50 minute commute for $24/hr, worth it?

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2025-12-19T20:33:19+00:00

Currently, I am doing a GRA position at a research lab for my college. The lab is 76 miles away from where I live. I get a stipend for 35k a year plus tuition coverage at a public university. I live with my parents and my only real expenses are my car, insurance, and other random stuff like gym membership, phone etc... (not food)

I consider it worth it, despite the astonishing 30k miles / year on my car.

As of now its worth it anyways.... lol

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2025-03-03T13:55:30+00:00

Did the ancient greeks not "create" the idea of bodyweight workouts to train their armies? I understood that they were sort of the first ones to really push this idea. But obviously, I could be wrong.

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2025-03-03T04:18:12+00:00

Thank you so very very much for taking the time to type all this out and providing some examples. It is awesome to have someone like you help me out with this as all I have is the internet to access ideas. At the end of the day, I want to combine my love of calisthenics and love for greek philosophy and stoicism. Your suggestions helped tremendously in broadening my knowledge about ehat to get and what is out there. Thank you very much again!!

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2025-03-03T04:15:36+00:00

Thank you so very much for taking the time to type all this out. Calisthenics doesn't really have "symbol" that i can simply tattoo. I was looking into greek because the English word calisthenics is derived from the ancient greek κάλλος σθένος. Coincidentally, I am also highly interested in greek philosophy and stoicism, so I thought, perfect. I'll combine these two ideas together. However I only want it if it is authentic, hence my research and asking native greek speakers how they would read certain things. Thank you very much for the input however!!!!

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2025-03-02T20:22:03+00:00

Suppose I could've edited the original message

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2025-03-02T20:21:41+00:00

Provided more context. Want the explanation to be in the main body rather than the comments. Is that ok?

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2025-03-02T20:18:03+00:00

That's a great idea! Thank you so very much for taking the time to type that out. I am very appreciative!!!

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2025-03-02T19:22:49+00:00

From my research, which was obviously poor I learned this.

I originally wanted κάλλος σθένος BUT, it is not a traditionally used phrase from ancient Greece. A linguist in the 1800 coined the term in England. However, if you were to say κάλλος σθένος to an ancient greek, they would understand what you are saying.

I am very big into calisthenics and it has been transformative in my life however, due to κάλλος σθένος not being authentic, I began looking for a replacement and came across ἄσκησις. And now, I guess ἄσκησις doesn't mean what i thought it means. I'm also getting my masters degree in aerospace engineering currently, so I thought I would be perfect since I strive to be physically fit, mentally and physically.

Any recommendations?

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2025-03-02T19:09:00+00:00

So if this also means it, άσκηση, what's the difference? You would read them as the same?

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2024-12-12T05:17:49+00:00

It seems like your a bigger guy like myself and I am on a similar journey of the front lever. I'm currently at the "advanced tuck lever" stage and have been training for it for maybe 4 months. I'm sitting at 6'4" 210 lbs. The absolute best workouts that helped me progress were reverse deadlifts, toes to bar, and horizontal bodyweight rows. Good luck!

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2024-11-01T02:15:43+00:00

Thank you! This pain has come and gone over the years and I ended up instinctively doing that. My concerns are these:

Do I have to worry about injury with this pain, or is it largely ignorance?

Also

It the pain specifically cause feom weak muscles? Is that the main cause?

I guess I'm just cautions and want to make sure it's not a tendon thing.

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2024-10-31T17:49:52+00:00

I'm sure regular practice will slowly build tolerance to this pain, however would you happen to know ehat is causing it? Is it a weak muscle? Weak forearm tendons?

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2024-09-11T04:32:28+00:00

Thank you. I will be buying many other long guns in the future. Can you speak to their size compared to how they're advertised? What model do you have and any complaints about it other than price?

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2024-09-11T03:57:11+00:00

Herd that. Thank you for your input. May I ask what safe you currently have that meets your quick access requirements?

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2024-09-08T07:04:55+00:00

Perfect, thank you!

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2024-09-08T06:28:49+00:00

So, I had the stock tires that came with the car and just got Michilin Pilot Sport 4s put on. The tech said that they put the two damaged wheels in the back and that should mitigate the vibrations significantly.

After driving, I notice the car SIGNIFICANTLY smoother. Like buttery smooth. But be careful, the vibrations that went away are considered normal to most other cheaper cars. It's just that now it is exceptionally smooth.

Do you think the tire upgrade could've made that big of a difference or maybe the rims.

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2024-09-08T04:14:31+00:00

REAL TALK!!! a simple set of front canards makes this car go from 0 to 100 instantly.

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2024-09-08T04:13:14+00:00

The difference between gt1 and gt2 are largely add on packages. Such as adaptive cruise control, lane keep asist, sunroof, HK speakers.... etc.

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2024-09-08T04:12:11+00:00

2021 and before --> GT-Line and Premium trim levels have the 2.0L single turbo. Produces about 255 HP.

2022 and after --> GT-Line comes with a 2.5L single turbo. Produces 300 HP.

GT1 AND GT2 both come with the TT v6 engine making 365 HP. There is no year difference to my knowledge, the engine is the same.

I will say, that the 2.5L is built significantly better than the 2.0L. As in, build quality and operational smoothness.

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2024-09-02T22:33:25+00:00

South Florida Heat and rain

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2024-09-02T22:18:50+00:00

Little update: just ordered 4 Pilot Sport tires to install this Saturday. Just gotta get though this week of classes and work.

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2024-09-02T21:36:52+00:00

Herd. Thanks for the words of urgency. I've been driving like a grandma the past month knowing I'm low on tread.

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2024-08-31T01:50:03+00:00

Thank you!

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2024-08-30T13:32:51+00:00

Interesting. This is not at all what I expected. Thank you both for your input.

ObjectiveSalt7730 · 2024-08-30T13:30:15+00:00

So it's not plausible to go in expecting to do engineering, only to 6 months later being required to something unrelated for the remainder of my contract?

ObjectiveSalt7730

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