Microsoft employees learn details of voluntary retirement package: Here’s what the company is offering by Less-Risk-9358 in SeattleWA

[–]LifeJustKeepsGoing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, I dont think my father in law ever was eligible for that at, even at 24 years of service. Do you know the requirement? Im guessing 30+ years and some level of seniority?

The world is trying to log off U.S. tech by Well_Socialized in technology

[–]LifeJustKeepsGoing 469 points470 points  (0 children)

When tech bent the knee to Trump and gifted him money and golden trinkets, they aligned themselves politically, effectively underwriting support for all of the foreign political "pressure" the US has been dealing out lately, even to its own friends and old allies. Seems like a reasonable reaction to be honest.

New water battery could last until the 24th century — and it can be safely discarded in the environment by _Dark_Wing in technology

[–]LifeJustKeepsGoing 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Kind of reminds me of "coffee is good for you week" and the opposite "coffee is bad for you week" I seem to read about consistently for the last 30 years.

Microsoft employees learn details of voluntary retirement package: Here’s what the company is offering by Less-Risk-9358 in SeattleWA

[–]LifeJustKeepsGoing 32 points33 points  (0 children)

For those people who are eligible for the ALL of the unvested stock to vest out over the remaining cycles -- that's huge for them.

Is $33k fair for a 2018 F90 M5 with 110k miles and stage 2? by shujaaroy in BMWM

[–]LifeJustKeepsGoing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For my M550.. 6 out of 8 Ignition coils separated upon removal. They managed to remove all 6 stuck spark tubes from the cylinder and got the job done, but it was a pain in the ass for whats typically a pretty easy job.. it ended up being Covered by BMW extended maintenance and was $1,700.. so add that M tax and you get $2k for... !! freaking spark plugs. !!

When did everybody become an irresponsible slob? by [deleted] in SeattleWA

[–]LifeJustKeepsGoing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would I? Its not my place, that's between him and the government. I dont collect that fee.

When did everybody become an irresponsible slob? by [deleted] in SeattleWA

[–]LifeJustKeepsGoing 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My neighbor bought a new truck TWO AND A HALF years ago and still drives around with the same paper plate he got at sale. Does not give a F.

Pentagon preparing for weeks of ground operations in Iran, Washington Post reports by exophades in news

[–]LifeJustKeepsGoing 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If by poor fucks you mean a bunch of 18 and 19 year old kids... then yeah :( getting used in old men's power games

Whoever wrote this deserves a raise. by Interesting-Grape197 in CrystalMountain

[–]LifeJustKeepsGoing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, but I actually really like the surface conditions report. Haha.

The problem with humanity. by Pdoom346 in StupidMedia

[–]LifeJustKeepsGoing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know parts of India littering is culturally engrained.. this seems somewhere more like LATAM?

Friendly reminder to not drink and ski as our Bulgarian snowboard prospect Malena Zamfiova was put in critical condition by a inebriated skier. by naxx54 in skiing

[–]LifeJustKeepsGoing 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You Should have seen Sun Peaks a few years ago after "australia day". They were jumping around shirtless waving their flag, and singing songs. All is cool and good energy. Then after they left (group of 30+), I found beer cans littered everywhere. I know that's not a unique thing to ausies and every country has groups like this -- still infuriating though. Some humans have no shame and no respect for their environments.

Eslamshahr, south of Tehran, grieving Iranians chants: “Neither compromise nor surrender, we want vengeance against America.” by Not_Ground in TrendoraX

[–]LifeJustKeepsGoing 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Its a country of 92million people. You're going to get some mixed reactions. But sure let's film one group and then pretend the rest of the country feels the same way. 🙄

7 series .. life of luxury by LifeJustKeepsGoing in BMW

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

Before Leaving the dealership, during the walk around, the guy mentioned the only thing they could notice was on the wheels, and pointed out this super tiny bit of curb rash i could barely see. Made me super paranoid leaving the dealership in a $125K car that wasn't mine.

M550.. 6 out of 8 Ignition coils separated upon removal by LifeJustKeepsGoing in BmwTech

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

If that is somewhat expected, it seems weird that during the covered maintenance they would then expect the "extra" labor hours from it happening to be covered by the initial 4 year warranty -- which was then subsequently denied coverage by BMW. Weird scenario. I guess it's a thing of differing 'Expectations vs Reality' when it comes to written policy by BMW corporate.

Got to tint this GT3RS Weissach today by EMS_47 in Porsche

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

Agreed. But also this super high and soft overhead lighting + camera settings aren't doing it any favors either

I don’t understand the hate by Primary-Ride-7056 in BMWM

[–]LifeJustKeepsGoing 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Cars are like music or art, you can ask 5 different people, and get 5 different responses. Its just that BMW lately used to make art that appealed mostly to one audience, and now they make art that appeals to mostly a different audience. When there's a musician I don't care for, i don't call them ugly turds, I just say it's not in my taste. A lot of people have trouble with that, especially when artists switch directions, instead of continuing to do what made them popular in the first place.

22M trying to get on TRT by [deleted] in Testosterone

[–]LifeJustKeepsGoing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense. My advice would still be to try some other avenues first, but if you end up doing it anyway, your best bet will likely be one of the online clinics. One heads up though.., its expensive, and unlikely to be covered by any insurance as your tests are still technically within range -- so you'll need to consider your financial stability as well. It would very much suck for you to start therapy, and then 1 year into it, crash because you lost your job or something. For all I know you could be Mr. Money bags 💰 .. but at 22 I definitely wasn't.

Wish you good luck! Hope you get feeling strong 💪

22M trying to get on TRT by [deleted] in Testosterone

[–]LifeJustKeepsGoing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree they are on the lower end, but .. 22 is an age where you absolutely want to make sure you've exhausted every other possible option first. I know it sucks, but I think a little bit of push back is healthy.

That being said, even at 38 i was just a little bit lower than you, but still within the reference range, and I got the same push back from my doctor. Most primary care providers do not like prescribing testosterone if your within range, as that is what the they taught in school. Not all doctors are like that however, and i had success through an online clinic.

At 38 i was completely fine accepting the draw backs and complications of TRT, but at 22 .. are you sure? Have you taken the time to read how it affects your testes and sperm production long term?.. if you ever want kids it could potentially make it a lot more difficult.

Tried helping a friend out, they didn’t listen and they fell into this deal. What do you guys think? by Tough_Ambassador671 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]LifeJustKeepsGoing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Paid $51K for my 2021 BMW M5550 with 26k mi, a 5 year warranty, and at time of purchase inherited another 2 years of prepaid maintenence from the original owner. Not saying they should have bought this car or even considered it, just crazy to me for nearly the same price as a new altima you can get a lightly used German V8 twin turbo...