Random thoughts that are pointless and too dumb to say anywhere else thread: 2019

[Baldkin]

Good Morning, BF Friends -

 

A serious question on workplace protocol:

 

Last night, the father of one of my direct reports passed away. I’m a fairly new manager. My team is composed of a few guys in their 20s plus me (age 33). I’m working with HR to confirm our bereavement leave policy and check on any other benefits for which my colleague may be eligible. I plan on circulating a sympathy card and a cash collection within our department. I’ll also share the visitation details once they are known. Is there anything else I can or should do to help him through this difficult time?

 

What people need most, in times like this is things taken off their plate. They will have family members, lawyers, funeral home, creditors, etc to deal with which will only burden their brain and time even more.

 

While your company bereavement policy may give them a few days, doing a small thing like ordering from their favorite spot for lunch (and letting them know a day ahead of time) or other similar things - any small thing you can take off their plate - will help.

[DHonks]

Despite Robert Kraft being in the news for several days, I have yet to see an article written about why states need to legalize prostitution. Certain Nevada counties have a legal market in which parties negotiate for services without the fear of arrest. Yet other states (and counties in NV) are where the sex trafficking is occurring. A regulated, legal marketplace is the solution to eliminating much of the problem.

[RollieTime]

Despite Robert Kraft being in the news for several days, I have yet to see an article written about why states need to legalize prostitution. Certain Nevada counties have a legal market in which parties negotiate for services without the fear of arrest. Yet other states (and counties in NV) are where the sex trafficking is occurring. A regulated, legal marketplace is the solution to eliminating much of the problem.

 

Legalizing prostitution would cause a lot more issues for people that are involved in sex trafficking that don’t want to be. I’m not going to get into detail on this topic, but legalizing prostitution would cause a lot more harm than anything.

[GAME05]

At our work you've got the bereavement leave, but managers are also extremely flexible when it comes to the loss of a close family member. There's an effort made by managers to ensure enough vacation time is available so that the person can be absent as much as is needed and they don't feel rushed back before they're ready.

 

At least going to the wake is a must on the part of the boss. At our work typically the co-workers go when it's someone that close, too. For co-workers going to the wake/funeral, there's no call on the part of the employer to have to take vacation time in order to do so, but it still counts as work hours.

[nodakfan17]

What is the etiquette on tipping a furniture delivery crew?

 

I paid $60 for delivery. I’m guessing it’s unnecessary unless the delivery is especially cumbersome? I don’t get nice things often, which is why I have to ask.

[trwi7]

It's not necessary but if you want you can tip like $10 per person or something.

[TURBO]

If I pay for furniture delivery, I don't/wouldn't tip.

 

If I got free delivery in the price of the furniture, then I'd tip them a $20 or so.

[stalton]

Coffee is the nectar of the gods

[LouisEly]

My bedroom patio door doesn't have a good seal in the middle between the two doors. It isn't so much the cold air that it's letting in, it's the noise that it's letting in (live in Chicago just off of a fairly busy street).

 

Anyone know of ways I can make the patio door more soundproof? Any type of material I could put in the middle between the two doors... and if so, how?

[AKCheesehead]

I realize this doesn't help, but...

http://66.media.tumblr.com/399a1c4b903d78972c2d617b9081b079/tumblr_mmw3alV2551qhe88io1_500.gif

[Baldkin]

My bedroom patio door doesn't have a good seal in the middle between the two doors. It isn't so much the cold air that it's letting in, it's the noise that it's letting in (live in Chicago just off of a fairly busy street).

 

Anyone know of ways I can make the patio door more soundproof? Any type of material I could put in the middle between the two doors... and if so, how?

 

Weatherstripping (or replacing the weather stripping) the doors is probably the easiest/best bet for you. Sound travels differently from wind, but they handle the same functionality: Don't let stuff in that you don't want in.

 

Are they sliding doors?

 

https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-fix-sliding-door

[stoutdude04]

I realize this doesn't help, but...

http://66.media.tumblr.com/399a1c4b903d78972c2d617b9081b079/tumblr_mmw3alV2551qhe88io1_500.gif

 

Made my day.

[nodakfan17]

If I use Uber or Lyft, how can I be sure my driver is properly insured?

 

Are these independent contractors paying for commercial auto insurance or are they just hoping their insurance carrier doesn’t find out they are driving on the side?

[Baldkin]

If I use Uber or Lyft, how can I be sure my driver is properly insured?

 

Are these independent contractors paying for commercial auto insurance or are they just hoping their insurance carrier doesn’t find out they are driving on the side?

 

They are paying for personal auto insurance. There is no way they are paying for commercial insurance. It's part of these "ride sharing" companies deferring costs onto drivers while removing their own liability.

[nodakfan17]

If I use Uber or Lyft, how can I be sure my driver is properly insured?

 

Are these independent contractors paying for commercial auto insurance or are they just hoping their insurance carrier doesn’t find out they are driving on the side?

 

They are paying for personal auto insurance. There is no way they are paying for commercial insurance. It's part of these "ride sharing" companies deferring costs onto drivers while removing their own liability.

That’s what I thought.

 

So if I’m badly injured as a passenger, can the driver’s insurance company deny me help because I was a commercial passenger? They’d probably tell me to sue the driver. I’m certain Uber and Lyft have found ways to absolve themselves of responsibility in this situation.

[Baldkin]

If I use Uber or Lyft, how can I be sure my driver is properly insured?

 

Are these independent contractors paying for commercial auto insurance or are they just hoping their insurance carrier doesn’t find out they are driving on the side?

 

They are paying for personal auto insurance. There is no way they are paying for commercial insurance. It's part of these "ride sharing" companies deferring costs onto drivers while removing their own liability.

That’s what I thought.

 

So if I’m badly injured as a passenger, can the driver’s insurance company deny me help because I was a commercial passenger? They’d probably tell me to sue the driver. I’m certain Uber and Lyft have found ways to absolve themselves of responsibility in this situation.

 

You, as a rider, would be under Uber's insurance policy (I believe) but the driver would (most likely) not (and most likely, their personal insurance claim would be negated -- as "Driving for hire" is usually banned).

[nodakfan17]

Thanks for the explanation. Count me as someone who is still skeptical. I foresee a lot of finger pointing in that situation.

[LouisEly]

Car insurance companies - and vehicle financing companies - now ask if the vehicle will be used for commercial/ride-sharing purposes. If the driver says it isn't, then they are committing fraud. If the driver says it is, they will pay appropriate insurance rates and be covered.

[nodakfan17]

For some reason, I detest businesses that open on Thanksgiving, but have no problem with stores that are open on Easter. In fact, I just got back from Menards.

[jerichoholicninja]

I don't get the popularity of all these comic book movies. I've seen some of them and I've liked some of them but I just don't get it.

[bjkrautk]

Having seen the Verizon ad entirely too frequently between the NCAA tournament and the NFL Draft...I hope to go the rest of my life without hearing about the condition of Ned Yost’s pelvis.

[AKCheesehead]

Having seen the Verizon ad entirely too frequently between the NCAA tournament and the NFL Draft...I hope to go the rest of my life without hearing about the condition of Ned Yost’s pelvis.

 

I had no idea what you were talking about, I’ve been away from tv for awhile. No more than 30 seconds after reading your post the Yost ad came on.

[stoutdude04]

I don't get the popularity of all these comic book movies. I've seen some of them and I've liked some of them but I just don't get it.

 

My wife enjoys them, so if it's an excuse to have a date night and not have to watch some romcom or chick flick...sign me up.

 

Now we've watched almost all of them so I think it's about hearing and finding out more of the story.

 

She really enjoyed Deadpool(I know that doesnt go with the Avengers story).

[wallus]

I don't get the popularity of all these comic book movies. I've seen some of them and I've liked some of them but I just don't get it.

 

They seem popular with both genders and are usually pretty well written. Most of the other movies that come out stink. Not much else to get.

[nodakfan17]

I don't get the popularity of all these comic book movies. I've seen some of them and I've liked some of them but I just don't get it.

I’m with you. I enjoyed the 3 Iron Man movies, but the original Avengers film was a little too ‘science-fictiony’ for my tastes. That being said, I think a 22-film story arc is impressive and I wouldn’t mind watching all the MCU movies with my young son in a few years.