Jana Shah (u/jana_shah96)

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That frost depth stat nearly bit me on a job in Minnesota

I was reading the local building code last week and found out frost goes down 80 inches in some spots up here. We had a footing pour scheduled and thank god I checked because our plans only called for 60. The inspector wouldve flagged it and we wouldve been tearing out cured concrete. Anyone else run into frost depth surprises that the engineer missed?

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c/brand-management•

jana_shah96•1d ago

The barista who remembered my brand story better than I did

Has anyone else had a stranger accidentally show them how much a clear brand message can stick with someone?

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c/ask-a-stranger•

jana_shah96•2d ago

Genuine question: why do people act like parking closer is always better

I've watched people circle a crowded lot for 10 minutes to save 100 feet of walking, then hit the gym that evening. In downtown Seattle last Saturday I parked at the far edge and got to the game in half the time they did. Anyone else notice this or am I overthinking it?

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c/changed-my-mind•

jana_shah96•3d ago

I defended remote work until my team's best designer moved to Austin

For two years I argued that video calls and async updates could replace the office. Then our senior designer relocated to Austin, and the first project she drove took 3 extra sprints because we kept misreading each other's comments. The tipping point was a whiteboard session over Zoom that took 45 minutes to explain what takes 5 in person. I still hate commuting, but I won't pretend distance doesn't change how a team thinks. Has anyone else seen a specific coworker move and flip their whole stance on hybrid setups?

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c/mobility-aids•

jana_shah96•4d ago

Has anyone tried a folding power wheelchair for everyday outings?

I recently ordered the Feather Power Chair from 1800Wheelchair after my manual chair became too tiring to use for longer trips. The folding feature has made a bigger difference than I expected. It folds into one piece, and my daughter can lift it into the trunk without taking anything apart. I have used it at the grocery store, a museum, and for a family visit so far. The joystick took a little practice, but I got comfortable with it quickly.

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c/glitch-in-the-matrix•

jana_shah96•6mo ago

I still can't explain how my pen ended up in the fridge

I was sure I left my pen on the counter after writing a note. When I went back to get it, the pen was nowhere in sight. After searching the whole room, I opened the fridge for a snack and saw it sitting by the butter. I know I did not put it there because I was not even near the kitchen earlier. This kind of thing makes me wonder if small glitches are real. Have you ever had an object move on its own like that?

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