LPT: (U.S.) In the absence of a severance package or other agreement that outlines otherwise, if your company fires you, you have ZERO obligation to train your replacement/s, create any kind of training manual for your replacement/s, or even stay at the job for the rest of the day. Companies frequently terminate employment with little to no warning…but they expect a two-week (or more!) notice if you’re going to quit and will sometimes even demand you help train your replacement or help them prepare for your replacement, even though there’s no law requiring any of those things. Because of this incredibly unbalanced power …

LPT: Make cleanup easier by lining trash bins with 2-3 bags at once – when one fills during the party, the next is ready underneath submitted by /u/mahin1384

LPT: When booking a hotel, call the front desk directly (not the reservation line) and politely ask if they can offer a better rate. They often will give discounts or perks not listed online. Many hotels have some leeway to offer lower prices or free upgrades ( and more ).if you call the front desk directly. This works best during times where there aren’t a lot of people. or when the hotel isn’t fully booked. Remember to be as nice as you can be . submitted by /u/frankipranki

LPT: Enroll in any voluntary accident/short term disability insurance offered through your employer when you are young When I got to the point in my life where I started having real responsibilities, I enrolled in everything offered through my work’s voluntary additional coverage. I was under 30, so it locked my rates in super low. I have risky hobbies, a dangerous job, and am a bit stupid so it seemed like a good move. Last year I broke my arm, and I didn’t ha…

LPT: Don’t randomly drop “can I ask you something or do something” and wait for their reply. Follow it up with your quest immediately Saying “Can I ask you something?” before actually asking just slows things down. You might even go offline before they reply, making them overthink it and causing unnecessary friction. Instead, get straight to the point-if they don’t want to engage or answer, they’ll let you know. It makes conversations smoother and more efficient. submitted…

LPT: always annualize the cost before buying something It’s so easy to purchase something when only looking at the monthly cost. Before buying, do the quick math to annualize the cost and see if you still want to buy it. Examples: Netflix doesn’t cost $12 per month. It costs you $144 per year. Your car payment doesn’t cost $400 per month. It costs you $4,800 per year. Rent doesn’t cost $1,000 per …

LPT – Don’t work on Mondays if you’re PartTime LPT if you work part time and are able to choose or give input on your schedule, always choose midweek. Most federal holidays fall on a Monday and you’ll miss out on hours. I currently work T-Th and it’s great. EDIT: Geez you all. I was LEGITIMATELY trying to provide helpful advice. Some of the passive- aggressive responses are highly unnecess…

LPT: Avoiding job scams when looking for a job It’s a red flag that it’s likely some sort of scam if they are only communicating via text message. If you want to confirm the likelihood of it being a scam, ask them to e-mail the information so you can confirm the legitimacy of their email and whether it comes from @“insert company name here” or if it comes from Outlook, Gmail, etc. Of course …

LPT: Struggling to cancel a subscription? Select ‘I’m moving to an unavailable country’ and it will get instantly canceled When canceling a subscription online, select ” I’m moving to another country where this service isn’t avaliable ” and often. Your subscription will get instantly canceled , as they can’t hassle you with random deals anymore submitted by /u/frankipranki

LPT: (US) Always Open First Class Mail, You Can Safely Discard Standard Mail, Pre-Sort Can Go Either Way When you get mail, you should open all First Class Mail promptly, even if it looks like “Junk”. There are all sorts of situations where if something is sent via First Class Mail, you are assumed to have received it, and action may be required by you. (Bills are the most common example.) They certainly paid a pretty penny to get it to you. “Stand…

LPT – Here is Why Beginnings & Endings always tend to be the MOST CHALLENGING 🚀🗻 Beginnings are tough because they represent the new, the unknown, the unfamiliar, whereas endings represent a conclusion of the old, the known, & the familiar. For this reason the beginning can be quite frightening & intimidating, but also exciting & full of possibilities. Whilst endings on the other hand can be quite sad & sentimental because…

LPT: Lemon and baking-soda offer effective alternatives to aluminium-based deodorants. Many commercial deodorants/antiperspirants contain aluminum-based compounds to reduce sweating that are alleged to increase risks of breast cancer, neurological conditions, and kidney failure. Natural alternatives such as lemon and baking soda can be as effective as aluminum-based antiperspirants. A single half of a lemon can last an entire week…

Best apps or websites to elevate my lifestyle Currently, I am using •Structured – for daily routine management •Hevy – for gym exercises tracking •Macrofactor – for nutrition tracking •Pinterest – for style inspiration And i want some other apps or website that can help me to improve myself What yall using?? submitted by /u/limelemon123

LPT: When moving into a new rental / home check your air filters Painters / Landlords often use sprayers to repaint and forget to cover air inlets. Check the filters in your heather /AC systems for paint overspray. Clogged filters are less effective and can lead to increased risk of fire. Filters are also cheap and very easy to replace Be careful if you remove the wall/inlet cover. Paint overspray can damage…

LPT: The best way to deal with small battery fires in your home I am sure many have seen the videos of battery powered scooters or other small battery appliances that fail. Invariably these seem to be in your home and they cause so much destruction. As someone who works in the Fire Services, some pro tips are, don’t be tempted to buy cheap battery appliances that aren’t up to the right standards. Make sure y…

LPT for when you’re caring for a sick person If you’re taking care of a sick person, a cheap whiteboard from the Dollar Tree hung on the doorknob will let you leave notes about the person such as temperature, any meds given, any changes in the way person has been doing etc. That way anyone who is taking care of the person can snap a quick photo with their phone if they need to save the inf…

LPT: Combine antiperspirant with deodorant to avoid stains. I used to get those horrible white deodorant stains on my shirts that don’t wash out, even when using the stuff that claims to eliminate that. Eventually I got the idea to put on antiperspirant first, followed immediately by regular aluminum-free deodorant. I haven’t had any stains at all since switching to that system. It doesn’t have to be the…

LPT: Don’t tell kids to “Say Cheese” to get good pics I used to work at a commercial photography studio where I learned a few tips to photographing children and babies. When you tell kids to “say cheese” they almost always make this face 😬 and generally give an unnatural smile. Instead say something silly or make a joke. They will laugh naturally and you’ll get a great pic with a beautiful smile th…

LPT: If you want to quit drinking but part of the reason you’re finding it difficult is because you’re worried friends and family will judge you- simply say you’re on a diet now. Drinking can have an insidious way of creeping up on you, and if people know you drink it can be hard. Even just saying something like ‘im trying to cut back on drinking’ can be a big blow to the ego if you think your friends and family will be judgy and watching every time you slip up and take a glass. If this is something you can relate to, an…

LPT: Get a magnetic key box for under your car INB4 your keys will get stolen. I live in PA and have had the same one for 10+ years. A dumb key from a dealer cost around 10 bucks. Calling your dad at 8pm at night, when you a 25 year old guy locks his keys in his apartment…priceless. Edit: This has nothing to do with starting your car. Its just that you locked your door with your keys insid…