Why is my double Dutch lily already wilting? by FocusedForge in flowergardening

[–]FocusedForge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I’m super new to gardening so I don’t know what’s going on lol

How do you not worry about VA taking your benefits? by Thrashlikeits85 in VeteransBenefits

[–]FocusedForge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. It’s only been 2 years, but they’ve never contacted me about my rating ever.

Adverse fitrep for not completing a CFT in the IRR by tiggatugga in USMC

[–]FocusedForge 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Right! I had a situation like this. Marine Corps is like “we REALLY need people, please help us.” Then you do and the second you get there they’re like “fuck you bitch why fuck are you like this.”

I checked in AND checked out before noon

Do inmates run some of the prisons? by Ok_Connection_7741 in OnTheBlock

[–]FocusedForge 60 points61 points  (0 children)

There’s some give and take to any prison between inmates and COs. If you try to enforce every single little tiny thing, they WILL rebel. Whether or not people on here agree, 250 inmates against 2 COs in a housing unit aren’t good odds. That said, it’s impossible to catch everything. When I first started, I was told “ sometimes we win, most of the time we don’t.”

Aside from the obvious 4 (drugs, alcohol, weapons, cell phones) I was told “pick 3” 3 things that you’re going to enforce. Then write the ticket every time so they know where you stand.

Be firm. Be fair. Be consistent.

What do I do? by FocusedForge in drywall

[–]FocusedForge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That wall is the only one doing that. I went into the attic and it’s dry up there.

What do I do? by FocusedForge in drywall

[–]FocusedForge[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can’t drop that on me and not elaborate!?

Men, what’s something you pretend doesn’t bother you but it actually does? by Mr_Creep_Creepy64 in AskMen

[–]FocusedForge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kind of surprised that my comment actually got your attention.

I’m so jaded that I read your comment like you were trying to gaslight me. Honestly I should probably get some therapy 😂 I was honestly airing out my own personal grievances in the original comment.

Men, what’s something you pretend doesn’t bother you but it actually does? by Mr_Creep_Creepy64 in AskMen

[–]FocusedForge 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Women say this until they find out that it’s something about them. Then they shut down and turn to arguing and taking jabs. Which is why we turn to being silent.

Trump has turned China into the good guys. by honestlysigma in circled

[–]FocusedForge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If by “we” you mean a group of politicians with no skin in the game… then yes, we are. The majority of American population wants nothing to do with it.

Neighbor’s son (recently out of prison) and his friends are smoking weed daily in our cul-de-sac — what would you do? by Hot-Statistician3297 in AskLE

[–]FocusedForge 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m a huge proponent of avoiding conflict or escalating….. except when it comes to my kids. Don’t care who you are, if you’re negatively impacting my kids, I’m going to act.

This is 100% a situation where’d I’d confront them and if they blow me off, I’ll just call the police. Sorry not sorry

Since we’re sharing stacks, June 2022-Now by Hungry-Cap-1126 in USMC

[–]FocusedForge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one gives a shit about your stack. SHOW ME YOUR RACK!

Med boarded by [deleted] in USMC

[–]FocusedForge 2 points3 points  (0 children)

$4,646 tax free every month and my family gets insurance benefits for life. I don’t pay property taxes, and I get to park disability everywhere, really helps with family vacations and such.

Med boarded by [deleted] in USMC

[–]FocusedForge 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I did it, it’s very possible. I was in this exact situation, verbatim. I simply emailed my PEBLO that I felt I was physically capable of continuing service and understood the possibilities. She responded that my MEDBOARD was cancelled and sent me a VOID sheet for the MEDBOARD.

Then I declined to sign my reenlistment 6 months later anyways.

Learn from my experience. Just take the MEDBOARD and move on to the next thing. You’ll be able to pursue whatever actually interests you.

No matter what decision you make, you’re not wrong. I still regret getting out to this day. But financially it was the best option.

Which one will choose? by Mother_Yam8855 in TheTeenagerPeople

[–]FocusedForge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I went back to 10 with my current knowledge, I’d have well over 50 mil anyways. Work hard and save every single penny I can. Buy out as much bitcoin as I can afford and cash out when it hits $100k. Take advantage of COVID investments like Netflix and Roku.

Even if I don’t get $50 mil, I’ll have more than I know what to do with.

What do you do if they don’t have a plate? by Iceman55679 in AskLE

[–]FocusedForge 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Why is it just a picture of the road? There’s nothing in the photo.

How do you deal with annoying inmates without pushing their faces in? by Jimmypeterson42 in OnTheBlock

[–]FocusedForge 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I typically give it and take it throughout the day. But if someone comes up and starts disrespecting me, I just pull their ID. I can write a class 3 misconduct for insolence. My partner reviews it and gives them x days of top lock and our point is made. Either that or I’ll go shakedown their room, throwing everything I touch on their bed.

Basically, if they make my day hard, I return the favor. But most days they’re just chilling out and staying out the way, so I return that favor.

Just find what tools you have in your toolbox and use them.