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MARetro t1_jaw8yzr wrote

Reply to comment by New-Vegetable-1274 in Working from home by New-Vegetable-1274

Yep. Add making my own coffee and eating lunch at home, I've probably saved thousands. If you figure $20 a day for breakfast + lunch out, *200 or so days in the office, that's $4k a year. Minus a few days off, add in a few happy hours, roughly that much I'd assume.

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MARetro t1_jaw4iye wrote

Reply to Working from home by New-Vegetable-1274

Up front, no. Because I needed to buy a bunch of stuff to set up office at home. Work issued laptop on the kitchen table isn't good long term. Needed a desk, second monitor, monitor stands, chair, etc.

But now? Absolutely. I used to commute to Providence daily. Now it's a 1x per month trip. I filled up every 4 days, and now I fill up monthly.

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MARetro t1_ja893hv wrote

Reply to I just got into grad school at WPI and would love more info on the area! by DoYourjob28-3

Definitely get some insulated / wool socks and a nice winter jacket.

You can go almost anywhere to get one. I have just a standard fake wool coat from Old Navy and an Adidas branded skiing jacket and do just fine. The socks help. Boots will help as well. I recommend insulated boots. Most can be bought online or at a local store, but you'll get better deals online.

This is my exact jacket: https://www.amazon.com/adidas-Soccer-Condivo-Winter-Jacket/dp/B09V1V674G/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=adidas+winter+coat&qid=1677514085&sr=8-3

This is my other jacket: https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=473482012&vid=1&grid=Bloomreach_4_14_1#pdp-page-content

These are my boots: https://www.amazon.com/North-Face-Mens-Snowfuse-Insulated/dp/B00T3JAHRK/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3UEDBI7KVW640&keywords=north+face+boots&qid=1677514144&sprefix=northface+boots%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-5

Dick's Sporting goods and LL Bean are nearby and they'll have better winter gear. It all comes down to your personal preferences.

I wouldn't spend TOO much on winter clothes though - The REALLY cold weather only lasts a short period of time and like last winter, it never came. A couple weeks ago here, it was below 0F, but then a few days later, you could go outside with a tee shirt on. I wouldn't spend more than $100 on boots or a jacket, and those are going to be the most expensive purchases for winter clothes. If you're starting in the fall, you can even wait until next November's Black Friday sales and just buy something then. October - December are moderately cold and you can usually get by with a lighter winter jacket or some hoodies.

Public transport and apartments I cannot help with as I drive and live outside of the city.

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MARetro t1_j8hwrx4 wrote

Reply to Good places to meet people/ make friends? by JohnnyMcCoolcat

Start with your hobbies.

If you like music, there's tons of venues already mentioned.

Gaming - That's Entertainment or All Systems Go depending if you like table top or video. (There's other options as well)

Climbing? Central Rock Gym

There's also the meetup app. There's a Worcester 20s-30s group that does things like hiking trips nearby or restaurant/brewery meetups.

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MARetro t1_j33dmh8 wrote

Reply to comment by Kangaroo_Square in Chicken cutlet sub in Worcester? NY deli style. Can’t seem to find a single place that makes a decent one by Kangaroo_Square

RIGHT!? Some places giving you a whole, non-pounded out chicken breast. WTF is that?

IDK, growing up in Brooklyn and having worked for one of the most famous BK pizzerias in the 90s taught me things... Mostly that I wouldn't find good Italian American as easily as I did in Brooklyn lol

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MARetro t1_j0udwic wrote

Reply to Cool food stores in Worcester? by formeraide

Patel Brothers in Shrewsbury for Indian

Asian Supermarket is good but the quality of produce has gone down since pre-covid. They also tend to be out of stock on many staples (e.g. Kimchi which is fine because I can make my own but I'm lazy).

Miranda Bread is an excellent Brazilian bakery on Shrewsbury St.

Gerardo's is my favorite Italian bakery. One in Shrewsbury by Trader Joe's / Total Wine and one on Boylston.

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