Recent comments in /f/WorcesterMA
TrickyCell6458 OP t1_jefjar1 wrote
Reply to comment by EridanusCorvus in Anyone know what was happening in Worcester this morning? by TrickyCell6458
I thought it was something like that but I felt the police escort was a little extra
EridanusCorvus t1_jefj191 wrote
I had overheard something about theatre, I think they were attending a performance. They seem to be leaving one of the buildings there right now.
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CrystalBepis t1_jefhcgb wrote
Reply to Miso and Kewpie Mayo by birdofdestiny
Mekong Market on Main St has it all. Huge recommend.
barry_abides t1_jefg3ap wrote
Reply to comment by FIFAFanboy2023 in New housing development for homeless in Worcester gets state aid by HRJafael
I'm familiar with the type of people you're referring to, and it does sound like they could benefit from some spending restraint to reduce some of their financial issues. My comments were directed more towards all the other folks who may not have a choice in their economic circumstances. It sounds like you have been tightening the belt both literally and figuratively, and it's good that you're able to find some positives in your own situation. For many who are struggling, the choice may not be about eating out less or getting a cheaper car, but opting to skip critical medical care or dealing with unsafe living conditions because they can't afford better. Always dangerous to generalize or assume the worst in people who aren't living under the same circumstances.
FIFAFanboy2023 t1_jef32i1 wrote
Reply to comment by barry_abides in New housing development for homeless in Worcester gets state aid by HRJafael
I work with people who are exactly like what I am talking about, and have interacted with their friends as well. So yeah, this is a little bit of an anecdotal personal bias. The same people who complain about how expensive everything is are actually spending way too much money on low cost "luxuries" they don't actually need. Yes, we should be making more than we make, but we also know that just means things are going to get more expensive. As a country we overconsume too much. I'm not above what I'm talking about either. I have always been overweight, but now that my personal budget is being tightened I have cut back on the types of food I buy at the grocery store and takeout/dineout. I have managed to lose a good amount of weight in a short period of time and have more money at the end of the month. People need to make lifestyle changes.
barry_abides t1_jef1agp wrote
Reply to comment by FIFAFanboy2023 in New housing development for homeless in Worcester gets state aid by HRJafael
Pretty sure the venn diagram of people making 35k and those going on multiple vacations a year has little to no overlap. If your income is that low you're not getting approved for a huge credit line to fund these hypothetical trips. Either way, your use of "some" and "a lot" seems to indicate a level of acknowledgement that some (if not many, or most) of the people struggling with a low paying job are doing so on a modest or highly constrained budget. Not everyone is able to find work that pays more or spend more time working to increase their income (or work period).
I want more programs and investment to help minimum wage earners, and everyone who can't or won't work, or is dealing with addiction, mental health issues, mobility issues, etc. - everybody deserves a safe place to live even if they aren't fulfilling people's capitalist ideals or "contributing to society". There are certainly those who spend beyond their means, but I highly doubt they're in the majority when it comes to the income bracket you're talking about.
trickphoney t1_jeezx10 wrote
Reply to Finding a Primary Care Physician??? by InternetNearby365
Have you called 1-855-UMASS-MD?
kondor88 t1_jeezv9q wrote
Reply to comment by Whole-Wishbone-7539 in New housing development for homeless in Worcester gets state aid by HRJafael
People are quick to forget that Worcester is the 2nd largest city in New England. Its not really a problem you can sweep under the rug.
Looks like this SMOC project receives aid on addiction/mental health in addition to the housing. That gets people off the streets and in a better mindset. An actual measure to make the city more safe than ignoring it outright.
Whole-Wishbone-7539 t1_jeevjw8 wrote
Reply to comment by FIFAFanboy2023 in New housing development for homeless in Worcester gets state aid by HRJafael
Easier said than done. Half the city was ready to crucify Mariano for suggesting people work if they were going to use public resources.
Sometimes speaking the truth will make you sound like a jerk, but wasting resources and enabling people isn't exactly the way to go either
PristinePine t1_jeers6u wrote
Reply to comment by Whole-Wishbone-7539 in New housing development for homeless in Worcester gets state aid by HRJafael
Those struggling (such as myself), should feel solidarity towards the homeless and want better for them because we're all literally 1 or a few paychecks away from becoming them! The problem lies with out of touch upperclass politicians, the ultrawealthy not nearly contributing what they should be, and capitalism with its obsession of more and more and more annual profit to the detriment of the literal planet.
Wanna bitch about those stupid mini recycling bins with detachable lids that did jackshit and were a lame waste, I'LL JOIN YA THERE.
The fact a supposedly civil, ultrawealthy, 'globally leading' nation even has homeless people is a policy choice that seems to serve as a reminder "stay in line and keep working more and more or else this will be you".
FireflyHealth t1_jeepdv0 wrote
Reply to Finding a Primary Care Physician??? by InternetNearby365
Normally I would just stick to using this as an ad account but...I would be remiss if I didn't mention this is exactly what we address at Firefly Health- it's virtual-first primary care that almost anyone in MA can use.
You can have a PCP through us by the end of the day today and we'll navigate you to whatever it is you need, virtual or in-person.
https://www.firefly.health/care let me know if you have questions- sorry for the shameless plug :)
FIFAFanboy2023 t1_jeeo160 wrote
Reply to comment by Whole-Wishbone-7539 in New housing development for homeless in Worcester gets state aid by HRJafael
I guarantee you some of these people you are talking about might just need to re-evaluate their spending habits to stay where they are. Y'know, those people who make 35k a year who have a 50k car or go on multiple vacations every year. A lot of the people complaining about not being able to afford anything might need to consider their expectations are a little bit whack for their income.
FIFAFanboy2023 t1_jeenqow wrote
Reply to comment by Whole-Wishbone-7539 in New housing development for homeless in Worcester gets state aid by HRJafael
What if... and hear me out... this being an option for them allowed them a chance to get on their feet and fix themselves.
As long as there is an option to kick out the people who aren't actually doing anything and are just soaking up a subsidized space to bunker down it while being strung out, I'm all for it.
You might just be an ahole for thinking this as loudly as you did.
Whole-Wishbone-7539 t1_jeek6cz wrote
Reply to comment by KnightzwhosayNi in New housing development for homeless in Worcester gets state aid by HRJafael
So are the thousands of people renting and struggling to make ends meet.
KnightzwhosayNi t1_jeei8pz wrote
Reply to comment by Whole-Wishbone-7539 in New housing development for homeless in Worcester gets state aid by HRJafael
They're people
OrphanKripler t1_jeebzb2 wrote
Reply to Finding a Primary Care Physician??? by InternetNearby365
Good luck keeping a pcp if you ever get one. They love leaving and going out of state
Whole-Wishbone-7539 t1_jee58yr wrote
Sweet! More stuff for people who contribute 0 in taxes and stand on corners making the city look like crap!
augustus_octavian82 t1_jee11ni wrote
Reply to Finding a Primary Care Physician??? by InternetNearby365
Check out the St. Vincent Ambulatory Care clinic on Grove agree (Northworks building) if you don’t mind seeing a resident along with the PCP.
Tothemoon019 t1_jed8puk wrote
Reply to Finding a Primary Care Physician??? by InternetNearby365
I was going through this same situation looking for a PCP after moving to the area. Umass has online scheduling where u can see which doctors are taking new patients and when u can be seen. It’s not great but I was able to get in with someone in mid May.
Notfromcorporate t1_jecvvtw wrote
Reply to comment by SomeHomeOwner in Best neighborhood for young professionals? by p300ern
Naw.
It’s a stupid question.
“What town do middle class whites live in??” Is essentially what they’re asking
Educational-Fruit125 t1_jectucy wrote
Reply to Finding a Primary Care Physician??? by InternetNearby365
You could try Tammy Gardell in Auburn - I had a hell of a time finding a pcp as well. I’m new to Worcester too!
SquirrelKey3196 t1_jecpkks wrote
Reply to Finding a Primary Care Physician??? by InternetNearby365
I work in Reliant ask for NP to see you, if not go to urgent care and get refill while you find a pcp. Try Harrington mass memorial clinic theirs a couple doctor accepting patients and their is a new pcp her name is Kripa Gautam, MD. She works in reliant Neponset st in Worcester Ask for her.
destroyeddieficflesh t1_jecmr5q wrote
Reply to Mens haircut by iconicnick3
I go to axe to grind on Shrewsbury Street.
ClumsyNinjable t1_jefjcb1 wrote
Reply to Anyone know what was happening in Worcester this morning? by TrickyCell6458
The Hanover Theater has adopted South High and Burncoat as part of a program. Every year we take both schools to see a performance. This year, we got to see the first act of Hadestown.