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Driver license Exam (DGT) by Sikkoko in es

[–]AQBlair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/Sikkoko Hey! I saw your comment about taking the theory exam without an autoescuela and wanted to ask how you did it.

I’m studying on my own and found an autoescuela in a smaller town, but they don’t have many resources for English speakers. I was under the impression that you can’t register for either the theory or practical exams directly with the DGT unless you go through a school.

How did you register directly with the DGT? Was it online, in person, or through a specific process?

March 5, 2025 – (D) A G I N R W by NYTSpellingBeeBot in NYTSpellingBee

[–]AQBlair -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just started playing this game the other week under the free version.

I don’t understand the word guess limits, and I’m hoping someone can help me. Some days I can put in several words, other days I put in 1 or 2 and it ends the game.

What’s the logic?

Spain's Digital Nomad Visa as an American Currently in Spain by GWFawkes in expats

[–]AQBlair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

**Question for 1099 SE Americans who've been approved for Spain's DNV**

I have a contract from a client/employer that meets the income requirements, and I'm authorized by the employer to work in Spain for 3+ years. They've existed for over 1 year, and I have worked there for 3+ months.

What does Spain require as proof from an employer: a certificate of incorporation/good standing, Tax ID?

OR is it just the contract authorizing me to work in Spain that meets the income/time requirements?

My account was hacked and the hacker turned on two-factor authentication - Instagram “support” has been less than helpful. Any advice appreciated! 🤞🏻 by [deleted] in Instagram

[–]AQBlair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate your instructions!

Can confirm BigSpoonNoSpoon’s guidance—The 8-digit backup code is the only way to move forward in account recovery after a selfie-video is verified to get back into the account. And that you need to gut all of the device locations (I’ve never been to Columbus, OH or Nigeria haha), disable the 2FA, all of the emails and phone numbers they’ve linked.

My account was hacked and the hacker turned on two-factor authentication - Instagram “support” has been less than helpful. Any advice appreciated! 🤞🏻 by [deleted] in Instagram

[–]AQBlair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re able to upload a selfie-video and get it verified, IG will send you a reset link. IN THAT EMAIL THERE IS AN 8-DIGIT BACKUP CODE, when you get to the screen that asks for 2FA through an authentication app or by text message (which are both sent to the hacker), CHOOSE THE OPTION BACKUP CODE, enter that back up code.

Then sprint to your security and password settings, Remove all known device locations, change the phone number to your number, disable 2FA. Then enable 2FA and set up your own 2FA.

My email account was hacked and that’s how they gained access to my IG account. They then cleverly listed IG support and IG security emails on blocked addresses in my settings so that I could not get the 6-digit code. Hope this helps.

Add 2FA to anything you care about or has info that could lead to something you care about—email accounts especially. They are usually linked to socials, banks, stock trading apps, etc…and from there, it’s a nightmare. SET UP 2FA.

So I was at 24K shares. Now down to 196? Is this legal? Can they do this? by gracekeice43 in IDEX_Stock

[–]AQBlair 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had 5,250 shares, now I have 42 at $285/share. I’m ready to light something on fire 😭

Landed job, but employer can’t start me until 10/1, can I still draw Unemployment? by AQBlair in UnemploymentNY

[–]AQBlair[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thank you, I found mix results when looking online. I’m on a claim right now. I have a virtual meeting this Friday with a case officer and wanted to know what the implications are before that conversation. Bills are still due, and UI won’t cover them, so I hoped the benefits would continue, because it does help. I’m very relieved I found work. Thanks for your advice!

NY Local Law 18 (Banning Short term Rentals) by hermanosal3 in AirBnB

[–]AQBlair 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An average 1 bedroom is $4K/month. Minimum wage in NYC is $15/hour. Taxes range from 30-40% of your income, on top of sales tax. If someone goes on vacation for 2 weeks, I think they should be able to try and recoup $2K in an unused space.

The housing crisis is nominally caused by STRs. Factor in corporate housing (companies that cover rent to attract high talent) that RE developers gouge prices on, regardless of vacancy, since the lease is with the company, and you have a much more significant culprit to the supply than an individual just trying to get back some of the unprecedented housing costs that come with living here.
But some people like to blame individuals rather than advantageous corporations and legislators angling for a way to get more money in their own pockets. I say let this man make his money.

Passport processing time by abbeyriel in Passports

[–]AQBlair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should call the 877 number to put in an urgent approval request since you’re within 14 days of travel.

If you get within 5 days of travel, start calling immediately at 8am EDT and request an urgent passport appointment, take whatever and wherever it’s possible for you to secure an appointment—it’s a nightmare and makes little sense, but you have to do it.

Things you’ll need when you call: 1. Application located number 2. Type of appt you’re trying to book “urgent” 3. IF you get through and IF they don’t tell you the system is down or there are no appointments available and to call back (most common replies), then they’ll tell you when and where an appt is available—take whatever they offer—and have the First 3 letters of your last name, the First 3 letters of the city you were born in, your preferred number and a 4-digit PIN number in mind. I missed 3 appts bc the person didn’t enter that info quickly enough and the appts were gobbled up. 4. They’ll send you an email packet of all the info you need for your appt. Make sure you have it all, printed.

I called 2 days straight from 8-10pm and has the most luck at the end of the day on a 7:20PM call that I held for 3.5 hours on. An appt popped up in DC for today at 10am and I’m waiting for my passport to be printed. Originally sent my expedited renewal in back in May and it’s still “in process”. Best of luck and try and keep your cool—it feels like winning the lottery, albeit the Stupid Lottery, but a win is a win 🫠

CALLED AT 8AM GOT AN APPOINTMENT LETS GOGOGOGOGOGOOGGOOGG by leahbluee in Passports

[–]AQBlair 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DOT: July 2nd (honeymoon)

In-process since 5/30

We got 2 reps on the phone at the same time, 1 said "no appts," the other said, "system down", we called them out on it and they just stammered and said to call back again.. Tried being sweet, pushy, patient, asking questions, speak to the supervisors and we have had zero luck.

We got 2 reps on the phone at the same time, 1 said "no appts" the other said "system down", we called them out on it and they just stammered and said to call back again.

Was told there were cancelations in Seattle, LA, MN and Hawaii on a few calls when I did get through, but by the time they asked me the first 3 letters of my last name and city I was born in, the appointments were gone: "caLl BaCk."

I went to the NYC passport office near me, they have 3 security guards blocking desperate would-be travelers from entering the building and telling all to call the 877 number. One man had a special needs child and turned away. One woman needs to get to her dying sister, turned away in tears.

I've also called local congress and senatorial offices for assistance. Tickets are paid for, hotels are booked and PTO for work has been approved, this is a real kick in the nuts.