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Do you need a fast 800 to run well at 1500?
Main Post: Do you need a fast 800 to run well at 1500?
“Get 10 hits” what’s a hit in fun run 3 ??
Main Post: “Get 10 hits” what’s a hit in fun run 3 ??
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Just hitting them with the ice power up. Freezing players doesn’t count as a “kill” so they say a “hit”
2nd run, 51 paragon - how far should I go?
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I just hit 120 kittens, and that's where I reset last time. I'm just curious what a good goal for my 2nd run should be?
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Go as far as you can go without it being too painful. I also rest at 120 for my first run, but I feel like I made it to 140 or 150 in my second go. The more paragon you get, the better. If you haven't seen it yet, check out monstrous advice.
[FRESH ALBUM] RXK Nephew - On The Run From Area 51
Main Post: [FRESH ALBUM] RXK Nephew - On The Run From Area 51
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Glad to see the mods reconsidered his indie cred.
This is one of Neph's weirder albums. The intro is one of the most experimental songs he's done yet.
He said on instagram that a sequel is already being recorded and should be out soon. Coming for rap MVP back to back years.
[Swatch Sistem 51] Running fast?
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Anyone else notice the Sistem 51 runs very fast? Mine gains at least a minute a day.
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Mine is 7.8 s/day slow
Haelian Achieved the first 51 Heat Run.
Main Post: Haelian Achieved the first 51 Heat Run.
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Sorry if this was posted already, but I couldn't see it through the search. Want people to know more about my boi Haelian and his awesome runs.
Femke Bol Run under 51 In 400M hurdles
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Femke just SMASHED her European record running 50.95 in the 400m hurdles.
Obviously Sydney has run 50.65 this year and 50.68 previously, but Femke’s time makes her an actual throat in the Olympics.
Top Comment: Wow! Now this is why competition is so important. As soon as Sydney returns to throw down the gauntlet, it immediately lights a fire in Femke to improve. Her previous PB was 0.77s away from Sydneys old WR, but now the new PB is 0.30 from Sydney's new WR. She's definitely inching closer. Can't wait for the Olympic race!
#1 Strange Harvest Dungeon Run 1:51 WR Time?
Main Post: #1 Strange Harvest Dungeon Run 1:51 WR Time?
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When did u do that?
I cant find the event anymore
How would you run a business? (warning, wall of text)
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Advice from current co-ops and worker-owned businesses super appreciated. Also, I am neuro-divergent, so, apologies in advance for the presentation of my questions and I am putting my thoughts and feelings about issues down, those are not meant as a hard justification, just an explanation of my thinking process. I am always open to changing my mind.
I run a small vape shop (myself, a partner, and two employees, with five ex-employees - none fired, all left with warm feelings). We are in the process of transitioning to a co-op (once our liabilities are taken care of, and the company has the funds to sustain itself).
We pay everyone (including ourselves) the same amount, with the same benefits, and excess profits are split as an equal bonus between us.
I would ideally have us not have any roles with more or less authority, but, I don't think that's feasible with my employees. Some people don't want to deal with the responsibility of making a decision so they defer them to others. I have zero concerns about that employee or their performance, but as a relationship, it means that they are always looking to someone else for decision making purposes and that, if nothing else, feels like an authoritarian relationship, even if consensual. Where is the moral choice in regards to employees voluntarily wanting positions with less decision making, or that need to be told what their duties are for each shift? I feel a bit weird telling someone else what to do, and am worried that I'm hurting that person's self esteem while doing so. Also, how have you handled the issue of employees with varying duties/work ethics getting upset that they are not financially compensated for the additional effort? I don't like the idea of paying the other employee less, but, I see the validity to their argument. They're both great workers, and have different strengths and weaknesses, the business needs all of us, I just feel like we all contribute, we all collect.
We've privately funded the store for the duration of its existence so far. During a lull in business as the start of covid we personally paid for a couple orders to avoid increasing our debt, and paid ourselves as little as possible (my partner did not draw pay for over three months, while we both worked second jobs). We are building a cash reserve to prevent this from being an issue in future (and to mitigate other financial hurdles). How could we have handled that as a co-op? How do I avoid pushing that grind-ish mentality on my coworkers?
Currently, I take last pick on the schedule and fill any gaps while giving the two employees preference on days. This works well as it keeps everyone happy, but, I would like to get the occasional day off to do fun things, or go down to Spartacus Books and see if its a cool spot. I justify biting the bullet here because "I'm the boss" and that means I have to accommodate employees before I focus on myself. What are some ways I could manage the scheduling in future that doesn't put me in this position? I don't want to mess up peoples' lives and their happiness, but, I want it to be fair and for me to also get some of that life and happiness.
Currently, conflict resolution and problem solving run to either myself or my partner. Prior to us having other employees the two of us would get together to find solutions to problems, and I had envisioned that just being expanded to include other people. But, I am having a lot of trouble getting employees to join the discussion with confidence. I've had a couple talks about it, and, the common response has been that it's hard to be comfortable with the boss. How do the other partner and I stop having that presence with our coworkers? For people that were around to see a transition to a co-op or worker owned shop, did it affect the dynamic of existing relationships? I'm not trying to ignore the issue, but, if its something that will be solved once people have their name on the shop then it feels like it's a solution I'm working towards, and I'll be less anxious while alleviating the symptoms of it currently.
I've never had to fire someone from this shop. I've had to do it elsewhere, but, that was a totally different dynamic, and I can't really rely on a corporate ethos of apathy to make it easier for me. Nor would I want to. But, if it were to ever come to that, how would I? So much of our day-to-day is about improving and accepting imperfection, that I don't know how to draw a line with things like incompetence. It's never been an issue to date, and hopefully never will be, but, how have any of you gone about that shitty task? Also, how would that work in a co-op? I would greatly appreciate some examples and help here.
For people that have transitioned to co-ops or started their own. How did you guys deal with existing liabilities for the company? What about licensing for things like controlled substances? I realize a lot of that will vary depending on region, but any bit of perspective helps.
If you read all the way to here, thank you so very kindly for your time and understanding. And I'm sorry for how awkwardly I tend to present things like this. I hope you all have as much warmth and wonderfulness in your day as is possible.
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I help companies and coops move toward decentralized, employee run models with no managers or servant-leaders only.
I think you stress too much about decision makers. In a traditional setting being a decision-maker is a big deal because you are accountable for that decision.
In the type of shop you are running, i would advise group decisions. Someone propose a decision, and people exchange on the propose course of action, and especially people who will have to live with the decision. The idea isn’t to debate until a perfect course of action is found, but to be sure that everyone can live with the proposed course of action. Pay close attention to the opinion of those who will live with the impact, as they are usually the best to propose some corrections to the proposed course of action. Oftentimes, after some discussions you are sufficiently in agreement that a vote isn’t even useful.
And of course, not decision should be written in stone and sign with blood. Context can change, and sometimes even a course of action we all agree on can prove to be sub-optimal at best. So give yourselves the leeway to change your mind.
For those who don’t care enough to participate in the discussions, make it clear that this mean that they tacitly agree to the proposed course of action as is. Most of the time, even shy or non-comital people will learn to voice their opinion to help shape the course of action if they have something to contribute.
This approach is easy to set up, easy to get into and if million dollars companies can use it for their operations, so can your shop.
Home run #49 for Shohei Ohtani, he ties Dodgers single season record
Main Post: Home run #49 for Shohei Ohtani, he ties Dodgers single season record
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Could you imagine if he was able to make that triple in the 3rd inning and hit no. 49 for the cycle??