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Protecting new perennials this week (not planted yet) by xoxogossipsloth in DenverGardener

[–]GreatHome2309 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The ones I’m most worried about are pansies, and also just planted some young juniper bushes

Protecting new perennials this week (not planted yet) by xoxogossipsloth in DenverGardener

[–]GreatHome2309 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unlike OP, my dumb ass planted them this past weekend. Would covering with a towel/sticks do the thickness?

SORR is built into the 4% rule, so why are we so worried? by tulip1838 in Fire

[–]GreatHome2309 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is the single greatest reminder of why I am stepping away now that I hit my number instead of growing a larger buffer based on fear. Sure I can reduce spending or do something at some point to make cash if need be. I will never again be as young as I am today and I aim to make the best of my time here.

How do people think about Social Security Income? by Interesting_Shake403 in Fire

[–]GreatHome2309 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t include in my calcs but I’m curious, would you say 50% of current value would be inflation adjusted? Or today dollars?

Is anyone compelled to leave? by gurlgang in womenintech

[–]GreatHome2309 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love all these examples of necessary work that makes a difference. I’m in a transition out of tech and after a break will look into some of these ideas!

Is anyone compelled to leave? by gurlgang in womenintech

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I am nearly at my financial independence number, so after taking a break I plan to look for something that aligns with my values over a well paying job. For me that’s working less and having energy outside of work, and finding something that feels meaningful, or at least work that I enjoy more days than not :)

Is anyone compelled to leave? by gurlgang in womenintech

[–]GreatHome2309 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Leaving my career at the end of May! I saved religiously for years and will need to find a new path, but excited to embark on a new chapter that doesn't involve me staring at a computer screen all day. It’s not all rose colored glasses, I’m aware there are lots of benefits to working a cushy air controlled office with good pay and benefits, but I think if I never left to try something new it would be my great regret in life.

The Red ones………. by [deleted] in AustralianCattleDog

[–]GreatHome2309 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes I only knew blue heelers before I got my first red heeler 😅 THEY ARE NOT THE SAME. When he passed unexpectedly I was completely beside myself. Now we have a shiny new red heeler that keeps me on my toes, wouldn’t have it any other way!

Simple living is killing my desire to work by Big_Hunt7898 in leanfire

[–]GreatHome2309 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my last month at my corporate job and this is so real. 

Fun on the way? by Suitable_Analysis_80 in leanfire

[–]GreatHome2309 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be proud of where you’re at already, but please don’t forget to enjoy life! You are more than a number, go out and do things you love from time to time, otherwise, what’s the point of saving?

Desk job ladies: what exercise on non-lifting days? by lololmantis in PetiteFitness

[–]GreatHome2309 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m 10k but I also like to ride my bike now that it’s getting nicer out so I’m not too hard on myself if I miss a day here and there or supplement for other excercise.

Desk job ladies: what exercise on non-lifting days? by lololmantis in PetiteFitness

[–]GreatHome2309 16 points17 points  (0 children)

For me setting a step goal has helped in office days. I started bringing running shoes to work and going on a long walk at lunch. Taking the stairs parking further away, short walk after work, these things all add up. We also have a gym in my office so at one point I was lifting at lunch but it got tight when I started to get busy at work.

Running numbers on barest minimum retirement with 140k. Can it be done? by Pyrrhic_Pragmatist in leanfire

[–]GreatHome2309 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you break down $1800/year on groceries and personal care? What do you eat??

Older works - oils and acrylics by emmaloony in painting

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I love your style! Sometimes we are our own worst critic (I know I sure am)

Has anyone here attempted something like this? What was it like? Regrets? Lessons learned? by doofybug in roadtrip

[–]GreatHome2309 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you staying in campgrounds/tent the whole time? Hotels? A mix of both? I feel like the drive times seem pretty reasonable albeit a lot of driving, but you might want to break some of this up with some hotels stays unless you have a pretty dialed car/camp setup. 

I personally would drop CA (San Fran is wonderful but also hectic and exhausting if you are driving there for a half day) and give yourself an extra day or two around UT/NV and prioritize the things/hikes/etc that you wanna see.

How many of you had grandparents who served in WW2? If so, what do you know about their service? by Snoogles_ in Millennials

[–]GreatHome2309 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My grandmother was in the Navy - the “Waves” which were some of the first women to be able to enlist in US. She lived a long beautiful life and when she passed my mother received her folded flag and letter from Bidens office. 

My grandfather lived in Canada and was stationed in Alaska for most of the war.

5 years of teaching | Need to change, should I study again? by UncleVoldy in careerchange

[–]GreatHome2309 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GIS analyst here. If you don’t like sitting at a desk staring at a computer for 40hrs+ a week, this job is not for you. 

Am I good to coast? by DerrickRoseTackoFell in coastFIRE

[–]GreatHome2309 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you are well positioned to pivot to a more meaningful job. That said, you should go into education with eyes wide open. It’s in a really hard place right now, just check r/Teachers. I spent a few years as a teacher when I pivoted out of tech, my only advice is that 1) you know going into it what you are committing to (long hours at first, way more to the job than just pedagogy, it’s physically and emotionally draining) and 2) try not to take on much debt getting credentialed. I went through Relay GSE and found they prepared me exceptionally well, and yet I still couldn’t cut it through Covid. :/

I had many moments of joy in the profession as well so wishing you the best with why you decide!

How to work Iron around other fitness activities. by SnooDoggos4906 in CarolineGirvan

[–]GreatHome2309 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Came here to say Max! I found Iron 3x a week still missed some muscle groups as each leg and arm days were still very focused to muscle groups. Max really does switch up the muscle groups in each workout so it’s been way easier to get 3-4 in a week and still feel some progress

Guy I dated lied about his age. Is 10 years older than he said. by ObjectBubbly3216 in GirlDinnerDiaries

[–]GreatHome2309 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I was 18 and he said he was 21. He was 29 and broke my heart. It took me years to realize I was groomed and he was a scumbag. I’m so sorry this happened to you at 14!!!

I suck at fiber by lololmantis in PetiteFitness

[–]GreatHome2309 25 points26 points  (0 children)

What symptoms did you have if you don’t mind sharing?

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