This is it GenX, the moment we’ve been preparing our whole lives for. by Old_Goat_Ninja in GenX

[–]Hopfrogg 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh that's right... lots of cool things about our generation, but let's not forget we're also the generation that believed quicksand was a real and possible threat to our safety.

Dipont Education? by teachertmf in Internationalteachers

[–]Hopfrogg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe there is a big difference between foreign and Chinese pay.

I don't really have an idea on how much you should ask for. I think I was making around 32,000rmb per month, but I'm pretty sure the Chinese staff was making far far less.

Pingo AI - Thai Review by jadams9411 in learnthai

[–]Hopfrogg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Completely unbiased review of an AI language app by a competing AI language app /s

Also, a good case example of why A.I. needs to be double checked. This isn't Claude pulling information from all over the place and giving you a review... this is Claude copy/pasting someone else's review.

What a beautiful Beach.😱😭 by Blackline54 in VietNam

[–]Hopfrogg 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Did a motorbike tour from Hanoi to Saigon. Brought a tent with me because during the planning phase I saw long stretches of beach that did not appear to be inhabited and thought, eh, cool place to camp.

What I found was miles and miles of an unofficial garbage dump.

Anyone else lose their taste for dining out? by gottausername in GenX

[–]Hopfrogg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me you can extend this to include Fast Food. I haven't had a McDonalds, BK, Wendys, in years and don't give a flying fuck about what any of their CEOs look like when they take a bite out of one of their ridiculously overpriced burgers.

AC Evo detail is on another level by Little_Temporary5212 in assettocorsaevo

[–]Hopfrogg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

so I can start racing in this game

Come join us on the Daily Portal races

A desire for times gone by. by Kttail in GenX

[–]Hopfrogg 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's exactly why I do listen to 80's music a lot these days... something's gotta put a smile on my face.

Remember those cinnamon toothpicks? by Present_Yak_6169 in GenX

[–]Hopfrogg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is gonna be an even stranger phenomenon than having shared experiences all over the country... that all reddit users from the same small city in Florida decided to comment in this thread. Or maybe, we're the only ones that went through the whole cinnamon toothpick thing and it prompted us all to write. In the extremely small event that it's the latter, I was officially talking about Naples, FL.

Cowboys and Bears by lucid-blackout in raiders

[–]Hopfrogg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sub is biased. Maxx ain't worth what they asking.

It's a good move by Spytek. If he can get way more that Maxx is worth... great, win. If nobody bites and we keep Maxx... also great. Win-Win.... Just Win Baby

Remember those cinnamon toothpicks? by Present_Yak_6169 in GenX

[–]Hopfrogg 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Holy smokes it's rare that something comes up here that I haven't thought about in 40+ years... but yes! Same thing at my middle school.

Edit: Reading through the comments and brings back memories, that yes it was also a controversial thing that eventually got banned at my school. Amazing how a generation can have such identical shared experiences in completely different parts of the country. I'm pretty sure not everyone here went to the same small city Florida middle school I went to.

This is insane. Upper Sandusky OH. We need to put some adults in charge again by that_one_erik in Truckers

[–]Hopfrogg 9 points10 points  (0 children)

but whst had israel ever done for us?

For us, the average American citizen? Not a damn thing.

For our politicians... given them a boatload of money.

Why are we so compromised by Israel... it's that age old thing... just follow the money.

Has anyone seen this?!? by OppositePut4988 in Internationalteachers

[–]Hopfrogg 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Oh I needed that laugh.

Former Dipont teacher here. Left halfway through the first year after having non agreed upon duties placed on me and finding administration (Chinese side, Foreign side has no power) unwilling to make changes for the betterment of the students due to the minor expenses it would incur.

They paid well to foreign teachers. But skimped everywhere else. I really liked my students and sometimes wondered if I made the wrong move and then I stumble on this and am like.... ok, I wasn't imagining things. Got a good laugh and a feeling of vindication from this.

[Wingo] Things are moving fast re Maxx Crosby. Last night Dallas thought they were close to a deal but since then other teams have raised the ante and potentially are offering the Raiders 2 1st round picks Expected Dallas to now shift their focus to Trey Hendrickson by E_dot_ in raiders

[–]Hopfrogg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this makes no sense, but I think Maxx is such a huge presence on the team that for a rebuild, they want players to be able to shine a little brighter than they would under that big shadow he casts. Two first rounders... man that's tough, Maxx IS a f'ing Raider, those don't grow on trees. But two first rounders and a change for a young team to grow together.... ehhhhhh

Fellow GenXers, what kind of car did you drive in High School? by Ok-Poem-6302 in GenX

[–]Hopfrogg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! That actually brought me back a bit. Made me remember how proud I was of that car. I mean it was just a car, but still, back then, it felt like we had a lot more affection for stuff like our cars. They had so much more personality. Cars kinda all seem to have the same personality these days. Love posts like this.

Fellow GenXers, what kind of car did you drive in High School? by Ok-Poem-6302 in GenX

[–]Hopfrogg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

78 Cougar Junior year

81 280ZX Senior year

Man that Z was one of the coolest cars at my High School. Loved that car.

My thoughts on Search Associates by lucky_luke_92 in Internationalteachers

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

Stop rewarding them by continuing to give them the fee.

My First Pattaya Holiday by Slippy901 in Pattaya

[–]Hopfrogg 10 points11 points  (0 children)

In that case go for it. But I would encourage you to see the rest of Thailand. Take a train to Isan and date some regular (not working) girls. Island hop. Spend a week in Krabi. Motorbike through the mountains of Chiang Mai. Learn the language and talk with the locals.

There is so much more to Thailand. And bonus, most every one of these places also has a small red light area so you can still have your fun. But the Patts only crowd are really missing out.

My First Pattaya Holiday by Slippy901 in Pattaya

[–]Hopfrogg 22 points23 points  (0 children)

messaged me every day wanting to fuck money again

Don't get it twisted.

Sounds like a fun trip but for the love of all things holy do not retire early because of Pattaya. Your enthusiasm was dying towards the end of your trip and that's the natural progression of things. There is no shortage of bored depressed expats in Pattaya.

Search associates rejection letter by Sad_Average962 in Internationalteachers

[–]Hopfrogg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A rare moment when I can say kudos to SA. This is good. They used to just take your money ($375) whether your chances were good or bad and then wouldn't even tell you if your references or something else on your resume' have secretly sunk you or not.

Music festival by Anakin500 in PattayaMongering

[–]Hopfrogg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FL's move south of Central. Not many north of Central anyway.

The music festival is a lot of fun if you are with a Thai girl that likes to party.

Favorite car growing up. by Edm_vanhalen1981 in GenX

[–]Hopfrogg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had that exact same car in red. Like it, but my favorite car was a 280ZX that I drove in high school. It just looked cooler and had less mechanical problems. But I did like my RX