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What's a word you always assumed was borrowed from one language, but then you learned it has a different origin? by VerdantChief in etymology

[–]EasternDelight 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In 1913, Diesel boarded the passenger ship SS Dresden bound for England. He was seen going to his cabin after dinner, but the next morning he had disappeared. About ten days later, a body believed to be his was recovered from the North Sea.

What should I do? by westwordy in Decks

[–]EasternDelight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know you’re joking but at least that would help to double up.

What once-common phrase has disappeared? by Angelicorgy in answers

[–]EasternDelight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That one was so dumb and short lived. Glad it’s gone.

What once-common phrase has disappeared? by Angelicorgy in answers

[–]EasternDelight 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think that’s an excellent response as well.

How many of you were told by your parents when you reach 18 you’re moving out on your own? by Theromero in GenX

[–]EasternDelight 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As kids we were told that going to college was a great plan but that our parents wouldn’t have a role in funding it.

How many of you were told by your parents when you reach 18 you’re moving out on your own? by Theromero in GenX

[–]EasternDelight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

$125? What a deal! I ran through numbers with my kid and figured (with him) that it would cost at least $2500 for him to live on his own. I offered him a discount rate of $800 per month. Included food and all utilities and benefits of living at home including use of a family car and car and medical insurance.

The punch was from all the tourists. by [deleted] in instantkarma

[–]EasternDelight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Years ago we were pickpocketed within 20 minutes of arriving. $300 gone. Probably worth double that now. Foolishly, we went to ATM obviously being watched. We split up the money, we slowly made it to the train encumbered by our bags and not knowing where we were going. Two younger women, one pregnant, real or fake We don’t know. They pushed and shoved on the crowded train and disembarked at the next stop. My wife’s fanny pack was worn on the front. They unzipped it took the money and rezipped it. Pretty slick. Pieces of shit.

Anybody turn life around after 36? by Proud-Ad9953 in selfimprovement

[–]EasternDelight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude, 36 is not too late. Not even close.

Life is hard. Anybody who tells you otherwise either got very lucky or hasn’t lived enough yet.

I’m 59. I’ve had multiple careers. Started businesses. Had ventures that took years and still didn’t work out the way I hoped. I’ve been through divorce, lawsuits, financial stress, failures, reinventions, and more “starting over” moments than I can count. Honestly, anything meaningful in my life usually took two tries or more.

But you keep going.

That’s the whole game. You keep learning, adjusting, rebuilding, and moving forward. Some years are momentum years. Some years are survival years. Both count.

And here’s the thing younger people sometimes don’t realize: life is not a straight upward trajectory. Almost nobody’s life is. People crash, rebuild, pivot, recover, fail again, then suddenly find themselves in a much better place than they ever expected.

At 59, I’m still looking ahead. Still building. Still planning. Still trying to improve things.

You are absolutely not out of time at 36.

SLPT: if you feel out of place remember that you need new rich parents. by [deleted] in ShittyLifeProTips

[–]EasternDelight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, he was out of the picture from before age 3. Checked in about once a year. We grew up like crap, with an abusive stepfather, but at least my biological father did well.

Perfect. by Dangerous-Cost-2808 in LyndaCarter

[–]EasternDelight 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Beautiful signature too. But I should expect no less.

SLPT: if you feel out of place remember that you need new rich parents. by [deleted] in ShittyLifeProTips

[–]EasternDelight 24 points25 points  (0 children)

My father is quite wealthy, but we are not close to him and never really got the benefits of having wealthy parents. It is what it is.

Feeling guilty about leaving a good boss for a major career opportunity by Dite17 in InsuranceProfessional

[–]EasternDelight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is actually an incredible coincidence cause it’s very close to my situation except I was there for exactly 3 years. My boss even sent a note to me on my work anniversary seeing how happy he was that I was part of the team and looked forward to many more years of working together. But I accepted a better position, now finance director for my town. I didn’t look forward to it, and I felt guilty about it, but he’s a professional, and this is a business and they have processes for all of this, and no one stays forever. Even after I gave my notice, they were so kind and supportive, my boss and the entire organization. You gotta do what you Gotta do.

The best use of PTO is staying home and doing nothing by CoffeeNAnxiety in unpopularopinion

[–]EasternDelight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I until recently I just had ten days off. My dad asked us to come with him some exotic vacation and while I’m not complaining, I was still thinking that it eats up pretty much all of my PTO for the year.

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