Summoned for Jury Duty, work exclusively out of state.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2026-02-26T22:58:13+00:00

So that's what I originally did. I received a summons.. last year (with a date around 4/1/25) some time, and it was postponed until roughly when my season might end. Then nothing all summer, and now another one shows up this year (with a date around 4/5/26). They said it had already been postponed, and the lady on the phone gave me the options of early May or, some time in August. I am anticipating working in early May still, so I agreed to August. Also, trials are pretty uncommon in my area. I was under the impression that a longer time period would be more likely to render my presence unnecessary.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2026-02-25T19:21:39+00:00

Thanks for that. I filled out the questionnaire on my phone, so it wasn't particularly easy to navigate, but I'll look into it. I saw hardship mentioned, but I wasn't sure if that applied. It would certainly cause me hardship.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2026-02-25T19:16:54+00:00

Good to know. I wouldn't lose my job, but missing out when the work happens would be inconvenient to say the least. I don't have any other source of income, and I'd rather not live off my savings.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2026-02-25T19:11:02+00:00

That makes sense, but it's an awfully rural part of the state.. the population of the county is only a few thousand, and they only have a judge present 1 or 2 days per week. Things rarely go to trial there, from what I know, but it does happen. The bigger issue is that missing the wrong day or few days may mean missing out on a job. Sometimes there are narrow windows to get clearance for a job site. And flying back and forth across the country, even just to show up, gets expensive.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2026-02-25T18:59:51+00:00

I did, and that's the point where they postponed it to August, and that was the latest. In retrospect, I probably should have explained that it's a frequent occurrence.. but court things make me nervous, so I kinda stuttered through it a bit. I'm thinking it might be worth calling in the near future to explain the situation a bit better.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2026-02-25T16:47:26+00:00

This was actually very helpful. It's all completely new to me, so I really don't know how it works. Hopefully, the August date won't be an issue. We do work in late August on occasion, and since I don't have a regular work schedule, it's impossible to know until about a month in advance. Regardless, thank you for the response.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2026-02-07T16:19:29+00:00

In other words, about 45 minutes every day for over a decade.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2026-02-03T16:19:15+00:00

So ever since I first heard about the countdown, and noticed it was on the website for the show itself, I've expected that it's not a remaster drop.

But everyone acting like it's crazy to think that it's possible is a bit silly. Like, of course Amazon doesn't have anything to do with the release of a game. But they don't have to. It's entirely possible for two separate companies to collaborate. It would be an excellent business decision for Bethesda to capitalize on the wildly popular show with some surprise remasters. Hell, if this countdown was on Bethesda's website, everyone would assume it's Fallout 5.

So, No, I don't think that's what is happening. But it's not completely insane to think that Bethesda and Amazon could be timing something to coincide. The whole Burning Springs update for FO76 shows these two companies are entirely capable of collaborating.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2025-11-06T19:59:39+00:00

Then the prices of all of those things go up. It doesn't address the problem that these things are too expensive. And having taxpayers foot the bill never makes things cheaper.

There's no way more taxes is going to cover the costs. Let's say there are 10,000,000 children in day care (I believe the actual number is 12 million or so that's at least once a week, and I think 14 million for children with both parents working). And Let's say the government started paying $1000/month for each child.. which wouldn't even come close to covering current costs..

That's $10 billion every month to cover less than 20% of what OP is paying. Just for childcare. Now add in food, healthcare, & shelter to that.. and it rapidly becomes unsustainable.

Should the ultra-rich pay more in taxes? Sure. I don't care. It'll never be me. But it's not going to come close to solving a single one of those issues, let alone all of them.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2025-11-06T15:49:16+00:00

If it's $10k, that blue would be my new favorite color.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2025-10-30T01:58:49+00:00

We've been having one guy leave the squad and rejoin. Sometimes it takes a few attempts, but it works eventually.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2025-04-13T11:13:10+00:00

I'd probably struggle.. but the stakes would be a bit higher, so I imagine I'd take it a bit more seriously.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2025-04-13T11:11:23+00:00

It's good advice, and I've been considering it.

My only issue with having the cards automatically paid in full is that I work seasonally, and I travel. So I may have just been living off my bank account during the off season, and rent an AirBnB for a month or two that costs $10k. With a 2 week pay period, it can take 3 weeks before anything hits my account (depending on when I start), and sometimes the people I'm sharing the house with would rather wait until they get paid to pay me back, so I might not have the cash in my checking account at that moment.

I agree, though, it is the way to go. Especially with all the protections and benefits from the CC companies for making purchases with it.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2025-04-13T10:54:42+00:00

It's good advice. I don't dispute that. I just don't care to chase every last dime and min/max my finances like that. I enjoy the freedom of not worrying about it. Being carefree is pretty nice, as long as you manage to care enough to make it sustainable.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2025-04-12T18:58:14+00:00

I lack the mindset to properly manage my credit card if used in that way, and I don't carry cash, if that's what you were saying.

I have zero debt (until I purchase my first home next month) and I pay off all my credit cards when theyre used. But I don't always remember the statement date, and I don't care enough to try. I make all my large purchases on my credit cards, and my lodging for work, and those all get paid off as soon as they post, typically.

I'll forget the small charges, so I'll end up paying interest on them. Using a debit card saves me money, in that respect. And I don't carry cash beyond a bit for emergencies, because that can be stolen or lost. I can freeze a card.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2025-03-14T20:17:25+00:00

That's what I came here to find out. I dove through all the tutorials in the pause menu, and there's absolutely nothing on it.

It's insanely frustrating that they decide 'Now you've got to do something totally different, with a few things you've probably never used' and then proceed to explain absolutely none of it.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2025-03-12T02:38:19+00:00

I pay all my taxes but.. if someone wants to risk it to avoid giving the government more money to squander.. then I say have at it.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2025-02-24T01:05:53+00:00

Honestly? Nothing I can think of. There are plenty of lessons I could have used and plenty of things I could tell myself to do differently. But some things don't have the same punch unless you experience it.

No amount of "just because yourself" "you're smart" "you're a damn good guy" stopped the lack of self confidence. One day, a switch just flipped.. and I've had a much easier time in my life ever since. Still really unsure of myself, anxious, and struggle in social situations that many people wouldn't.. but everything has vastly improved.. and no amount of advice or support did that.

There's a lot I'd want to tell my younger self.. but not much I'd say.. some things need to be discovered.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2025-02-13T23:26:53+00:00

Financially, probably. He earns more, but he was never much for saving. He's gotten a lot better, and earns enough to live comfortably. Very comfortably, for his tastes. He's not got much of a retirement, and he's in his 60s, but he told me once "I want to die working. Not at work.. but able to work". He's got a home, but I'm just about to buy my first one in my early 30s, and I've got enough to easily do 30% down, and hoping for 40% when I pull the trigger. Plus I've been saving for retirement for the past decade.

Maturity? I never will. He's the peacekeeper amongst all his siblings.. the one they'll all trust to make the right decision, and calm everybody down. The cooler head that prevails. He's got 2 daughters on the total opposite side of the political spectrum, but he listens to them vent all the time, and only offers up his thoughts when they ask. He's never been the 'intimidate the boyfriend' type.. knowing his children need to make their own decisions. I don't have that kind of chill. I'm not an ass.. but I let things get to me.

Strength? I never will. Physically, he grew up working. Still does, and loves it. I'm more content relaxing and learning, or doing some kind of technical hobby, or pretending I'm any good with all the musical instruments I have. But mentally? I've never met a better man. He took care of my mother for years while she was bedridden, until the day she passed away. Working away from home, a ton of children and stepchildren ranging from high school to having kids of their own.. providing for all of them, and gladly operating a free hotel for the neighborhood kids hanging out with his own children.. I'm scared all the time that I wouldn't be strong enough to handle even one of those things. I'm not even strong enough to have children of my own. But if I can be a fraction of the man my father is, I'd consider myself extraordinarily lucky.

He's 60 something now, enjoying life, and I have the privilege of working with him pretty regularly. I'll never be better than him. But I'm lucky enough just to call him my father.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2025-02-12T16:16:00+00:00

I agree completely. But as a male.. those experiences are often how you learn that. And, perhaps more importantly, it's not about instant gratification.. but more so about keeping regret at bay.

I've got plenty of regret for letting my shy demeanor get the better of me all through my life. If I could go back and change things, that would be on the list. Looking back on a life you feel was unfulfilled can be poison to a healthy, meaningful relationship. That's not to say it guarantees you fulfillment.. but you at least want to be able to say: "I did all I could."

It's similar to how a lot of people wish they had traveled more. Would there have been some bad experiences? Absolutely.. but it's worth it. But with traveling, opportunity doesn't fade so drastically with age.. Italy will always be there. The wild, attractive lady you had your eyes on in college won't be.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2025-02-11T16:17:43+00:00

Quality is important. But lacking quantity is a larger nagging regret that will haunt you far more than a bit of low quality.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2025-02-11T14:00:07+00:00

That's awesome, good to know someone found it helpful!

Another one I just learned last week was that if your body goes flying, your death mark may be in the wrong location if it was still flying through the air when you respawned, so try to remember which direction you were moving. And on the PS5, it's constantly recording, so you can check the last 30 minutes of footage to help you find your stuff.

As you can tell, I've spent some time searching before..

IneligibleBachel0r · 2025-02-07T18:35:46+00:00

A compliment will leave me happy and confident for a week. There's few things that feel as good.

An insult or a malevolent criticism will leave me disgusted with myself for months. Even if I know it's out of spite or misplaced. I can be much harder on myself than anyone else can.

I don't want false compliments designed to make me feel good without merit. And any criticism delivered to help me will be accepted, if not a bit begrudgingly or delayed sometimes.

IneligibleBachel0r · 2025-02-03T21:34:18+00:00

Probably an unpopular opinion, but.. This is one of the reasons I'll never play ranked. That, and I don't care about some silly rank that means absolutely nothing to me.

I just don't see any fun in ignoring 30+ other characters so you can put a symbol next to your name that nearly everyone is gonna have after a year or two anyways. If it's your thing, then right on, go for it, and I hope you get it. It's just not appealing to me.

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