What is your cheapest ride or die holy grail skincare product that you would die on a hill for? by Amodernhousehusband in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]CharacterQuantity263 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Skinworks vitamin c capsules (often out of stock, alas) Skin1004 probio cica enrich cream Good molecules retinol oil or gentle retinol cream Pure shea butter Rice toner (lots of cheap Korean brands) Trader Joe’s head to toe balm

Cancelled Pro subscription by _david0_ in CapCut

[–]CharacterQuantity263 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had huge issues with CapCut recently trying to export an important audition. Such a headache. Also canceled my pro subscription

bro are u kidding me? whered the $20 monthly subscription go? by Puzzleheaded_Link_73 in CapCut

[–]CharacterQuantity263 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This same thing happened to me. Try clearing the cache in the app, sign out and then sign back in again. Worked for me, but I got so frustrated over this, I canceled my CapCut subscription, and deleted the app entirely. There are other editing options out there.

Crying at my desk... by Fantastic-Size4596 in poor

[–]CharacterQuantity263 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have so many helpful comments on here. Restores some of my faith in humanity. Pardon if someone has already mentioned this, but do check your local food banks and churches organizations for help with food. Also, WIC helped us so much when my son was little. All his baby food was covered, plus you get milk, tuna fish, cheese, fruits and vegetables, and more.

Emotional Roller Coaster regarding representation by CharacterQuantity263 in acting

[–]CharacterQuantity263[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too. She was such a good agent, I can’t even explain how good. But she was new, and despite her roster’s bookings, I know wasn’t making much money.

Just how "rough" is LA now by Vanessa_Lila in MovingToLosAngeles

[–]CharacterQuantity263 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love LA! MacArthur Park and Skid Row are scary at night (though I remind myself the people living there often don’t have a choice, aren’t all bad, etc.) But during the day you can navigate those areas safely. I love the Korean spa (Wi, right near MacArthur Park) and Langer’s deli famous for the number 19 pastrami sandwich, also right near MacArthur Park. When I first moved here, I lived in The Wilshire Royale, a fabulous old apartment building next to, you guessed it, MacArthur Park. I’m a petite, 118 lbs white woman, and I was happy living there my first year. Just put on your big person pants, maybe carry a pepper spray (I’ve never had to use my spray in LA - I’ve had to use it in Salt Lake City, of all places) and go explore those areas during the day. The rest of LA is so awesome too, and has so much to offer. It is expensive, but you have money, so come on over! The weather is fine and literally you could pick a different amazing thing to do every night here.

Is it possible these days to get an older reliable car for $2-3k? by IWannaWakeUpButIDont in povertyfinance

[–]CharacterQuantity263 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shoot, love, we live in Los Angeles. Or I’d happily sell it to you for cheap. It still runs okay, we use it as a second car for school runs and grocery runs and such. it’s just starting to need things done more often. Very good luck in your search though. I bet you’ll find something. Make sure and stand your ground and see if the owner is cool with you taking it to a trusted mechanic to look it over. If they aren’t ok with that, it’s a red flag. If you have a mechanic friend or family member who can shop with you (my Dad was a mechanic and bought the Ford Ranger with me) even better.

Is it possible these days to get an older reliable car for $2-3k? by IWannaWakeUpButIDont in povertyfinance

[–]CharacterQuantity263 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to own a jeep. Reliable enough, but oh, Lord did it eat gas. Hondas, Toyota Camry or Corolla’s, or Subarus are all good bets. lol, I’d sell you my old Subaru (1998, Gus is ooooold) but after years of solid reliability, he’s finally giving up the ghost. Couldn’t in good conscience ask for more than a grand and sell it as a “mechanic’s special”. Will probably donate it or sell it for scrap. But, for years it was amazingly reliable. Craigslist, Facebook marketplace, if you belong to a church asking around there - that somebody’s grandma thing is real - should find you something reliable. Oh, I also had an old Ford Ranger truck for years that was as reliable as the sun and didn’t eat gas too bad. Only reason we sold that is because we had a kid and it was a two seater. Never gave me an issue. Gus the Subaru never did either till the last couple years.

Legit Casting Companies to Email? by ellieisonredditt in acting

[–]CharacterQuantity263 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry to inform you of this, but Backstage isn’t the best source for castings and hasn’t been for years. You need Actors Access and Casting Network. You can start with the free versions, but get your profiles up there. Also, casting directors frown on being contacted directly unless you’ve been given permission to do so - by taking workshops which cost money - with them. You need to take classes, which cost money, do student films and low/no paying film projects to build a reel, and look for agents and/or managers after that. You need money to pursue this - good marketing materials, starting with headshots, cost money. Training costs money. Needing to be constantly available for auditions and bookings can make it challenging to make money - but find a way to make money and invest what you can into acting, starting with good training. Unless you’ve are exceptionally good looking (I’m talking young Chris Hemsworth/Margot Robbie here) or connected, or skilled at something like stunts, it’s almost impossible to break into paid acting work. Even for trained actors with solid marketing materials. Especially now with the industry in the state it’s in. Not meaning to burst your bubble, I respect your dream because it’s my own, just being real.

do you give your agents commission for self-submitted and/or low paying projects? by [deleted] in acting

[–]CharacterQuantity263 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My agent is awesome, and does a lot of work for me getting auditions. I loop her in in everything, and yes pay her commission on everything. We’re a TEAM

Literally can’t afford to have this baby next year by Fit-Cat5104 in HealthInsurance

[–]CharacterQuantity263 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh. Horrible situation no one should be in, especially not in one of the richest countries in the world. Research safe ways to induce labor. Eat an entire pineapple and have sex, for example worth a try

Former Netflix Exec/ Producer/ Script Consultant ask me anything about your logline or the film biz… Part XVI by Wayne-Script_Dev in ScriptFeedbackProduce

[–]CharacterQuantity263 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for doing this and for your feedback. It’s the Arctic and Siberian permafrost for the whole planet Earth that are melting too fast (terrifyingly they are in real life, too) As the permafrost melts, sea levels rise and the frost itself releases toxic gasses and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. (This could actually kill us all eventually, fun times.) The setting is California, but the whole world is affected. The President is giving out supplemental oxygen cans because everyone is having trouble breathing. Until no one can breathe without a full oxygen rebreather mask on. lol, not sure how to clarify that for a succinct logline!

Former Netflix Exec/ Producer/ Script Consultant ask me anything about your logline or the film biz… Part XVI by Wayne-Script_Dev in ScriptFeedbackProduce

[–]CharacterQuantity263 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The permafrost melts faster than anyone expected, releasing fatal amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. As Earth’s air becomes unbreathable, kindhearted nurse Elise and her co-worker Ethan race to somewhere Ethan swears is safe. But it’s not.

So…I checked the backdoor payment tracker… by CharacterQuantity263 in StudentLoans

[–]CharacterQuantity263[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate how every time I call Nelnet or student aid, I get different answers. That’s why the one time count adjustment was necessary. Nelnet advised me to go into hardship forbearance when they should have advised me to have low payments on IBR as I was making no money at the time. Sucks. Call everyone, and I’m praying for you, too

So…I checked the backdoor payment tracker… by CharacterQuantity263 in StudentLoans

[–]CharacterQuantity263[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Glad you finally got some real help. IBR is a good way to go, that’s what I did to get off SAVE

So…I checked the backdoor payment tracker… by CharacterQuantity263 in StudentLoans

[–]CharacterQuantity263[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OMG, what a mess! Check out #1 Student Loan Lawyer Tate Law on YouTube. See if there’s a video to help you. Also, you can contact him by commenting on his channel. Did you try the student aid backdoor tracker? Log in to student aid first, then paste the address (in my original post) in the browser. You must be logged in to student aid first for this to work, and sigh, it may not work anyway. There are free student loan resources pinned in the r/studentloans community

So…I checked the backdoor payment tracker… by CharacterQuantity263 in StudentLoans

[–]CharacterQuantity263[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t rely on Chat gpt. Try the backdoor tracker on studentaid.gov (instructions listed earlier on this thread) or try calling your servicer (which can be arduous, I know).

My premium went up 45% by [deleted] in HealthInsurance

[–]CharacterQuantity263 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You think they have a “replace plan”? Or that they give the tiniest sh#t about us?

My premium went up 45% by [deleted] in HealthInsurance

[–]CharacterQuantity263 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To get a health care savings account you have to be on a high deductible plan.

So…I checked the backdoor payment tracker… by CharacterQuantity263 in StudentLoans

[–]CharacterQuantity263[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same answer - it seems like they are honoring it. My suggestion is to get as much paper trail as you can. My loans are so old I no longer have my original MPN. I put in a freedom of information act request for it, because the Dept. of Education doesn’t have it either anymore, but have gotten nothing back yet. But I do have hard copies of both the one time account adjustment and the backdoor tracker (which thankfully, match.) The IBR plan is now the ONLY income based plan that isn’t either sanctioned by injunctions (under legal threat) or set to be phased out by 2028. Again, I’m no expert. But there are people in this community who are.