JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
… or cut staff and work more hours yourself. Both happened here when minimum wage took a big leap a few years ago.
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SteveBrickNJ
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This January will be the final year that the minimum wage in NJ rises by one dollar. It was $11...then $12...etc. This Jan. 1st the NJ minimum wage will be $15.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Fun fact - It’s “Canada Goose”, not “Canadian Goose” … and we hate those nasty little bleeps as much as you do!
Figgy1
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They don't bother me. They hang at the lake, don't bother with anybody and leave a couple of months later
NJ seems to be leading the way , in 2018 NJ min wage was around $8 per hour in a few weeks min wage will be $15. Tipped staff still make around $5 per hour but tips during their shift can be very lucrative. I expect a significant price increase in menu items in the near future . Those higher labor costs will be passed onto the customers.
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
They’re very aggressive during nesting season. Some businesses have to reroute customers in via “back stage” entrances as it were, if a mating couple nest too close to the front entrance.
And of course, there’s the poop. It’s green, gross, full of disease-causing pathogens, is enticing to dogs, and it’s EVERYWHERE!
They’re not even good eating apparently, so except for the occasional majestic V-formation in the sky, they’re kind of a useless species. Like most politicians.
Figgy1
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The last part is not always true. Some dining establishments don't follow the law where if a server doesn't make MW they pay the difference, some places require pooled tips to all staff even cooks, some places treat staff well but not all
Figgy1
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The cute ducks hang where the people do (somebody is there 24/7 so the predators stay away) , the geese that stop here generally avoid people and turkeys as the turkeys won't put up with them. The hawks and eagles look at them like lunch
Can’t the wait staff report this infraction ( ie pay to make the difference ) ? This would make not so negative news in the media and reporters would like to jump on this story . My experience working in kitchens and dining areas back in the day was not all employed actually were legal to work but that’s another story.
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MinnieM123
Premium Member
Yah, Canada geese can be a nuisance at times, even down here. And yes, they do poop a lot!
Figgy1
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Wouldn't even be a blip in the metro NY and Philly markets
I like Mexican food like tacos and tortas but the late great foodie Anthony Bourdain mentioned in an episode if undocumented immigrants did not work in the food and beverage industry in the USA that the industry would collapse.Wouldn't even be a blip in the metro NY and Philly markets
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
I went to check out the new apartment today. I’d planned on changing up the colour scheme maybe a little, but considering almost everything so far is pilfered from the house or trailer … teals and blues it is. 
I had told them I wasn’t moving in for a bit, so if they needed to delay a week or two to complete the total renovation, no problem.
Well, they said it was ready, but it’s not. No appliances; there is a big problem with the ceiling in the laundry room; smoke and CO detectors are not installed; two of the mirrored closet doors only have one slider each; and the window that needs replacing is on back order (that one I knew about). Honestly it feels pretty rushed and slapdash. There are a couple of wall repairs where it is crazy obvious they painted wet spackle.
That being said, I love it. I’ll do a list and give them some time to work out the kinks.
It’s pretty sparsely furnished right now, because this is all that fit into the pickup truck. I had planned on picking up the bedroom suite when it FINALLY comes in, but yeah, to heck with that, they can deliver!
Living room. The chaise lounge is disassembled because I had to clean the upholstery and it’s drying.
Dining room. No table and chairs yet, just a desk, so maybe it’s an office for now.
The appliance-free kitchen.
The spare room. Eventually (read - when I make some money!), I’d like to put a small pull out sofa in here.
The totally empty principal bedroom. I don’t think the dresser is going to fit along with the king size bed (with drawers) and nightstand.
The bathroom. All stocked, sans toothbrush and band aids, which if you know me, are pretty much the two most used items in a bathroom cabinet.
I had told them I wasn’t moving in for a bit, so if they needed to delay a week or two to complete the total renovation, no problem.
Well, they said it was ready, but it’s not. No appliances; there is a big problem with the ceiling in the laundry room; smoke and CO detectors are not installed; two of the mirrored closet doors only have one slider each; and the window that needs replacing is on back order (that one I knew about). Honestly it feels pretty rushed and slapdash. There are a couple of wall repairs where it is crazy obvious they painted wet spackle.
That being said, I love it. I’ll do a list and give them some time to work out the kinks.
It’s pretty sparsely furnished right now, because this is all that fit into the pickup truck. I had planned on picking up the bedroom suite when it FINALLY comes in, but yeah, to heck with that, they can deliver!
Living room. The chaise lounge is disassembled because I had to clean the upholstery and it’s drying.
Dining room. No table and chairs yet, just a desk, so maybe it’s an office for now.
The appliance-free kitchen.
The spare room. Eventually (read - when I make some money!), I’d like to put a small pull out sofa in here.
The totally empty principal bedroom. I don’t think the dresser is going to fit along with the king size bed (with drawers) and nightstand.
The bathroom. All stocked, sans toothbrush and band aids, which if you know me, are pretty much the two most used items in a bathroom cabinet.
Nice little placeI went to check out the new apartment today. I’d planned on changing up the colour scheme maybe a little, but considering almost everything so far is pilfered from the house or trailer … teals and blues it is.
I had told them I wasn’t moving in for a bit, so if they needed to delay a week or two to complete the total renovation, no problem.
Well, they said it was ready, but it’s not. No appliances; there is a big problem with the ceiling in the laundry room; smoke and CO detectors are not installed; two of the mirrored closet doors only have one slider each; and the window that needs replacing is on back order (that one I knew about). Honestly it feels pretty rushed and slapdash. There are a couple of wall repairs where it is crazy obvious they painted wet spackle.
That being said, I love it. I’ll do a list and give them some time to work out the kinks.
It’s pretty sparsely furnished right now, because this is all that fit into the pickup truck. I had planned on picking up the bedroom suite when it FINALLY comes in, but yeah, to heck with that, they can deliver!
Living room. The chaise lounge is disassembled because I had to clean the upholstery and it’s drying.View attachment 757234View attachment 757235
Dining room. No table and chairs yet, just a desk, so maybe it’s an office for now.View attachment 757236
The appliance-free kitchen.View attachment 757237
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The spare room. Eventually (read - when I make some money!), I’d like to put a small pull out sofa in here.View attachment 757242
The totally empty principal bedroom. I don’t think the dresser is going to fit along with the king size bed (with drawers) and nightstand.
View attachment 757243
The bathroom. All stocked, sans toothbrush and band aids, which if you know me, are pretty much the two most used items in a bathroom cabinet.View attachment 757241
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Thank you. It will be fine once it’s furnished and zhuzhed up a bit. Even better, it’s two minutes to the gym, and less than five to work!
There’s a lovely balcony partially overlooking a small pond, so that will be nice in the warmer months. (Hopefully it’s not over run with those dreadful Canada Geese.)
My commiserations it's so close to a gym
Figgy1
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You have excellent taste in trivets! and good luck with your new place!I went to check out the new apartment today. I’d planned on changing up the colour scheme maybe a little, but considering almost everything so far is pilfered from the house or trailer … teals and blues it is.
I had told them I wasn’t moving in for a bit, so if they needed to delay a week or two to complete the total renovation, no problem.
Well, they said it was ready, but it’s not. No appliances; there is a big problem with the ceiling in the laundry room; smoke and CO detectors are not installed; two of the mirrored closet doors only have one slider each; and the window that needs replacing is on back order (that one I knew about). Honestly it feels pretty rushed and slapdash. There are a couple of wall repairs where it is crazy obvious they painted wet spackle.
That being said, I love it. I’ll do a list and give them some time to work out the kinks.
It’s pretty sparsely furnished right now, because this is all that fit into the pickup truck. I had planned on picking up the bedroom suite when it FINALLY comes in, but yeah, to heck with that, they can deliver!
Living room. The chaise lounge is disassembled because I had to clean the upholstery and it’s drying.View attachment 757234View attachment 757235
Dining room. No table and chairs yet, just a desk, so maybe it’s an office for now.View attachment 757236
The appliance-free kitchen.View attachment 757237
View attachment 757238
View attachment 757239
View attachment 757240
The spare room. Eventually (read - when I make some money!), I’d like to put a small pull out sofa in here.View attachment 757242
The totally empty principal bedroom. I don’t think the dresser is going to fit along with the king size bed (with drawers) and nightstand.
View attachment 757243
The bathroom. All stocked, sans toothbrush and band aids, which if you know me, are pretty much the two most used items in a bathroom cabinet.View attachment 757241
MinnieM123
Premium Member
That's a very nice looking space, and you'll make it look like home in no time once you move in there. As for the slow installation, repairs, etc., that's typical in rental units. Lived in rentals most of my life, so I've been there. Good thing is you have some time before you move in.
Goofyernmost
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When I graduated from High School (yes, I know when we still used stone tablets) minimum wage was $1.10 per hour. I can remember day dreaming about earning $10,000 per year ($4.80 per hour for 40 hours). That would buy you a decent home and two cars in the yard plus raise a family comfortably. How times have changed now people have all they can do to survive (single) on $15.00 per hour. It really is sad how wonderful (sarcasm) capitalism has worked for the bottom groups.