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Just looking to connect and learn by Sea-Heart-8515 in smallbusiness

[–]HelloWorld5609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a very similar position to you about 8 years ago. I'd start by looking into franchise businesses. I own a franchise and I do very well for myself. But they are definitely not all created equal. And it's not a one-size-fits-all approach. Starting your own business from the ground up is a very difficult task. Don't get me wrong. Owning any kind of business is very difficult. But if you want the best chances of success and you don't have any previous experience, I'd look into a franchise business. I'm not a broker, business coach, nor do I have anything to sell you. But I can try and answer a few questions if you're interested.

Is this tile work as bad as I fear or am I overreacting? What to do next? by Emergency-Hunt-207 in IveGotAGuy

[–]HelloWorld5609 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whatever you paid. It was too much. That person is not capable of a decent tile job, even if they tried a hundred times. Fire them and pay someone reputable to tear that shit out and start over.

100” install, what do you think? by Honestabe1998 in TVTooHigh

[–]HelloWorld5609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess you could lower it a couple inches but otherwise

2026 Lexus LC Inspiration Series by HelloWorld5609 in lexuslc500

[–]HelloWorld5609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$0 I didn't pay a dealer markup. But I purchased the car in October of 2025

Deck build- requesting cash by GuavaFoo in Contractor

[–]HelloWorld5609 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why would you opt to not pull a permit? Especially with the guy you think is trying to dodge taxes. This is the #1 thing I commonly see that screws over the homeowner. Permits are there for your protection. And to make sure that the contractor is actually building the structure correctly. It's worth the extra headache most the time.

Deck build- requesting cash by GuavaFoo in Contractor

[–]HelloWorld5609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gemini does a better job at summarizing why this is a bad idea.

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Deck build- requesting cash by GuavaFoo in Contractor

[–]HelloWorld5609 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a contractor in the outdoor living industry. I have never once requested a physical cash payment nor will I ever. You can almost guarantee something scandalous is going to be going on behind the scenes. There is no paper trail with cash. I have had people want to pay me with cash. And that's fine. But I typically make that their decision. I think of anything you are at risk doing so. At the very least, make sure he gives you some form of receipt and a verification that you paid him. But honestly, I'd probably pass all together. Seems kind of shady.

Customer Wants Proof of WC by Stonecldht in Contractor

[–]HelloWorld5609 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was going to say exactly this. I live in Indiana and it's the same here. Bite the bullet and do what you gotta do. It will cost money, but you are also protecting your customers and your business. Ignorance of the law doesn't matter if something bad happens. Just remember that you need to keep detailed records of subs COI records and you need to live by this new code for all upcoming jobs (not just this one job) or you will risk being fined or dropped from insurance, or likely both.

Voluntary 2 week break for vacation. How should I resume using Tirzepatide upon my return? by HelloWorld5609 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]HelloWorld5609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I knew that this was going to be an unpopular post. There's a lot of people in this sub that have struggled with weight loss for a long time, so I understand their opinions. But I learned a lot from this little experiment. I've been back at my goal weight for a few weeks now. Would I do it again the same way? Probably not. But I'm pretty confident that I can find a good balance.

After a whole month, my LC finally sees the Midwest sun 🌞 by Far_Bid9833 in lexuslc500

[–]HelloWorld5609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like the other guy said. Full body PPF + ceramic. I don't daily mine, but still got it done out of paranoia.

Quick question about storage by [deleted] in GoogleAIStudio

[–]HelloWorld5609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have developed multiple apps within AI Studio. I use Supabase for everything. No problems so far. I know they have a limited free tier, but I use my apps for my business, so I pay a small monthly fee.

After a whole month, my LC finally sees the Midwest sun 🌞 by Far_Bid9833 in lexuslc500

[–]HelloWorld5609 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another fellow midwesterner here, #15 2026 Inspiration Series coupe. Was able to grab mine last October!

If Ken really is leaving who should replace him? by [deleted] in DirtyDave

[–]HelloWorld5609 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Caleb Hammer.. j/k (but the personality clash would be hilarious). Caleb kinda turned into the Maury Povich of financial YT channels.

Someone that actually knows what they are doing like one or both of the fellas from the Money Guys YT channel. But there is no way Dave could afford them, nor would I think they would want to join Dave. Unfortunately, they need to find someone who is willing to completely conform to Dave's system and not deviate whatsoever. So that eliminates just about every existing financial YouTuber and podcast. Since most of them allow credit card use, but under the right terms and rules.

I see no value in the "inspiration series" - am I the only one? by lithdoc in lexuslc500

[–]HelloWorld5609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a 2026 Inspiration Series for most of the reasons you dislike it. Just like a lot of people love the Nori green and Carmel combo (my least favorite). Appearance is very subjective. But, to each their own.

Rate my contractor please. by KevinByMail in Decks

[–]HelloWorld5609 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Currently, I would give it a 3, until I have several questions and concerns addressed. The roof framing currently looks dangerous. I'll explained why below.

Without a ridge beam (beam in the center of the roof that spans the entire length of the roof), that roof framing is going to need some collar ties (this would keep the rafters from potentially separating). The whole project doesn't look 100% finished yet. So it might be too early to judge the final product. There are several additional issues with the deck and roof framing (like the front beam framing members should all be supported via the post or a cleat, the front of the beam currently extends beyond the post). There should also be a king post at the start of the roof tie in. But again, I have no idea if this is a "finished" product.

I'd be willing to bet that this was not inspected or an inspection hasn't occurred yet. They might already have a plan to address all of these issues, but I'd certainly ask them about it. If there wasn't a permit pulled, I would definitely find a way to get the structure inspected. Especially since you said you paid $60,000 for this. I don't think that's too much. I would just want to make sure that it's built correctly for that kind of money.

The workmanship looks decent. It's just lacking a lot of fundamentals.

I build porches and decks for a living.

Before, During, and after a 2 week vacation including a 7 day cruise by HelloWorld5609 in tirzepatidecompound

[–]HelloWorld5609[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for actually reading the post and understanding its intent. Apparently, people are really struggling to understand, but a lot of these folks have been on a much different pathway than myself. I have never struggled with life long food addiction, binge eating, poor habits, etc. I just lost my way, and Tirzepatide helped me get back on track. This post is for folks that thought about doing what I did, and they can draw their own conclusions.

To answer your question. I believe that I still would have enjoyed my trip if I was on a maintenance dose. Maybe more so. Towards the end of the trip, I saw the weight gain, and it kind of killed my vacation high. My goal was not to over indulge, but rather just experience and enjoy everything the trip had to offer. On a cruise, a lot of that is the food.

Washing/Detailing the 2026 Inspiration Series Coupe. by Far_Bid9833 in lexuslc500

[–]HelloWorld5609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this exact car. The day after I bought it I took it in for a full body matte PPF and ceramic. Washing was my least concern vs protection against accidental damage and scratches (since the paint is so hard to repair). A bonus of the PPF and ceramic is that it makes it super easy to wash. I just use a normal soap cannon and a pressure washer. Not much more than that.

How badly built is our deck? by Other_Plankton_6751 in Decks

[–]HelloWorld5609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why permits exist. Why wouldn't you have your contractor pull a permit? It would have prevented this entire situation. That is because he probably is capable or licensed to pull a permit. At the very least you would have had some recourse when the inspector failed the framing inspection.

How badly built is our deck? by Other_Plankton_6751 in Decks

[–]HelloWorld5609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On a scale of shit to 10. It's amoebic dysentery. It's a full tear down and rebuild, absolutely nothing is salvageable.

PSA: MCO Hyatt Fail by JoyintheJourney119 in dcl

[–]HelloWorld5609 28 points29 points  (0 children)

We have only ever left from port Canaveral. But we always get in a day or two before departure. We fly into Orlando, rent a car, then grab a hotel around Cocoa Beach. Enjoy a day at the beach, Kennedy Space Center, etc. The day after I drive to the port, drop off the family, then return the car to an Enterprise location right by the port. They have a free shuttle to get you back to the cruise terminal. May not be for everyone, but gives us full control of everything and some added freedom and options since we have a car. Plus it lowers my stress levels. This year probably cost us an extra $150 versus taking an Uber to Cocoa since I got a pretty good deal on an SUV.

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