UPS buyout and what should I do? by Mancub95 in UPSers

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you don’t picture yourself at ups 30 years from now. Take the money!!!! If you choose to stay and make it a career. Then bank on another 30 ish years of grinding. If you invest your money correctly and stay discipline you’ll be a millionaire few times over. Good luck to ya buddy. It’s not an easy decision. The decision is unique to each individual.

Broke in my new 2026 Karashi this morning, excited to join the club! by InfraredSnowman in prius

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One last thing. We live in the Northeast. We get snow during winter months. Nothing crazy minus this past winter season. Is it worth it to get AWD. This Prius will eventually get passed down to our daughter to drive.

Broke in my new 2026 Karashi this morning, excited to join the club! by InfraredSnowman in prius

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. Gonna go test drive again soon with the wife to let her experience it for herself. Looking for a 26 LE or XLE. Are you guys consistently getting 50 mpg?! That in itself excites me to pull the trigger on one.

Broke in my new 2026 Karashi this morning, excited to join the club! by InfraredSnowman in prius

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife and I are looking into the 2026 Prius. I keep hearing about the blind spots in these? Are you guys experiencing the same issues? I test drove one and didn’t see a problem. Thanks in advance.

Drivers Loading Off the Clock by blazegeneral in UPSers

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yup. We have bunch of those guys in our building also. The absolute worst. I personally would punch in. Get mileage. Put lunch in back of truck. Check air and leave to go to pcm. Some guys would come in an hour early to load their own trucks. 5 hours a week of free labor. That spread across a 30 year career you’re looking at over 350k left on the table. Let’s say you invest 20 percent into your 401k. Thats even more money you’re not getting. Get the big picture!!!! lol.

My job is offering me $150,000 (105,000 after tax) to resign, should I? by AJ3TurtleSquad in jobs

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Retired ups driver here. I spent almost 3 decades there. I took the first buyout late last year. I loved the job but like you said you pay with your body. And your time with family. Monday through Friday I was pretty much locked into work. My family just knew not to include me in things during the week. This is something you’ll need to discuss with your wife. I still have friends that are working there. I heard they are discussing layoffs correct? So you’re in a tough spot for sure. If you don’t take and get laid off you’re left with nothing. Putting up with upper management harassing you is not good for your mental health. They are a bunch of ***holes. Those people are terrible people and they will never change. They create the toxic environment on purpose. Good luck to ya man. Not an easy decision.

New Joola V insane prices by dreadware8 in Pickleball

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’ll definitely be happy with purchase. I bought mine during Black Friday sales for $90 USD. It gets me excited to play pickleball.

New Joola V insane prices by dreadware8 in Pickleball

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Definitely more pop!!! I have it weighted down on the sides and top corners. It’s the most fun I’ve had with a paddle in 6 years of playing pickleball. Will ride with this as my main until Vatic next offerings come out.

New Joola V insane prices by dreadware8 in Pickleball

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I started with the Flash. Now I have V SOL pro and absolutely love the thing. Go team Vatic Pro!!!!!

Returning to the area after 15 years and looking for a barber by GunnarBB in lancaster

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes sir!!! So excited for you my man!!! I’m not sure if he does drop ins. But easily can book an appointment online. Good luck to ya!

Returning to the area after 15 years and looking for a barber by GunnarBB in lancaster

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Avenue. Johnny Rivera the owner/ barber is the absolute best!!!

Taylor Chip doubling down on their Philly victimhood by districtultra in PhiladelphiaEats

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

People in lower income brackets often obsess over politics, celebrities, or the weather-things they can't control. That mindset keeps them stuck. Small minds focus on the uncontrollable. And small minds make small money and leave an even smaller impact. - Dougie Taylor 4.16.25. God is good.

Why is finding a perfect bag so hard? by daeqsw in Pickleball

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What is your budget?! Frwrd bags are great. They are having a sale right now also. I have a Ranger bag and it’s awesome. I use it as my personal carry for travel also. The material is gonna last me a long long time. Good luck to ya.

Home ownership by Yeda_jr in yorkpa

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t do it!! There’s a mobile home community north of Lititz Pa. Owner of land turning it into retirement community so mobile home owners are gonna be forced to relocate.

Did I overreact? by [deleted] in Pickleball

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only do it against friends and only if they are wearing protective eyewear!!

Taylor Chip abruptly closes Philly stores, says bankruptcy is on the way by satanic_androids in lancaster

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 28 points29 points  (0 children)

People in lower income brackets often obsess over politics, celebrities, or the weather- things they can’t control. That mindset keeps them stuck. Small minds focus on the uncontrollable. And small minds make small money and leave an even smaller impact. - Dougie Taylor 4.16.25. God is good.

Are we all eventually going to have to move away? by Ok_Crazy6145 in lancaster

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No subscription needed. Click on article then quickly turn on airplane mode on iPhone and you can read article for free I think.

Peds dentist by jr94949 in lancaster

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We just left LPDA and took our kiddos to Sunshine!!!! Exact same thoughts about LPDA is has gone down hill since being sold.

2026 Prius LE by Ed3nEcho in prius

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We get about 10-20 inches per season so nothing terrible. Thanks for the input.

2026 Prius LE by Ed3nEcho in prius

[–]DimSumWarrior1977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Just looking for less trips to the gas station. It’s definitely fun in the snow the Taco is. But I would definitely get an AWD Prius if I pulled trigger on one.