We have increased teacher pay significantly in the past several years (still not where it should be, but our overall funding hasn't recovered from 2008 either), and they now have a union to represent and negotiate. These headlines are lazy and make it seem like it's an everywhere problem and it's not that extreme--there are targeted positions at select schools that have proven hard to fill. The same as in other counties. I totally understand a teacher having a negative reaction to seeing these headlines but they need to ask what school and what position and how does that compare to where I am and what I want to do and my compensation, and the issues my school faces. It's not like they are throwing hiring bonuses at people to perform the same work as teachers that stay. Or that if you leave whoever replaces you will automatically get this full bonus to replace you.

You can always try https://www.rva311.com/ depending on your request.

Did it once when my trash can was damaged by DPU workers and it happened in a few weeks.

Is that per child or total?

It's just as real, 1/4 the price, and you're not on a list.

For sure, sometimes that's the only way. I wouldn't have known about this either until I started working in the industry

There isn’t a single neighbourhood in the city, where I haven’t heard gunfire at night. Celebratory or otherwise.

If you want to get anything done in this city, you have to go in person. It's pathetic, but it builds a sense of community...or something.

If you want I can DM a recommendation for an at home daycare in henrico, just north of Bellevue. I used to use them and loved it, but our kids aged out.

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Just go in person

Thank you! I will. I have very few updates to make here as of right now but as we move forward with growth plans I’ll make sure to do so. I’m a first time small business owner so I’m always learning (sometimes the hard way.)

One thing that may help prevent similar situations in the future - ask for a certificate of insurance showing you as the certificate holder before even letting a contractor step foot on your property. This goes for everyone, businesses and individuals. If it's a big job, make them add you as an additional insured and/or require additional insured status in your contract with them.

Insurance probably would not have paid out for this loss, but dollars to donuts he doesn't have coverage. Money issues usually mean insurance is the easiest corner to cut, and failure to maintain a license would block him from getting coverage by any company that checked, which they mostly will do. Additionally, providing falsified certificates of insurance is a felony in Virginia.

I hope Francine keeps away from them in the Lowes garden section!

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How old are they? I’ve called around and get 1 year out waitlists. Are you looking for an immediate change?

I think for most people hearing gunfire on their walk home at night would make them feel uncomfortable

All next week it's open for spring break. Then yeah, open just on weekends for a bit

I went in August but when they told me I’d need some work done, I panicked. Time to be an adult and take care of everything I’ve been putting off ahhhhhh!

Delicious

Where do the mid/late 20s hang out in this city? I've lived here my whole life and went to VCU, but I feel like all the spots I know are the ones in The Fan that are mostly populated by VCU students. Want to get myself into more environments with people my age (even if I don't immediately meet people, just being around similar aged people with similar goals and lifestyles is super motivating), main one I've found so far is the VMFA/lawn. Secondarily, some good recs for reading/studying spots (especially ones that stay open late) would be nice.

Pho Tay Do for life!!

Yes!

I'm not gonna lie - maybe, but probably not? Definitely a few of the pieces would work for that, but I don't think there's enough out there to get them all together (and I know the pain of needing one or two things from Lowe's and having to make that separate run).

Just added pics of the wood! https://imgur.com/a/NAiz9II

I went there with my coworkers about two years ago and was charged a totally different price for our bottle of wine than what was listed on the menu. Checked the website and there was a different price there too. When we called to figure out what was going on they said there was nothing they could do about it and customers needed to get used to their pricing. Obviously we've never been back.

1. Super Flower Leadex III 650W 80+ Gold power supply - $80 (pics)

• 2 years old, works flawlessly and quietly, A-Tier on the PSU Tier List

2. NZXT H200 Mini-ITX computer case w/ tempered glass window - $40

• Around 4/5 years old, still in great condition

If someone is interested in purchasing both, I can install the PSU into the case beforehand, and will also include extra case fans that I currently have no use for. Willing to let the combo go for $100.

In addition, if you're looking to build out a PC with these parts and need help in any way, just let me know! Even if I were to build the system and completely set it up on my own, I wouldn't charge for it.

EDIT: Added pictures of the power supply. Will upload pictures of the case after I clean/dust it.