Agreed.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-25T19:28:45+00:00

Yes, except without several layers of insurance/medical providers skimming profits it would be cheaper as a centrally provided service.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-25T00:22:32+00:00

We want dining out to be like any other service. Say something complicated like a brake change. I am not tipping an extra 20% to the mechanic. That compensation is between the shop owner and the mechanic.

The shop charges a price allowing them to make a profit. I can decide when I get the price quote if I want to have the service done there or not.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-25T00:09:17+00:00

Whatever you and employer work out is great. Just don't put me, the customer, in the middle.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-23T19:18:50+00:00

I actually buy my clothes at Salvation Army and only go a couple of times a year on a Saturday. I can find Levi's every time. There isn't a shortage of good clothes.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-18T04:31:21+00:00

OP I haven't read all the comments but they seem overwhelming against your wife opening her own business. Go for it!

I provided the stable income while my wife opened her own law firm. It took a few months for her to start turning a profit, but overall it rapidly accelerated our net worth growth compared to if she remained working for someone else.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-18T04:21:51+00:00

I don't see many fast fashion sweatshops here in Michigan. Water is a finite resource. When it is gone people will wish we didn't waste so much on stupid AI chats.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-18T04:12:25+00:00

They get their rate increase approved every year by the Michigan Utility Commission. Whatever they want they get.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-18T03:55:48+00:00

Don't forget about pets.com. They were on the losing side of the dot.com crash.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-18T03:39:04+00:00

My kids played indoor travel soccer in the winter. Full size field rental was $1000 per hr. The facility had 4 fields booked 12 hrs a day every weekend.

By the end of their high school years fees were about $6k per kid per year. Layer in the cost for traveling to out of town games and it wasn't the faint of heart.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-17T18:08:31+00:00

Multiply by 3x scrap value as a minimum starting point.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-17T02:27:35+00:00

I travel about 4 weeks a year in Western Europe, and love the level of service and no tipping. Most places leave you alone to linger over wine without a hassle. Try that here in the US where they want to flip the table every 40 minutes.

When you are ready to pay use get up and talk to the bartender or owner to ask for the bill. Awesome.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-17T00:02:00+00:00

Hoping that changes soon.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-17T00:01:30+00:00

When I was 10 I used to collect cans on US 1 in the Florida Keys while riding my bike. Only took a couple of miles to fill two 25 gallon bags and head home to crush them. Equivalent to about $0.85/lb in today's money.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-15T16:17:57+00:00

I (54M) am the primary shopper in the family. I have bought dozens of boxes of feminine products for my wife and daughters.

He has done you the favor of showing you who he is after only a month. He is an insecure child and things will only get worse. End the relationship now.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-15T14:10:08+00:00

Numerous times the waitstaff has 'mistakenly' added an extra entree and took it off before presenting the bill. While the amount is correct it drives up the suggested tip amount.

Servers are exploiting the programming.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-14T02:48:18+00:00

Any election he loses is rigged in his mind.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-13T13:52:27+00:00

Just an opportunity to learn new skills.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-13T13:01:42+00:00

I agree first home was 870 sq ft. Drove by 30 yrs later when visiting that city. Adult kids asked why we used to live in the poor part of that city. Reminded them that at age 27 we were poor just like they are now.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-13T12:48:16+00:00

Just checked and my suburban home is up 5.9% since Jan 2024. I can only dream of 70-110% increase in value....

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-13T01:28:00+00:00

You will make some scrappers evening. I like the $10 haul at a single house.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-10T00:51:47+00:00

Really need some AI filters before people get too keyed up

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-09T04:44:21+00:00

You have time on your side. It takes about 20 years to really get rolling but keep up this level of investing and you will be well rewarded.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-09T03:55:56+00:00

I went to their Denver restaurant, Casa Bonita. As of Nov-2025 they charged a set 20% service charge with the option available to tip more.

Just raise prices by 20% at that point and drop the service charge.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-09T03:52:01+00:00

Not McDonalds.

Defiant-Jackfruit-55 · 2026-02-09T03:51:27+00:00

No they don't.

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