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ChewML t1_j8akw1x wrote

Lkq remanufacturing starts out at over $16 an hour. 10 hour days, half day Friday sometimes for overtime. No Saturdays or Sundays. No second shift, 6am to 4:30. No experience necessary.

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LMauerman t1_j8ajm7i wrote

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Yeah, I was being slave worked at Boost. They definitely sold it to me though when I was working at Metro and made it sound so much better. That was so far from the truth, I hate that I listened. But you live and learn, I just need to find something good again.

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malevolentk t1_j8a98fc wrote

Sounds like you have really thought about how to set your kiddo up for success! Great job!

I mention the dishwasher because in the 80s my aunt had one of those dishwasher that was moveable and you had to hook up to the sink - on more than one occasion it would leak everywhere and once it caught on fire! Having a solid neighbor nearby that was able to help my cousins and I was such a relief

At the risk of sounding old - neighbors used to be much more helpful to each other. We could easily stay home because we had retired folks that lived close by and maybe couldn’t baby sit all the time but could be available if an emergency came up

Parenting without a village sucks - my husband and I have been on two dates in almost six years

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malevolentk t1_j8a3ppn wrote

As a kid who was often home alone at that age:

Also maybe have a safe grown up for emergencies that aren’t emergencies but will freak a kid that age out like: if the dishwasher starts leaking everywhere, if the electricity goes out, if they are scared but not 911 or call parent scared.

Make sure they know how to make some basic meals safely - how to make themselves feel safe - what to do if someone comes to the door - and most importantly reinforce constantly to never tell anyone they are home alone, even friends, because you never know who that person will tell.

I was okay! And lots of kids would be - but if you have neighbors you trust or a friend who lives nearby it’s always helpful for your kiddo to have back up.

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malevolentk t1_j8a2dtz wrote

Another vote for Hakaar’s

But also - they are expensive because they curate and only have the best pieces

If you are on a budget I recommend watching auctionzip and EstateSales.net - I have gotten some awesome mid century pieces this way and also at garage sales or church rummage sales

It’s a bit of a grind to check local thrift and “antique malls” but you can sometimes find good value there as well

Also don’t discount the old Facebook marketplace

Good luck!

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