59 People Reveal Industry Secrets Companies Would Probably Rather Keep Quiet

Nail tech - time is money so if it’s cheaper to hire someone than your hourly rate would be for that task/project outsource it and invest that time into yourself

Court reporter here. Avoid the court system at all costs, but if you must, it is almost always worth it to hire a lawyer.
Also I don’t know how this works outside of Wisconsin, but at least in WI, if you committed a crime when you were under 25, successfully finished probation, and have a clean record otherwise, it may be worth it to check if your convictions are eligible for expungement.

Instead of creating template emails, save them as email signatures. I used to work in the supply chain as a sales manager and used to plow through 400 emails in no time at all. All of my major accounts thought I was the best sales manager they’d ever had because I was so responsive.

Order fried eggs not scrambled. Scrambled you get god knows what liquid egg product. Fried you get cracked shell eggs.

Any independent financing you can find is always going to be better than the store credit card. One company told me that credit was actually over 33% of our sales.

(Digital marketing) Stop selling features. Solve one specific problem and your content instantly gets stronger.

Book directly with the hotel. Priceline and Expedia may save you a few dollars on the front end but by the time you’ve paid their taxes and fees, the flexibility you get with booking though the hotel makes it worth it.

Check your insurance coverages!
Renter’s, homeowner’s, auto, health, business…all of it! Make sure you know what’s covered (and what’s not!) and how much you might be out-of-pocket if something happens. If you can afford it, increase any uninsured/underinsured coverages to at least the next tier - lots of people don’t have insurance.
Ask questions if you’re not sure.
Get everything in writing.
AND DON’T SIGN A RELEASE WITHOUT TALKING TO AN ATTORNEY!

Jewelry prices are NEGOTIABLE

IT Guy here:
In case it wasn’t obvious, everything you type in a Teams/Zoom chat is logged and accessible to someone.
Now - whether or not you need your company Legal Team to get involved with it is another matter.
But it’s there.

most clothing security tag pins can be released with a strong magnet from the hardware store.

Only a small portion of information in the world is “free on the internet”. If you’re going to dO YoUr rEseArCh, go to a college or university library that allows the public and has a computer with guest access.

I hate to say it because I LOVED movie theater popcorn, but speaking as a prior movie theater employee for almost 4 years: DO NOT BUY IT! Those machines are high-key unsanitary, and while the top bits are sanitized daily, the vents beneath the bottom metal can go unchecked for months. Plus the workers, at least where I was, would dip their fingers into the machine without gloves to get a bite all the time (excluding me, because...EW)

DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOGS TO A DOG DAYCARE OR BOARDING FACILITY. I spent 3 years working for one, and broke up more dog fights than I ever thought I would. 'Temperament tests' are a joke. They don't test if your dog is actually going to have fun; they just test to make sure your dog isn't aggressive out the gate. Very few dogs actually succeed in a daycare environment.
Most places do not have a certified trainer on staff. Most are staffed by *very* underpaid hourly workers that just needed a job, and thought it would be a fun job being with dogs all day. It can be, but it is also exceedingly stressful, physically wearing and dangerous.

As a former budtender: There is a MAJOR difference between distillate and live rosin. The feeling, the strength, the whole experience. Do your research! Budtenders may not always be honest with you

Amazon Prime is no longer a great value. Save items in your cart till you’re at $35 for free shipping. The stuff still arrives in 1-2 days. If a customer service rep is giving you a hard time when you’re trying to get a refund, mention Amazons A-Z guarantee. Also be aware that Amazon chat CSR’s will often lie and say they’ve resolved your issue so they can move on to the next customer. A callback from customer service is more reliable, avoid chat whenever possible.

In California, payroll laws go in favor of the employee. If something seems off on your check, look into it. I always say if there’s a question, err on the side of paying the employee (more). My employers have all agreed. Employers don’t want to risk Payroll fines/lawsuit. Labor board doesn’t mess around.

Former leasing agent here!
The best time apply is 2 weeks after your local schools are in session and before January. It’s the slow season so units are usually cheaper. You won’t see as many concessions (1 month free, 2 weeks free, etc.) because the price difference is that significant.

The password 210210 will work on most hydromassage lounges and beds at Planet Fitness if the club hasn’t disabled it.

If you normally use outlook, look into ‘quick parts.’ You can save templates under designated words or frases and it will populate standard verbiage for you. Great if you send out the same types of emails daily. Saves a ton of time!!