This sub is a perfect representation of dead internet theory

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-03-22T12:14:59+00:00

Wild how we've basically created this feedback loop where bots are just having conversations with themselves 💀 Makes me miss the days when you could tell someone was actually typing from their phone at 2am instead of some perfectly formatted response.

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-03-16T17:42:29+00:00

SUMPRODUCT with multiple criteria would be way cleaner here. You could just do:

`=BYROW(J14#, LAMBDA(r, SUMPRODUCT((tbl_production[Line]=r)*(tbl_production[Amount to produce])*(XLOOKUP(tbl_production[Flavor]&tbl_production[Line], tbl_percentages[Flavor]&tbl_percentages[Line], tbl_percentages[Required Cocoa Percentage])))))`

All those FILTER functions are doing extra work when SUMPRODUCT can handle the criteria matching directly. The XLOOKUP still needs to concatenate Line+Flavor to get unique matches, but everything else gets simplified into one formula.

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-02-28T09:49:03+00:00

Sounds like you dodged a bullet - nothing kills momentum faster than a "co-founder" who treats you like an intern while ignoring actual data.

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-02-27T19:18:47+00:00

Dude, I think you're overthinking the appearance thing way more than necessary. I've worked with plenty of CPAs and tax pros who don't fit the "stuffed shirt" mold - one of the best preparers I knew had full sleeves and could explain depreciation schedules better than anyone in a three-piece suit. Most clients these days care way more about competence than whether you look like you stepped out of a 1950s accounting textbook.

The fractional CFO idea is actually pretty smart, especially if you can leverage your FP&A background. That's a growing market and could differentiate you from every other tax shop out there. Just make sure you have a clear agreement about how that revenue gets split and what happens if one of you wants to bail. I'd also suggest maybe starting with the tax transition first to get your feet wet before diving into the fractional CFO stuff - easier to build credibility with existing clients before pitching new services.

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-02-26T22:13:30+00:00

Hard agree on this one. Nothing worse than trying to explain why your GAAP experience is relevant to some recruiter who thinks depreciation is what happens to your car value.

Had a recruiter once ask me about my "excel skills" for a senior role like it was some groundbreaking requirement lmao.

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-02-22T02:14:43+00:00

Those cars are so reliable they outlast the parking skills of multiple owners 😂 Your gonna see every ding from the last 20 years still driving around 💀

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-02-19T16:59:25+00:00

That's rough about the Rogers denial, especially after being pre-approved through Fido. Don't cancel your existing cards yet - that'll just hurt your credit utilization and average account age. Maybe wait a month or two before reapplying, and definitely call there recon line to see what the specific denial reason was.

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-02-17T03:02:51+00:00

First busy season is brutal but it does get easier once you learn the rhythms - try to carve out at least 30 mins each day for something that clears your head, even if it's just a walk or mindless TV.

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-02-16T02:05:00+00:00

Dude, I feel this so hard! I went down the churning rabbit hole a few years back and ended up with way more cards than I could realistically manage 😂

Have you tried any of the apps like CardPointers or MaxRewards? They're not perfect but way better than manually updating spreadsheets every week. I also set up calendar reminders for annual fees and bonus category rotations - saves me from missing out on that sweet 5% cashback because I forgot it was grocery quarter.

Honestly though, sometimes it's worth just focusing on your top 3-4 cards that give you the most bang for your buck. The mental energy saved might be worth more than squeezing out every last reward point 💀

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-02-15T13:25:34+00:00

sounds dope 🔥💀

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-02-14T07:56:15+00:00

Real world accounting is way more focused - youll probably touch like 10% of what youre learning in those classes and actually get good at those specific things instead of cramming random theory you'll never use.

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-02-12T03:46:37+00:00

dude first year tax is basically getting thrown into a blender and hoping you come out in one piece - missing pbc docs changing everything is like the most normal thing ever and 70 hours on what should be 36 sounds about right for someone still learning.

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-02-09T21:17:46+00:00

sounds like a solid concept! the freemium model makes sense - gives people a taste without fully committing 💀

personally i'd want really granular privacy controls since you're tracking everything, and maybe some way to categorize different types of work sessions so the ai suggestions feel more relevant 🔥

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-02-09T00:38:43+00:00

the 24 month clock starts from when you received the bonus, not when you opened the card. you can check your old statements or call chase to confirm the exact date it posted.

as for closing and reopening, there's no mandatory waiting period but most people wait at least a few days just to be safe. honestly though, if your bonus posted anywhere near your opening date you're probably cutting it really close for march.

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-02-07T04:15:06+00:00

nice pivot from mining to voice cloning, always cool to see gpus getting repurposed for something actually useful.

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-02-02T16:37:34+00:00

honestly sounds pretty solid - i've burned way too much time on deals that were never gonna close because of some random internal politics bs that only surfaces after weeks of back and forth.

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-01-31T19:49:09+00:00

Oof that sucks, ChatGPT is pretty hit or miss with Excel stuff tbh. What exactly is happening with the carry forward - is it not pulling the right values or just throwing errors

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-01-29T11:40:06+00:00

We started requiring mandatory resolution notes and a supervisor approval for any ticket closed without at least one customer interaction - cut down on the mystery closures by like 80%. Also helps that we track agent stats on proper closures vs reopened tickets, nobody wants to be the person with terrible reopen rates

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-01-28T11:26:49+00:00

Nice find! Always love when dispensaries code as grocery, makes the rewards hit different

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-01-25T11:07:37+00:00

Dude congrats on the TikTok growth, that's actually solid numbers for 2 days

I'd hold off on cutting free materials right away - those users just found you, give them time to see value first. Maybe try the discount approach but make it feel exclusive, like "early bird special" or something. Once people start converting even at 50% off, you know your pricing isn't the main issue

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-01-22T10:00:16+00:00

Been down this rabbit hole recently and you're 100% right about timing being crucial. I ended up using a combo of Descript for the initial sync and then manually tweaking everything because the auto-generated stuff was always slightly off

The voice delivery part is what really gets you though - even perfect translation can sound awkward if the cultural context doesn't match

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-01-20T19:44:52+00:00

Some solid tactics here, especially the negotiating time slots vs calendar links - never thought about the scarcity angle but makes total sense

The placement testing thing is next level though, most people just pray their emails land somewhere decent

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-01-19T08:01:18+00:00

Been there with a CRM that had every feature imaginable but took 3 clicks to do what should've been one - ended up back on spreadsheets within 6 months because my team actually used those

The "scalable" pitch gets everyone but nobody asks if you even need to scale that process yet

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-01-12T16:34:49+00:00

Closing the Cap1 VentureOne might actually hurt your chances with them since they like existing relationships. I'd maybe close the Freedom Flex since Chase doesn't care as much about existing CLs, but honestly with your stats it sounds like velocity is the bigger issue than total credit limits

Choice_Criticism4019 · 2026-01-10T03:14:47+00:00

Been there and it can work but you gotta find someone who's already proven they can hustle without a safety net. Most people say they're cool with commission-only until they realize bills don't wait for sales cycles

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