u/hydraq

All I can offer is that the $100k BIRT exemption ended/no longer applies with 2026 filings: https://www.phila.gov/2025-07-22-key-philadelphia-tax-policy-changes-you-need-to-know-now/

I think City funding is already pretty limited and what we could contribute still wouldn’t be enough :/

I am. It seems like you understand where I’m coming from and vice versa. My criticism comes from thinking we can be curious about people’s perceptions without relying on harmful social norms, even if they’re ‘ancient tropes’. I also understand using them regardless might make the conversation more inviting/welcoming to others and/or that OP just doesn’t care as much as I do lol.

I’ll move on 🤷🏾‍♀️

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Def depends on department and such but I applied for a non civil service position in November, heard back mid December and had a first interview and second interview in January and started in February - hope this helps and good luck!