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fruit_cats OP t1_jds8z00 wrote

Oh, I did, we started to sue and we ended up settling for a pretty small amount.

Every lawyer I talked to said it would be hard to prove and a very long case since they technically eliminated my position (even though they hired someone with a very slightly different title to replace me).

So we took the money.

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fruit_cats OP t1_jds0oa4 wrote

I know you can, if you have been employed and have earned over $14,000 within the last 5 quarters, which I have, at least that much is clear on their website.

TDI is separate from unemployment and is for different things.

I’m just confused about the rest, but I’ll call tomorrow and see if I can get it if figured out.

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fruit_cats t1_ixmsjpg wrote

I admit I’m a harsh judge of schools.

As for EP specifically, their academics and student progress are really not great, especially their middle schools, some elementary schools are decent but others not so much.

I also have a lot of close friends in school/city management and the ones that work in EP describe such ineptitude and uncaring management it’s amazing.

When we were looking for houses, EP was quickly ruled out because of the schools. We spent a lot of time visiting, researching and it just kept landing near the bottom.

Other than that it’s a nice community though!

Maybe the new high school will help, because the sorely need it!

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fruit_cats t1_ixmj3ex wrote

East providence is probably your best bet, it’s pretty cheap and would fit your distance requirements.

Downside is that the school system is at best mediocre, but you have a few years before you need to worry about that!

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fruit_cats t1_it4yjwv wrote

Let me put it to you this way, I work in west Warwick and before I got that job the number of daytime streetfights I had seen was zero.

It is no longer zero.

It’s not dangerous really, it’s just….really trashy.

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fruit_cats t1_irrwho3 wrote

Oh come on guys.

Yes, Salem is super crowded this time of year and yeah it’s annoying if you live there (I get it, I grew up there), but it’s also a lot of fun for a lot of people, especially kids.

OP Salem can be a lot of fun this time of year! I hope you have a great time.

Some pieces of advice:

  • if you are okay with walking a bit, there is almost always parking over the little bridge on bridge st, if you want something closer you can try the garage near Peabody Essex.

  • get there early! It helps with the crowds and parking!

  • if you want to go out to dinner in Salem make a reservation, (there are also some good restaurants in surrounding communities like Beverly, Marblehead and Lynn that will be less crowded)

  • bring snacks and critically water! Again helps with the lines.

  • pick a few activities and museums that you really want to go to and get tickets a head

  • take time to people watch! That’s half the fun of Salem this time of year!

  • most importantly, embrace the chaos. It’s going to be crowded, it’s going to be touristy, it’s going to be a little silly, but that’s the fun of it!

Plan ahead a little and it will help make the day run smoother!

Hope this helps!

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