all the people in here are dumb as hell with no compassion. honest to God best case scenario is to just walk different direction and leave them alone

Yep, I am in providence now and thankfully not commuting by train on a hour or so ride. Which easily becomes 4 hours of your day. But I did do this for over 5 years between Baltimore and Philly on Amtrak (about an hour ride per the schedules). Consider that the trains will be late or cancelled with some consistency. That if you miss a train you are probably waiting an hour for the next one. That you will a few times a year be trapped on a broken down train in the middle of no where for several hours… you know while you are supposed to be in a meeting or something. That you will get to the train station at least 10 minutes before your scheduled departure and that you will not have easy parking at that train station. The conductors will all be nice except the ones that aren’t and holy shit can they ruin your day when they are an asshole - which you will experience when you ride every day. I assume commuter rail is not super comfortable so I don’t know how easily it would be to get work done, but on Amtrak once you are seated you will have a mostly comfortable ride and I was always able to get work done (which is why I would still choose this over an hour car commute each day). I love trains. I actually kind of miss this hell and I sometimes travel by train to see friends even when it isn’t convenient just to relive the experience. The cafe car is great for a beer and a random conversation. I think 2 or 3 years of it is good. I was definitely burned out after that though. For context before this commute I had a 5 minute bike ride work and before that a 7 block walk. So adding all that time to my commute wasn’t easy to keep up with.

I went to HD today to check out their supplies. Did you use a combination of the tube and the wrap?

We could probably drive in before then. Start at 5:30-6 but the return trip is a little up in the air. My wife can do on calls and get days off too. So we hope to consolidate to 3 times a week

Wow. We will look into this. That might solve a lot of problems. Are there any other options throughout Tempe day that are express with only one stop? We will consult the schedule online.

There is also a monthly pass you can buy for Amtrak.

I dm’d you! Let me know if interested

“Now don’t worry I’m not a stabbin’ Hobo, I’m a singin’ Hobo!”

How flexible are your hours at the hospital? My wife has kicked around this idea where she’d get a job at a Boston area hospital and just do 3 7am-7pm shifts a week. Commuting in and out at those hours would skip a lot of the problems a 9-5 commuter would encounter.

Nothing really crazy. If you buy the ticket in advance it’s usually $6. Much cheaper than a monthly pass or even 10 ride pass (if you can get them all at $6. Sometimes they’re a little more) And that particular train (656 am) there’s only 1 stop between providence and back bay. It goes providence -> Rt 128 -> back bay -> south station. It might say longer on the Amtrak app or website but it’s literally 35 minutes from providence to back bay. If it’s slow or there’s traffic on the tracks maybe 40. It’s very doable in my opinion and I don’t find it really taxing at all.

Wow. Can you be specific as to how you’re accomplishing that? Feel free to dm

OP, just fyi like Providence, Pawtucket (aka the Bucket as the residents call it) still has a fair amount of stigma from some wealthier residents when it comes to the public schools. This is an urban district. If that's something you aren't interested in and you are planning on having kids, then you will be adding 35k+ per kid per year. Those home savings will quickly vanish when compared to public schools in SE Mass.

Also, like another commenter said,some costs will shoot up like insurance rates, so add all those in.

I wish folks had as much sympathy for the women, children and other people this crazy guy will inevitably hurt as they do for violent, knife wielding predators. Most mentally ill people aren’t dangerous, and erratic behavior doesn’t give someone the right to threaten others on the street.

There is a decent chance that by ignoring this situation OP caused a weaker person to be badly injured.

Pretty sure the Mbta last train leaves Boston via South Station around 11 or 1130. Check their site for the most updated schedule.

Not since they cancelled the old midnight train a few years ago (RIP). There might be a bus that late, but I’m honestly not sure. If you can drive up to a T stop with parking that’s your best bet. Quincy Adams is on the red line and has a big garage, that’s what I would recommend so you miss the bulk of 93 traffic going up.

Back in the good Ole days a van would pull up, a bunch of big guys dressed in white would tranquilize the crazy person. Strap them into the van and off to the loony bin.

That’s the suicide hotline that a person would call if they’re personally dealing with feeling suicidal feelings. Not sure if the scope really expands beyond that.

I'm saying, when using a portajohn, never look down.

There is no dual tax if you live in one state and work in another. You do have to file two tax returns, but you don’t get taxed twice. I’ve done this for many years.

Cranston and Warwick have had training with mental health professionals. I know this from experience with my son who has mental health issues and sometimes displays violent behaviors. Im sure its different with adults, however same concept. From my understanding these kinds of programs and training were making the rounds to other departments. This training is happening because most of the times its PD first on scene. Gives them the ability to access the situation, see the needs and respond appropriately.

Thanks for all the info. The person had a knife but was basically incapacitated, couldn’t stand or speak really. I watched them for about fifteen minutes. I would never ever call the police. But I understand the sentiment. The idea that they would make the situation better in any way seems silly to me. You know, because of what an evil and morally bankrupt organization they are and have always been. Being the racist martial arm of the ruling class and all that. I do wish there was someone to call for the obviously mentally ill that wouldn’t be likely to shoot them because they are waving a knife around or otherwise destroy their already precarious existence.

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Providence has a system set up where Providence Center social workers ride with Providence Police officers in a patrol car, Providence Fire also has a mental health response car on during days. Either way you call 911, PD secures the scene, dispatch send the appropriate response.

I’m doing this right now. Providence -> back bay. The 656 Amtrak is $6 and it takes 35 minutes door to door. Very doable in my opinion

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