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aoeudhtns t1_j6iu7ms wrote

Reply to comment by thenewtbaron in Pennsylvania latest to eliminate college degree requirements for most state jobs by Created-being

It's more about easing the burden for entry. Paying a few K for 6 college classes, which you can probably do online, is way more afforable than 60-120k for a full BA, which may even require relocating. It makes these jobs attainable. Maybe the hiring pool isn't there now, but the jobs market will probably adjust over time to the new reality.

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thenewtbaron t1_j6isjmh wrote

Reply to Pennsylvania latest to eliminate college degree requirements for most state jobs by Created-being

ah, a repost.

Ok, this isn't really a new thing. The majority of jobs that had a "removed" college degree could have already been gotten with no college degree. You have to have experience in something relevant, and usually, it is college/military/specific qualification related.

like, "audit specialist" you can have a bach degree with 18 hours of accounting/auditing, one year as a state trainee(which was there before), commonwealth accounting intern program(which was there before) or combo of experience/training which includes 18 credits of accounting/audting.

so, you will still need what like, 6 accounting college classes, and some form of training. Well, Sure, someone with a full semester of accounting and some experience could get in but that is probably going to be pretty rare.

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Atrocious_1 t1_j6is03s wrote

Reply to Want growth in Erie? Cut taxes on homes and jobs, hike taxes on land instead by ToffeeFever

Yeah, ok, property taxes should be slashed on primary residences. It's a huge problem for lower income households and elderly.

You got a second home, or are a landlord, you should be taxed at higher rates for the extra homes. Personal income taxes should be increased for incomes over $150k.

And it's stupid how we fund education through property taxes by districts and not from a general education fund.

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TacoNomad t1_j6iqubp wrote

Reply to comment by cuppa_tea_4_me in Universal Childcare for Pennsylvanians— and everyone in the US by Existing-Papaya-8643

I didn't assume that the father was. You did.

Did you read the post? The post doesn't imply any gender roles.

The comment implied gender roles, but the person should have said parent instead of mother. In either case, you're assuming that "baby daddies" are fully supporting their kids and the mothers are just taking a stipend from your wallet. That's why it's weird.

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markwusinich t1_j6ioub0 wrote

Reply to Has anyone had to get a replacement birth certificate and how long does it take to receive? by Listerine_shots

I would highly recommend smiling and being very nice to everyone you interact with.

30 years ago I was supposed to go on a cruise, and I was gonna use my birth certificate instead of a passport, because I didn’t have one, and the week before my car was robbed, and I lost my only copy of my birth certificate. The tickets were replaceable, but the birth certificate was not.

I went down to the state administrative building in Philadelphia, explain my situation and fell on their mercy. She had a copy ready for me by the end of the day.

When I came back, I brought a tub of water ice

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