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I know it can take several months for your body to acclimate but massage is kicking my ass. I am out of shape and over weight too, I also have old injuries from high school sports. I don’t know what to do for exercise because anything cardio usually hurts my legs (in the not good pain way). What can I do for exercise to help my body with massage but also just in general?

Someone suggested strength training but I wouldn’t even know where to begin with. Over the last year-ish I have adjusted and fixed my diet and that’s helped but now I just need to do something physically. I appreciate the help and feedback.

I’m just curious if anyone has done seasonal or travel work? I know you have to be licensed in every state you practice in, but how hard/easy is it to find seasonal work at like a resort, retreat or tourist area? Do you need to be licensed for a certain amount of years before places would consider you? I’d like to hear yalls experience! Any tips? Anything to avoid?

States I am curious about are Alaska, Washington, Colorado, Arizona, Virginia, North Carolina, and Maine. All states I’ve wanted to visit but maybe travel/seasonal work would be a good way for me to see is any are worth relocating to.

I’m just curious if anyone has done seasonal or travel work? I know you have to be licensed in every state you practice in, but how hard/easy is it to find seasonal work at like a resort, retreat or tourist area? Do you need to be licensed for a certain amount of years before places would consider you? I’d like to hear yalls experience! Any tips? Anything to avoid?

States I am curious about are Alaska, Washington, Colorado, Arizona, Virginia, North Carolina, and Maine. All states I’ve wanted to visit but maybe travel/seasonal work would be a good way for me to see is any are worth relocating to.

I’m just curious if anyone has done seasonal or travel work? I know you have to be licensed in every state you practice in, but how hard/easy is it to find seasonal work at like a resort, retreat or tourist area? Do you need to be licensed for a certain amount of years before places would consider you? I’d like to hear yalls experience! Any tips? Anything to avoid?

States I am curious about are Alaska, Washington, Colorado, Arizona, Virginia, North Carolina, and Maine. All states I’ve wanted to visit but maybe travel/seasonal work would be a good way for me to see is any are worth relocating to.

Not in Texas fyi. But I understand that Bucees is very strict and fast-paced, on your feet all day constantly working. I know bathrooms are nasty and gross things happen.

I’m curious what the job entails besides cleaning bathrooms, spills, messes, and trash. What else are you responsible for? Are you outside often? Do you get to work “alone” for the most part? Is management in maintenance any more chill compared to other departments?

I’d be working part-time, so the Friday Saturday Sunday shifts. In anybody’s experience, will they let you work two of the three days or is it mandatory to work all three days for part time? Has anyone been hired on being given the okay to only work two of the three days?

I’m not in Texas but I thought I’d asked here too!

I see a variety of answers when looking things up but I figured I’d ask my questions. I’m looking for a part-time job, 16-24 hours a week, is that possible with Bucees? Or do they usually only hire full time?

Do you get to choose day shift, afternoon, evening, or overnight? Or does it vary?

I’d primarily be interested in working like 2-3 days a week. Ideally, Friday & Saturday cause that works best with my current schedule. Is it possible to not work on Sundays if I’m working Friday and Saturday? Would they let me work a random weekday, like Tuesdays?

Typically, how long are the shifts? 6, 8, or 10 hours? Can you request a specific length?

I understand it’s a very fast paced and demanding job, that’s fine with me. But which departments are generally the best? I was interested in maintenance because it’s looks like you could be outside sometimes. I’d also be interested in gifts/retail as well. Are you hired in at one department or will you rotate to wherever they need someone?

What are the biggest things to look out for so you don’t get fired? I heard they will write up or let you go for the wildest things. I’m fine not being on my phone, that’s not an issue for me.

Anything else I need to know? I appreciate the insight, thank you!

I see a variety of answers when looking things up but I figured I’d ask my questions. I’m looking for a part-time job, 16-24 hours a week, is that possible with Bucees? Or do they usually only hire full time?

Do you get to choose day shift, afternoon, evening, or overnight? Or does it vary?

I’d primarily be interested in working like 2-3 days a week. Ideally, Friday & Saturday cause that works best with my current schedule. Is it possible to not work on Sundays if I’m working Friday and Saturday? Would they let me work a random weekday, like Tuesdays?

Typically, how long are the shifts? 6, 8, or 10 hours? Can you request a specific length?

I understand it’s a very fast paced and demanding job, that’s fine with me. But which departments are generally the best? I was interested in maintenance because it’s looks like you could be outside sometimes. I’d also be interested in gifts/retail as well. Are you hired in at one department or will you rotate to wherever they need someone?

What are the biggest things to look out for so you don’t get fired? I heard they will write up or let you go for the wildest things. I’m fine not being on my phone, that’s not an issue for me.

Anything else I need to know? I appreciate the insight, thank you!

I recently upgraded my Spotify account to Duo so my dad could have a bigger music catalog. He’s enjoying it and he uses Spotify on his smart TV (it’s a Samsung if that makes any difference) since he does not have a smart phone. He wants to know if there is a way to connect Spotify from his smart tv to a radio in his garage. I told him if the radio has Bluetooth it might be possible but idk.

Would I simple just buy a radio with Bluetooth capabilities or is it more complex than that? Are smart tvs even capable of this? Also, when I say radio, I mean one that has a CD player and FM/AM radio (and Bluetooth capabilities), not those pill shaped Bluetooth speakers that are popular.

I appreciate the help thank you!

Edit: I do have a lot of free services already downloaded on his tv - Roku, Tubi, Vudu, Pluto, Kanopy, and Hoopla.
Looking for the best paid services/streaming sites that would have content he’s interested in - tv shows and movies from like 1940s-1970s

Hi there, my dad recently bought a smart TV and is making the switch from cable to streaming. I downloaded a whole bunch of free streaming services for him for the time being. He’s interested in like the paid streaming sites, but he’s gonna do his own research.

I thought I would also try to do a little research as well to help him out. I don’t have any TV streaming services since I don’t really watch TV so I also don’t know what any of them they have.

He’s interested in the Hulu/Disney/ESPN bundle because he read that Hulu has a lot of TCM content and also wants to watch football during football season.

I don’t know a list of like all his favorite shows and movies but I know he likes classics/oldies and westerns, content from like 1940s-70s. He rents newer things from the library, but he knows they’ll be on streaming and he’s not too concerned about newer stuff. He mainly wants to be able to watch things he grew up with.

Which streaming platforms do y’all think might be the best once for him to sign up for or research more too?

I’m trying to buy a tent at REI while they have their sale going on, ideally something I could use for smaller backpacking trips and regular camping. I was going to buy the North Face Stormbreak as it seems to be great tent in that price point (just heavier 5-6lbs). I don’t think that weight would be an issue for like 50 mile trips but the internet says otherwise.

I was looking at other options and came across the Marmot Tungsten UL 2p tent. It only has 3 reviews but they are positive. It’s in a price point I’m comfortable with. I’ve seen in reviews that people really like the Stormbreak because it’s sturdy, roomy and good against wind and lots of rain.

But based on reviews of other types of Marmot/Tugsten tents that seems to be a general consensus as well, but those are different models and aren’t UL. Only one of three reviews mentions wind and rain.

Does anyone have any personal experience with this specific tent in stronger winds and heavy rain downpour that last all day?

I have points built up at REI and I was planning to get a tent during their sale going on. I’m pretty sure I’m going to get The North Face Stormbreak 2P or 3P. Reviews are great, and I watched some YouTube tent comparison videos as well. It’s spacious, sturdy, durable, good with lots of rain. Only real cons mentioned were the weight (5-6lbs), a zipper snugs, and no footprints included.

I plan to do a mix of regular camping and some backpacking. At the moment I don’t plan to have wild distances for backpacking maybe like 25-50 miles max.

Question is would anyone have suggestions for options sold at REI as an alternative/better choice, options that would be lighter? UL is out of my price range. My price range is like $200s, maybe mid $300s max if the tent was truly like goated. Minimum I want a 2P but I like the idea of a 3P if someone joins me (but all the 3Ps at REI in my price range are the same weight range).

I’m currently in school for massage therapy, and I will be graduating in a few months. We’ve had the opportunity to discuss interview questions, pay, etc and all that but it was only for like a class period.

I’m in Ohio, and when I graduate I am going to start off working for someone else, whether that be a small business or a chain. I know hourly rates greatly vary, as does commission, tips, or anything else you’d receive for your part of the service.

I’m in my 30s and I’m looking to make massage work for me as long as possible so the goal is definitely not to burn out. I most likely gonna work somewhere between 16-20hrs a week, that’s whats been suggested to me.

Realistically, what could I expect as a rough estimate/best guest of a monthly earning? I know there will be times where I’m not fully booked, especially if I’m working for a smaller business. I’m also a man so I know that factor may affect me at times with bookings. Also, given the economy right now, massage is probably not the best thing career wise but gotta finish what I started haha but I am a believer all will work out.

I can only find the delete slide option. I can’t find anywhere how to delete the entire freaking PowerPoint!! I looked it up and no luck, even asked the ai thing and it was no help. I’m using Microsoft 365 through a school account/email if that makes a difference. I can delete word docs like normal but like wtf is up with power point? Someone please help me haha!

I bought a pack last fall during a sale but the REI associates told me wait until May to get more camping/backing gear because theses a much better sale. Well the sale is around the corner and was curious what yall would consider essential gear to just get out and go backpacking.

I’m planing on getting a tent, that’s the only thing I know for sure haha. Im just not sure if I should get a regular backpacking tent or an ultralight backpacking tent? Does it make that big of a difference? I’m not looking to go all ultralight for gear and supplies (don’t have the money for that) but if the tent is worth it maybe I’d spring for that. I’d also like the tent to be good for just regular, semgular camping as well so which ever option is more durable is the route I’d go.

I’m not gonna go on any wild treks, prob like 20-50 miles max. One day I’d like to do more just gotta build up to it.

Most of my camping and backpacking would be done in spring summer and autumn. Maybe earlier winter (before snow and really cold weather).

TLDR - what gear is the essential or the absolute minimum needed to just get up and go backpacking?