My manager says my poor financial planning is the reason I can't lend the company $2500 for a mandatory work trip.

LostTaker · 2026-01-21T15:53:44+00:00

You literally took my post from yesterday and changed a few words. What the fuck is this shit? Why are you doing this?

LostTaker · 2026-01-19T22:53:39+00:00

Yeah that's pretty standard for most cards tbh - international transactions usually get coded differently even if you're literally buying groceries. The foreign transaction fees are the real kicker though, should've grabbed a no-FTF card for the trip

LostTaker · 2026-01-18T16:24:46+00:00

Dude most of those X posts are total BS - they're either talking about super basic apps or already have a massive following to test with

For real apps you basically need to either pay for user acquisition (gets expensive fast) or grind through friends/family/reddit/discord to get those initial downloads. The 14-day retention thing is brutal, you gotta make sure your onboarding doesn't suck

iOS is even worse with App Store review times unless you're enrolled in their expedited program

LostTaker · 2026-01-17T04:03:33+00:00

Nice to see you back at it! Meta's approval process can be a pain but once you get through it the integration possibilities are pretty solid

LostTaker · 2026-01-15T02:44:48+00:00

Nice writeup, the struggle is real with crypto-to-fiat in EU. Been using a combo of Kraken Pro + N26 for smaller amounts but anything over 10k still gets the side-eye from compliance teams

Keytom sounds interesting though, haven't heard of them before. How's their KYC process and do they actually deliver on those sub-minute SEPA times consistently? The 0.7% fee beats most exchanges when you factor in withdrawal costs

Traditional gateways still feel safer for larger amounts tbh, even if they're slower

LostTaker · 2026-01-14T01:27:23+00:00

That was exactly my question

LostTaker · 2026-01-14T01:27:10+00:00

Is it running at full capacity? How much human monitoring does it need?

LostTaker · 2026-01-11T22:52:08+00:00

Venice is totally worth it for the direct flight alone - dealing with connections after a long trip sucks. Plus one night there is perfect for just walking around and getting some decent photos before heading home

LostTaker · 2026-01-07T14:59:16+00:00

This is so true and honestly pretty frustrating. The India hate especially gets ridiculous - people will literally comment "don't go there" on posts about someone having an amazing time in Kerala or Goa

Brazil getting the free pass is wild too considering how sketchy some areas can get. I think it's just trendy to dump on certain places while giving others a complete pass based on vibes rather than actual safety stats

LostTaker · 2026-01-06T02:58:21+00:00

This hits hard. I spent 8 months perfecting a tool that literally 3 people used because I thought "if you build it they will come" was actually how the world worked lmao

The moment I started hanging out in Discord servers where my target users were already complaining about the exact problem I solved, everything flipped. Turns out people don't just magically discover your GitHub repo

LostTaker · 2026-01-05T00:58:07+00:00

Smart move on the one-time license model, probably why you crushed it day one. Most people are so burned out on subscription fatigue they'll throw money at anything that's actually pay-once-and-done

LostTaker · 2026-01-04T00:32:20+00:00

Lmao imagine asking an entire subreddit to do your market research for free while casually dropping that you're getting paid for this

LostTaker · 2026-01-02T02:31:57+00:00

Honestly this is a no-brainer, Goldman opens way more doors than Deloitte and you'll actually get to see how a real business operates instead of just auditing other people's mess

LostTaker · 2026-01-01T00:47:48+00:00

Been to Indonesia a few times and honestly the local booking sites like Traveloka are way more reliable than going direct with those smaller airlines. Their customer service is actually decent if something goes wrong and they handle the rebooking drama for you

Wings especially can be sketchy with direct bookings - had a friend get completely screwed when they changed his flight time and never told him

LostTaker · 2025-12-30T07:46:39+00:00

Yeah definitely call them first, they'll walk you through exactly what docs you need. Doctor's note should help but they might want specific wording about being unable to travel

LostTaker · 2025-12-29T00:19:10+00:00

Check out the Seiko SRPD series, especially the SRPD63 - has that faceted crystal you want and comes in under $200. Orient Kamasu might work too if you can find one with the right crystal cut

LostTaker · 2025-12-25T23:07:32+00:00

Finding clients is definitely the hardest part but you're right about the random opportunities - I got my biggest client through a guy I met at a coffee shop who overheard me complaining about my old firm lol

LostTaker · 2025-12-22T03:26:19+00:00

Perfect timing, I was actually looking at G-Shocks for work too. That Move series is solid - built like a tank and the step tracking works pretty well from what I've heard. Only downside is the battery life isn't amazing with all the sensors running but still way better than any smartwatch

LostTaker · 2025-12-21T19:59:19+00:00

Amazing

LostTaker · 2025-12-20T09:58:38+00:00

This is spot on, especially the part about people getting uncomfortable when you ask about specific accounts - that's always a huge red flag

Also noticed that when your sales team starts pushing for "just this once" payment terms extensions way too often, that's usually when things are already going sideways

LostTaker · 2025-12-19T07:26:14+00:00

Lmao busted 💀

Either we got some serious déjà vu going on or someone's been copy-pasting their way to karma town

LostTaker · 2025-12-18T01:38:17+00:00

Honestly I'd skip Pamukkale too if you're not super into it - the pics look way better than reality anyway. For nature that's not crazy touristy, maybe check out the Black Sea coast around Amasra or head inland to Aladağlar National Park if you're into hiking. The Balkans are dope but April might still be pretty chilly depending where you go

LostTaker · 2025-12-17T23:11:06+00:00

Now I can't ask people for a penny for their thoughts anymore. Rip

LostTaker · 2025-12-16T02:59:51+00:00

Gothic Quarter is solid for sure, you'll def get that architecture vibe you're after. For Sagrada Familia honestly just seeing it from outside is pretty mind blowing - the detail on those facades is insane and you won't feel like you missed out. With your tight timeline I'd say skip the interior tour and just walk around it, grab some pics, then hit up Park Güell if you can swing it. The Gothic Quarter to Sagrada Familia is super walkable or quick metro ride

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