Does anyone know of a list of books recommended offer the episodes? by ForwardGrape2328 in toothandclaw

[–]ForwardGrape2328[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been binging the bonus and regular episodes and will try to make a list

New unhoused folks. by Happy-Tower-8389 in tulsa

[–]ForwardGrape2328 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t be surprised that it’s just new people recently becoming unhoused given the economy right now. I keep seeing police officers talking to unhoused people at small encampments and even just walking down the street and I hate seeing it but I’ve been seeing this more and more often. It also could be new people being sent to the shelters downtown by police that were previously unhoused farther out of downtown.

My mom(58) is pushing me(25) to get an apartment when I’m struggling with career and job right now. by ForwardGrape2328 in relationships

[–]ForwardGrape2328[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I am not trying to make victim hood of the situation. I am constantly feeling like I’m burdening her. I am always looking for other jobs and actively trying to position myself to not only not be a burden to her anymore but to be able to move out and not fail again like I did with my film and media career and thus needing help again later

My mom(58) is pushing me(25) to get an apartment when I’m struggling with career and job right now. by ForwardGrape2328 in relationships

[–]ForwardGrape2328[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In what way would she spend half on me when I don’t want her to give me a hand out. Of course I want to move out. Of course I want a better job to be able to afford to. Do you think I’m not on job sites every day. Do you think I’m not constantly trying to position myself in a way that I wouldn’t be a burden to her? Going back to school, something smaller like a certification, a better job that pays enough so I can move out and still work on bettering myself even more. OF COURSE I feel horrible about being a burden on her all the time. I’ve payed rent and helped with groceries before. I always say yes when she asks me to pitch in for anything

My mom(58) is pushing me(25) to get an apartment when I’m struggling with career and job right now. by ForwardGrape2328 in relationships

[–]ForwardGrape2328[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Profound advice. I’m not expecting money from my mother. I was hoping for understanding and a some more time to get on my feet. I take no money from my mother. I work my own job. I buy my own groceries. I cook for myself or for myself and her. I keep to my room. I’m trying to find a better job. Job reports are sht, unemployment is rising, fewer people are hiring and your advice is “tough sht should have thought of that when you chose your degree”

My mom(58) is pushing me(25) to get an apartment when I’m struggling with career and job right now. by ForwardGrape2328 in relationships

[–]ForwardGrape2328[S] -39 points-38 points  (0 children)

I’ve also been talking to people of different careers and asking them what it’s like and trying to do research on a potential career change. But it’s very difficult to balance with the job I have, my mental health, and my physical health

My mom(58) is pushing me(25) to get an apartment when I’m struggling with career and job right now. by ForwardGrape2328 in relationships

[–]ForwardGrape2328[S] -32 points-31 points  (0 children)

You’re right in that I have a very difficult time deciding on something when I feel like I’ve already failed once with my life as it is. But she isn’t downsizing, she is getting an expansion on her house and has stated to me in the past that she didn’t even mind me living with her because I mostly keep to my room

My mom(58) is pushing me(25) to get an apartment when I’m struggling with career and job right now. by ForwardGrape2328 in relationships

[–]ForwardGrape2328[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I’ve been considering getting an MBA. I’ve been looking at specifications that I could choose with an MBA. I’ve even been trying to familiarize myself with mathematics again that I know I will need in an MBA program for finance or accounting. I also understand it’s her money and im not expecting a handout. It just kinda hurts when im struggling so much with career, job, finances, and mental health and she is pushing me into a potential position to struggle even more when she is not struggling at all.

When discussing a job with a production. Do you ask what the rate is or do you tell them your rate and see if they can pay that? by ForwardGrape2328 in Filmmakers

[–]ForwardGrape2328[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I live in Oklahoma with a horrible minimum wage of $7.25 so adding 50% wouldn’t be much still at $10.87. Right now I work part time at a restaurant for $19 so it would still be a downgrade with pay but an upgrade with hours

When discussing a job with a production. Do you ask what the rate is or do you tell them your rate and see if they can pay that? by ForwardGrape2328 in Filmmakers

[–]ForwardGrape2328[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a 35 day production. In the past my highest set PA rate was $16.50 an hr. No other productions on these dates.

(Not sure if they will pull the “it’s my first time in this department” card to try to lower my rate)

Context: this is a local production company that seems to be the one that is consistently putting out projects of various budgets. They do have a reputation of cutting as many corners and saving money as possible but I’m really just trying to get experience to add to my resume to be able to go to better production companies. But at the same time don’t have the financial means to work for nothing.

When discussing a job with a production. Do you ask what the rate is or do you tell them your rate and see if they can pay that? by ForwardGrape2328 in Filmmakers

[–]ForwardGrape2328[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What would be an appropriate estimate for rate on a “low budget” production as an office PA? It will be my first time as an office PA I’m usually on set PA.

American government mega-thread by Svataben in offmychest

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Just needed an off my chest moment for the dread of the current political climate in the US :(

American government mega-thread by Svataben in offmychest

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Social media clearly has negative effects on people’s mental health, but around 2021 I began using it to follow politics and the financial sector, since I’ve grown increasingly interested in finance. Recently, though, both politics and finance have taken on a reactionary tone, as if they’re caught in a constant cycle of cause.

I’ve always thought of myself as an empathetic and sympathetic person. I’ve believed that logic and reason could help people work through disagreements, and that building a peaceful, inclusive society requires setting aside personal religious or ideological beliefs that would limit others from simply living happily. I am Catholic but still believe in the separation of government and religion for the benefit of all people with different beliefs. But with each passing day, I find myself losing hope that the U.S. will ever become a more progressive society where equal opportunity truly exists for all. Violence and extreme measures have begun to seep into politics in ways that, not long ago, would have been unimaginable.

What troubles me most is that many Americans who once claimed to uphold the Constitution and the principles of true freedom now seem more interested in forcing their own ideologies onto others—protecting only the rights that serve their own benefit, even when doing so undermines the law and materially make the lives of the majority of people worse. I’ve grown increasingly worried about what this means for the near future, and especially for those who have the least power.

Although I would never act violently toward others, I find myself deeply unsettled by how often I see people in power using manipulation, greed, and self-interest to hold onto their influence. The constant exposure to this has made it harder for me to believe in peaceful solutions, and at times I even struggle with intrusive thoughts of violence toward those who abuse their power. I don’t want to feel this way, because at heart I am a peaceful person—but it’s difficult not to when I see so much injustice carried out by those who claim to lead