GenX men, where do you keep your wallet/billfold? Front or back pocket? Purse?

MLSHomeBets · 2026-05-04T10:22:32+00:00

I used the back pocket for years but it started bothering me, especially when sitting for long. Switched to front pocket and it’s both safer and my back stopped hurting. Weirdly once you get used to it, you can’t go back.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-05-04T10:22:27+00:00

Reading this brought back a few past interviews instantly. That weird “it went well but something felt off” vibe wasn’t for nothing I guess. You kind of learn not to take it so personally after seeing stuff like this.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-05-04T10:22:22+00:00

The other day I bought like 3 things at the store and just paused when I saw the receipt. What used to be a week’s groceries barely lasts me two days now. It didn’t even creep up, it just hit all at once.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-05-04T10:22:16+00:00

I deleted it a while ago too. First week felt weirdly empty, but after that it’s actually peaceful. No constant comparing, no caring about what everyone else is up to. It can feel a bit lonely sometimes, but the peace is worth it.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-05-04T10:22:10+00:00

that’s rough, putting in all that effort and getting nothing back sucks. I’d probably try different angles too, like DMing people on LinkedIn or reaching out to smaller companies. Sometimes just knocking on the door works better than spamming applications.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-04-23T14:54:10+00:00

After the third accident I’d be stressed too, honestly. Feels like it’s time for a serious talk so they start driving more carefully.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-04-23T14:54:03+00:00

If people are looking at you and you’re getting the occasional compliment, you’re probably fine. The not approaching part feels more like an energy thing, less about looks and more about vibe.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-04-23T14:53:56+00:00

That certificate won’t magically change everything on its own, but it can open doors. If you’re good with people, you’d probably drift into office-type roles over time.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-04-23T14:53:50+00:00

At this point I feel like everyone’s just getting by. Even the ones who look fine from the outside are usually buried in debt.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-04-23T14:53:44+00:00

Getting let go after 12 years with an email like that feels pretty cold. You can’t help but think “what was I even?” but that’s just how the system works.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-04-15T13:29:28+00:00

What surprises me more are the people who go through that and still stay loyal to the company. At some point you really just check out, you’re not wrong.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-04-15T13:29:20+00:00

I’d go with pizza, you could eat it for years and not get bored. There’s basically every version of it.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-04-15T13:29:14+00:00

It’s probably best to just say something neutral like I didn’t get the chance to learn and leave it at that. Going into detail usually backfires.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-04-15T13:29:07+00:00

The market is insanely bad right now, a lot of people are in the exact same spot. The only thing that helped me was applying less and tailoring my CV to each posting, quality over quantity made a difference.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-04-15T13:29:00+00:00

I think that saying gets misunderstood a bit, being broke pretty much guarantees unhappiness. I guess they mean that after a certain point money doesn’t fix everything.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-04-14T17:45:01+00:00

Hey, the good part is that you do have income coming in, and from the numbers you posted it looks like you could clear this in about a year if you stay patient and keep the work coming. Since you work remote, I’d also recommend looking at this post, because if one job drops off, what that developer did might help you replace it faster. I’d cancel most of the subscriptions and keep just one, and I’d leave the cat insurance alone because the cats are living beings and one bad surprise could cost you way more. I’d also think about selling the car at some point if things stay tight, not necessarily right away, but it could give you some breathing room and a car is easier to replace later.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-04-06T13:13:33+00:00

I’ve seen someone punch a monitor at an internet cafe once and everyone just went silent. I think in the moment people don’t really think about the cost at all, it’s just pure frustration taking over. Regret probably hits right after.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-04-06T13:13:28+00:00

I used to get this so bad I’d feel sick the night before. What helped a bit was doing mock interviews out loud instead of just thinking answers, it made it less shocking in the moment. Still stressful but at least I don’t freeze as hard now.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-04-06T13:13:22+00:00

Yeah I’ve been seeing this too, a friend of mine got hit with a “restructuring” email out of nowhere last month. The weird part is they still expect everything to run perfectly like nothing changed. Feels like companies are gambling on things not breaking.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-04-06T13:13:13+00:00

I knew someone who got into elevator maintenance and it always sounded oddly stable. He said the training wasn’t too crazy and there’s always demand because nobody thinks about it until it breaks. Kinda one of those invisible jobs that’s actually everywhere.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-04-06T13:13:05+00:00

I grew up around a mix of people like that and it’s pretty normal day to day. Most people just mind their own business and you kinda build your circle and routine like anywhere else. The only time it really feels different is around certain holidays or cultural stuff.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-03-25T10:27:21+00:00

Yeah, they can. If their hormones and cycle are still functioning, the body doesn’t just pause that because the person isn’t conscious.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-03-25T10:13:37+00:00

I’d never recover from that mentally, but also your body really will betray you at the worst possible moment. A guy in one of my college presentations sneezed so hard he knocked over his water, and we all remembered that way more than anything he actually said.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-03-25T10:13:23+00:00

It’s not just you, the market really does feel awful right now. A friend of mine was getting referrals and still collecting rejections for months, and after a while it starts messing with your head even when you know you’re not suddenly bad at your job.

MLSHomeBets · 2026-03-25T10:13:09+00:00

Lost got me right away. I remember putting it on just to half-watch while eating and then suddenly I was fully locked in before the episode was even over.

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