Hey @webb.gavin, but what if gameplay showed the story?

Wait, they actually told you a lower salary was good for your experience? How does that math even work out for them? That's like saying you should pay for the chance to work somewhere. Sounds like they sold you a bad deal wrapped up in fancy words. Honestly that kind of thing makes me mad, because they know people want to get ahead. Sorry that happened, it really throws a wrench in your plans.

Actually that sounds like a terrible plan long term. You're just training them to bother people for food, plus next time you might not have snacks. Wouldn't risk it again.

Oh man, I'm fully team airlock after a similar disaster. I do get wanting to check on your ferment, but you can still smell it through the lid if you're worried. For my hot sauce and kimchi, the airlock lets it do its thing while I just watch the bubbles.

The 'day ahead' salting trick also stops my chicken from shrinking up so much in the pan.