Companies nowadays are getting SO comfortable asking for our social security numbers.
Like why tf does Optimum need my social to install wifi? They're just an internet provider, they don't need my social. I don't care that the last people living at my location didn't pay their bill, there are a dozen other ways to prove that I'm not them without me handing over my social.
Anyway, hot tip, legally you can refuse to give your social security in unnecessary cases like this. If a company needs to prove that you are who you say you are, they have alternative ways to do so.
is there a doctor's appointment you should be making or a form you need to fill out but you haven't been able to do it yet?
I can help with that!
with open enrollment for insurance around the corner in addition to the end of the year coming up, I thought I would remind everyone that I help people out with these things for $10 dollars!
I can make appointments for you, help you explore your insurance options, and even help you get started on HRT or change your name.
DM me if you're interested, and we can chat about how I can help you!
additionally, for $10 you can also donate an open spot for others to use if they can't afford it, and you can do so here:
I will keep this post updated with the amount of open spots!
back at it again with the suffering i cant afford this i dont kno if my job is going to work i dont think it will if anyone can help me pay my portion of gas and utilities plz idk im trying it doesn't mean much but i am
so in a more practical application of the "larp a republican if you're gonna call them" post that got huge, North Carolina is about to have abortion access slashed if nothing's done about it.
SB20 got passed and went up to Gov. Cooper who vetoed it, but there's very very slight veto-proof supermajority in the legislature. Unless at least one Republican breaks ranks the veto will be overridden.
I made a google doc to organize, and you don't have to be a North Carolinian to participate:
Even if you can't participate, please share. A lot of people might lose yet more of their rights very soon.
it's a good thing I didn't start streaming earlier because the city's tree cutting people drove through our yard and now our underground sewage pipes are damaged and our internet is out since they snapped the poles for them
hey yall i’ve been sick for 2 days now and so i had to use my credit card to buy soup, gatorade (for electrolytes) and cough drops today. i was able to steal like $30 but the rest was bulky so i had to pay for it. if i could just get $20 to pay off my credit card i’d be set.
work has been slow (like 2hrs a week slow) and this was really unexpected so i didn’t have money set aside for this :’) but if 10 people sent $2 i’d be set! of course no pressure to reblog but if you do thank you sm 💙 i’ll turn off reblogs when i hit 20! love you guys
my paycheck ended up being less than it was supposed to be and after paying my phone bill i don’t have any money left for groceries and other necessities until the next paycheck (so two weeks from now) and idk what else to do other than ebeg for help affording things. Idk how much to even ask for without being absurd
“But calling people is scary - what do I even say when I call my representative?”
Welcome. Autistic advice from someone who actually prefers phone calls because I can prepare a script in advance and they’re generally shorter than email chains.
Here’s a good multiuse script:
Source: compiled from the notes and content of this post.
“Good [morning/evening]. I’m calling to leave a comment with my representative strongly opposing [example: the US’s relations with Israel] and I am standing [example: in strong solidarity with Palestine]. I am asking that my representative do the same. [His/Her/Their] action on this issue will impact my voting choices.”
(Bolding for emphasis - it’s important that you contact someone that actually represents you instead of spam calling an office four states away for a politician you didn’t have any say in the election of. It’s also important to mention that this will have an effect on future support eg. voting.)
Okay, so you have a script, but who is going to hear it and will they interrupt or ask you something?
1. You are leaving your message with a staffer. They’re an employee of your representative. They do not deserve to be yelled at or berated, and doing so may get your future calls ignored. Be the deadly calm and doggedly persistent Good Karen.
2. Generally, they will be polite and may ask for your name or place of residence [for example: your zip code]. They may ask you this after your greeting (“Good[morning/evening]”) or after you finish your statement. This is to certify that you’re actually a constituent of your representative. They will not stop taking your calls just because you called more than once (although maybe don’t call repeatedly for an hour straight - that’s spam, not a statistically significant opinion). They have caller ID and can tell it’s the same phone number.
That’s it. This exchange can take less than two minutes. Do it once a week. Once a day. It gets easier. Keep calling. Nothing scares a politician more than numbers, and we know it works.
Yes I’m still doing these. Slowly but surely, at least the ones I had distinct ideas for. Anyway! Deuce got in a blastcycle accident, Epel was on the phone with him when it happened. They were about to meet up for something for fall break or something….im sure they didn’t plan this. Ofc Epel called fantasy 911 first, but then…
He’s on the phone with Rook because as CRAZY AS HE IS, mans knows how to handle emergencies. Also look at his dumb picture please lmao