(Part 2) Top products from r/TalesFromThePizzaGuy
We found 20 product mentions on r/TalesFromThePizzaGuy. We ranked the 72 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. Tiger Chef Tbh-18 Table Number Holder (10 Pack)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
22. Maglite LED 3-Cell D Flashlight, Black
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Superior quality craftsmanship with weather-resistant seals and anodized inside and out for improved corrosion resistance. D batteries required (best with Polaroid D batteries)A premium drop resistant and water resistant flashlight renowned for its quality, durability and reliabilityAdvanced lightin...
23. How to Lie with Statistics
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Statistions, how to lieDarrell HuffIllustrated by Irving GenisNew York - London 5 6 7 8 9 0
24. The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Great product!
26. 3M 1800 Series Projector'. There are 7 projectors in the 1800 series (1800, 1810, 1825, 1830, 1865, 1880, 1895M)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Sold as 1 EA00051125599641
27. Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Ball Pens, Black, 12 Ct
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
THE IDEAL PEN FOR OVERACHIEVERS: The smooth writing, long-lasting Pilot G2 Premium Gel Ink Pen features a comfortable rubber grip, & is available in ultra fine, extra fine, fine, & bold point.LONGEST LASTING, REFILLABLE GEL INK: Proven to be the longest writing gel ink pen among top brands, the smoo...
28. Fisher Space Pen Bullet Chrome Finish, Gift Boxed (400)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
All brass & steel construction, variety of colors and finishes & tungsten carbide ballpoint tipThe 400 series bullet space pen is the original Fisher ball point pen & most popular Fisher pen soldPressurized thixotropic ink cartridges are hermetically sealed & write 3x longer than ballpoint pensRelia...
29. Pet Parade Dog Repeller and Training Aid
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Protect yourself from dangerous dogs while walking, jogging, or bicyclingEmits piercing ultrasonic tone that dogs hateUltrasonic tone is barely audible to humansWorks with any dogCan also be used to train dogsRequires 9-volt battery (sold separately)
30. Amco 8402 Rub-a-Way Bar Stainless Steel Odor Absorber
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Rubbing the bar removes any odor from your handsGreat for use after working with onions, fish, or garlicTo use, simply rub between your hand as you would with a real bar of soap; for use with or without waterGreat stocking stuffer for avid cooksDishwasher safe for quick and easy clean up
31. Meditations: A New Translation (Modern Library)
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
32. Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Setting the Table The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business
33. Streamlight 66118 Stylus Pro LED PenLight with Holster, Black - 100 Lumens
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Durable, anodized machined aircraft aluminum constructionWhite LED produces 100 lumens; 950 candela; 62m beam; Runs 8 hoursIPX4 – water resistant; 2m impact resistance testedAbout the size of a marker, it fits conveniently in your pocket 5.3” (134 millimeter); 1.64 ounce (46.9 gram)Removable poc...
34. Streamlight 66121 Stylus Pro PenLight with White LED and Holster, Silver/White- 100 Lumens
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Durable, Anodized machined Aircraft Aluminum constructionWhite led produces 100 lumens; 950 candela; 62 meter beam; runs 8 hoursIPX4 : water resistant; 2 meter impact resistance testedAbout the size of a marker, it fits conveniently in your pocket 5.3 inches (134 millimeter); 1.64 ounce (46.9 gram)R...
35. Sandisk Flash Memory Card - 8 GB - MicroSDHC, Black (SDSDQM-008G-B35)
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
Seamless speed and performance with microSDHCTurn your mobile phone into the portable entertainment centerForm Factor: microSDHC
36. Victorinox Swiss Army One-Hand Trekker Non-Serrated Pocket Knife, Black
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Features 12 functions to equip you for everyday adventures including - 3.06" one-hand non-serrated locking blade, Phillips screwdriver, bottle opener, and wood saw (See product description for full list of features)Stainless steel construction encased in rugged polyamide scales provides sleek durabi...
37. Zebra F-301 Ballpoint Stainless Steel Retractable Pen, Fine Point, 0.7mm, Black Ink, 2-Count
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
0.7mm fine point black, easy-glide ink for top of the line writing performanceRetractable ballpoint pen features a contemporary, stainless steel barrel with stylish design and world-class qualityThe lightweight yet durable stainless steel barrel provides a modern and attractive appearanceThe F-301 S...
38. HWC Police Security Black Nylon Universal Maglite "C" & "D" Cell Flashlight Holder Ring Case for Duty Belts
Sentiment score: -1
Number of reviews: 1
*Made in USA*Black, All-Weather Nylon*Slide On Style for Duty Belts up to 2" Diameter*Fits MOST "C" & "D" Cell Flashlights !*Great Deal, LOW LOW Price!
39. Winco TN719, Medium, Stainless Steel, Brown
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Stainless steel constructionWooden handleWinco products range from tabletop to kitchen utensils to food preparation suppliesWinco products are used by all foodservice and hospitality industry experts worldwideGood quality product
I carry a similar loadout:
Swiss Army One-handed Trekker (Non-serrated) - for use as a blade and tool; I carry on my hip for ease of use. One-handed operation.
Smart pwn - for calls and shit.
Sunglasses - 2nd shift means sideways sunlight.
Average-ass ink stick and notepad - I'm a writer and sometimes my co-workers say some pretty rank stuff worth noting.
Minimag LED Pro+ - Brighter than my old Minimag LED; super bright for the money; I carry on my hip for ease of use.
Timex wristwatch (same model) - I set it to exact time so I'm never early getting to work.
Carabiner - goes on front belt loop for car keys; sometimes I take my housekeys off so it's quicker.
In the car:
Pens galore - just in case I forgot mine.
Car-mounted GPS - using my phone is a hassle; this device can be turned on and charged in my car, and is of quick use.
CB radio - The locals that talk on it are really funny and they help pass the time. I can also flick a switch and talk on a PA speaker under my hood to tell the little children to get out of my way when they're being retards in the street.
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Most useful is probably the flashlight.
if this is your first delivery job make sure you get a good small flashlight and buy some good pens to keep in your car at all times. I also bought a mini clipboard for a few bucks and had the credit card receipts on it. It increased my tips by a lot because when someone didn't fill in the blanks I handed it back to them and told them "You need to fill out the entire receipt" and 80% of the time would add a tip. Also, countless comments of "Fancy/Convenient!" as it is hard to sign a receipt when you have to find somewhere to do it at.
If you drive a older car MAKE SURE you have:
use the maps as much as possible and use google maps in a pinch. This gets you used to learning the lay out of neighborhoods and what not as google maps just tells you where to go.
Maybe you could speak to the manager and put up cute little signs about such as:
Don't take my job away! Leave those plates on the table for me!
Thanks for your courtesy, but please leave dishes on the table. Our counter just doesn't have the space!
If you use pretty paper and font people should respond well to it. A small piece of paper on one of these should do it.
Most actual millionaires drive common, paid off cars. Interesting read https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Next-Door-Surprising-Americas/dp/1589795474
Not to say your boss was a millionaire, he could have been a broke dumbass. But the perception that nice car = successful person was one sold to us by marketing execs. The reality for most people is nice car = big car loan.
Maybe something like this? Might not fall under the same issue as pepper spray... Though might not be effective against 100% of dogs (then again, pepper spray wouldn't be 100% either)
Only using Amazon as I've had it there in a wish list, as I've been pondering getting one, so it's easy to grab in my mobile. - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E8O4UA/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_cPisub1KCT1JR
I use a check presenter and a G-2 for credit card receipts, it makes signing for credit cards so much faster and the customers ~90% of the time remember to clip the pen back to the presenter before handing it back.
Check Presenter: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181387485576
Pen: http://www.amazon.com/Pilot-Retractable-Premium-Roller-Extra/dp/B00006JNJ8
Driver here, my advice buy a streamlight stylus pro.
These are more than adequate and rest assured you'll use it a lot.
Streamlight 66121 Stylus Pro Pen Light with White LED and Holster, Silver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019CR10A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7WO-zb10MKFRC
With good service it's seldom necessary to question a guest's honesty. But standing up to an irate customer isn't something you should be expected to know by instinct.
I spent a lot of time in my first years as a manager going over and over in my head how to react to angry or frustrated customers. My bosses told me what I had to do, but they didn't tell me much about how to do it well.
I think ultimately you have to develop a sort of customer service persona that is unfailingly polite, and you put that on when you interact with the public. You might think you already possess and use such a persona, but the unfailingly polite persona is made of a metal stronger than vibranium and it never breaks.
It also helped reading Danny Meyer's Setting the Table.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F8JUJY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_OMaaAbM5GRN57
Rub away. I guess it works. Reviews are promising.
Yeap. [This is considered the most accessible translation] (http://www.amazon.com/Meditations-New-Translation-Modern-Library-ebook/dp/B000FC1JAI/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395863947&sr=1-5&keywords=meditations+hayes).
Your last sentence is what makes me think of it, and the whole Stoic philosophy.
http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Bullet-Chrome-Finish-400/dp/B000095K9D
The projecter
Here is 6+ lbs of cheese sauce. Go.
A metal spatula costs less than ten bucks. Screw "the principle" of the thing, I'd just buy one and tell everyone "we're using this now."
Here is the page on Amazon! It’s also online on Barnes and Noble’s website but they’ll charge you shipping for days.
It’s released with a limited edition cover, too. If you want to look at some of the promotional stuff before you bite the bullet (I feel weird telling people that they should just buy it) here’s the Facebook page. It has videos, descriptions and stuff on it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GXX9NVA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 + http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D0ROGO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 lets you record for about 45 minutes and then it loops for about $40.
actually caught an accident on my dash cam a few months ago. it's kind of hard to see, but it's at 0:11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8kWxNVwOng
I deliver in a safe part of town, so I don't worry about it much but you definitely want to lock your car every time you leave it. My car is push to start, so I keep my keys on my belt, but you should keep your ignition key on a clip that you can remove from your locking remote, that way you can leave the car on while being able to lock it when you leave to go to the door.
Call the customer if the house is all dark and scary in a bad part of town and tell them to turn on the porchlight. Don't go walking up in the dark.
Get a big MagLite flashlight with a bright LED bulb with a belt holster It can blind attackers or be used as a weapon, as well as help you see address markers on houses or building numbers on apartments.
Nothing else besides this to recommend, but I have a knife, tazer, and punching tool as well for defense. There is a myriad of self defense weapons available online, one of my favorites being a monkey fist, which is a steel ball on paracord. Simple and inconspicuous, turns your keychain into a defense weapon.
I read through your entire response before I replied. But I replied as though I was replying as I read it (does that make sense?) So you may think I am poking you by saying the same thing over and over again; its not meant to poking, but reinforcing.
> Where else would my mileage reimbursement come from though?
To understand this you have to also understand the following:
My commentary is in italics
> Service Charges: A compulsory charge for service (the delivery fee), for example, 15 percent of the bill, is not a tip. Such charges are part of the employer's gross receipts. Sums distributed to employees from service charges cannot be counted as tips received, but may be used to satisfy the employer's minimum wage and overtime obligations under the FLSA. If an employee receives tips in addition to the compulsory service charge, those tips may be considered in determining whether the employee is a tipped employee and in the application of the tip credit.
Ok, this is where you may get confused, I know I did until a real attorney, multiple ones, explained this to me.
> Sums distributed to employees from service charges cannot be counted as tips received, but may be used to satisfy the employer's minimum wage and overtime obligations under the FLSA.
Now remember... from... 29 CFR 778.217 - Reimbursement for expenses.
> (a)General rule. Where an employee incurs expenses on his employer's behalf or where he is required to expend sums solely by reason of action taken for the convenience of his employer, section 7(e)(2) is applicable to reimbursement for such expenses. Payments made by the employer to cover such expenses are not included in the employee's regular rate (if the amount of the reimbursement reasonably approximates the expenses incurred). Such payment is not compensation for services rendered by the employees during any hours worked in the workweek.
What the statute refers to as "regular rate" is the same as saying "the employer's minimum wage and overtime obligations"
If the employer gives you any portion of the delivery fee, then that portion is considered part of your "regular rate" or "wage".
If your employer gives you a portion of the delivery fee, say $1.25 per delivery, then that amount is part of your wage, not reimbursement for expenses.
> I think I would have noticed if I didn't receive the "($1.25*#deliveries)" part of my take home pay.
I would like you to take a look again at 29 CFR 778.217 - Reimbursement for expenses.. The only time the word "pay" is used is here in section (d) and it is referring to the "regular rate of pay" which means "wages".
> So I received $1.25 per delivery but it didn't come from the delivery fee?
That is correct, usually.
> Why wouldn't it come from the delivery fee?
Because if it came from the delivery fee than it would be part of your wages, not a reimbursement for expenses.
> Where did it come from? Explain that to me.
It came from the employer's gross receipts. Already explained.
I know where you're going to go next. "But the delivery fee is part of the gross receipts, so I did receive part of the delivery fee!! Ha, got you!"
No, you did not get me. Once the delivery fee is part of the gross receipts it stops being a delivery fee. I know that does not make sense, but in the eyes of the law it does.
> Off topic but that is people making mistakes or lying. Math can be done incorrectly and misconstrued but it can not lie.
How to Lie with Statistics. One of the required reading when I had to take Statistics.
> My point here is that it is easy to check the numbers every night to see if you're getting screwed.
Yes, it is easy. But if you're inputting your mileage reimbursement as a portion of your wage, then you're calculating incorrectly.
> Ok, so we agree they legally owe drivers money for driving.
Maybe, it depends on the specific facts. In most cases, employees driving for any of the Pig 3, or their franchises, the employer will owe the employee mileage reimbursement. Whether they do or do not is an entirely different conversation.
>> Can you point to any verbiage that tells you how much of the delivery fee you receive? You cannot.
(3) The actual or reasonably approximate amount expended by an employee, who is traveling “over the road” on his employer's business, for transportation (whether by private car or common carrier) and living expenses away from home, other travel expenses, such as taxicab fares, incurred while traveling on the employer's business.
> It would be impossible for the law to state exact amount because of to many variables.
No, it would not. No where in 29 CFR 778.217 - Reimbursement for expenses does it say you receive a portion of the delivery fee. Do you see the words "delivery fee" in that statute?
> I seem to recall a piece of paper the drivers have to sign at the end of their shift that states what was claimed and mileage paid. I know Jimmy Johns does this and they have their mileage rate in the employee handbook.
Yes, I have seen similar types of notices. These are simply an attempt by the employer to cover their asses. They have no importance to this discussion. I understand that people think they are important, but they are not.
The "employee handbook" and what it says is meaningless if the terms violate the law. An "employee handbook" is not an employment contract.
> I suppose your right that I don't know where it comes from exactly but it doesn't make sense to receive exactly $1.25 a delivery and it not come from the delivery charge.
I know. It makes things easier, that's what the employer wants. The employer wants you to become complacent and accepting that everything they do is done in the correct manner. Your employer (in the form of management, any level) can say a lot of things; just because they say something does not mean it is true, legal, or fact. Most managers don't know shit beyond how to do the paperwork they were trained to do, they are not lawyers, they do not receive training on minimum wage laws. We, employees, have to educate ourselves so we can protect ourselves.
> I don't like being wrong as much as the next guy and I am usually a stubborn person but I am genuinely curious where you think the reimbursement comes from.
I know reimbursement comes from the employer's gross receipts
> The only thing I can think of is that is the strictest technical sense the store reimburses out of their "pocket" and is then themselves reimbursed by the delivery charge.
Nope. In the strictest technical sense the store reimburses the employees for their expenses out of the employer's gross receipts. The delivery fee is just a small part of the gross receipts.
Just for fun... let's take a look at what amounts make up the employer's gross receipts.
Would you say that you receive the sales tax as reimbursement? No, you would not.
Would you say that the 2 liter of Pepsi that was delivered was part of the reimbursement? No, you would not.
If you've gotten this far: Congratulations, you've learned something today!! Hopefully.
Now that I've typed all this out, I am going to really piss you off... I know delivery drivers that actually do receive a portion of the delivery fee; they are rare. They are usually not employees though, they are usually independent contractors and that's a whole other conversation.