r/Juneau

I have worked last 4 years seasonally, I am rigid about "showing up", and was curious about hiring practices for WPYR, as I am older than most seasonal workers, usually. Looking for reservation work and wanting to know typical shift length and if there is single housing available (what is housing like, i.e. dorm, apt, bathroom situation). Previously worked in Yellowstone, Hiawatha Bike Trail,ID North Carolina aquariums and Custer State Park, SD. Thanks for any info!

Listen, I know Juneau isn't known for it's bubbly customer service except for those in the tourism industry, but seriously, what the fuck is with the lady at les Schwab? She always has the most shitty fucking attitude and it's like any time she's there, it's like your a piece of shit for making her stand up.

Asked if there are any openings and she gives attitude, asks to set up an appointment and again, fucking hands down the worst customer service. You literally sit behind the desk and are there to help customers, you don't even perform any of the manual labor.

If it wasn't for them being one of the two tire shops I know of, I would never go there because it's just fucking terrible how piss poor she is to people who haven't fucking done anything to her.

I don't get it how she's still employed there. We all go through tough times and depression or a loss of family or something IDK, you shouldn't make people feel like scum for going there.

First time poster - looking for help navigating a very Juneauesque logistics problem.

Okay, it's not great that my friend received a DUI a while ago. Part of the court requirements for his case included installation of a breathalyzer in his truck. The breathalyzer is made by a company called Intoxalock and the only authorized installer in town was DB Auto by Costco.

Fast forward to this month. All of requirements from the court have been satisfied. He called DB Auto to schedule removal of the breathalyzer and was told they just canceled their contract with Intoxalock and so won't touch it. He called Intoxalock and there is no other business they work with in Juneau. He was advised to "take it to another city and have it done", which is basically impossible. Even more fun- the breathalyzer needed some kind of recalibration, which he couldn't get and now his truck doesn't start. So he's stuck with no vehicle. And Intoxalock bills him monthly for this breathalyzer.

Surely this will impact more people than just my friend? There was no notification that this was happening and Intoxalock says they don't have a contract with another local company in the works.

So what to do? Yes, DUI is bad. But this is nuts.

Thanks Juneau

Hi everyone. As a pedestrian who moved here just over a month ago, I’ve experienced more near-misses here than in my entire life.

When I try to cross at high-speed intersections, even when I actively have a walk sign or a yield sign, drivers constantly charge full speed ahead.

Because of numerous close calls already ive had with people refusing to slow down, I’ve decided it’s not worth risking my life. Now, I refuse to step off the curb until I visually see a car slowing down to stop for me.

Yesterday, this issue seemed to be at its peak. I stood at the curb and after the walk sign lit up 9 cars in a row blew right past me despite me clearly wanting to cross. To make it worse, several drivers were actively shaking their heads at me as they drove by.

I am so confused. Are you mad that I’m not blindly charging into the street and risking my life?

Do you expect me to just step out into traffic to "prove" I want to cross?

Or do yall simply not care about those who travel by means aside from driving?

The head-shaking made an already scary situation so much more confusing. What is the logic here?

Hi all. We are staying about 3-4 blocks up the hill from DT Juneau next week. My husband has some mobility issues right now while he waits for hernia repair surgery and we are worried that what would normally be a pretty easy walk for us could cause some issues with the hills. Besides rent a bike or a car or uber what options are there? Seems silly to uber just a few blocks. Trying to think outside the box but my brain is tired.

We have a day in Juneau next week on our cruise, not really a fan of the excursions offered and kinda want to just wing some sightseeing. Ive heard all about the flooding expected the next few days. Can anyone point me in the direction of areas that should be relatively unaffected?

Down to take the bus, maybe call a taxi service....

What are people using? We got ours when we bought our house to make our lenders happy, but I don't think its the best one out there. We don't live in the flood, avalanche, or landslide zones.

Any info?

I'm looking to get my phone battery replaced and they're the only phone repair business I see online. Does anyone know if they are any good or if there are any other places in town?

Hi! We are heading to Juneau on the 17th and were looking for a place to rent/borrow bear spray instead of buying it as we'll only be around for 4 days. Do you know any store/place we can go to?

I miss Little Peter's (Peter's Oriental Food i think it was also called?).

Someone has.to know how to make a dupe of that dipping sauce. Something close. I don't need to know the family secret recipe... it's been years obviously since ove had it so I only need something close it doesn't have to be an exact dupe, just somethingclose to that sweet tangy yet savory goodness.

God those were the best spring rolls and sauce and nothing ever compares. I'd give anything to go back in time for one more sample.

Silly Juneau nostalgia.

We are looking to rent a car, hopefully something that has 3 rows for our trip to Juneau in September. We also have no problem booking an Uber/Lyft for the day or just a driver. Does anyone have any suggestions? Previous suggestions for a bar that serves cider were greatly appreciated, new username due to change of jobs.

To the girl with bangs I met in a random Juneau parking garage elevator and somehow ended up on the same flight to Seattle with… I realized approximately 4 minutes too late that I never asked your name