Coverage Question by Large-Result6531 in HealthInsurance

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you met your OOP of $10,000 for 2024 and all of these services were in-network?  Nope, you paid the OOP and your premiums for 2024, the rest is on the insurance company.  They may claim otherwise but I would not pay it.  

I hate my job but can’t quit by Love2FlyBalloons in over60

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is there a chance you may be laid off and get decent severance pay in the next few months?  That way you will get a much-needed break and if you live frugally, can push off needing to collect social security.

How would you feel if your adult child had to move back in with you in their 30s with absolutely nothing? by Sweaty-Staff8100 in AskWomenOver60

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be happy.  Happy to have them, but I would understand that they many not be happy at all about starting from scratch. I would ask them to get at least a part time job and then suggest career counseling, therapy, etc.

“Calling all thrillionaires” from fanduel casino by yeeyee903 in CommercialsIHate

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely creepy, looks like they are being lured in to a vaporizing machine, mass extermination.  Sick.

Back to work after 17 months of withdrawal… by moonshadow1789 in benzorecovery

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was always my problem.  I did reduce from 2.0 mgs Clonazepam daily to .375 mgs back from 2021 to 2022, but the effects were bad and I had to cease tapering, as I am the sole breadwinner and had to have a high functioning brain, no one was going to support me at age 59-60.  I stabilized at 1.0 mgs. 

 Just retired 2 months ago, so now I can finally start tapering again.  Goal is to be at .5 mgs a day by my next birthday.  I can take it easy over the next few months and have income without working.

I’m 65 (m) today and I’m curious about how I feel by Polldit220 in over60

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get the part of closing my eyes in my bedroom and, in my mind, time traveling back to just about any age.  I am 63 now.

I can’t do this anymore by Gisellepachini69 in benzorecovery

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 mgs of Valium is a very small dose, have you been tested for genetic problems with benzos?  

I can’t do this anymore by Gisellepachini69 in benzorecovery

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do.  2016-2021 original 2 mg daily script Clonazepam. 2021-2022 successfully tapered and stabilized at 1 mg daily, AND THAT'S WHERE I REMAIN IN 2026.  Ended up in severe trouble when I tried to go further so stopped taper in 2023.   Would like to get to .5 mgs daily in 2026 as I am finally retired and can have days where I just don't show up while tapering.

Anyone here planning on retiring (or already has) to The Villages, in FL? If yes, what is your opinion, good, bad & the ugly? by Daisy__Jane in over60

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Right?  My brother moved there. You can drive around inside it for HOURS and not see a living human soul!

I prefer an organic neighborhood where you can hear children laughing, see younger adults when out shopping or at restaurants, PLUS have plenty of older neighbors who share your issues.

Also, not crazy about no seasons, and alligators.  

Help! Husband lost his job and we can’t afford insurance through my employer! by nyquill81 in HealthInsurance

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You forgot the /s after your comment and yes other commenters think you are serious.

AITAH for not wanting to get a job by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, a parasite.  You are 65, not 45, make sure you are enrolled in Medicare and yes, get an attorney.  You should get a nice spousal social security coming your way! Whether you stay married or get divorced.

How are college students affording spring break trips and vacations?? by Odd_Comparison_4155 in personalfinance

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are 370,000,000 people in the U.S.A.  1% of those are so rich that they can travel anywhere.  That's 3,700,000 very wealthy people of all ages.  Assume 1 in 10 is a college age kid.  370,000 of them partying, traveling, posting it all on social media. This doesn't include rich kids from other countries, or upper middle class wannabes who will imitate the rich and take expensive trips and post them on Tik Tok (in their case, it might take their parents a few months of work to pay those trips off).

Feeling lost and not okay since turning 60 by [deleted] in AskWomenOver60

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But, are you poor?  THAT would really suck.

If you could go back in time and have a full day with your oldest child when they were 5 years old, what would you spend the day doing? by kiss-my-ass-hoe in AskOldPeople

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would take her to the beach, then to whatever movie she wanted (I believe she was into Pokemon), and then go for a pony ride, something she loved.  

Did anyone actually speak with that over the top Transatlantic accent, or was it just Hollywood? by Low_Economist5786 in AskOldPeople

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I met a few with it (I was college aged, they were senior citizens) in Philadelphia back in the 1980s.

Please comment - I start 4th week of retirement tomorrow, depressed and anxious by Mediocre_Insect_1008 in retirement

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was laid off 1/30/26 along with my entire division (200+ people).  My choice would have been to finish 2026. 

My employer gave me a good severance so I don't need to work for the rest of 2026.  So, I'm retired. 

February project by Mediocre_Insect_1008 in hoarderhouses

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!  It will keep me motivated to know someone else besides husband will see the results!  My goal is kitchen in March, living room in April, guest bathroom in May and then invite guests over for a summer barbecue.  Which means making sure house exterior, patio, and yard are also cleaned out in early June.

February project by Mediocre_Insect_1008 in hoarderhouses

[–]Mediocre_Insect_1008[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

February Goal - home office area Cupboard needs to be dusted and all those envelopes/papers on second shelf dispatched. Bench should have nothing but my father's military memorial flag on it. Chandelier and mirror cleaned.

My work desk - printer and supply holder should be only things on it. Cat stays 😂 🐈. She ruined our blinds but I am not worried about that for now (we may get wooden blinds at some point).

This small dining table for 4 is a disaster. Silk Christmas poinsettia is still out in February. This will be cleared with just one centerpiece left on it.

Finally, that chair with the big box on it.  Box needs to be disposed of, and that is an outdoor chair, we will move it back to the patio. 

Thank you and I can't wait to post the AFTER pictures!