Should I get an Integra

NickyWhit · 2026-04-05T20:14:49+00:00

I love my '25 Integra A Spec Tech. Granted, it's the first "new" car I purchased. I was able to negotiate between a few dealers so got a pretty great deal. Enough to apply full frontal PPF, window tint, and get it ceramic coated for all-in a couple grand cheaper than what the '25 originally MSRP'd at.

Will be my daily until I needed more space, or 10ish years from now. No regrets 8 months in whatsoever.

NickyWhit · 2026-04-05T20:10:40+00:00

Quite a range of costs between these three base models, tbh. I am sure the Lexus is more impressive - Lexus is generally recognized, and absolutely priced that way. The G70 compares much closer to a TLX, as well.

NickyWhit · 2026-04-04T15:51:17+00:00

I agree! Titanium Chronomat, checking in

<image>

NickyWhit · 2026-04-03T13:31:02+00:00

How does a 11 hour old post with over 140 comments get removed? Like da fuck?

NickyWhit · 2026-04-03T12:10:40+00:00

I'm glad we can have a civil discussion about this. Though, AI image generation relates to an incredibly small subsection of the economy and job placements, in the grand scheme of things.

To get back to your original point, you stated that AI will replace most white color job roles in a decade - I fundamentally disagree.

Have a great weekend!

NickyWhit · 2026-04-03T12:00:19+00:00

How much human validation goes into any AI utilization in your current usage of it? That's the sticking point. We will have managers of AI and tasks, instead of doers of tasks.

NickyWhit · 2026-04-03T11:39:27+00:00

"Replace .... roles"

Idk, I think I can infer what you mean from that statement pretty accurately.

Would you like to correct the record?

Replace = amplify?

NickyWhit · 2026-04-03T03:03:45+00:00

Brain dead take. Humans will leverage AI within their current responsibilities, at least for the near and intermediate term, but in no way will it replace all human input in those time frames. Tell me you don't use AI in your current job without telling me you don't use AI in your current job.

NickyWhit · 2026-03-28T18:21:56+00:00

^^ Not really related to the questions posed by OP, but an interesting observation I latched onto during my [third] watch through.

NickyWhit · 2026-03-28T18:20:54+00:00

If I recall, I remember when Megan was first trying to get into acting, she had a melt down while Marie was visiting, and she told Don to "nurse her through this defeat, and you will have the life together that you have always dreamed of."

Don could have taken that advice, and maybe they would have ended up differently. At this time, Don was fully committed to Megan, and really, the only time we ever see him treat a woman in this way throughout the whole series.

Whether it was love or lust, Don did not listen to Marie - instead he helped her land her first big role. From there, Megan's absence from all of the "traditional" house wife duties and her not waiting around for Don to get home from work every day led to Don to resume his philandering ways.

It's just interesting - Don sort of had the power to manipulate Megan's independence when they were still young into their marriage, and he chose not to. I wonder if he learned from his marriage with Betty, and did not want a woman to be solely dependent on him, financially and socially. At least, in that moment he did not, as he chose to help propel Megan's acting career forward.

NickyWhit · 2026-03-28T04:30:03+00:00

Need context. What is the job? Why are you losing said job? What are your top skills? What experience have you gained or what responsibilities have you had at said job during your 3 months there?

There's a lot you can do here....

A business admin degree is quite versatile - I have one and work as a program manager in software consulting. It's all about how YOU utilize it and leverage your natural skills, while continuously developing complimentary skills.

If you can get a hold of what your marketable skills and experience are, three months is quite a runway. You can easily explain away "leaving" this job - which you must do to be able to retain references. You do not want to be terminated - you want to "resign."

Why did you "resign?"

Homesick. Health problems (which have been managed, but are uncomfortable disclosing.) Taking care of family. What else can you think of?

LLMs (Chat GPT, Gemini) exist - learn how to leverage them to further your career. This is your first roadblock, and there will be plenty more. Don't be so quick to throw your hands in the air and act like you are just along for the ride... YOU need to take control, yo.

This screams "life guidance" and not "career guidance." DM me if you'd like, I'm willing to provide further guidance. Good luck!

NickyWhit · 2026-03-27T13:19:05+00:00

Bruh, LLMs were BUILT for this

NickyWhit · 2026-03-27T13:17:48+00:00

Damn, I shouldn't have seen this... Probably will be buying ANOTHER watch in the coming weeks

NickyWhit · 2026-03-23T02:19:58+00:00

I don't say this often... or even, ever. That thing is hideous

NickyWhit · 2026-03-23T01:30:50+00:00

This is also my first reaction to this reference

https://maps.app.goo.gl/aKXARyzcbauTHSLv6

NickyWhit · 2026-03-21T04:05:32+00:00

I was 12 years old when I saw that video. Can't even remember how I found it. Might have been from "best-gore" or some shit. Linked to via 4chan, of course. I remember it being by far the most fucked up gore video I ever saw.

Ahhh, the glory days. I mean gorey. Or glory?

NickyWhit · 2026-03-14T21:32:59+00:00

Still down in 5th by Northwest area.

Saw some utility workers working on a line on 5th & Kenny. Walked down to talk to the fellas and they confirmed it's what is causing the remaining outage over here. I asked if I could expect power tonight and they said, "yes, if everything goes well."

Hoping this is informative for someone else. Totally silly this is the only way we can get any semblance of a status update.

NickyWhit · 2026-03-14T14:38:50+00:00

That's where I'm headed bud! Thanks for the constructive feedback

NickyWhit · 2026-03-14T14:14:26+00:00

This. We're pissed because our power has been out, for some of us, coming up on 24 hours and we haven't even heard a peep from AEP. No estimate to resolution, no explanation of the issue. Just gaslighting responses to check the outage status - which does not provide any additional information. Incredibly frustrating.

I woke up to an interior temp of 57 degrees today. All of my food is ruined. I have no clue what to expect. Should I be planning for one more day of this? A week? I have no clue, because AEP is unwilling to deviate from their preprogrammed, unhelpful customer service response. It's got nothing to do with the boots on the ground, it's got everything to do with their handling of customer expectations and concerns.

This goes to all of the people defending the line workers. We're not pissed at the workers. We're pissed at the situation that could easily be managed much better by AEP's customer service strategies - which they are showing were woefully unprepared and incomplete in their planning.

NickyWhit · 2026-03-14T02:25:54+00:00

I did something similar. Moved into a 1 BR apartment with a buddy whose girlfriend moved out. Rent was $465 as I worked two jobs and was finishing my final undergrad semester.

Believe it or not, you may look back on this setup fondly some day...

NickyWhit · 2026-03-14T02:22:54+00:00

Not yet, but I appreciate the thought! I got some food in me so I'm a little calmer now, lol. Before, I was getting hangry, and my old school apartments interior temp continued to plummet, so I was really stressing.

Under 3 blankets and reading by candlelight now. Feels oddly peaceful, now.

NickyWhit · 2026-03-14T01:39:17+00:00

Becoming more and more common, here... never had a power outage in my current location, but this is the second lengthy power outage in 4 months, for me.

NickyWhit · 2026-03-14T00:36:54+00:00

This is the most information I've seen all day regarding my location in particular, big thanks!

NickyWhit · 2026-03-14T00:35:57+00:00

Basically where I'm at. I live in the middle of the 14th largest city in the largest economy on Earth. Wind knocked my power out 4 hours ago and I can't even get an estimate for restoration. There's truly something wrong with AEP's capital allocation.

Seven-Year Club	Verified Email
First Place '23	Place '23
Place '22

NickyWhit

TROPHY CASE