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Jrbobfishman t1_j26jkt2 wrote

Reply to Mudlarking? by blsavarese

The area south of insulator drive has some “beaches” that have some interesting finds. Tons of well worn “sea glass” , brick chunks and pottery. You might have to get a bit crafty to get back there with all the construction and keep an eye out for needles. Please stay out of the actual muddy areas in the harbor/Patapsco area. The stuff is like quicksand and full of chemicals, heavy metals ect

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TIL02Infinity t1_j26ejo0 wrote

Reply to Maryland property values up 20% since 2020, state finds by NarutoIvy

Meanwhile from ABC News:

Home prices fall as number of homes for sale declines

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJkdoASPWgQ

>Dec 29, 2022
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> ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze breaks down the reason home prices are falling, and which regions are seeing the biggest plunge in prices.

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>Some of the cities that are having the biggest declines right now are on the west coast so places like San Francisco, like Phoenix, like Las Vegas.

Seems counter-intuitive that home prices would fall when the supply of available houses for sale in a particular area declines.

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addctd2badideas t1_j26dulp wrote

Reply to comment by motokrow in Who's hiring? WE'RE HIRING. We need an Impoundment Services Supervisor. by BmoreCityDOT

They're doing their job poorly, though. You can't go on a social media site, get called out for something and respond the way they have so far. I'm a 14 year comms professional and you either don't respond at all to these kinds of comments and just let it be (so it doesn't acquire more attention) or you formulate a measured response such as "This position's salary range is commensurate with the experience we are seeking within our budgetary requirements."

It's really that easy.

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sxswnxnw t1_j26dhum wrote

Reply to Who's hiring? WE'RE HIRING. We need an Impoundment Services Supervisor. by BmoreCityDOT

The city is in a bind with jobs like this, because if this job paid closer to what people on this subreddit likely consider to be a fair or livable wage, this would instead be about Baltimore City Corruption™ and how they shouldn't pay someone who oversees cars getting towed shit.

The pay is low for me personally... But I have over 20 years of experience in my field and a masters degree. This job appears to be a desk job requiring limited experience and a high school diploma or GED. And if you look at what a lot superintendent makes and what they must do (overseeing all the supervisors and lots, pay topping out at 112k), I see why it is so low.

The benefits aren't that bad either.

The title would look good on a resume.

This is probably a good job or stepping stone for someone. Will that someone live in Locust Point or Roland Park? Nope, unless they are like married to money.

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blsavarese OP t1_j26ctxz wrote

Reply to comment by 2_points_5_hours_ago in Mudlarking? by blsavarese

It was /u/TopS3cr3t's magnet fishing posts that prompted me to post. Neither the privy digging or the magnet fishing are exactly what I'm after, but I love following his finds. I'm looking for combing "beaches," shorelines, even river beds, for treasures.

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