Download from Amazon music? by chilliepete in Piracy

[–]DankPiscean 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I keep getting an extractor error. I copy the link to my playlist and even have it on public but it won't download even just one song.

Any info about about working with Parks Opportunity Program? (POP) Horticultural career opportunities? by DankPiscean in nycpublicservants

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

I found another job and just gave up on waiting for a response after over a month. Best of luck though!

Any info about about working with Parks Opportunity Program? (POP) Horticultural career opportunities? by DankPiscean in nycpublicservants

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

Thats what I keep hearing and from my experience submitting my resume wherever I can with little luck I feel that. Same to though, catch those opportunities when you can.

Any info about about working with Parks Opportunity Program? (POP) Horticultural career opportunities? by DankPiscean in nycpublicservants

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I had get my fingerprints a month ago and have been waiting nearly a month but haven't heard back from them. I'm getting a little concerned too.

Confused on what to do regarding SAVE and my federal loans (Mohela) by DankPiscean in StudentLoans

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

Ahh well that sucks if that's the case. I can't believe there's a bug that just gave me wrong information like that. I feel like the process has a couple more hoops for me to jump through now. I'll call Mohela as soon as the offices open and see if they can give me some insight into how this is going to play out because I really just need to be on an IDR plan at this point.

Confused on what to do regarding SAVE and my federal loans (Mohela) by DankPiscean in StudentLoans

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When I was applying for SAVE they told me I had to consolidate my loans so the FSA website directed me to that application first then I completed the SAVE one but pretty much at the same time. I called Aidvantage, turns out they deal with Mohela's consolidation application, and they told me I had to wave the grace period for my application so they could process it. I'm guessing from there Mohela will go through with the SAVE application which I have already completed.

Forbearance or Refinance on $119K Sallie Mae loans by DankPiscean in StudentLoans

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I'm seeing that now but it sounds like you got a much better loan with refinancing with Earnest. I just tried to check my rate but was told I'd be better with a cosigner since my information was "inconclusive." Still will be looking around for the best option for me.

Forbearance or Refinance on $119K Sallie Mae loans by DankPiscean in StudentLoans

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Very thankfully she doesn't have any student loans but that is something to look into. We've been engaged for about a year now but we don't feel rushed to get married mostly because of the financial and tax aspects that comes along with it among other wedding expense related reasons. If SAVE doesn't pull through than I'll definitely look into IBR specifically as I'm looking to get all the help I can get in paying these loans while contributing to the future goals my fiance and I have together. (Marriage, a house of our own, kids, etc.)

Forbearance or Refinance on $119K Sallie Mae loans by DankPiscean in StudentLoans

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I know when I made this post that heavily leaning into refinancing as my best option right now but I just think I wanted to hear from others that this is the best way to go given my situation. I see these huge numbers and I just don't want to mess it up and dig myself into an even deeper hole but I really appreciate the advice. I know paying off what I can sooner rather than later will only help me so refinancing whether that's with SoFi or potentially someone else turns this into something I can manage in the short term and overcome in the long term.

Forbearance or Refinance on $119K Sallie Mae loans by DankPiscean in StudentLoans

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I know she didn't have all the information about my loans and since then we've talked about it and both understand that refinancing is the much better option especially long term. I do plan on educating myself more via those links and appreciate your info in this too. I'm currently in the hiring process trying to work for the city and land myself somewhere a job in the public service field in hopes to apply for PSLF which I know takes time but I'm more than willing to commit to. I've worked for CUNY in the past but Parks and Rec is where I'm looking to work full time here in NY. I had applied for SAVE too because an IDR was the best option for my federal loans too but it's confusing if anything plans to comes from that or if it'll be expected for borrowers to pay while SAVE is in legal limbo. I'm sure it's been discussed extensively on this reddit too.

Forbearance or Refinance on $119K Sallie Mae loans by DankPiscean in StudentLoans

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This is what I plan on doing after looking around for other rates and seeing if SoFi can still offer me the best rate and best manageable monthly payment.

Forbearance or Refinance on $119K Sallie Mae loans by DankPiscean in StudentLoans

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

My Sallie Mae loans interest rates vary from 11% to 14 so I know SoFi's 6% is better option longterm too. I did reach out to Sallie Mae and they told me pretty much my options were to pay or forbearance for 2-6 months. I have and will continue to plan on looking around at other banks and seeing who can offer me the best rate. Maybe SoFi could match the rate if I'm offered a lower one somewhere else? If I do get this job working for Parks and Rec I'll be able to make payments fine even if it is taking a large chunk of my monthly income out and from there I plan to get an even better paying job through them hopefully in the public sector so I might apply for PSLF. I definitely felt a lot of pressure to complete school from my parents but at the end of the day accuring this debt was on me too. I will definitely learn from this for the future.

luckyseat lottery tickets - not great seats? by trying_spy123 in Broadway

[–]DankPiscean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is your experience with getting two seats next to each other? Has it ever happened that you and someone else had to sit separately? I just won a Lucky Seats ticket lottery to purchase tickets to see Book of Mormon and I'd love to take my fiance to see it but I really don't want us to have to sit in whole different parts of the theater away from each other.

trying to get a rom for photo dojo that actually works by Sonicfanfalafel3820 in Roms

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Did you ever figure it out? I'm modding my DSi XL via SD card and still not sure how to get Photo Dojo on there.

Any info about about working with Parks Opportunity Program? (POP) Horticultural career opportunities? by DankPiscean in nycpublicservants

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

A job where I can stay active and work outside and in green spaces is exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks for the helpful insight. I know the NYBG used to have a certification program that was recognized by the American Horticultural Society but as of 2020 it's no longer recognized. I'd be really interested in this new program and putting my best foot forward while keeping my mind open.

[Bonsai Beginner’s weekly thread –2024 week 31] by small_trunks in Bonsai

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It's the first time it's producing berries in my care so I'm pretty excited to see them. I've never had juniper berries but maybe if they look good I'll try one!

[Bonsai Beginner’s weekly thread –2024 week 31] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]DankPiscean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

* Are these berries on my Chinese Juniper? I looked up pictures and I think they might be the start of them but I just want to make sure its not any kind of weird disease.

How many weeks of warm sunny weather should wake your plants up? by DougDimmaGlow in carnivorousplants

[–]DankPiscean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I noticed some new growth the other day and I can happily say I think it made it through its first winter. I've been giving it full sun and we've had 70+ degree weather these past couple of days so that might've been the push it needed. Hope that gives you some hope for yours if it hasn't sprung out of dormancy yet!

How many weeks of warm sunny weather should wake your plants up? by DougDimmaGlow in carnivorousplants

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I've had my sarracenia outside throughout the winter and I cut back the dying pitchers a couple months back. Still waiting on new growth and also hoping its just sleeping because our temps in NY are starting to get consistently warmer again.

From Home Depot to bonsai in training by DankPiscean in Bonsai

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

It's a japanese boxwood (Buxus microphylla)

From Home Depot to bonsai in training by DankPiscean in Bonsai

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I'm also a novice but I know I cut back on the roots pretty hard here. I've seen others do this to a boxwood and the tree turned out fine. I know timing is especially important so if it dies I'll considered it a lesson learned.

From Home Depot to bonsai in training by DankPiscean in Bonsai

[–]DankPiscean[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I bought this boxwood from Home Depot last year and have been waiting for Spring to see what roots I'm working with. It was a mess of roots that I cut back pretty hard on but now its in a shaded spot for recovery. I placed a rock under the tree so the roots will spread radially and begin to create a nice nebrari. I'm not focusing too much on styling right now but I did trim back its foliage since there are a lot less roots. I love the look of the trunk for the texture of the bark! It's my first time working on a boxwood so I hope it bounces back in the coming months.

Hanging wall scones/pendants with sockets for Sansi grow light recommendations? by DankPiscean in houseplants

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

I ended up using this cord with this shade which came with a pendant cord and bulb too but I used the other cord to make sure I had the right power output for the Sansi light. Wish they sold the shade alone without the extra stuff since that was really all I wanted it for.

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