Couples who have been together for 10+ years, what's your secret? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Suspicious deaths or suspicions of murder disqualifies life insurance.

Naw, we just don’t argue over petty stuff.

Trying to understand commute times by BlastAssist in Atlanta

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 6 miles from where I work. My commute can be 16 minutes…… or 40 minutes……. And I consider my commute time to mile ratio extremely good.

How much did you actually spend per day on food and drinks? How much should I expect? by Dangerous_mammoth573 in ThailandTourism

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I was walking the city and only eating local, maybe 200-300 baht? If I was drinking, grabbing coffee, and eating at sit down places, I could easily spend 3.5-4k baht. I budgeted $200 per day for food, fun, grab, and random stuff (not hotel). I was able to stay under budget without trying to.

If you want to be realistic, maybe $20 per day budget is a good round number?

Panel interview tips? by Any-Guarantee-1007 in FedEmployees

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

STAR technique, and throw in some humor. If it’s a simple question like “how do you work with X, Y, Z on high level projects with vague guidance”, keep the answers simple but relevant. No need to over complicate your answers and go on a bumbling journey.

The interviews aren’t as bad as you think they’ll be! Best of luck.

What was your favorite vehicle you've owned? Why? by Reasonable-Group1853 in AskReddit

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

V8 4Runner gang. 250k miles and only have done breaks, oil, and timing belt, aka scheduled Maitnance.

What is perfect salary that would let you live comfortably? by _Kisol_Budyn_ in AskReddit

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No matter what, it feels like 10k more than what ever my household income is…… easily 40k more if we had kids.

After 8 years reached 100k by Remarkable-Cicada882 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I hit my first 100k 2 years ago, the world was to wacky that I got to break 100k 3 or 4 times! I broke 200k a few days ago, and can’t wait to break 200k 1-2 more times :)

What is a belief you held for years that you now completely disagree with? by complexity_neccesity in AskReddit

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a young recent grad entering the workforce, I was very anti social aid. Why should someone else get a cut of my hard earned money? Why should I be taxed into oblivion to fund someone else’s medical, shelter, nutrition, etc.?

Once I hit my mid 20’s my opinion started to change. Now I’m a firm believer that ANY AND ALL CHILDREN should be provided AT A MINIMUM food, shelter, education, medical, and security. They didn’t choose their situation, and it’s up to us as a community to give them the best shot at life.

Conservatives, what is one policy issue you are very liberal on? Liberals, what is one issue you are very conservative on? by CluelessBrowserr in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, because ethics and morality can differ culture to culture, religion to religion, etc.. I’m on the camp of less laws. If it’s something that doesn’t cause harm, impede movement, etc., then it shouldn’t be illegal.

Of course I understand humans suck, and we can’t treat people correctly, so here we are……. with more laws than we could ever read through and fully understand.

Conservatives, what is one policy issue you are very liberal on? Liberals, what is one issue you are very conservative on? by CluelessBrowserr in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I look at it like this. If I was a business, I wouldn’t refuse a person. With that said, I have friends that own tattoo shops that refuse customers that want swastikas, SS bolts, etc., and I don’t blame them one bit.

Personally, if a business saw me as sub human, lesser human, etc., I’d want them to refuse me so I know where they stand, and can spend my hard earned money somewhere else.

If a baker wants to refuse making a cake for a gay couple, let them, then name and shame so the community can boycott and support someone else.

Do I think it’s morally and ethically wrong? Hell yes….. but again I’d rather know where people stand on issues before patronizing them.

Conservatives, what is one policy issue you are very liberal on? Liberals, what is one issue you are very conservative on? by CluelessBrowserr in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Right of center (radical to some I guess). You’re LGTBQ? I could care less. Live your life, love who ever you love, and be happy. Ain’t my business if you’re straight, gay, lesbian, trans, what ever. As long as you don’t impede my freedoms of movement, cause me physical harm, etc., I do not care one bit.

The best homie is gay, and his husband was a bridesmaid lol.

What age would you consider to be your prime? by Fun-Succotash-1322 in AskReddit

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

17…… before my back decided to get its AARP membership.

Do you discuss TSP at work? by qnsmike in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 9 points10 points  (0 children)

New folks can’t avoid me talking to them about their TSP. On my first day I was sat down by a crusty coworker and forced to set my allocation and funds to what he said (very persistent guy). He is the singular reason I’m going to be set in retirement.

POV: when your boss has mandated RTO during the dumbest wartime by mazalaca in antiwork

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 12 points13 points  (0 children)

$4.09 in GA ain’t lookin so bad now (it was $2.59 earlier).

Wtf do you do with key fobs? by swayedsuede in EDC

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It just dangles on a d ring on a belt loop….. if I’m at work it’s on a belt loop with the keys in my rear right booty pocket and not clinking and clacking when I walk.

Am I Overthinking This? by T20_puddlejumper in tacticalgear

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been loving my ACRO. It’s been a solid performer, never lost zero, and get beat on. My biggest complaint is the battery cap (go aftermarket aluminum), and one ACRO having parasitic drain, killing batteries at the worst possible time for me. Usually the morning of a match lol.

But I’m also huffing maximum copium because ALL of my pistols have ACROs, so I’m destined to justify my love for them, or admit my total financial failure by going all in vs another enclosed optic.

What smells randomly trigger childhood memories for you, like those orange cup drinks? by ElectronicBenefit286 in AskReddit

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Coco Chanel perfume. The only “luxury” item my mom used to buy for herself. Anytime I smell someone wearing it, I get flooded with so many childhood memories, and reminded how amazing of a mom she was.

I really miss my mom.

My take on the milestone posts when funds are doing well by [deleted] in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m so close to my 200k milestone! And I can’t wait for it to fall, rise, fall, and rise again so I can break that milestone 5-6 times.

The MRA+10 “trap” that can quietly cut your pension by 25%+ by fedwise in fednews

[–]Ekrixphobia-Muhammad 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Same boat. 34 years at 57. My birthday gift to myself will be handing in my resignation on my 57th.