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In 2026, is Andrew Ramdayal book worth it?

I am curious to know if there is value in buying Andrew Ramdayal's PMP Exam Prep Simplified: Covers the Current PMP Exam and Includes a 35 Hours of Project Management E-Learning Course. Is it helpful in preparing you for PMP exam in 2026. If not, what exam prep book would you recommend?

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 4 hours ago

What are the benefits of a company reorganization??

I'm pretty new to corporate America and have been working full-time for less than two years, so I'm genuinely curious about this.

My company is restructuring, but no one is losing their job, as confirmed in official documents. Our remote arrangements aren't changing either. Pretty much everything is staying the same, although titles and reporting structures are changing.

I usually hear about reorganizations in a negative context, especially layoffs, so I'm curious about the other side. Why would a company reorganize when cutting jobs isn't the goal? What are the potential benefits for the company and employees?

Also, I should mention that part of the reorganization is that it will reduce direct supervision, meaning some managers will no longer supervise employees. Why do companies do this, and does it benefit employees?

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 3 days ago

What are the benefits of a company reorganization??

I'm pretty new to corporate America and have been working full-time for less than two years, so I'm genuinely curious about this.

My company is restructuring, but no one is losing their job, as confirmed in official documents. Our remote arrangements aren't changing either. Pretty much everything is staying the same, although titles and reporting structures are changing.

I usually hear about reorganizations in a negative context, especially layoffs, so I'm curious about the other side. Why would a company reorganize when cutting jobs isn't the goal? What are the potential benefits for the company and employees?

Also, I should mention that part of the reorganization is that it will reduce direct supervision, meaning some managers will no longer supervise employees. Why do companies do this, and does it benefit employees?

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 3 days ago

Any updates on the new CEO transition?

Has anyone heard any updates about the transition to the new CEO? I haven't heard much lately. I'm curious to see what the new leadership will be like, especially for employee experience, particularly for Allied Health staff. Since the announcement of the shift from remote to hybrid, and with the new rule that all positions must be within 100 miles of a Mayo Clinic location or qualify for internal promotion, staff morale has gone down. It has become harder to get promotions and advance in a career.

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 3 days ago

Finally got my Ph.D in Instructional Design - For those who has a doctorate degree, how were you able to utlize the degree?

I finally finished my doctorate in instructional design, which is really exciting! I already work as an instructional designer, but there aren't really any promotion opportunities open right now, so I'm curious what others have done with their degree. Did you get into adjunct teaching, consulting, move into another role, or something else?

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 3 days ago
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Got the Carolina Reaper Paste? What recipe can include Carolina Reaper Paste?

I was in London, UK, at Borough Market and bought Carolina Reaper paste, thinking it was powder (clearly didn't pay attention). That said, I bought it, and now I am trying to figure out what recipe I can use it in. All I know, from my internet research it said to include a teaspoon of Carolina Reaper not avoid severe mouth, throat and stomach pain. Any recommendations?

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 4 days ago

Are they bluffing or not? What are my options & next steps?

I got the email recently. I am not sure what to do with this information. Could anyone recommend next steps?

u/TorontoRap2019 — 5 days ago

Carpenter ants suddenly in kitchen — will TERRO work?

Recent homeowner (under a year) and never had an ant problem until today. Came back from a week-long trip and found 5–6 large black ants in my kitchen, possibly carpenter ants.

House was clean/no trash, though I had honey on the counter, and it's been around 90°F. No obvious moisture or entry point.

I cleaned everything and put out TERRO baits. Anyone had success getting rid of carpenter ants with TERRO? Mainly confused why they'd suddenly show up out of nowhere.

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 9 days ago
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New homeowner — carpenter ants suddenly showing up in kitchen?

Recent homeowner (under a year) and never had an ant problem until today. Came back from a week-long trip and found 5–6 large black ants in my kitchen, possibly carpenter ants.

House was clean/no trash, though I had honey on the counter, and it's been around 90°F. No obvious moisture or entry point.

I cleaned everything and put out TERRO baits. Anyone had success getting rid of carpenter ants with TERRO? Mainly confused why they'd suddenly show up out of nowhere.

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 9 days ago

New homeowner — carpenter ants suddenly showing up in kitchen?

Recent homeowner (under a year) and never had an ant problem until today. Came back from a week-long trip and found 5–6 large black ants in my kitchen, possibly carpenter ants.

House was clean/no trash, though I had honey on the counter, and it's been around 90°F. No obvious moisture or entry point.

I cleaned everything and put out TERRO baits. Anyone had success getting rid of carpenter ants with TERRO? Mainly confused why they'd suddenly show up out of nowhere.

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 9 days ago

Carpenter ants suddenly in kitchen — will TERRO work?

Was out of the country for a week and came home to 5–6 large black ants that look like carpenter ants in my kitchen. Never had ants here before.

Kitchen was clean with no trash or obvious moisture, although I did have honey sitting on the counter. It's also been around 90°F lately.

I cleaned everything and put out TERRO baits. Anyone have luck completely eliminating carpenter ants with TERRO? Also, any idea why they'd suddenly appear out of nowhere?

u/TorontoRap2019 — 9 days ago

Fellow snorers, what do you do when traveling?

What do you guys do when traveling and sharing a room with other people? Any products or hacks that actually help reduce snoring for a few nights? I don't want to keep everyone else awake lol.

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 10 days ago

Tik Tok Trend - Dark Armpit, what the research on this?

I've been trying to figure out what actually works for lightening dark underarms. I know weight can play a role, but what else actually has evidence behind it?

Does laser hair removal help, or will the skin still be dark? What about epilating, glycolic acid, or other treatments? Curious what's actually supported by research vs TikTok trends.

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 10 days ago

Any places in Kentucky that do skincare analysis?

Does anyone know somewhere in Kentucky that does skincare analysis like they do in Korea Basically somewhere that analyzes your skin and tells you what products/routine you actually need.

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 10 days ago
▲ 4 r/travel

Costa Rica - Final day in San Jose: Need insight on if it is worth visiting the Presidental Palace?

My family has been in San José, Costa Rica for the past 6 days, and tomorrow is our last full day before our late-night flight home.

We've already visited the National Museum, Jade Museum, other museums downtown, Mercado Central, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, and several volcanoes. My mom wants to visit the Presidential Palace because she read it's kind of like Costa Rica's equivalent of the White House or Westminster Abbey.

From what I've found online, though, it seems like it's mostly a government building with not much to do in the surrounding area. It looks like there are very few restaurants or sodas nearby, and it's about a 30-minute Uber/taxi ride from our hotel.

For those who have been, is it actually worth the trip

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 13 days ago

Is visiting the Presidental Palace of Costa Rica worth it?

My family has been in San José, Costa Rica for the past 6 days, and tomorrow is our last full day before our late-night flight home.

We've already visited the National Museum, Jade Museum, other museums downtown, Mercado Central, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, and several volcanoes. My mom wants to visit the Presidential Palace because she read it's kind of like Costa Rica's equivalent of the White House or Westminster Abbey.

From what I've found online, though, it seems like it's mostly a government building with not much to do in the surrounding area. It looks like there are very few restaurants or sodas nearby, and it's about a 30-minute Uber/taxi ride from our hotel.

For those who have been, is it actually worth the trip

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 13 days ago

Worth a visit? Presidental Palace of Costa Rica?

My family has been in San José, Costa Rica for the past 6 days, and tomorrow is our last full day before our late-night flight home.

We've already visited the National Museum, Jade Museum, other museums downtown, Mercado Central, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, and several volcanoes. My mom wants to visit the Presidential Palace because she read it's kind of like Costa Rica's equivalent of the White House or Westminster Abbey.

From what I've found online, though, it seems like it's mostly a government building with not much to do in the surrounding area. It looks like there are very few restaurants or sodas nearby, and it's about a 30-minute Uber/taxi ride from our hotel.

For those who have been, is it actually worth the trip?

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 13 days ago

Do Hilton hotels in Costa Rica usually have people who can help plan tours/itineraries?

I'll be staying at a Hilton hotel in Costa Rica and was wondering if the hotel usually has a concierge or tour desk that can help book excursions or recommend itineraries (coffee farms, volcanoes, wildlife tours, etc.).

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 19 days ago

Do Hilton hotels in Costa Rica usually have people who can help plan tours/itineraries?

I'll be staying at a Hilton hotel in Costa Rica and was wondering if the hotel usually has a concierge or tour desk that can help book excursions or recommend itineraries (coffee farms, volcanoes, wildlife tours, etc.).

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 19 days ago

Crave Food + Music Festival Questions

A couple of months ago, I asked a question on Lexington's Reddit forum about why the Crave Food + Music Festival was canceled last year. My question is: given all the information we have about the Crave Food + Music Festival, is it worth going? Considering the last couple of years have not been great for the Crave Food + Music Festival, with the location spaces getting smaller and food options becoming more limited. I am wondering what will be different about the festival, considering it will be hosted at Gatton Park.

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u/TorontoRap2019 — 21 days ago