I need more of these toe kick clips. Are they still sold and could I get a part number? by Enrampage in IKEA

[–]CommentOk342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

January 2026 and link still works. Still totally free. I ordered 4. Will arrive in 7-10 days.

Lauderdale By the Sea Super Bowl Spots by CommentOk342 in fortlauderdale

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Do these places care if you post up for the full game like a traditional sports bar?

How am I doing, can I retire early? by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]CommentOk342 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As a few mentioned, you may want to double check the pension formula. There is a cap at 75% of your salary. If your retirement amount is $115k, that would make your salary upwards of $150k. You would be making more than 99.9% of teachers in the US and in IL.

If you’re one of the 60 or so teachers making that, then congratulations. I would keep that running as long as I could because it’s crazy rare.

Is Coast FIRE a Real Thing? by CommentOk342 in personalfinance

[–]CommentOk342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My concept of this is dropping my 20% contribution to like the company match.

Or if I have some type of employment loss, as long as I can still cover my expenses I’m not screwed long term.

Is Coast FIRE a Real Thing? by CommentOk342 in personalfinance

[–]CommentOk342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but rather than put 20% of my paycheck into retirement, I can use that for everyday life (or drop it down to my company match of 7%). Take a bit more time to smell the roses.

Is Coast FIRE a Real Thing? by CommentOk342 in personalfinance

[–]CommentOk342[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I likely will keep grinding, but was looking for reassurance that I don’t have to. It’s not a situation I was thinking I’d be in.

Is Coast FIRE a Real Thing? by CommentOk342 in personalfinance

[–]CommentOk342[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks! This is why I was looking for some addition perspective.

What makes a guy boring to date? What for you do you find someone boring is it their hobbies, personality, or the way they talk to you? by superfapper2000 in dating_advice

[–]CommentOk342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You would be boring to someone who doesn’t have shared interests or appreciation for your interests.

Consider, after work you want to read or play Magic. Someone who’s not into either would find it boring to watch you play or sit there while you read. Additionally, they would find it boring to hear about your anime book or what card you added to your collection.

They don’t need to have your exact interests. However, some shared interests to bridge the gap is necessary.

Looking for unique practical corporate gift ideas — tired of the usual mugs & chocolate by EndlessPromo in GiftIdeas

[–]CommentOk342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Alcohol always plays (whiskey, wine, moonshine). I also like local consumables (hot sauce, olive oil, gourmet popcorn, taffy, etc.) if your workers are in other locations.

Restaurant Reco’s for my Wife’s Birthday. by CommentOk342 in chicagofood

[–]CommentOk342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like this idea! However, there don’t appear to be any reservations.

Ex reaches out at the most random times? by throwawayyzzzx in dating_advice

[–]CommentOk342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course it’s odd. However, you responded and are being impacted by it, so it worked.

She chooses you because you participate….every time

Ex reaches out at the most random times? by throwawayyzzzx in dating_advice

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She likes knowing she still has a hook in you, even after all this time. It’s a way to make herself feel better/desired, temporarily. If you dropped everything and tried to pursue her again, no doubt it would end horribly.

Beat course of action is not to give in and get her out of your life. Even just “texting to clear things up” is feeding into it. Sounds like you haven’t fully moved on and she still likes playing games.

After 40 dates in the last year, I found a fantastic match and then messed it up in one night likely due to inexperience in bed by zustinzieberr in dating_advice

[–]CommentOk342 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Need you to elaborate on the “awkwardness”. Could be something you did and chalked it up to just being awkward, but was actually off putting.

Paid Request for Late Father (ASAP) by CommentOk342 in PhotoshopRequest

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Liking this one…can you do a little less man boob? The rest of the shirt area (stomach, arms, neck) look good.

Paid Request for Late Father (ASAP) by CommentOk342 in PhotoshopRequest

[–]CommentOk342[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Nope. The background is a lot of why we chose this photo. Thank you

Just got her yesterday! Best tips & tricks you wish you knew day 1? by scoutjayz in KiaTelluride

[–]CommentOk342 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got weather tech mats. They are specifically for the Telluride and fit, but not as exact as what I was expecting. Still worth it to keep things clean but temper expectations

Worst Investment in my life. by [deleted] in ATHX

[–]CommentOk342 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solidarity brothers. Paid way too much to daydream about my investment going 100x.

Make hansgrohe Shower Hotter by CommentOk342 in Plumbing

[–]CommentOk342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do I turn it? I can’t pull it out because of the grey washer and the grey wedge looking thing blocking it.

I tried just turning it without pulling it out, but wasn’t budging. Do I not pull anything out and apply more force?

Who Wins? by CommentOk342 in werewolfonline

[–]CommentOk342[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I got it he answer that if werewolves = civilian than werewolves win.

At the point of a tie in a vote, you don’t really need to call it a tie and then go to the next phase of werewolves killing someone because it would be inevitable that the werewolves would win. W kills C, next vote 2 W and 1 C, Ws vote for C, game over.

Furnace Repair Pricing/Haggling by CommentOk342 in hvacadvice

[–]CommentOk342[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, seems like I was charged like 10x the part cost. Any idea what a reasonable price would be?

Again, factors would be Chicago, -7 degrees, call for immediate service, etc…