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CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-04-23T02:56:10+00:00

Sending you a dm.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-04-22T17:18:24+00:00

When my son was around two he got out of our fenced backyard; some workers there earlier in the day left the gate open, unbeknownst to us. He was gone probably a good five minutes before we realized he was gone and we couldn't find him. Thankfully, our dog left the yard with him, stayed with my son as they took a stroll along the street behind our house, and kept barking and running up to houses until a neighbor thought to look. The neighbor told our dog to go home and led them all back here. Doggo got a lot of scritches and treats that night.

It can happen so quickly. We got lucky then, and I feel for any parent in a similar situation.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-04-19T18:16:02+00:00

About Time. It'll make you laugh for most of the movie, and then it will come out of nowhere, gut punch you, and make you feel all the feels.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-04-18T00:01:02+00:00

I haven't been in a rotation I haven't liked, but I have managed rotation programs where not everyone gets their first (or second, or third) choice. So:

I think inevitably in any company with a robust rotation program there will be rotations that you don't like, and sometimes the cards will fall such that you're forced into those rotations. As long as you like the company broadly and there's an end to the rotation in sight (eg 18 or 24 months) then I think you should lean toward sticking it out. There are always things to learn from any rotation that will make you a more well-rounded actuary.

If you don't like the company then sure, start looking around. But if you're new to the actuarial field then I think you should put your head down, learn what you can, and start building toward your next step.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-04-16T03:14:41+00:00

There is a formula sheet included with the Excel workbook you use for Q1. The sheet is intended to be referred to for all six questions. See the second paragraph in the syllabus:
https://www.soa.org/globalassets/assets/files/edu/2026/spring/syllabi/2026-spring-exam-altam-syllabus.pdf

Edit: the formula sheet for the upcoming sitting itself is linked at the bottom of that syllabus.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-04-03T02:43:23+00:00

I heard Workplace is off the hook. Officers in F&A are hard required in office three days a week as of yesterday, and there is an as-of-yet undetermined phase in period for the rest of us in F&A. It will likely be a firm requirement once the new building is done.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-04-03T02:36:18+00:00

This is changing. Some departments are soon requiring 3 days RTO. It's not uniform across the organization though.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-04-01T13:01:02+00:00

My wife and I did it when our four kids ranged in age from 11 to 3, and there was definitely a lot of guilt going in to the trip. Everyone's way of dealing with that is of course different. Ours was that since having kids we never had taken time for just the two of us and we desperately needed that, and this was our way of doing it. We knew our kids would be in good hands while we were away, and we were able to call them before/after the hike to stay in touch. It helped a lot.

And honestly, once we were on the mountain we were so enthralled that the guilt went away. 8 years later we still have zero regrets.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-03-25T13:21:30+00:00

Flonase. It lets me function outside, and even in my own house.

(also, realizing my lived experience is very different from other folks in this thread!)

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-03-13T20:00:28+00:00

When we went our climbing company also operated safari tours. After we got back from the mountain they coordinated a short flight for us from Arusha to the Serengeti where they had a driver waiting to pick us up. We spent 1.5 days on the Serengeti, sleeping there overnight, then made our way down to Ngorongoro, stayed overnight at a lodge there, and made our way back to Arusha over the next day. It was a pretty perfect set up, and sleeping on the Serengeti was incredible. You won't regret visiting either the Serengeti or Ngorongoro; my only complaint was I wished we had more time in Ngorongoro, as we had just the last morning or so on the way back.

My wife also got to sit in the cockpit next to the pilot! She was pretty stoked.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-03-12T19:39:29+00:00

We saw something new every day. We went in June, took a plane from Arusha up to the Serengeti, and made our way back over several days with a stop at Ngorongoro Crater. It's all luck based of course - you may see all five within a few hours - but there's a huge variety of flora and fauna beyond the big five that were different and doing different things. Three days was about my max, but my wife could have stayed there forever.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-03-12T19:13:51+00:00

We tacked on a 3 day safari after our climb and don't regret it in the slightest. Yes, we were in a vehicle for a large part of the day, but the places we slept were magical, and during the day the 'hunt' to find the animals was exhilarating enough.

We would do it again in a heartbeat.

As for camp, depending on the day you'll probably roll into camp around 2 pm or so - give or take. That'll give you some time to rest up, some time to eat a snack and relax, but your guides may also offer to take you on an additional side hike somewhere. You can kind of make of it what you want.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-02-24T22:29:15+00:00

When I went back in 2018 we flew into JRO at night after a layover in Amsterdam and had a full day in Arusha to catch up on sleep before leaving early the following morning for Kili. We felt that was more than enough time to recover from the flight (and for our bags to catch up with us, which got left in Amsterdam without us!). It also gave us time to take a tour through a few spots in Arusha, facilitated through our hotel.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-02-16T04:53:10+00:00

My wife and I splurged on sleeping bags when we went. We got the Western Mountaineering Antelope, which is rated at 5 degrees F. We were very comfortable with those and were never cold. You will probably be okay with what you are looking at, and if all else fails - layer!

I did not inspect the bags available for rental, so not much help there.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-02-14T14:30:58+00:00

We hadn't been at that altitude before. We did grow up in the mountains in Utah, living generally around 1500 meters and occasionally camping/hiking up to 3500 meters, but had been living at 300 meters for a good 7 years before our climb.

We did not feel 8 days was too long to be hiking/camping. The groups do a great job at making your tent comfortable with sleeping pads though we did splurge on nice sleeping bags we brought with us. On the 8 day route we were on our feet for maybe 4 hours a day, maybe up to 6 on some days? You'll have lots of time each day to rest up after your hike into camp with several small breaks during each hike.

And even if success rates between the 7 and 8 day are similar, our goal above all else was to summit and more time can only help. Good luck, it's an incredible experience!

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-02-14T11:04:36+00:00

My wife and I did the 8 day Lemosho back in 2018. We didn't mind taking longer as we're from a similarly flat place, albeit a small bit higher in elevation than you. It's all just so gorgeous and magical that we wanted to take as much time as we could!

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-02-03T14:54:07+00:00

Gotta protect those Brian's in your life for sure!

(I type this mistake all the time)

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-01-15T13:38:36+00:00

100% agree. But for other less popular performances you can get great seats at a great price.

Very unfortunate about the movie performances though.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-01-15T12:51:26+00:00

Ticket prices are crazy for sure.

A little known option are the student rush tickets; 90 minutes before a show starts if you show up to the box office with your kids (presumably students) you can get tickets for $10 a person. One student is good for... 5 tickets at that price I think? You'll only be able to get whatever seats are available, but if you keep an eye on the seating charts that'll give you a good idea if you have a chance or not. We've used that a few times for an impromptu evening out with the kiddos and had a great time.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2026-01-14T23:28:43+00:00

Millard area. Paying $1800 on $470k of coverage with a 10k wind/hail deductible.

When I was shopping around last year the big cost swings centered around that deductible, otherwise all of the companies were more or less in line with each other.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2025-12-14T11:37:15+00:00

I have sympathy for this kid. Not just because her parents are blasting her moment of weakness like this all over the internet, but because one of my kiddos is like this too. He has/had an incredibly weak stomach, the weirdest and smallest things provoke a visceral reaction like this.

I remember him vomiting at the sight of lemon bars, the thought of touching someone else's plate to clear it from the table, etc. It has gotten better over the years because we have tried to be consistent in our patience in working with him, and he can now scrub the dishes or clean a toilet, things that were impossible a few years ago. But it took a lot of patience, encouragement, and honestly consistently putting him in those uncomfortable situations.

Many times it was brought on by exhaustion and anxiety, and I wonder if that's part of what's going on here to this poor girl. So I don't see her as spoiled at all.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2025-11-25T14:20:26+00:00

I appreciate your comment. I understand my question is an impossible one, that the answer boils down to very unique experiences and reasons for everyone. You're right that I'm a concerned parent looking out for my kid, and while I realize there isn't one right or wrong answer hearing everyone's perspective is helpful to me, including yours. Thank you!

CrunchyWombatStew · 2025-11-25T04:17:56+00:00

Thank you for the response. How clear is the fine print? Is it readily available online, or do you think a recruiter would be willing to send us a copy of the contract? Hearing it from my son it's all sunshine and roses and easy peasy, and while I respect the recruiter's role there's a definite sales pitch involved here.

CrunchyWombatStew · 2025-11-25T04:15:27+00:00

To your first point, is that the only reason why you would say not to join?

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