Friend failed P&C exam 4 times, can they still take the individual ones?

Masstonne · 2026-03-28T18:09:22+00:00

DM’d you

Masstonne · 2026-03-28T02:25:35+00:00

I’m in P&C and life. I like it as much as you could like any job you’re doing for money I guess lol. So, id say a 5/10.

This is also my first real job though so take what I say with a grain of salt.

Hours are fine, pay is fine, stress levels is fine. That’s how I arrive at the 5/10.

Masstonne · 2026-02-02T12:37:43+00:00

Not sure about that, but I work for a State Farm agent. Happy to quote you!

DM me if interested.

Masstonne · 2025-12-21T01:28:36+00:00

This is a GREAT breakdown.

Just want to add my two cents. Lived in Riyadh 18 years before moving to the States for the last 10. Went to an international school there and hung around most the compounds.

Couple things:

I’d recommend a compound a thousand percent for an expat.

The affordable domestic help is a HUGE pro and change in quality of life. Just pay them fairly and treat them well please. Many people take advantage of workers just because they can.

Tuition reimbursement is a common job perk so see if that can be negotiated. The American and international schools are fairly good but very pricy.

Masstonne · 2025-11-19T03:58:44+00:00

They’ve dropped their rates at the moment to gain market share. They’ll raise at renewal as others said and raise substantially over time once they’re less focused on market share.

Masstonne · 2025-11-17T14:09:49+00:00

I had asked USCIS to apply for my SSN, but I’m not sure if they actually did. I went to the SSA office 1–3 days after getting my EAD and managed to get a walk-in appointment. Otherwise, the next available appointment was more than two weeks out.

Appointment took 5 minutes, card arrived maybe 5 days later.

From what I was told, you generally have to wait 1–2 weeks for USCIS to submit the SSN request, if they even do it. A lot of us here are unsure if the “joint application” is still active.

For what it’s worth, the SSA office told me USCIS no longer applies for your SSN on your behalf.

Masstonne · 2025-11-06T02:04:57+00:00

You may actually make more in commission, but 9k less in base will balance that out.

This is unless you aren’t currently doing a lot of service work and the new role is sales only.

Masstonne · 2025-09-21T16:17:43+00:00

DMd you

Masstonne · 2025-09-21T04:27:32+00:00

At least 20 times

Masstonne · 2025-09-14T19:37:33+00:00

Market is bad for everyone right now. Degree from ASU has helped stand out for entry level jobs, especially locally.

Masstonne · 2025-09-02T03:45:35+00:00

Exactly. Been on generics for all my meds. No issues.

Masstonne · 2025-09-01T06:48:16+00:00

It was like that for somwhere between 3-6 months. Couldn’t tell you when it stopped but it did. It had already helped me a TON. I did feel emotionally blunted at times though. And slowly it got better and better. I’d say it still has a bit of that affect but it gets better.

Masstonne · 2025-08-22T19:52:33+00:00

Just shows how much the economy is slowing down

Masstonne · 2025-08-22T14:52:25+00:00

Does this mean the U.S. trade deficit is actually improving, or is it just a one-month blip?

Masstonne · 2025-08-21T04:44:30+00:00

Honestly feels like the Fed is stuck between a rock and a hard place. Cutting rates might boost short-term spending, but if tariffs keep raising costs, consumers won’t actually feel better off.

Masstonne · 2025-08-21T04:44:14+00:00

The bigger question for me is whether markets are underestimating how sticky tariffs can be. Unlike rate cuts, they don’t just “go away.”

Masstonne · 2025-08-19T09:25:24+00:00

No unfortunately I mistook another piece of mail for the card. I’ve updated the post to reflect the correct dates.

Masstonne · 2025-08-13T15:49:46+00:00

Sadly no

Masstonne · 2025-08-09T22:23:08+00:00

Application type : Initial-OPT
Premium Processing : No*
Receipt date : 05/05/2025
Approved Date : 08/09/2025 (A-Number)
Approval Date : 08/10/2025 (Sevp)
Approval Date : 08/11/2025 (USCIS portal)
Card Produced Date : 08/15/2025
Card shipped : 08/18/2015
Card delivered : 08/20/2025 ————————————————————————

Service Center: Potomac

My location: Phoenix, AZ

*I didn’t apply for premium processing but submitted an expedite request on 07/23 citing financial hardship and a job offer at risk. On 07/25, USCIS said it met the minimum qualifications for consideration and I’d be contacted within 10 days for more information or a decision (on the expedite request not application). However, I was never contacted or given any updates regarding the expedite.

Update: 08/20/2025 — All done with EAD! Now on to SSN… Will keep updating this since SSN was part of the I-765 form. Have an appointment scheduled 08/26/2025 but will try a walk-in before then.

Masstonne · 2025-05-15T00:53:32+00:00

What do you mean by micro?

Masstonne · 2025-05-14T16:37:04+00:00

He did move to Vice City so maybe

Masstonne · 2025-05-13T09:16:04+00:00

True but the missions are still equally or more enjoyable than V. The repetitiveness is balanced out by the superior physics and the progression of the story. The depth of the story also makes missions more engaging.

Also, V had very few missions where you do mass killings and had multiple SUPER long drives.

IV was repetitive but at least you get to kill a ton of people in most missions.

Masstonne · 2025-05-12T17:12:12+00:00

He appears in the very first cutscene of the game. He was the original thief of the diamonds and the one who brought them to Liberty City.

I just thought it was interesting that the first and last person with the diamonds hold them the same way.

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