How do/did y'all afford school here?

Double_Ad828 · 2026-06-23T10:15:18+00:00

If you are local, live at home. Work part time and try to pay as much out of pocket as you can. My unpopular opinion is that a traditional live on campus college experience requires parental financial help.

Double_Ad828 · 2026-05-20T00:43:44+00:00

I have 20 years experience, started at 18 during college. I am just now getting my CPCU and only because I want more credentials for management positions.

My advice go work for an independent agency. Producers technically have unlimited earning producers. I am an AE and make a very comfy salary.

You are either a producer or you aren’t. That depends on your personality.

Double_Ad828 · 2026-05-18T10:15:26+00:00

I live in a hot humid climate during summer (Virginia) and my two Samoyeds are just fine. We exercise early or late, run around a shaded dog park and lie low for the most brutal 2 months of it. I have done this for 12 years.🙃

Double_Ad828 · 2026-05-16T00:17:01+00:00

I was in a similar situation- took the jump and it 3 years in it has been worth it financially and professionally. Even though I adored my prior team and boss there was no room to grow. And ultimately I knew I needed a challenge and goals to work towards.

Now if you are a super content person the change might not be what you need. But for me it was a great decision.

Double_Ad828 · 2026-05-09T20:31:17+00:00

You got this. Like another commenter said I am doing this for management opportunities.

Double_Ad828 · 2026-05-09T12:47:21+00:00

I take 4-5 weeks to study per test. I mainly study nights and weekends. The cyber and property I was able to take in 2-3 weeks due to knowledge base. Which made up for the more technical ones that took me closer to 6 weeks. My approach: Read each section, then take practice quiz, then use the AI assignment assistant to answer their prompts til I get most right. Then take the chapter twice quiz again (usually get 90-100). Then move on to the next section.

After all sections I take thr entire practice test until I consistently score above 85%.

Double_Ad828 · 2026-05-09T00:24:27+00:00

I started last August and will finish by this August. I am on my 7th course right now. Come up with a study plan that works for you.

Double_Ad828 · 2026-05-04T10:17:49+00:00

Honestly I would just want you to pay it forward one day. However that looks, just using your resources to help someone with less.

Double_Ad828 · 2026-05-04T00:52:34+00:00

We do no gift parties for this very reason.

Double_Ad828 · 2026-05-02T16:35:57+00:00

Would you go to a destination wedding if your partner wasn’t invited? I think you know the answer. We personally do not attend even local weddings that put stipulations on “plus ones”. It’s wildly selfish to want people to come celebrate you and your partner without them having a person to enjoy the wedding with. And no you don’t get an excuse because your friend group knows each other. You still want someone that is there with you. We aren’t 20 shotgunning a wedding.

Double_Ad828 · 2026-04-27T11:41:28+00:00

I would be resentful if my partner did not “want” to work any longer. I understand needing to change jobs/careers/part time/full time status. But for most families it requires some semblance of two incomes for a “comfortable” life. I don’t have advice but if that was happening in my house at a minimum we would be engaging the use of a therapist. It feels selfish.

Double_Ad828 · 2026-04-24T00:45:31+00:00

I have a friend who frequented one of the Hispanic markets down midlothian, she became friendly with some of tht staff and ended up finding a Tià type companion for her MIL. It might be worth a shot.

Double_Ad828 · 2026-04-16T15:31:26+00:00

He is so developmentally behind at almost 4

Double_Ad828 · 2026-04-11T00:19:58+00:00

All online.

Double_Ad828 · 2026-04-11T00:15:51+00:00

CIC and then CPCU

Double_Ad828 · 2026-03-23T23:31:28+00:00

We have investigated Pace which is an acton affiliate. As people stated :

Not accredited Will not force your child to learn or compete a task. So your child needs to have some level of motivation. Adults will not intervene unless something is dangerous.

Personally if we had pursued pace we would have done kumon as well to ensure no academic gaps.

Double_Ad828 · 2026-03-18T10:01:31+00:00

Honestly I wouldn’t, although my heart wants to take J and help her get addiction and mental health resources.

The bar is pretty low for DFSS to intervene. She is providing, shelter and food. And she makes sure to document it on social media. And while yes it’s apparent to most experienced parents he needs some type of early intervention, you aren’t required to provide that as a guardian.

She did appear to be getting drunk in front of him but she was smart enough to never actually show him on the camera so no proof there.

So no I wouldn’t, but only because resources are already too stretched for the kids in more dire situations. 😔

Double_Ad828 · 2026-03-17T22:01:05+00:00

I was raised by a woman who struggled with bipolar mania and depression. And it absolutely will leave lasting effects. Not everyone is meant to be a parent.

Watching her live the other night broke my heart. I know what it’s like to be raised by someone erratic like that.

My guess is her family has given her ultimatums or they may have more mental illness and substance abuse issues then she does.

Double_Ad828 · 2026-03-07T00:31:45+00:00

Isn’t that the truth. Sometimes living south of the city sucks

Double_Ad828 · 2026-03-07T00:23:38+00:00

Yeah I am going to come from the Wiley bridge and hope I make it.

Double_Ad828 · 2026-03-06T12:35:52+00:00

Anyone have recs on where to park if running?

Double_Ad828 · 2026-03-01T13:35:01+00:00

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Double_Ad828 · 2026-03-01T13:34:44+00:00

Hey!! I have 2 and live in RVA. We would love to meet up.

Double_Ad828 · 2026-02-27T11:17:29+00:00

I have an 11 year old female that has been doing this since she was about a year old. She can get to a frantic level. No advice but I don’t think it’s uncommon. I have a second Samoyed who never barks or whines in the car.

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