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Topic: Cars and phones
Here’s what I keep wondering when I see someone talking on the phone, in their hand, while driving.
Do they disagree with the law?
Do they agree with the law but don’t think it applies to them?If you drive and talk on a hand held phone, would you be willing to share why you think it’s ok in spite of all the accident statistics? I’m not being snarky, I really am curious.
Topic: RANT: Kokora’s
What a MAJOR disappointment my partner, best friend and I experienced tonight. We used the grubhub app to find something to have ordered in as we were enjoying a fire in the living room and didn’t want to go out. We were delighted to see that Kokora’s showed up on the list and decided to order from there. We ordered 3 Gyro Platters (Includes “Greek” fries, pita and salad), babaganoush and 2 orders of Baklava. We were estimated to receive our order at 1925. At approximately 1915 we were notified via text that the order was pushed back to 1949, and again at 1945 we were notified that the order was now estimated to be delivered at 2010. The food showed up at 2000, the delivery woman was apologetic for the time and explained there was confusion in the restaurant regarding online orders. So we gladly accepted the food and sat down to eat. Upon opening the styrofoam containers, we found that none of the Gyro Platters contained any salad and it was full of rock hard french fries and some gyro meat with a few pieces of pita. The babaganoush was contained in a 2oz souffle cup (think togo salad dressing container) and it wasn’t even full (that cost $3.00), but a full container of pita bread to go along with it. The Baklava was dry, covered in nutella (I realize food is open to interpretation) and had a long black hair in between the layers of phyllo dough. I made the decision to call and provide feedback and upon doing so was met with an attitude and no sort of customer resolution, I was told that “Our online menu doesn’t match our in hour menu” (which is a lie because I’ve eaten in the restaurant before) and “You can come and pick up salads tomorrow”–The problem here is that, not only was the food almost an hour late, it was incomplete and there was no plausible resolution offered in the moment. I feel that this restaurant should not participate in an mobile application if they can’t meet the demand of the app or be able to produce their food to the standard for which they are known. My partner, friend and I are angry at spending $90 on food that wasn’t good, was cold and had hair in it. We will not be patronizing their establishment again.
Topic: Moving Sale Oct 7 & 8
Moving Sale in the West Seattle Junction (near Uptown Espresso/South Side) on Sat, Oct 7 & Sun, Oct 8. Here’s a list of stuff that needs a home to go to soon. Hours are 8:30 am to 6 pm (except for 10 am ’til 11:30 am on Sunday). And if you’d like to come early on Friday or late on Oct 9, let me know. Text me to let me know you need entrance to my building at 206-755-5978. This is a list of most items but not all.
Furniture:
Seattle Natural Mattress Like New Queen Latex bed
2 IKEA white Benno CD Shelves/Tower
IKEA Hensvik white Entertainment Center
IKEA Hensvik White bookshelf
IKEA Pine Billy bookshelf
White tile Pier 1 kitchen table plus two IKEA Norraryd chairs
IKEA small Circular 3 shelf side table
IKEA Liden Pine end table
IKEA Black end or front door tableArt & Wall hangings:
IKEA Pine Floor length mirror
Agam Magic Rainbow in glass architectural frame
Smith Tower in frame
Degas Ballerina in gold frame
Tile serving tray
Blue hanging cardboard star lamp with dolphin/seashell pattern, cordElectronics:
AIWA CSD-EL300 Boom box
Sony CD/DVD player DVP-NS575P
JVC VCR HR-A591
Small GE Portable Transistor radio (for storms, emergency)
Uniden Exai 8985CHS digital cordless phone 900 MHz
NEC PC monitor 17” Accusync LCD71V
2 Altec Lansing Series 100 satellite speakers with one subwoofer
Like new Lasko premium 20” box fanOther:
Living room woven basket
IKEA woven storage hamper
IKEA Januari Floor lamp
IKEA metal bedroom lamp; includes light bulb
Plastic closet 4-drawer shelf unit in green
Worn yellow & blue 80″ long Crate and Barrel kitchen or hallway rug
Raleigh C30 bike and helmet plus u-lock, medium size, 19” with step through
2 body Sport Balance Discs
2 yoga wooden blocks
Yoga mat
Kitchen nontoxic mat
Front door matMisc:
Marilyn Monroe pink dress/blonde wig Halloween costume, Hats, Cassette cases, Iron, 10 lb weightFor Free:
IKEA Jennyhill Worn beige armchairUnited Way of King County has a few spots left on our AmeriCorps team! We have two spots open on our Benefits Hub AmeriCorps team serving Highline College. With threats to DACA, rising cost of living, increased food insecurity, and high cost of college, we need folks to support students more than ever! We have two positions open on our Streets to Home AmeriCorps team in Federal Way. You’ll learn to directly assist people in navigating the complex homelessness system and streamline access to housing! Lastly, we have Free Tax AmeriCorps position open for someone looking to work on Washington’s largest anti-poverty campaign! This is a unique opportunity where you will gain a mix of tax and personal finance expertise, direct service, and non-profit experience. As a member of our small but mighty team, this position will play a key role in reaching our goal of preparing 23,000 tax returns and bringing over $30 million in tax credits and refunds back to our community. If you’re interested in any of these positions, e-mail your resume and cover letter to tsarris@uwkc.org before October 11th to be considered!
Fruits to Fronds, LLC is a garden design, installation and maintenance company located in West Seattle. We are passionate about helping our clients create their perfect outdoor space.
Fruits to Fronds is currently hiring for a Gardner position. The majority of work is installing and maintaining residential gardens. The ideal candidate is someone who is looking for a career in horticulture, has an upbeat attitude and an eye for detail. This is a full time position, with benefits available after the successful completion of a 6 month probation. There is an opportunity to advance in pay and responsibility following training.
Skills and requirements:
Strong communicator (with clients and crew)
Knowledge of native and ornamental plants
Dependable and punctual, with solid work ethic
Washington driver’s license with clean record
At least one year professional garden experience
A passion for working with plants
Able to lift 50 pounds
Ability to work rain or shine while maintaining positive attitude
Trailer driving experience a plusSend cover letter and resume to apply.
Fruits to Fronds, LLC
3400 Harbor Ave SW, Suite 203
Seattle, WA 98126
fruitstofronds@gmail.com
Just had our kitchen back-splash replaced using a honed marble subway tile. Work was done by Chris Taylor. Fantastic job. He worked his butt off to minimize the time and disruption in my house, cleaned up, and handled every little oddity that cropped up. Can’t recommend him enough. It looks beautiful!
Contact Chris at 306.621.4698.• Come and volunteer at the senior center and work with our wonderful Chef! We have volunteer jobs for prepping, serving, and cleaning up. We need your skills to help prepare and serve nutritious meals in our “Junction Diner” for seniors and guests at the Center. We have a lot of fun, you will be well appreciated by all of our seniors and staff, and you can enjoy a free lunch! Flexible ongoing daytime shifts. Looking for help Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
Please complete our online application at https://scws.typeform.com/to/DBaLgg or contact the Volunteer Coordinator, at 206-932-4044 or via email at sarah@soundgenerations.org to learn more!Customer Care / Customer Service Specialist in Seattle, WA
Trupanion is looking for fun and outgoing individuals who are excited to help others. We love our customers and want to make a personal connection with everyone that picks up the phone to call us. Our goal is when we finish each customer interaction we are confident the person received such an amazing service that they stay with us for the life of their pets, enroll every pet they ever own with us, and tell all their friends and family about Trupanion.
As a Customer Care / Customer Service Specialist, your role will be to provide support to our customers who call or email us regarding their cat and/or dogs’ medical insurance. You’ll need to enjoy using the phone, and should be a great listener, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. We are the heart and soul of the Trupanion family and we have lots of fun working towards our goal of helping as many people as we can! Once you join the Customer Service team, you will go through our thorough training program to ensure you have the tools and confidence to set you up for success in this role. With more than 200 cats and dogs in the office, being a pet lover is also a must!
Customer Care / Customer Service Specialist Behavior Characteristics
While we value and appreciate relevant experience and qualifications, especially with veterinary clinics, shelters, other animal related experience, or being bilingual, we also value individuality! We believe that you can’t have deeply engaged customers if you don’t have deeply engaged employees, and we really look for candidates who can fit into our culture. We feel that the behavioral characteristics that make people most likely to succeed here at Trupanion include:• Passion: In addition to the overall success of Trupanion and our mission, we care intensely about the well-being of cats and dogs.
• Trustworthiness: We are honest, reliable and authentic.
• Candor: We communicate what the little voice inside our head is saying, in a sincere and helpful way.
• Empathy: We create positive outcomes by putting ourselves in others’ shoes and by gaining an understanding of their values, goals and desires.
• Communication: We share our information in a way that is easy to understand and retainable.
• Cooperation: We know how to balance the need for quality with the need for speed and calculated risk-taking. We are committed to being ego-less, and to working as a team to ensure we are consistently make good decisions.
• Judgement: We are not afraid to try new things. Guided by Trupanion’s mission and values, we have the confidence to trust our intuition and do the right thing at all times.
• Impact: We deliver outstanding results with resourcefulness, innovation and tenacity.
• Curiosity: We actively seek knowledge to improve.Customer Care / Customer Service Representative‘s Pay and Benefits
Along with your hourly pay, we also have amazing benefits! Our benefits include: An uncapped monthly bonus – (which rewards the quality for your work as well as how much work you do), full medical, dental and vision (all three at no cost to you), two weeks’ paid vacation (which increases the longer you stay with Trupanion), five week sabbatical after five years employment, paid sick time, stock options, on-site child care, free pet health insurance, free on-site parking, paid time off to volunteer at a nonprofit organization, and a pet friendly office with free dog walking service.Flexible Work Locations:
While we love seeing everyone in the office interacting and supporting each other, we know some people prefer to work from home. This position is open to working remotely, from home, once you have been through the training program and are achieving the right level of performance, to provide you with the freedom and autonomy to follow your passions in a way that suits you best!Culture Vision
At Trupanion, we are all about helping pets. We promote a cohesive and nimble team environment, and we hire, develop and promote team members who possess our key behavioral characteristics. We trust each other. We are transparent and honest. We care about one another. We want to see our team members succeed, personally and professionally. As our team members gain experience, we strive to promote from within and reduce bureaucracy to allow creative thinking. We’re focused on providing continuous training and support to all team members to encourage long-term happiness and success.Take a look inside our office and see for yourself:
https://www.facebook.com/Trupanion/videos/10155423763702974/To apply, please follow the link provided below:
http://jobs.jobvite.com/trupanion**Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter!
Why Trupanion?
Trupanion is North America’s leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs. Headquartered in the Georgetown community of Seattle, Trupanion has been named one of Western Washington’s Best Places to Work by the Puget Sound Business Journal for the last four years in a row. Our mission is to help the pets we all love get the veterinary care they need. At Trupanion we offer a collaborative, casual, and pet-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.Company Background
Founded in 2000, Trupanion (NYSE: TRUP) offers medical insurance for cats and dogs in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico through its affiliated entities. With over 228,400 total enrolled pets (as of 3/31/2015), Trupanion is one of the largest pet medical insurance companies in North America with the mission to help the pets we all love receive the best veterinary care. The Trupanion pet medical insurance plan is simple, fair and comprehensive that pays 90% of the actual veterinary costs for illness and injury claims with no payout limits per incident, per year, or over the lifetime of the pet and with few exclusions. Trupanion policies are underwritten by the American Pet Insurance Company in the U.S. and the Omega General Insurance Company in Canada. For more information please visit Trupanion.com.My hope is that women who love to read will also love to come and discuss a variety of books. I look forward to deep discussions while having fun. General focus will be on reading books that relate to contemporary issues.
First meeting
Monday, October 9 at 7PM.
Uptown Coffee on Delridge, This place stays open late and has a separate meeting space. If we meet away from our homes, no one has to clean or cook :-).
WE WILL DECIDE ON STRUCTURE AND FIRST BOOKS TO READ. PLEASE BRING A SUGGESTION.
Respond here if you are interested or contact me at
activistkmw AT hotmail Dot comBarista Job Description
Reports To: Store Manager
Department: Operations
Location: West Seattle Caffe Ladro
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt / HourlyPosition Summary:
Show up reliably and on time for shifts, which will be at varied times and may include early mornings and/or late nights. Make great coffee to Ladro standards, continually develop barista skills and coffee palate, serve great pastries, and take good care of the people paying for said coffee and pastries. Must play well with others. Have fun at work, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and understand how to keep busy.
Duties:
• Make great coffee
• Enjoy interacting with customers and co-workers
• Perform basic cash-handling
• Open and/or close the store regularly
• Cleaning all areas of the café including restrooms and outside areas
• Stock and monitor inventory
• Document and minimize waste
• Clock in/out and report tips accurately
• Attend and participate in regular staff meetings and monthly coffee cuppingsQualifications/Job Requirements:
• Previous coffee and/or retail experience preferred but not mandatory
• Successful completion of initial barista training program
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, perform tasks requiring manual dexterity and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Willingness and ability to cover shifts occasionally
• Possess basic math/cash handling skillsTo Apply:
• Email your resume and cover letter to alexandra.cole@caffeladro.com
• Come visit us in store with your resume and cover letter!To Contact Us:
• (206) 938-8021
• 7011 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136I witnessed a group of high school kids stealing a case of beer at lunch time. I was unable to do anything at the time so I called the store when I got home. Alex took all the information down and said he would look at the cameras, notify the school principal and speak with the parents.
Thank you Alex!Put your organizational skills to good use! We are in need of a Volunteer Site Coordinator (or a team of two) for our Meals on Wheels site in West Seattle. This volunteer position requires availability of 5-7 hours weekly, including Wednesdays 8 am – noon. In this position, your main responsibility is to coordinate our wonderful team of volunteers for the weekly packing and delivery of meals, and various office tasks that keep Meals on Wheels humming along on schedule. The coordinator is able to fill in for any member of the Meals on Wheels team. Meals are packed and delivered weekly on Wednesdays mornings.
As a Meals on Wheels Volunteer, you will belong to a team committed to helping homebound seniors maintain their health and independence with nutritious food, personal contact, and caring service.
For more information email us at mealsonwheels@soundgenerations.org or call (206) 448-5767.
Here We Grow Again!
Incredible Opportunity for Talented and Enthusiastic Individuals to Join Our Team!At Metropolitan Market, we know food! We are a progressive, upscale grocery-retailer and one of the best places to work in the Pacific Northwest. Metropolitan Market is a company recognized within the food industry for freshness and quality – from our locally made chocolates to our mouth watering local pears.
We provide outstanding employment opportunities, including a generous benefits program and attractive wages. These fast-paced positions in all of our departments provide ample opportunity for growth and development within the Company. We are looking for outgoing, friendly individuals who want to work in a healthy and rewarding environment!
To be a qualified applicant, you must have the following:
• A strong work ethic
• The ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously
• Friendly and professional to customers in a fast-paced environment, excellent customer service skills
• Reliable, self-motivated, and energetic
• Able to work independently as well as in a team atmosphere
• Strong verbal communication skillsHow to apply:
Applications are accepted online. Please visit our website to view complete job descriptions.
1. Go to http://www.metropolitan-market.com
2. Select the Careers section
3. Complete a general application and create a profile
4. Search open positions and apply anytime, using your general application and profileBENEFITS & COMPENSATION:
* Attractive Hourly Wage, Negotiable DOE
* Rich Paid Time Off Benefits including Vacation, Personal, Holiday, and Sick
* Generous Medical and Dental Plans at Very Low Cost to Team Members
* Company Funded Life & Disability Insurance and Pension Plan
* Generous Team Member Discount
* Team Member Sponsored ORCA Card Program
* Tuition Reimbursement Program
* Team Member Appreciation CelebrationsCurrently at our West Seattle location we are searching for:
Checker
Bakery Clerk/Baristas
Produce Clerks
Grocery Clerks
Wine Steward
Bakery/Coffee Shop Manager
Market Deli ManagersWe are moving to West Seattle soon (from out of state) & trying to understand all the options & the flow of the schools there.
We will be in the Arbor Heights Attendance Area (Denny/Sealth).
I would love to hear from Arbor Heights families about your experiences & especially with the middle/high school tracks. Do most kids go on to Denny/Sealth? Do a lot of Arbor Heights families try to get into Madison & West Seattle High by applying for choice schools? Or try for other options?
Any first hand knowledge is much appreciated!
Topic: Thank you James!!
My bike commute to/from work includes the trails that run along Harbor Ave and West Marginal Way (WMW).
For several months “James” has been living along the WMW trail where it curves away from the road to circle around/behind a tractor-trailer parking lot.
In the beginning we would waive and say hello as I passed when he was ‘home’ or near-by. Eventually I stopped to chat, found out a some of his needs and would occasionally drop-off a few things to augment his life. In return he would give me some ‘wine’ he made from fruit he collected in the area, which was actually pretty good!!
Last Friday I bought a stack of chocolate-chip cookies from a fund-raiser so stopped and gave him a couple on my way home, in parting I said “I’ll see you Monday” to which James replied “No you won’t, I’m heading out on Monday and won’t be around by the time you pass through in the evening. (My morning ride has be going by there before 6am while he was still asleep).
Sure enough, he and 98% of his belongings were gone last night, and much to my surprise, and enjoyment, the area was well cleaned and all that I could see was one full garbage bag and the remnants of an old vacuum cleaner.
It appears James did a bang-up job in cleaning-up after himself, not leaving a big mess for others to have to take care of.
So this is a shout-out to James, wherever he may have landed, that I appreciate his integrity and commitment in taking care of ‘our space’ that he called home for a short while.
We read about and see the evidence of so many homeless and not-homeless who don’t clean-up after themselves, and this was one situation where the lazy route could have easily been taken, but instead a good man did the right thing.Thank you James!!
Hi Neighbors,
According to the WSB, the old Short Stop convenience store is being developed into an expansion of the Morgan Junction Park and won’t be in planning stages until later in 2018.
I live right next door. It’s been fine so far living next to an empty lot (really wasn’t missing much with the Short Stop next door, to be honest.)
Recently, I noticed two men have set up tents and are living in the rear of the lot. I don’t think West Seattle is impervious to the homeless epidemic in Seattle, and I certainly don’t want to be insensitive to the crisis.
However, I can’t help but feel more on edge about our safety–They were cooking either with open flame or with a grill. If their fire spreads, we have shrubs that edge up towards our apartment..and our cars are parked within sight of their camp. I could be wrong, but I’m pretty sure I saw one of the men shoot up. (I was kind of far away, and can’t say for certain.) Our car got broken into last year–and I may be judgmental, but their arrival makes me feel uneasy.
If the City of Seattle owns this property, is there anything I can do? I want to make sure these guys are treated humanely, but I also want to ensure we have a safe neighborhood. Does anyone have any suggestions or news about the development of the park? Am I being a jerk?
Thanks, neighbors!
Are you looking for a more deeply satisfying job?
Would you like to help seniors enjoy their retirement by helping cook them great food?At Holiday Retirement, we have rewarding opportunities for individuals to prepare delicious and nutritious meals for our valued residents.
As a cook and key member of our Dining Services team, you will review menus and food preparation instructions to prepare healthy, appealing meals. You will oversee the set-up of serving carts while following safe food handling procedures. You will be committed to achieving resident satisfaction and will resolve all issues in a timely and respectful manner.
You must have:
Take action attitude
Compassion for others
Unyielding integrity
Composure under pressure
Do-what-it-takes
Customer focusRequirements:
High school diploma
Two years full-service restaurant cooking experience
The ability to follow and prepare recipes
Knowledge of sanitation and safe food handling practices
Effective English communication skills
Computer skills preferredTo apply, please send your resume to the 5641-manager@holidaytouch.com or jill.morris@holidaytouch.com
Join us and enjoy competitive compensation, excellent benefits and the rewards that come from improving the lives of others.
Compensation: $17.00 to $19.00 an hour based on experience.Topic: Small Boat Deckhand/Operator
Global Diving & Salvage, Inc (Global) is the largest diving contractor on the West Coast, based out of Seattle, WA, a leading provider of offshore support services, marine construction and infrastructure support services in the United States, and an internationally recognized casualty responder. Our experience enables us to adapt quickly to unique problems and resolve potentially costly situations. In addition, we have the proven ability to customize systems and management teams for individual projects.
We are accepting applications for Marine Environmental Technicians. The successful candidate must have prior construction or maritime experience. This person will report to the company’s PNW Environmental Operations Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Small vessel operation;
Skilled equipment operations including but not limited to forklift, pump operations, hand tools (Hydraulic, pneumatic, electric and gas powered) and heavy equipment (excavators, loaders and back hoes).
Welding and cutting;
Oil Spill response;
Deploying, retrieval, and processing of sorbent materials;
Boom deployment and retrieval;
Boom and fender maintenance;
Driving/positioning company vehicles;
Other duties as assigned.Required Skills:
All employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must have valid driver license, valid car insurance and submit an acceptable driving record for the past three years
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
Must possess or be able to obtain a TWIC Card
Ability to work in all weather conditions; rain, sleet, storm, snow, heat, etc.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs frequently; up to 75lbs occasionally
24hour and 7 day a week availability based upon project or emergency response needsPreferred Experience:
1-3 years experience in the maritime industry or construction industry
First/Aid CPR
HAZWOPER
Current Passport
Boaters Card (Washington state boater’s card)
USCG LicenseEqual Employment Opportunity
Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the objective of Global Diving & Salvage, Inc. to obtain qualified employees consistent with position requirements: to seek, employ, promote, and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion/creed, handicap/disability, marital status, genetic information/history, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by law.Global will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Global’s legal duty to furnish information. (41 C.F.R. 60-1.35(c))
If you are a candidate with a disability in need of an accommodation in the application process, please contact 206-623-0621 or email hr@gdiving.com.
Apply online at http://www.gdiving.com/about/employment
Job Location
Seattle, Washington, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
West Seattle, Washington
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