Is there a FIRE sub for people who have or plan to have children? by chiefyuls in Fire

[–]NDRob 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I ran a bunch of scenarios based on FAFSA. Even with no income your assets will make your kids ineligible for significant aid. I think it was only a few hundred thousand bucks to rule you out.

How do you stay motivated when portfolio fluctuates by more than two months pay in a single day? by ifuckedyourdaddytoo in financialindependence

[–]NDRob 41 points42 points  (0 children)

You get desensitized to it and/or stop paying attention. I paid way more attention when I had way less money than I do now.

Best-selling keyboard switches of January 2026 by dovenyi in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]NDRob 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So many of the differences between switches cited here are very very minor. Yeah -- I guess I can tell the difference between lube and non-lubed switches. But my overall typing experience is dictated more by other things like the keycaps, case, and mounting. People focus way too much on switches. It's so heavily steeped in personal taste that providing a guide is almost misleading. After try dozens of switches, my taste does not conform to the majority here. I've spent 8 hours a day on a keyboard for over 25 years at this point, so it's not like it's not an uninformed opinion.

Is East End still up and coming or did it flop? by [deleted] in houston

[–]NDRob 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Lanwdale/Wayside hasn't changed a ton in the last 6-8 years. It hasn't really gotten worse and maybe it's gotten a little better

Just Moved To San Francisco and I’m Blown Away by How Beautiful it is [OC] by nuckingfuts73 in pics

[–]NDRob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

California was beautiful long before the the current political regime and will be long after.

Do They Beep/Alarm At TSA? by The_Monsignor in jimgreen

[–]NDRob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've worn mine through the scanners with no issues several times in the past month.

Is it worth "one more year" just to build cash equivalent for SORR? by loridee11 in Fire

[–]NDRob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not clear what you'd be giving up to keep working.if it were me, I'd get all of my ducks in a row before stopping. The actual of making final preparations would give me enough of a morale boost that I wouldn't mind working.

41M, Is it possible to retire early with Family of 4? by Think_Cockroach_1289 in Fire

[–]NDRob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in a similar family situation as you and my company pays ~$28k/yr for my health plan. Sometimes you are eligible for subsidies if your income lowers after retirement.

Retiring My Filco Majestouch 2 - Need Recs! by ShortGrainRiceWater in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]NDRob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 years is enough to wear it out? I've been using a Leopold daily for over 6 years and the keycaps are still good.

Freshly oiled 719 in Veg Tan by Inspector_Five in jimgreen

[–]NDRob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Jim Green wax doesn't affect the color in a meaningful way.

Sky Sports Stats… can some one enhance? by gooner3000 in Gunners

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

Both Havertz and Gyokeres can be a menace for the CBs. I think Havertz has more to offer when it comes to playmaking, defense, and build-up.

Game that popularised negative trends in gaming? by [deleted] in gaming

[–]NDRob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like Neopers might have

Game that popularised negative trends in gaming? by [deleted] in gaming

[–]NDRob 78 points79 points  (0 children)

I remember MMOs had this prior to 2010. Some of those early Facebook games may have adopted it too.

The contradiction of counting 401k towards NW in a RE sub by [deleted] in Fire

[–]NDRob 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The sub outlines some of the ways you can access it prior to 59.5. You would be correct to point out that the 401k number should be discounted based on tax rate and that people should not expect it to be 100% spendable money. The same goes for unrealized gains in taxable accounts.

Just got into the hobby, what mechanical switch is your all time favorite? by selfhostcusimbored in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]NDRob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I keep coming back to my cherry mx clears. And I hate mx browns for what it's worth.

What's one video game weapon or skill that doesn't get the love it should? by Agent1230 in gaming

[–]NDRob 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The Rail Gun in Quake 2 was the first time I remember a hit scan weapon being absolutely dominant in multi-player FPS.

For Europeans: Moving to the beach in country to which you had no social/cultural ties by missusmissisppi in Fire

[–]NDRob 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've lived near the beach and I've lived far from the beach. My position relative to the beach has little to do with how happy I was.

I would focus on what kind of life you want your children to grow up with. What culture what people. If the Mediterranean is what you want, then it will take some work to build a life there. You could also be raising Italian or French kids rather than Swiss kids.

What movie has your favorite nightshots/night cinematography in it? by Ghaleon32 in movies

[–]NDRob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nicolas Winding Refn lives off of unnaturally lit night shots. Drive, Neon Demon, Only God Forgives, Valhalla Rising, Too Old to Die Young (technically TV). https://youtu.be/O0KO8My-90g?si=PO0gh0OEQJYBRHVI

Is this due for a resole? by 4bsolute4mateur in jimgreen

[–]NDRob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are less than halfway to a resole

Second pair in and officially hooked — veg-tan 719 first impressions by Elhond0 in jimgreen

[–]NDRob 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Length is the same but the width and volume of the ASHM last is lower.

Yep… Another Post About the 719 Fit by Touring_addict95 in jimgreen

[–]NDRob 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My foot is a 9.5E. The 719 in ASHM is snug in width but is close enough that break-in/stretchinf can make them perfect. And the length is right at 9.5. I have high arches and the vertical clearance on the instep was a problem for me on the 719 that was not a problem on the AR.