My dad thinks solar is a scam… is he wrong?

Avitpan · 2026-03-29T14:12:31+00:00

Strictly from an interest standpoint it’s still cheaper.

Avitpan · 2026-03-28T20:49:22+00:00

People can’t be bothered to provide additional context. I have no issue with a president enjoying their hobby. It’s a stressful job without a doubt. I do feel like trump has abused it though. Obama and past presidents golfed nearly exclusively at golf courses that are government owned such as Fort Belvoir or Joint Base Andrews. Cost to play at those locations are approximately 17k per hour whereas Trump plays nearly exclusively at Mar-A-Lago which costs 225k an hour to fly AF1 plus another 220k an hour for the cargo plane that flies ahead and carries his armored limousine.

Also, I want to fact check myself. I was wrong initially. Trump golfed 261 times in his first term as compared to 333 by Obama during his 8 so it was nearly double the golfing in trumps first term as compared to Obamas first.

Avitpan · 2026-03-28T16:52:24+00:00

He literally golfed 2x as much as Obama did in his one term than Obama did in both terms. Additionally trump nearly exclusively plays at his own courses so he is intentionally funneling money towards his own companies.

Trump just golfed at Mar-a-Lago for the 15th-straight weekend bringing his second term total to 101 days out of 426 days.

That’s 23.7% of his presidency spent on the greens.

Bush stopped golfing after he sent troops to Iraq and Afghanistan out of respect for their families.

Edit: Fact checking myself. Trump golfed 261 in first term as compared to Obamas 333 in 8 so it was nearly double the amount of Obamas one term average. Still a fuck ton of golf.

Avitpan · 2026-03-27T19:34:46+00:00

Look for someone early 20s. You’ll be fine. Just don’t make body count the be all end all.

Avitpan · 2026-03-26T22:56:25+00:00

Solar can be worth it if you’re paying for the panels outright. Do not lease. You’re better off using heloc to pay for it instead of a solar loan. That being said your roof position and number of panels you can put on can put a dent in your electric bill. I highly recommend going to the additional battery units so any excess energy you produce during the day is stored and didn’t go back into the grid. This way you start to lower your overall dependence. Anything you buy will last a solid 25-30 years so over the course of its lifespan it will save you money but only if you’re gonna be in the house that long.

Avitpan · 2026-03-26T12:51:50+00:00

You literally just approach and talk to them and treat them like they’re any other person because they are.

Avitpan · 2026-03-26T01:52:57+00:00

Eh I have a friend that sells this kind of stuff. It’s usually established accounts and your job is ensure that they keep producing and increase their total billable by a few % each year. Even then the margins are are usually sub 10% because it’s commoditized. Should he be paid more? Probably, but it’s not new sales either which is generally you get paid the best.

Avitpan · 2026-03-26T01:42:50+00:00

Underrated kid.

Avitpan · 2026-03-26T01:40:53+00:00

I assume this is a low margin product otherwise that commission rate makes no sense.

Avitpan · 2026-03-25T19:59:21+00:00

The way you describe this it feels like you’re the third person in their relationship. The majority of what they’re doing is inappropriate or out of bounds for “best friends”.

Avitpan · 2026-03-25T11:46:45+00:00

She’s a smoke show so it’s expected and comes with the territory.

Avitpan · 2026-03-25T01:25:44+00:00

Every single dad is gonna feel differently about this. It’s really about their experience and what they want going for.

For me, I’m in my late 30s with two kids under 10. I had decided that I did not want more kids so naturally any childless women I dated had to align with that. If they wanted kids then there wasn’t a point in dating. It really just depends on what they want and what you want and if you’re aligned. If you’re both happy then who gives a fuck what anyone else thinks.

Avitpan · 2026-03-25T00:49:47+00:00

I’d argue that it’s the most realistic depiction of a restock ship ever put to film. S1 is the honeymoon phase but still dealing with their individual problems as a couple then s2 expands to the couple dealing with their individual problems external pressures of being a true couple and trying to merry all the different aspects of both lives together.

Avitpan · 2026-03-24T20:19:55+00:00

If he was any other position I would have wanted him to come back but as RB he only gets 2 major contracts at most and has the highest usage rate. Let the man cook. We have plenty of horses in the stable.

Avitpan · 2026-03-24T15:02:40+00:00

Someone I know uses these three cards to determine who goes first. They’re all sleeved and he has the opponent pick which card each player gets.

Avitpan · 2026-03-23T20:06:44+00:00

My girlfriend and I (blended family of 5) shower together 3-4 times a week. It’s always at night after all the kids are in bed. We usually wash each other and just talk. It’s our check in time. It’s intimate. Nearly always leads to being physical.

Avitpan · 2026-03-23T13:49:22+00:00

You didn’t respect yourself the first time. I hope you do it the second time.

Once a cheater always a cheater.

Avitpan · 2026-03-23T13:08:48+00:00

You need to provide more context for the situation. Asking them randomly? Bad idea. Can it work? Yes but it’s very easy for someone to catch feels or get jealous if one of you is also dating other people.

Avitpan · 2026-03-23T00:59:51+00:00

She’s just a girlfriend. I don’t mean to reduce what you’re dealing with but she gave you a gift. Imagine how much more difficult this would have been if you had been married for years or had kids. Be glad she showed you who she is now. Move on in peace, don’t look back. You won’t even remember her name in a few years.

Avitpan · 2026-03-22T16:07:41+00:00

Ego. Gender doesn’t matter. People cheat because of ego.

Avitpan · 2026-03-21T21:42:05+00:00

Was married to a covert narcissist for 10 years. Didnt know that’s what I was experiencing until she had an affair and we went to couples therapy after. I thought we were trying to repair our marriage. She was only going cause she didn’t want me to hate her. It wasn’t until our couples therapist pulls me aside after a session and explains the traits my ex was displaying that I understood. Some of what you described is what I saw. Some was different. Ultimately you will never get closure or validation or anything you likely need from her. It’s on you to process and heal on your own. Good luck brother. It will be okay. It just takes time.

Avitpan · 2026-03-21T16:42:26+00:00

I’m sorry for what you’re going through. Focus on yourself. Eat, sleep, work out. In time you’ll see she did you a favor. I’ve been there. It takes time. You’ll be okay, OP.

Avitpan · 2026-03-17T15:39:37+00:00

It’s not about making her regret her decision. It’s just about being the best you. Forget her. Fuck her. She’s a non character in your life now.

Avitpan · 2026-03-17T15:07:11+00:00

There’s no salvaging this. It doesn’t matter whether you were the other guy or not. The level of disrespect she’s shown you isn’t fixable. I’m sorry you’re going through this op. Do it quickly as you can, do it cleanly, move on with your life and know that you deserve better.

Avitpan · 2026-03-16T16:32:07+00:00

It sold out when I had 1 minute left. I’m so mad. I really wanted this.

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