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Our current dishwasher isn't draining at all. It seems like there's been a lot of problems with it not draining, clogging, etc. recently. I was going to contact a repair company to get it fixed then I found a lot of "advice" online saying that modern dishwashers are pretty much "disposable." When does it make sense to buy a new one vs fix it?
Challenges: Canadian (only willing to buy in Canadian dollars, from retails who ship to Canada without crazy import fees) and plus size (size 20 or 2XL-ish) and little polyester (I want as much real wool in the coat as I can get). I'm looking for one that's camel or tan color. Any ideas?
Every once in a while I'll order an "older" book from Amazon.ca thinking it's a legit book and it turns out to be a low-quality "print on demand" book with a horrible quality cover, sketchy looking interior pages (photocopied?), printed on a type of cover paper I can't stand touching vs how nice an actual book cover can feel). On the back it will say "Manufactured by Amazon.ca" My problem is, I can never TELL from the description of the books which ones they'll be!!
It's time to arrange a bathroom renovation for my mother's house. It still has the original tub and flooring (eeek) from when it was purchased in 1979! It is way past overdue. I'm definitely not going to DIY this, but I feel pretty nervous even reaching out to reno companies or contractors to get this done. Any tips? What should I be asking? What should I look for?
I really like this recipe for "Penne with Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, and Basil," but I'd like to step it up! I'm thinking of adding mushrooms to it, but that's pretty basic. Any other suggestions?
The esthetician I used to see left the spa I used to see her at and it seems like she was one of the only estheticians there who used soft wax. The other estheticians I've seen at the same spa since seem to only use hard wax... and I hate it. What is generally preferred these days, soft wax or hard wax? And why? What do YOU prefer (in terms of results, experience, etc.)?
Last week I bought a new leather wallet from a luxury goods company. I've had it for less than a week and the leather smells like weed. Is there any way to get this smell out of the wallet?
I've been thinking about getting a new scanner to up my scanning game, but I'm not sure about what exists out there. Are there any (that aren't ridiculously expensive) that might suit my needs?
I've been in my current job for almost a year, it's fine. It's probably the most healthy environment I've worked in a long, long, long time. Aside from salary I have no complaints, but the salary is really low... I want a job that pays more. How long should I stay here?
For (Canadian) Thanksgiving I made a recipe similar to this one for baked stuffing and it was fine but suuuuuper bland. What's a good recipe for baked stuffing that isn't bland? I can't figure out what the recipe was missing, but it was missing... something.
In a dumb move, I didn't think to check the pockets of my jeans before doing a full load of laundry tonight! Turns out I washed my iPhone 14 Pro. When I took it out of the washing machine it was pretty dry, right now I have a fan on it. It seems to work fine... for now. Is it only a matter of time before it fully dies? What do I do? My poor phone! Can it survive this?
Most of the recommended wool detergents I've found recommended seem to be only available in the USA. So, as the title states: what's the best laundry detergent for wool clothes that I can buy in Canada. I want something I can physically purchase in-store, not online (so nothing on Amazon.ca!).
Any ideas for an easy hand building project a beginner can do in their pottery class?
I'm not enjoying my new pottery classes. Should I keep going or quit while I'm ahead? When do you typically decide to give up on a hobby/new skill that just isn't working out?
I've started taking a beginner's pottery class, I've only had two lessons so far and I can't figure out if the instructor is decent... or if the problem is me! Is there a standard-ish way of teaching pottery that instructors generally follow?
This is a follow up to my last question, about noticing my mother's infected foot (now leg) before going on a vacation. I went on the vacation, I had a good time! It was much needed (obviously). I returned last week and my mother's foot/leg wasn't much better, I'd say it was worse. Her health issues and dealing with medical professionals with regards to her sends my anxiety into the stratosphere. How do I deal with this situation without getting over-loaded by anxiety?
After a pretty good run of being generally okay to deal with, I thought my mother was doing decently well (within her limits), but... the day before I leave on a 12 day vacation... well, her health issues surface again. I truly don't know what to do. I can't cancel my trip/I don't want to, but I don't know what to do and why (of course) this has to happen the day before I go on my trip... just like all of her other medical issues. Details inside!!
Are there any stores in NYC that might sell the vintage fashion magazines I'm looking for? I've done some initial searching and it doesn't seem like there are many options for this, but just in case I'll ask here.
I know this is a dumb question, but... I'm leaving for a vacation in the United States in a week how do I make sure my phone actually works when I'm there? I visited NYC a few years ago and I had *awful* coverage with my phone, it was a disaster. How do I remedy this?
I don't have any knowledge of Japanese, is there anyone who could tell me what month/day (I think this magazine was weekly) this 1974 issue of An-An (Elle Japon) is from?
Last night, I witnessed a car accident and I can't help but feel guilty that... I actually caused it?? I don't know what to do!!
I'm wondering, is there any literature out there that challenges the (seemingly) well accepted introvert - extrovert dichotomy (or spectrum, or whatever)?
I just subscribed to a VPN to watch a specific documentary via BBC iPlayer. Are there any others I should watch before I cancel the VPN (during the 30 day trial period)?
An update to this question, sort of. A former co-worker of my father's arranged a memorial get together for him and it was wonderful. HOW do I thank her? I'm at a loss!!!
I was offered a position today, yay! BUT I am interviewing for another position within the same organization tomorrow... what's the best way to proceed with this, etiquette-wise?
I've been struggling with my job search for over a year and, most of the time, everything just feels impossible. Getting a new job (let alone a job that isn't horrendous) literally feels like an impossible task to me. Sure, I know logically it isn't, but... I can't shake the feeling that I'm going to remain unemployed forever. I've been trying, but this needs to feel possible for me to be motivated. How can getting a job feel like something actually attainable for me?
The time has come for me to write a resume for a position that I am perfectly qualified for, but I don't have any experience in that particular part of my field. It's definitely adjacent to my experience/education, but writing the cover letter for this type of job posting fills me with dread. Any advice?
There are a few items I want to purchase on eBay and, frustratingly, they're all auctions! The auctions end on the same date and time next week. What's the best way to make sure I get them? I've heard there are apps you can use to make bids, is that true? What's the deal with them?
I didn't get the job I interviewed for last week. The message the interviewer left me seems like she wants me to call her back for some sort of feedback (she didn't say that per se), but she could discuss it. I'm not really sure how I feel about calling back for feedback. I'm afraid it will just put me in a worse mood. Should I call her back when I feel less shitty?
I have a job interview tomorrow for a great position, but I fear that I've already self-sabotaged by not preparing enough for it. Now I'm having massive anxiety, how can I calm down before my interview tomorrow morning?
Writing cover letters has been very difficult for me lately. Is it ever worth hiring a cover letter writer? Have you done it? Did it work out for you? Did it not work out for you?
I'm looking for short (about 15 minutes in length) to listen to while doing a boring timed task. Any suggestions?
I signed up for a mentorship program through a professional organization a few months ago (which I forgot about) and I've been paired with a mentor, and we are going to meet for coffee tomorrow. I actually have... no idea what I'm supposed to do as a mentee. I've been so negative about the current state of my career (see previous questions) that I'm not even sure what the mentor can help me with now? What am I supposed to do so I don't waste our time?
As the title says, how do I unfuck my career? I quit a horrible job almost a full year ago and I still haven't been able to get myself back on track due to low self-esteem. Today I realized just *how* depressed I truly am about everything. I need to get a "real" job and get on with my life. But how do I do that when it just feels *impossible*? I'm just depressed about it all.
Earlier this year I discovered Lost Cherry by Tom Ford and I love it. I've never been too big into perfumes but there are some I've liked over the years (Chloé Eau de Parfum and Stella by Stella McCartney, mostly), but Lost Cherry is just... amazing. But I can't figure out *WHY* I love it so much. How do I figure out what notes or what scents are why I love it?
Okay, so I'm upset about this to the point of almost spitting blood. A construction crew installing new gas-lines in my neighbourhood *literally* parked a digger smack dab in front of our driveway overnight despite there being plenty of other places to leave it. I believe this was in response to a complaint I made to their project manager about them blocking our driveway last week. I'm emailing a complaint and my concerns to the project manager with photos. Is it too petty if I cc the higher-ups in this email?
I'm wondering if it's weird to ask a former colleague of my father's to grab a coffee or something (not dating related, don't worry). I don't think it's weird, but in the back of my head I think it might be weird. Details inside.
For no real reason other than simple curiosity, I'm wanting to learn more about philosophy. Well, not philosophy ~*~in general~*~ but I want to get a better handle on different philosophers. There are always certain philosophers that when mentioned, I have no idea what they argued, stated, etc. What's a good "general" introduction to different philosophers and their ideas?
I suppose, before I applied for this position I really didn't realize how bad my self-esteem was with regards to jobs and interviewing. How can I develop a better attitude in the next 48 hours?
I'm having an enormously difficult time figuring out how to answer this question for an upcoming interview, in light of my previous job. I just feel like a loser. I don't know where to begin. What am I supposed to say?
As the question states. This is the first time I've hit a vehicle. I was at fault and no one was injured. What do I have to do on my end of the situation?
I have a job interview (my first one since leaving my previous job) in exactly a week from now! I'm obviously excited and pleased, but I've been having a difficult time sitting down and preparing for it. To be honest, I've spent the last few days actively avoiding preparing for my job interview... then feeling bad about avoiding preparing for my interview. I haven't had a job interview in over a year and I'm a pretty nervous interviewee on a good day. What would be a good "routine"/"schedule" for me to follow during the next 7 days to ensure I'm solidly prepared for this interview?
There's an injured crow that's been sitting on our back walk-way for most of the afternoon (I don't think it's fully matured, there's been a family of crows "living" in the backyard). When I went close to it, the crow tried to walk/fly away but couldn't... and kind of fell over. Something his wrong with it's little leg! There is a local wildlife rescue, but because it's Sunday they're closed. What should I do about this poor little crow?
Last night I think Instagram flagged my account as being taken over by a bot (ugh), so when I try to log in it wants to send me a confirmation code to my email. Except there seems to be no confirmation code ever sent to my email. I've checked my trash, spam, etc. Nothing shows up. What now?
I've written a few questions about it before, but I'm still haunted by the job I quit early this year. Curiosity got the best of me and I found out something even more disturbing about that place... as if the situation couldn't become more nightmare-ish... I'm just left thinking WTF? How can I get over such a shitty, toxic environment? Also, what I found out makes me want to wash my hands of the entire field.
So, after the debacle of my previous job (see prior questions), I've been unable to bring myself to apply for a job. I applied for one job that I kind of obviously wouldn't get, in February... just to say I applied for something. I've been in therapy, which has been helping, but I am still struggling at getting over some sort of job-search barrier and I don't know what to do.
I bought an item that didn't match the seller's description, gave the seller a 3 star review, move on with my life. The seller did give me a refund of half the price of the book, but they keep contacting me to change my review! What is the etiquette? Am I SUPPOSED to change it?
After my most recent awful work experience, I've taken the past few months "off" from job searching completely. I'm not independently wealthy, so while my hiatus from work has been fun, it's time to look for a job. I need to figure out a way "out" of this field. Based on my skills, etc. what other fields should I be seriously looking into? Also, how do I change my "librarian resume" to one that's better for other fields? How do I properly sell my transferable skills.
What's the most simple/efficient way of digitizing old family photos from slides? I've done a bit of searching online and the process seems daunting (I found a video that involved a digital camera and a empty paper towel tube and quit researching!). What's the best way to go about this?
I purchased Lydia Davis' translation of Swann's Way not too long ago and I'm curious, if I enjoy Swann's Way and want to continue reading In Search of Lost Time... which translations should I go with?