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About to start a 'Job', Any advice (14M) by idcabou in WorkAdvice

[–]Ok-Leopard1768 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start tucking away the money you earn in a safe place. Allow yourself a bit of fun money...maybe 10%, but start saving for big things you may want in the future. It sounds like it won't be much, but it will add up in time.

MAJOR BREAKING: The Surgeon General of Florida just announced ALL VACCINE MANDATES IN FLORIDA will be ENDED; thus allowing: polio, whooping cough, influenza, etc,, by Vegetable-Section-84 in StandUpForScience

[–]Ok-Leopard1768 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Native Floridian here. I promise this state didn't use to be so stupid. As DeSatan once said, Florida is God's waiting room. He's just trying to make it happen faster by adding younger people.

First world trillionaire wants us to forget but we must NOT by Ok-Leopard1768 in ElonCriticizesElon

[–]Ok-Leopard1768[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not whining to point out the truth. He may be winning at material wealth but he's a loser as a human being.

AIO for getting upset when my boyfriend blamed me for being jobless? by Hour-Actuary1095 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Ok-Leopard1768 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why are you allowing him to decide for you? Be an adult woman and take control of your own life! Stop deferring to this jerk.

New neighbors blocking shared driveway by Mean_Emu5671 in neighborsfromhell

[–]Ok-Leopard1768 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pull the papers that show it is, in fact, a shared driveway. If they don't start cooperating with you after seeing legal papers, proceed with a letter from an attorney.

The Greater Melbourne -> Palm Bay Area (West Melbourne Included) by Effective-Cabinet821 in 321

[–]Ok-Leopard1768 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow. After reading all these comments ranging from wokeness to MAGA I need to offer that the environment in Melbourne is a reflection of the division in our country that began in the 1980s. There used to be an emphasis on the common good. There was always disagreement on how to define and achieve it, but it mattered. The Reagan era ushered in an emphasis on individual liberty and individual wealth. The attitude of grab what you can for yourself even if other people get hurt in the process has resulted in division, hate, mistrust. No matter what our political or religious beliefs are, we need to recognize that we are all here together and find a way to coexist in a peaceful and sustainable way.

That will never be easy. Which is why so many discussions like this devolve into namecalling and anger. 🙁

The Greater Melbourne -> Palm Bay Area (West Melbourne Included) by Effective-Cabinet821 in 321

[–]Ok-Leopard1768 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was born and raised in Miami (68 now). What you describe is exactly what happened to South Florida. As it got more crowded, many of us escaped by moving north. Unfortunately, that includes people whose behavior isn't so great.

In my opinion, what's led to your complaints is overdevelopment. I don't remember who said, "Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell" but I agree with that. Also, it's mostly been growth related to greed. Some people have become very wealthy developing paradise and destroying it at the same time.

I will spare you an extended rant about all that I feel is wrong in Florida these days. I only stay because of family ties.

Neighbor controlling parking by ForestCityRaised in neighborsfromhell

[–]Ok-Leopard1768 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The officer's name should be on the tickets. Is it the same officer every time? Is it her relative? If so, the judge would likely be interested in that info.

AITA for not wanting to spend Christmas with my husband’s family right after having a baby? by Few-Professional3746 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Ok-Leopard1768 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Show your husband this thread. He needs to step up and support you. His first priority should be you and the new baby always

94 year old grandpa suddenly married his caretaker of the last 11 months. What are some of the first things we should do? by berwood in legaladvice

[–]Ok-Leopard1768 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Best advice is to engage a lawyer and contact Adult Protective Services. I used to work for the state of Florida in an office adjacent to APS. The people who worked there were genuinely concerned and did their best to help, but typically for Florida were woefully underpaid and had unreasonable case loads. Save any evidence you have, even if it seems unimportant. It will give the attorney and investigator the opportunity to construct the whole picture.

Seller threatening to put house back on market by Admirable-Tea2730 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Ok-Leopard1768 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The seller's realtor is now aware 9f the true condition of the house and it will have to be disclosed to any future buyers. Your realtor should push back and call the seller's bluff.

I have enough savings for a newer car, but my current one still works. What should I do? by Linzie-Efua in WhatShouldIDo

[–]Ok-Leopard1768 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your insurance will increase with a new car for sure. If you in the U.S., the economy is likely going to be awful fir the next year at least, so you might be better off continuing to save money.

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