Recent comments in /f/providence
packsox4 t1_j88u2py wrote
I made that commute for three years. It definitely wears on you. However I did it five days a week vs. three, and on commuter rail vs. Amtrak, so you may have a better experience.
Two things I’d be aware of. The first is that the Amtrak trains are much more infrequent than commuter rail, which itself is at best only once an hour. One of the things I found most annoying wasn’t the time spent on the train, moreso being beholden to the schedules. If something arises back home you’re at best an hour and a half from being there. The second thing is the Amtrak trains are often delayed, especially the one going to Boston since it’s coming from DC. That was a big factor in why I kept with the commuter rail, which was largely on time.
Whatever you decide, congrats on the interview, good luck!
RhodyViaWIClamDigger t1_j88tj6h wrote
I did the TF Green to S. Station (last stop on line, but one stop after Back Bay) for four years.
A few times a month I would do the Amtrak route from PVD - I found I had to arrive extremely early in the AM to get a parking spot. Cheap as it is to park there, early bird gets the worm.
I ask was able to choose my days to be in office, and they were flexible. I recommend being flexible beyond T / W / Th - those are likely the same days chosen as everyone else with such flexibility. Randomly, a Friday in the office that ended with a train ride home was a calming start to the weekend. I knew when I got off the train I was done for a few days. More life balance than budget/convenience I suppose.
Get your Amtrak tickets or pass as advanced as possible.
Also, just to say you’ve done it, consider doing the commuter rail now and then. Builds character, not that I assume you have none. It’s one of those gotta try it’s if you’re going to be part of the Rhody to Boston masses.
readingbabe t1_j88suac wrote
Reply to comment by Dunder72 in Anyone want some free globetrotters tix for 6p tonight? I have 7 and they are gonna go to waste by Legitimate-Pirate-63
Dude something could have happened last minute that OP couldn’t go
winter-14 t1_j88s507 wrote
New train station in The Bucket/CFalls. Use that.
pieceoffit t1_j88rwr5 wrote
Reply to comment by camSchlong in Fisher on College Hill: keep your cats in by RandomChurn
They have an incredible few rescues that trap and neuter/spay. That helps keep the population down!
sillyshallot t1_j88rq8m wrote
I commute from Attleboro to Boston and it’s not bad. I usually drive but when I take the train it’s super chill and I use the time to catch up on emails. I also have 3 kids and we’ve never had an issue that has required me to rush home.
gaiusjozka t1_j88r4uk wrote
Reply to Anyone want some free globetrotters tix for 6p tonight? I have 7 and they are gonna go to waste by Legitimate-Pirate-63
Did the Globetrotters win?
Humbled_by_it t1_j88qo9u wrote
Reply to comment by EColli93 in Looking for roommates in Providence asap! by beckymaehayes
thank you! so excited to check it out :)
Humbled_by_it t1_j88qma9 wrote
Reply to comment by gweissinger in Looking for roommates in Providence asap! by beckymaehayes
thanks so much!
thirdtimesthemom t1_j88pqxb wrote
I take the MBTA. It’s not terrible. It becomes exhausting after a while.
MonicaPVD t1_j88m1gd wrote
Reply to comment by Chelsea_023 in Man shot in Providence, in serious condition by Orangefan71
That's no condition to be in.
Chelsea_023 t1_j88i4fl wrote
Reply to comment by MonicaPVD in Man shot in Providence, in serious condition by Orangefan71
Could be in no condition
MonicaPVD t1_j88emrw wrote
Is there another condition to be in when shot?
Dunder72 t1_j888rhn wrote
Reply to comment by nebuladrifting in Anyone want some free globetrotters tix for 6p tonight? I have 7 and they are gonna go to waste by Legitimate-Pirate-63
Don't worry, there will always be another future opportunity where someone has extra tickets and posts it on reddit 15 minutes before the game.
[deleted] t1_j87qtyo wrote
Reply to comment by Dinosquid in Providence shootings dropped by nearly half in 2022 by PM_ME_ASS_SALAD
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climb-high t1_j87qb5d wrote
Reply to Anyone want some free globetrotters tix for 6p tonight? I have 7 and they are gonna go to waste by Legitimate-Pirate-63
I hope you found someone to take them
degggendorf t1_j87aome wrote
Reply to comment by Previous_Floor in Providence shootings dropped by nearly half in 2022 by PM_ME_ASS_SALAD
>A man was just shot on North Main Street
Quick, log into your alt and post it to /r/rhodeisland!
edit: hah, you did! just a few minutes later
SeaworthinessNo4838 t1_j87ai80 wrote
Reply to comment by nebuladrifting in Anyone want some free globetrotters tix for 6p tonight? I have 7 and they are gonna go to waste by Legitimate-Pirate-63
Same
Previous_Floor t1_j879k8t wrote
Reply to comment by Dinosquid in Providence shootings dropped by nearly half in 2022 by PM_ME_ASS_SALAD
>::proves the point without realizing it::
Incorrect.
A man was just shot on North Main Street.
I was hoping this was going to be the first weekend in 2023 without someone getting shot or stabbed.
Starting to understand why the Jan 4 article about 2022 is misleading in context?
Dinosquid t1_j877ccy wrote
Reply to comment by Previous_Floor in Providence shootings dropped by nearly half in 2022 by PM_ME_ASS_SALAD
::proves the point without realizing it::
😂😂
nebuladrifting t1_j8769bu wrote
Reply to Anyone want some free globetrotters tix for 6p tonight? I have 7 and they are gonna go to waste by Legitimate-Pirate-63
I’m so sad I just saw this now!
Pvdsuccess t1_j873i9r wrote
Reply to comment by Chance_Bad_7437 in Fisher on College Hill: keep your cats in by RandomChurn
I agree, but cool to see a mink too.
Previous_Floor t1_j86x0lq wrote
Reply to comment by Dinosquid in Providence shootings dropped by nearly half in 2022 by PM_ME_ASS_SALAD
>like I already said:
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>Its almost like you ignore info that doesn’t fit the Mainstream Media narrative you want to believe! 😂
It made zero sense the first time you wrote it. No idea why you'd repeat it.
Orangefan71 OP t1_j88ue63 wrote
Reply to comment by MonicaPVD in Man shot in Providence, in serious condition by Orangefan71
Yes. Could be stable, etc.. Not all gunshot wounds are created equal.