dog was left alone for 2 days until he was awaken to tell the RN he has a dog left at home.
I found a solution and will be getting https://www.ourpetcard.com/products/emergency-pet-keychain and leave it in front of my license. Also, will be getting him one as well.
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LPT: Remove grease stains from clothes by applying a mixture of dish soap and hydrogen peroxide before laundering.
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LPT: Alcohol anonymous programs
Does anyone know any virtual Alcohol anonymous programs? I’m trying to get sober
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LPT: Keep a sunglasses case in your car so you have a place to keep a floss pick.
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LPT: When listening to white noise for sleep or relaxation, increase crossfade in settings to remove sudden interruptions at the end of a track.
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LPT for people with braces
As an orthodontic assistant for 23 years I can give this advice to anyone in braces:
Do not allow the orthodontist to remove your braces (except for health reasons) until you are happy with your teeth.
You have paid for a service. Their job is to make you happy with your smile.
Before you get them off, check for:
Spaces between teeth. Are they left there for a reason?
Are there any teeth still rotated? There should not be. Your arch should be a perfect arch.
Is your bite (the way your top and bottom teeth fit together) comfortable?
Are they flared out too much? Can you easily close your lips when resting? This is a tough one as teeth/mouth/jaw issues are all are involved. There are lots of things we can do to fix it.
The important thing is to ask and to make sure that you get real answers that you understand and are comfortable with.
Understand that some things are not possible but you should have an understanding of why it isn’t. Do not let the office rush you out of treatment if your concerns have not been addressed.
Have the discussion if you are not happy. If the braces come off and you then say… I don’t like x,y &z. The only option is to put the braces back on. Which is a pain in the ass for both you and us.
We would much rather have you say “wait! what about this?” Than to have you unhappy with the result. We are human and maybe we don’t see what you do.
I don’t care if you are 14 or 99. Ask questions at your appointment.
If you don’t know what an appliance is for, ask. If you don’t understand why we are asking you to do something, ask. Being educated and engaged. about your treatment is important.
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LPT: how to keep hard taco shells from closing up when baking
Do you hate it when you bake your hard taco shells and they close up like a clam? Making it almost impossible to fill them without the shell breaking. Well just bake them with that cardboard insert and the shell will stay wide open. Then save the cardboard insert(s) in a plastic baggie to use next taco Tuesday night until you can cover all the tacos.
Edit: you separate the shells and put 1 insert per taco. Save the inserts until you have enough for all your tacos.
Edit 2: Turns out there are a lot of easier ways to accomplish this. Read through the comments if you have struggled with those damn shells closing on you. Lots of good methods suggested.
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LPT: record all repairs and or works being done in your home. Apparently companies like (but not necessarily) Samsung will damage your products to void warranty avoid repeat service calls. Cuts.
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LPT don't ask permission to do a paternity test if someone says you're the father. You don't need their consent or permission, because you're the father.
I've seen numerous posts of ruined relationships etc, for asking to do a paternity test on a child.
Why are you asking permission or even letting them know? You don't need permission, you're by their admission the father. So do as you wish without their knowledge.
Baby daddy drama aside you should get one done when leaving the hospital anyway. 1 in 1000 births result in a near switch. An 1 in 15,000 involve an actual switch.
Make sure that shit is yours
(Edit... apparently people have no idea how a paternity test works. Well Google that for yourself. And no I don't need a newborns consent, they lack the ability to consent. Also generally, you don't need your child under 18 consent for this test. Also the point is to do it about 18 years sooner....)
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LPT If you want to read an article on a website such as the new york times but dont want to have to subscribe, disable javascript for your browser. The subscription pop up is usually a script.
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LPT: Anytime you take something apart, take a video. You now have a step-by-step guide on how to put it back together
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LPT Coins
How do I make coins not sound loud? I have a 5 gallon bottle that is full of quarters and I need to pour it into boxes without making noise while transferring it.
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LPT - If you dip your nail clipper and fingers in water prior to cutting your nails, it'll keep the clippings from flying everywhere.
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LPT- Walmart will match their online prices in store- For electronics this often makes an enormous difference.
For example, I bought an apple pencil today. They rung it up and it was 30 more than it had been listed for online. I showed them the website and I got it for that price. This seems to happen the most with electronics there, I don’t typically buy from them but will if I cannot wait for something to be shipped. Idk if they are trying to pull people in with the prices online and then hope they won’t notice/know but it adds up!
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LPT: Split your work day into 2 shifts
Have a job you don’t like? Split it into 2 shifts or 2 jobs. I hate leading meetings, so I usually schedule them for the afternoon and pretend that my first shift is 8am-12pm, and my second shift is 1pm-5pm. I trick my brain into thinking I have 1 job I like (the morning shift) and 1 job I hate (afternoon shift). When the afternoon comes, I just pretend that I’m going to my crappy part time job. This helps me focus on the positive aspects of my workday and make it a little easier to get through.
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LPT-IF YOU HAVE TO PAY A COMPANY TO WORK FOR THEM, IT'S A SCAM.
Okay, hear me out. I recently stumbled upon this job opportunity that seemed too good to be true. The catch? I had to pay a hefty fee just to start working. Now, call me skeptical, but doesn't that scream scam? I mean, why would I need to pay someone to let me work for them? It's like paying to be someone's employee – total nonsense, right?
I did some digging and found out I'm not alone. Turns out, there are tons of companies out there pulling this shady move. They lure you in with promises of quick cash and flexible hours, but in reality, you're just lining their pockets with your hard-earned money.
So, consider this a PSA: if a job requires you to shell out cash upfront, run the other way! Legitimate companies pay you for your work, not the other way around. Don't fall for their slick marketing tactics or promises of easy money. Your bank account will thank you later. Trust me, I learned this lesson the hard way. Let's keep each other informed and steer clear of these scams together! #ScamAlert #NoMorePayToWork
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LPT: if you have parents or friends that read your notifications when showing them something on your phone, put it on Do not Disturb before giving it to them
Have had this issue many times with parents. Show them a video or a picture and a message comes up. They read it and wont leave me alone until I give them the full context of my personal conversation and ask who it is etc. to save all that stress I've learnt to put it on Do not Disturb. Now they miss the notifications and videos can still load.
Much easier and quicker to show them something without all the extra baggage that goes along with it
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LPT - When looking up a recipe and you want to skip all the useless ad-filled blogging: press CTRL+F and type "Print" to jump straight to all of the key information
Clicking the "print recipe" or "print" button will just about always bring you to a new page with minimal-to-no ads that summarizes the recipe, steps, and ingredients.
For even further clarity/storage - you can select "print" again and instead of choosing your printer - select Print to PDF and save the file for later use!
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