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bhmnscmm , 3 months ago

The same enforcement they’ve had for every other ruling they’ve ever made…

General recognition of their authority to make the final ruling on such matters.

bhmnscmm , 4 months ago (edited 4 months ago)

This is also a shift from when older generations were young: In a 1995 survey by the consulting firm Wyatt Co., under-30 Gen Xers — the “works sucks, I know” generation — were actually the most satisfied with their jobs than any other age group.

That answers the main question I had after reading the headline: did all generations feel this way at this age, or is this unique to Gen z.

Edit: just read the about the 1995 survey referenced in the article. It’s pretty interesting. reason.com/1995/05/01/heh-heh-work-is-cool/

bhmnscmm , 4 months ago

I just linked to the Reason article since that is what the OP article links to. A different organization actually performed the 1995 survey.

Although, I haven’t been able to find the original survey with a very brief Google search. So maybe take the Reason summary with a grain of salt.

bhmnscmm , 5 months ago

Same here (northern Midwest US) for new construction. Although, to clarify, they’re still generally routed/ducted through the attic and exit through an exterior wall.

bhmnscmm , 7 months ago

In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex.

bhmnscmm , 7 months ago

Yes. The entire quote is a link to him making the speech.

bhmnscmm , 8 months ago

Is this picture from the exterior? I’m guessing this is a fixed vinyl (as opposed to wood) window?

If it’s the exterior, that gap might be for water drainage. If it’s the interior it might be for equalizing interior and exterior pressure. I’m doubtful either is the case though.

Filling the gap is likely okay.

bhmnscmm , 7 months ago

Unfortunately since these are single pane windows most of the thermal performance issues will be due to the glass. Sealing this gap will help some, but it will be just a drop in the bucket.

Replacing the windows with insulated glass (two pane) windows is ideal. However that will be expensive.

The easiest/cheapest option will be the temporary cling-film type kits you can buy–you won’t be able to operate the windows, but that probably won’t be an issue in the winter. Properly sized/installed storm windows will help some too, and be significantly cheaper than new windows.

bhmnscmm , 8 months ago

It’s a bit hard to tell in the pictures: is this a dual pane vinyl sliding window?

If it’s single pane (or single pane with a storm window) there isn’t a ton you can do. Most of the sound (and cold) will be coming though the glass. Anything you add will have a marginal improvement.

Assuming this is dual pane, there probably aren’t many place you’d be able to add weatherstrip that don’t already have some. So replacing any crushed/worn weatherstrip is one of the best things you could do.

Have you pinpointed exactly where drafts are coming through? You can use a candle/lighter to see where air is intruding. Oftentimes drafts are due to poor installation, and not necessarily the window construction.

bhmnscmm , 8 months ago

To be fair, there’s no reason someone needs to purchase coffee and lunch when working in an office. Both can be easily packed from home.

Although many workers have to commute by car, which would offset a portion of those savings.

bhmnscmm , 8 months ago

I totally agree. There’s no reason anyone needs to consistently purchase breakfast and lunch if they work in an office.

If you don’t do it at home, why would you do it at the office?

bhmnscmm , 8 months ago

That’s fair to say for lunch. Not for breakfast though, unless one makes the argument there should also be a breakfast break.

Regardless, with the existing status quo it’s not a good financial decision to eat out for breakfast and lunch everyday.