# Random questions **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [May 2, 2021, 1:56am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-questions/2811 "2021-05-02T01:56:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 146
**Author:** ![Triweasel](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/triweasel/32/159_2.png) [@Triweasel](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Triweasel)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-questions/2811/2917 "2026-10-14T22:48:35Z")
Yes, it’s very different in the US afaik. Worker protection is minimal or non-existent here. ---
**Author:** ![vjvj](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/vjvj/32/406_2.png) [@vjvj](https://community.goactuary.com/u/vjvj)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 1:01am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-questions/2811/2918 "2026-10-15T01:01:48Z")
That said, some states ban them, some have limitations (can’t apply to low paying jobs, for instance) and pretty much all have some “reasonableness” limitation. But as in the UK, going to court is too costly in general for reasonableness to help. Also, some companies similarly want to avoid the issue of lawsuits and won’t hire you even if you have an “uninforcable” non-compete. ---
**Author:** ![BG5150](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/bg5150/32/38521_2.png) [@BG5150](https://community.goactuary.com/u/BG5150)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-questions/2811/2919 "2026-10-15T19:49:25Z")
> [@vjvj](#): > > (can’t apply to low paying jobs, for instance) Years ago, Jimmy John’s had a non-compete for its entry-level employees: “According to the company’s agreement, a worker is prohibited from taking a job at a competing sandwich shop for a period of two years following employment at Jimmy John’s. A “competitor” is any business that derives 10 percent or more of its revenue from the sale of sandwiches, and that resides within 3 miles of a Jimmy John’s location. That means, in effect, that a worker would have to wait for two years before going to work, for instance, at Subway – quite a harsh consequence for these base-level employees.” People sues and they no longer have such a setup. ---
**Author:** ![PatientZombie](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/patientzombie/32/391_2.png) [@PatientZombie](https://community.goactuary.com/u/PatientZombie)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-questions/2811/2920 "2026-10-15T20:47:04Z")
can you work at Nathan’s or Taco Bell? seriously, 10% could wipe out any food service, but fine dining ---
**Author:** ![The\_Polymath](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/the_polymath/32/83081_2.png) [@The\_Polymath](https://community.goactuary.com/u/The_Polymath)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-questions/2811/2921 "2026-10-16T15:23:45Z")
> [@SteveGrondin](#): > > Extra family time at your particular phase of life sounds like a bonus in itself. Yes. This is really my primary motivator at this point. We have quite a lot going on in the home front as well (wifes parents are not well) , so would be good to get more family time over the next year or so. ---
**Author:** ![quoll](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/quoll/32/81747_2.png) [@quoll](https://community.goactuary.com/u/quoll)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-questions/2811/2922 "2026-10-16T15:57:48Z")
I think there are a lot of benefits to a mid-career break. Especially while your daughter is still young and your body is still in good shape. > **[Mid-Career Sabbaticals: Exploring the Benefits and How to Make the Most of Them](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mid-career-sabbaticals-exploring-benefits-how-make-shrijith/)** > > Picture this: You've been steadily climbing the career ladder for years, dedicating yourself to your profession, and making the daily grind your second nature. But as you reach the midpoint of your career, a sense of restlessness, burnout, or a... ---
**Author:** ![Cooke](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/cooke/32/15467_2.png) [@Cooke](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Cooke)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-questions/2811/2923 "2026-10-16T16:08:51Z")
> [@quoll](#): > > I think there are a lot of benefits to a mid-career break. I took one when I turned 50. Highly recommend it. My middle daughter (age 43) and SIL are on one now. ---
**Author:** ![BG5150](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/bg5150/32/38521_2.png) [@BG5150](https://community.goactuary.com/u/BG5150)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-questions/2811/2924 "2026-10-16T19:00:10Z")
> [@PatientZombie](#): > > can you work at Nathan’s or Taco Bell? > > seriously, 10% could wipe out any food service, but fine dining Not sure if hot dogs or tacos qualify as a sandwich. ---
**Author:** ![PatientZombie](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/patientzombie/32/391_2.png) [@PatientZombie](https://community.goactuary.com/u/PatientZombie)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2026, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-questions/2811/2925 "2026-10-16T19:12:49Z")
that in itself is a debate ---
**Author:** ![DeepPurple](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/deeppurple/32/1551_2.png) [@DeepPurple](https://community.goactuary.com/u/DeepPurple)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-questions/2811/2926 "2026-10-20T22:05:25Z")
In your personal opinion, how many gummy bears comprise a single serving? I just got a little packet of gummy bears. It had 4 gummy bears in a packet. WTH is that supposed to be? I’ve picked more gummies out of my teeth after attacking a sloth of gummy bears. {yes, sloth or sleuth is the proper term for a group of bears} Too bad they don’t make gummy crows. I could murder a murder of gummy crows. For bears, I think 50, minimum. 4? Forgettabouttit ---
**Author:** ![JFG](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/jfg/32/8801_2.png) [@JFG](https://community.goactuary.com/u/JFG)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2026, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-questions/2811/2927 "2026-10-20T23:04:25Z")
According to my big Haribo bag, 13 bears. I don’t know WTH they’re thinking with the 4 bear bags. ---
**Author:** ![Vorian\_Atreides](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/vorian_atreides/32/65623_2.png) [@Vorian\_Atreides](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Vorian_Atreides)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-questions/2811/2928 "2026-10-21T12:04:18Z")
> [@DeepPurple](#): > > In your personal opinion, how many gummy bears comprise a single serving? How many are there? ---
**Author:** ![Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/maphistos_sidekick/32/84973_2.png) [@Maphistos\_Sidekick](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Maphistos_Sidekick)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-questions/2811/2929 "2026-10-21T12:23:25Z")
> [@DeepPurple](#): > > I just got a little packet of gummy bears. It had 4 gummy bears in a packet. WTH is that supposed to be? I can imagine Haribo dealers in a strategy session, “We’ll give them a little taste; get 'em hooked…” ---
**Author:** ![T-roy](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/t-roy/32/9180_2.png) [@T-roy](https://community.goactuary.com/u/T-roy)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-questions/2811/2930 "2026-10-21T13:34:30Z")
My Sam’s Club has Lucky Jeans for $25 rn. I should go get a pair or two ---
**Author:** ![Mathman](https://community.goactuary.com/user_avatar/community.goactuary.com/mathman/32/14042_2.png) [@Mathman](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Mathman)\ **Post date:** [October 21, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-questions/2811/2931 "2026-10-21T13:55:49Z")
Just wash them separately! [Previous page](https://community.goactuary.com/t/random-questions/2811.md?page=145)