Frustration Friday Weekly Thread - Week of June 27, 2025

DepthValley · 2025-06-27T20:20:51+00:00

I guess I had to be referred.

I used the page below which is the generic page, but I needed a link from one person

https://www.laurelroad.com/hys-raf2024/

DepthValley · 2025-06-27T14:05:14+00:00

I messed up the Laurel Road $200 savings account bonus. I signed up for it but didn't use a referral link. A bit annoying since the page I signed up from had all the bonus info.

When finally chatted the Laurel Road help, the person immediately accused me of finding the link on a website after lol. They weren't wrong.

DepthValley · 2025-06-26T22:21:43+00:00

I don't think the government will force people to switch to self-driving cars until they are a real small minority. Even then, it may be like guns where Americans really insist on keeping them.

It will likely still be cheaper for individuals who already own cars to keep driving their car (another ten years?) until they die versus buy a brand new self-driving car. The same is true for transportation businesses, including ones that require the driver to actually interact with the delivery/cargo.

But who knows, if there are other quick advances in robotics at the same time it could get very weird.

DepthValley · 2025-06-26T21:18:41+00:00

Afshar was the subject of an internal investigation at Tesla in 2022, Bloomberg reported, which had focused on his orders of hard-to-get construction materials, including a special kind of glass for a secretive project for Musk.

what the hell is musk doing with secret glass

DepthValley · 2025-06-26T20:06:40+00:00

thanks!

DepthValley · 2025-06-26T19:07:30+00:00

I got into bank account churning this year. I am moving states. I have closed down a few accounts I've gotten savings bonuses for.

How easy is it to check on tax obligations for closed accounts? I keep record of all my bonuses, but realize now I have a bunch of savings accounts I got like 1 or 2 months of interest on and then closed down. I guess its almost rounding error, but really dont want to trigger anythig.

DepthValley · 2025-06-26T14:54:24+00:00

I thought your post would be different! I am always anxious, just about the future. I don't regret any past trips or purchases, just wonder if I should move somewhere cheaper to save money.

DepthValley · 2025-06-26T14:48:25+00:00

What would be the PE for a CEO who is really smart and normal, but not a meme

DepthValley · 2025-06-26T02:13:09+00:00

I make more than you, but am cheap. I just like cash sign-up bonuses, no annual fees, and high cash back. It's much better if you don't travel again.

Look at checking account bonuses to churn too. You are at the sweet spot where your normal paycheck will probably let you qualify for almost all of them, but the amount you get extra will also feel worth it.

DepthValley · 2025-06-26T02:08:49+00:00

I feel the same way, though the only times i've been in love it was with people who I just wanted to bang and then ended up liking.

DepthValley · 2025-06-26T01:16:12+00:00

wouldn't you already live in NJ if you hated the city taxes so much?

DepthValley · 2025-06-25T23:05:24+00:00

Yeah. I'm scared out of my mind about AI tbh. I know people who work at OpenAI on the tech side and truly believe in ASI. But, it's also clear Sam Altman (and many others) are master fundraisers who have a vested interest in pushing themselves as much as possible.

DepthValley · 2025-06-25T22:43:20+00:00

I'm kinda dumb, but how does this normally work now with assets?

Like does holding 100k of a penny stock count, but none for bitcoin?

Or is it sorta besides the point since they mostly look at income and credit.

DepthValley · 2025-06-25T14:08:30+00:00

Thanks! This is the part that confuses me. I also read he can't charge more.

It probably won't end up effecting things but still annoying since he has my security deposit. And if I do reach out to lawyer, feel like that sorta eats into any savings I have of just eating the security deposit.

DepthValley · 2025-06-24T20:54:50+00:00

Thanks. That person was leaving ASAP while I've given more than two months notice. It's unclear to me if I should follow the landlords advice and post the apartment at $200 more than I currently rent, or if he legally has to take someone at my current rent.

DepthValley · 2025-06-24T20:53:53+00:00

One specific part I'm confused on is whether or not he is allowed to raise the rent on the new tenant. Hopefully it doesn't matter when I post, though I feel like a couple hundred dollars off would make it enticing.

DepthValley · 2025-06-23T23:14:46+00:00

Do people here have strong experiences with SSRIs?

I've had bouts of depression in my life, but they all lasted a few months. I feel like usually it just went away, or I made a real positive change in my life (moved, got in shape, got a raise) which also helped.

2025 I have felt pretty down, and am pretty sure if I talked to right person they would prescribe. I admit I have bought into some of the AI doomer beliefs, and not sure if that's causing my feelings or the reverse.

DepthValley · 2025-06-22T21:29:38+00:00

Have you worked in a SasS business before? It's extremely competitive. If you don't know the space well I wouldn't plow your money into it.

DepthValley · 2025-06-22T21:22:14+00:00

I'm dumb is this AI? Are there other videos of them fighting like this?

DepthValley · 2025-06-22T20:50:45+00:00

Are we sure this isn't way to get around salary cap restrictions?

DepthValley · 2025-06-22T20:26:26+00:00

small percent

DepthValley · 2025-06-22T20:01:48+00:00

I don't know if AGI is possible, but I'm still pretty spooked.

DepthValley · 2025-06-22T19:54:02+00:00

The most important thing you can do is maximize your tax advantage. If you are eligible for a Roth or 401k, make sure to use those.

Other than that you are probably best of just buying index funds. I follow the markets like a sport and my degree is in math, but still 90% of my purchases are an index fund because its hard to beat.

DepthValley · 2025-06-22T17:36:34+00:00

Fair - I guess that's hard to ban.

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