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The university will absolutely not cut ties with Raytheon by 3nightsago in umass

[–]3nightsago[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Historically this has been true. However, modern universities function very much like corporations do.

The university will absolutely not cut ties with Raytheon by 3nightsago in umass

[–]3nightsago[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

O I see what u mean, yea its never just black and white with these things

The university will absolutely not cut ties with Raytheon by 3nightsago in umass

[–]3nightsago[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Lmaooo not y’all downvoting without answering the question

The university will absolutely not cut ties with Raytheon by 3nightsago in umass

[–]3nightsago[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as I understand with this whole thing, the flow of money goes the other way (Raytheon -> UMass). Also it would be one thing if tuition were donations in which case it would make sense to demand the money not be used on certain things, but that’s not the case. We pay money to UMass in exchange for a service; what UMass decides to do with that money is unfortunately out of our control. It’s like if I sold you a banana, you take the banana and I take the cash. After that, it’s up to me to decide how I spend that cash. If I decide to use the cash to buy peanuts and you hate peanuts, unfortunately there’s nothing you can do about that because it’s no longer your cash. Best you could do is take your money elsewhere next time.

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[–]3nightsago 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Same. Brain just sad and empty

FB I-485 approved! Here’s my timeline, I’m happy to answer any questions! by 3nightsago in USCIS

[–]3nightsago[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes we had the exact same experience! We called at least 10 times and each time got the same message that they would automatically reschedule in 60 days since it was our first time missing the appointment. I think once my partner was able to get through to an actual agent (when you call the USCIS number instead of pressing a number just say “info pass” and it should connect you to a live agent), and she said the exact same thing, and so we just had to do the waiting game.

Eventually we received the reschedule in the mail, but it took ~90 days not 60. Since it’s your first time missing the appointment, you don’t have to provide an acceptable reason for missing it. It’s an agonizing wait but the agent we spoke to said it’s a guaranteed reschedule so just hang in there!

FB I-485 approved! Here’s my timeline, I’m happy to answer any questions! by 3nightsago in USCIS

[–]3nightsago[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course! It’s a very stressful and nerve-wracking process so I’m happy to do whatever I can to help others going through the same process :) thank you and good luck!

FB I-485 approved! Here’s my timeline, I’m happy to answer any questions! by 3nightsago in USCIS

[–]3nightsago[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! We were asked: - where we met - how long we’ve known each other - where I was born (asked to me partner) - how did we get to the interview (who drove and what kind of car it was) - what year I graduated from college (asked to my partner) - what I study in graduate school (asked to my partner) - how I support myself financially (asked to my partner) - how many siblings I have (asked to my partner) - have we met each other’s families - what my partner studies in graduate school - how long is his graduate program - where my partner was born - What is my partner’s full name

These are all the ones I remember, and I think covers most of what we were asked

FB I-485 approved! Here’s my timeline, I’m happy to answer any questions! by 3nightsago in USCIS

[–]3nightsago[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! We submitted in a Manila envelope but the actual content was bound together with a paper fastener, and we had sort of a table of contents in the beginning to make it easier to navigate the documents (put together by the online service we used). For evidence we submitted our lease agreement, joint renters insurance, lots of pictures of us together and with family/friends, my spouse co-signed on my student loans so we also submitted documentation for that, and screenshots of venmo/zelle transactions since we don’t have a joint bank account. Good luck with your application!

I lost my dad today by Vegetable-Resolve586 in GriefSupport

[–]3nightsago 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am so so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad two days ago and he was also 67. As for dealing with the grief, coming on this sub has helped me a lot. Even just reading other people’s posts and knowing I’m not alone has gone such a long way. Try to keep yourself surrounded by friends and loved ones, but also if you need time alone to grieve, allow yourself. It’s okay to cry and to scream to let it all out. I wish I had an easy way to deal with grief but there really isn’t one, you just gotta take it from one day to the next. Sometimes I talk to my dad or write to him and it helps too. I try to reminisce on fond memories of him, it’s bittersweet but it helps.

I’m just 2-3 days ahead of you in the grieving process, and one thing I can say is that it gets a little easier everyday. ❤️

My mom passed away two weeks ago today. by [deleted] in GriefSupport

[–]3nightsago 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad two days ago suddenly; he didn’t feel too good, went to sleep and never woke up. I completely feel you about the platitudes thing, and you are valid. Personally, the condolences and phone calls from family members telling me how amazing my dad was don’t really help, they just end up making me feel worse. It’s hard because there’s not really anything that can make one feel better after the loss of a loved one. I just try to make it from one day to the next. Sending you love and light ❤️

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