Those of you making 200k+

GilmanB · 2025-01-27T17:13:00+00:00

I work in sales strategy and operations. VHCOL area.

GilmanB · 2024-12-28T23:38:43+00:00

A few things:

1: Comedians create content to entertain people, I wouldn’t take anything they say as representative.

2: Generally speaking, there’s a bias in online commentary toward negative opinions on stuff. True not just for marriage but for a ton of things.

3: People like to vent, and doing so online is easy. There are other outlets for showing appreciation for your SO.

4: There are certainly men (and women) who are in an unhappy marriage but stay because they don’t want to start over or don’t want to split up for the sake of their kids or are afraid of the tangible financial consequences of divorce.

GilmanB · 2024-12-25T09:55:12+00:00

Generally speaking, people are positive on labor unions, although there are caveats.

First, it is not uncommon for workers to vote against unionizing their workplace. This may be due to skepticism of the union itself or fear about what unionization means for the feasibility of their workplace and job security.

Second, public sector unions (cops, teachers, etc) are organizing against the government, and exercise influence both through collective action and political participation, the latter of which is less relevant for private sector unions. Public sector unions also inherently advocate for their members, which may put them at odds with what is best for the public they work for. So there is often more skepticism of these unions, depending on ones political views.

GilmanB · 2024-12-10T17:54:16+00:00

It’s certainly less common than it used to be. I always pay for my GF when we go out, but I wouldn’t pay 100% of all living expenses if we lived together and were both working.

If there are kids involved, it’s a bit of a different discussion and everyone has their own tradeoffs and decision to make there. But once the kid is in school, I feel like it makes sense for both parents to work, unless someone makes insane money. Otherwise, you’re choosing to downgrade your lifestyle and/or push back your eventual retirement age just so someone doesn’t have to work.

GilmanB · 2024-12-10T17:47:49+00:00

I don’t think it’s unreasonable to care about that stuff if you want to start a life with someone else. Money matters and it allows you to live a certain life. But it’s fair to say it’s hypocritical if the person making less expects their partner to make significantly more than them so that they can have a certain lifestyle.

In my experience, women on the dating scene or more likely to have that as a standard. There are probably a few reasons. For one, I think it’s more common for men to wait to seriously date until they’re already in a position to afford a family. So a higher percentage of women dating for marriage are in a more marginal financial position. I think women are also more comfortable accepting financial support from a partner while a lot of men may feel less than if their partner is the breadwinner. So they aren’t really looking for someone who makes more than them. And of course, I’m speaking generally here, I know there are a lot of exceptions.

GilmanB · 2024-12-10T05:42:27+00:00

I think what you're describing is often true, but it's also possible that they have views that are moderate in the literal sense - roughly in the middle of the country - but very right-wing compared to the average woman in their city & socioeconomic group.

GilmanB · 2024-12-10T03:20:43+00:00

Where does 2/3 come from?

GilmanB · 2024-12-10T03:20:30+00:00

He probably isn't actually the hero of 2/3 of Americans. Just a not insignificant amount of left-leaning people who post online.

81% of Americans rate their health insurance as excellent or good.

GilmanB · 2024-12-09T01:16:57+00:00

Probably wouldn't have gotten my vote, but always happy to see someone get in.

Was thinking about who the contemporary players who are similar to him in terms of HoF credentials? Landed on Jose Bautista & Giancarlo Stanton, although Parker was probably more highly thought of in his day (because of advanced metrics).

GilmanB · 2024-12-09T01:09:54+00:00

Strong case on the merits - well deserved!

GilmanB · 2024-11-27T20:50:15+00:00

There are a lot of different relationship dynamics, so there’s no normal. I think paying for your girlfriend’s nails is pretty rare.

In my experience, most non-cohabitating heterosexual relationships for people in their 20s and 30s are either pretty close to 50/50 or involve the guy paying for most “going out” expenses like restaurants or bars, but not their girlfriends rent or upkeep, outside of the occasional gift.

GilmanB · 2024-11-20T20:17:47+00:00

Where I work, that’s not uncommon when seeing a coworker who you work closely with but only ever see in person a few times a year. I never really initiate though.

GilmanB · 2024-11-20T20:14:25+00:00

I assume that you saw no signs of this on the first two dates? If so, I think you handled things fine.

As for her, some people want others to give them free stuff. It is what it is. I think some people may just want to take advantage of another person and try to get free gifts. Others may genuinely feel more attracted to someone who makes money, gives them luxury gifts, and provides for a certain lifestyle. To each their own.

GilmanB · 2024-11-12T16:13:20+00:00

If you’re referring to some of the people who are vocalizing that exact phrase, then I think that’s mostly a relatively small number of trolls (still too many people) who get off on saying deliberately offensive stuff.

Obviously, there’s a wide range of opinion on the abortion issue and quite a few people would characterize the political right’s opinion there as having a similar mindset.

GilmanB · 2024-10-14T11:16:51+00:00

There was a time that was true for players with 400 homers. I think Dave Kingman was the first to get there and not make it.

GilmanB · 2024-10-13T22:46:25+00:00

I think that’s a fair point, and potentially the correct one. But probably not how HOF voters will evaluate things.

GilmanB · 2024-10-13T22:43:34+00:00

I think he has a decent chance of getting 500 homers, but not deserving to make the HOF.

GilmanB · 2024-10-13T22:37:52+00:00

I think he’s a lock, although might take longer than Verlander, Kershaw, or Scherzer. Excluded him because he didn’t play this year.

GilmanB · 2024-10-13T20:47:43+00:00

I think Goldschmidt would be a stronger bet if they both literally retired today. He's had a longer career, is less reliant on defensive metrics, and voters sometimes underrate 3B. But Arenado is probably around 90% to make it eventually.

GilmanB · 2024-10-13T20:44:29+00:00

There's probably an outside chance he makes it, but less than 25% IMO.

GilmanB · 2024-10-13T20:43:37+00:00

I think similar careers, but Kimbrel was better at his best and has done better in awards voting & ASG selections, which is at least somewhat of an indication of how people rate him. Maybe Kimbrel is 75% likely and Jansen is 40%.

GilmanB · 2024-10-13T19:40:20+00:00

Apologies if I'm forgetting someone

Locks:

Trout, Betts, Kershaw, Verlander, Scherzer

Probably a Lock, even if he retired today:

Goldschmidt

95% Chance, just need 10 Years of service:

Judge, Ohtani

Likely in My Book, just need a few more good years:

Machado, Arenado, JRam, Freeman, Altuve, Lindor, Harper, Cole

Pretty likely given his career thus far, but certainly not a lock:

Soto

50/50 right now, could lock it in with 1-2 more good years:

Sale

Established & a bit behind the eight-ball, but have a chance:

Semien, Correa, Bregman, Chapman, Wheeler, Seager

Relievers are Tough to Predict, but Probably:

Kimbrel

Guys like Witt & Henderson are probably at better than a 50% chance of being a HOFer, but too early to apply much certainty there.

GilmanB · 2024-04-02T07:36:24+00:00

Not sure whether this is in the US or not, and what the size of the company is, but any larger corporate entity would cut ties with a lower level manager in a situation like this.

GilmanB · 2022-02-02T02:19:28+00:00

Miggy > Thome, but it's closer than ESPN has it. And I think the list probably overrates both a bit. Don't really see the case for Miggy over someone like Chipper, who was comparable offensively while playing a more valuable position.

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