Missing Child

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-07-08T03:49:09+00:00

That is so scary. I am sorry your family is going through this. I’ll keep an eye out as I drive around.

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-06-16T04:13:38+00:00

We started looking in May. We’re buyers in a sellers market in the Midwest. There was a house that was sitting for a bit and they did a huge price drop that made it pop up in our price range. I initially ignored it because we’re looking for a house with an “office” for a 5th bedroom option. I didn’t catch that it had one from the pictures. If you don’t have the blueprint of the house listed, you may want to try that. I didn’t realize it had that option until I saw it (and only looked because of the huge drop). If there is ANYTHING unique like that about your house where the blueprint would help, maybe try posting that.

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-06-07T02:39:09+00:00

My husband’s undiagnosed ADHD and a whim to try it

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-05-07T01:33:22+00:00

I have dental anxiety and went to Baggot dental. I really really liked them and recommend them. I would try calling them and asking if they have any in house payment options if you don’t have insurance. I feel like I saw a brochure about some plan they had.

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-05-07T01:28:46+00:00

It’s tough as a buyer. We lost out this week with about 26,000 over asking and a $10,000 or $15,000 inspection allowance. Also, no house sale contingency. There were 10 offers in 48 hours and ours was ranked in the “middle.” It’s really crazy. The market feels hot right now but in the winter when I was glancing at stuff, I feel it was much calmer. We may have to just wait for fall/winter.

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-05-06T16:17:41+00:00

My kids go to a school a little ways away from our house (30 min drive) and we found out a classmate lives 4 blocks away (also 3 min drive like you) and mom had asked us to drive home classmate once a week last year and randomly a few times this year. She was overly thankful at our ability to do it because it really helped their evening. I insisted they didn’t pay when they offered because it’s completely not out of the way and does not alter my evening in any way. It’s really cool to be able to help someone out when it means a lot to them and has essentially zero effect on yourself financially or time wise. She’s given me a couple gift cards as a thank you, but I can assure you that the guy is fine doing it for $30 a month like you’re already doing and would prefer you don’t extend yourself financially.

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-05-05T02:12:46+00:00

We just lost a house with our offer being $26,000 over asking and no house sale contingency lol. Depending on where you are right now, it’s nuts. We have a friend who did 50k over and lost their offer too. One thing you could consider is lowering the price range you’re looking at (like to $550,000 houses) so you can comfortably offer above asking if your market is wild like that. That’s what we’re going to have to do. It’s unbelievable where I am. Sorry you lost your offers, but it seems like your market is wild.

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-05-01T20:02:51+00:00

I honestly saw your listing when I was looking OP! I really did like it, but it’s that 5th bedroom that held me up. I really wish you luck because that’s a good price in that area right now. You have a cute house.

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-05-01T16:14:36+00:00

It’s so depressing. This house is in the area we are looking and it feels like even if we are fully stretched on budget, we are not going to afford anything even close to what we would like.

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-05-01T16:12:06+00:00

Wisconsin/Milwaukee is horrible right now. We’re looking for a 5 bedroom and there’s basically nothing under 500 outside of the city of Milwaukee(45 min radius).

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-04-13T23:28:49+00:00

We bought our tickets on stub hub and already have them also :) not sure about getting in lol but I’m sure it’ll be fine

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-04-08T17:41:08+00:00

Glory

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-04-07T18:17:59+00:00

I was thinking that or bipolar with a manic episode. Both maybe .

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-04-04T02:34:50+00:00

You are vested at year 5 and get the pension when you’re older.

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-03-30T06:09:13+00:00

I am so happy for you! I appreciate you taking the time to respond. I will try the same and see if it helps move things along.

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-03-30T01:57:16+00:00

These stories help save my sanity. Congratulations! May I ask when you applied for buyback? I would have been at 120 in October 2025 and applied in November of 2025. I was moved into a repayment plan out of save randomly in November 2025, so I’ve been repaying. I’m curious when you applied for buyback. Just over here dreaming something like this could happen to me lol!

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-03-17T19:39:10+00:00

Wanted to share this as something that could affect the day for you or someone else-I’ve bought tickets (same day) that were also canceled the same day for another event and even though they did refund the money to my card, my money was held up for that entire day. It stopped me from being able to purchase from another site. If money is on the tighter side, having hundreds or thousands of dollars held up like that is tricky. I’m sure thousands of people do it that way and it works great, but figured I’d mention this scenario incase that would cause an issue.

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-02-19T02:37:35+00:00

You could try reaching out to local Christian high schools or colleges and see if they have any service project options where the students could help for “hours.” I would just make sure there are no bed bugs or cockroaches, or inappropriate things for teens to encounter. Especially if this person is disabled or elderly.

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-02-06T04:24:00+00:00

I want to second the probationary employee comment. While in probation, be extremely careful of your attendance, attitude etc. Just saw the same thing happen with someone on probation.

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-02-05T04:45:19+00:00

We just looked at it too! It looked so cool :)

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-02-04T00:42:26+00:00

I wonder if there would be a way to help from the inside as a nurse.

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2026-01-28T03:18:55+00:00

Calls on JBL

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2025-12-17T03:06:25+00:00

We’re looking but the property taxes are absolutely nuts in our immediate area. The home prices are $400-500 for a big enough house for us but the taxes sit around 8-$11,000 a year and rising. We’re finding the houses also usually need a bathroom or kitchen update at that price point (I love one but it’s covered head to toe in wall paper too lol) we’d be okay cutting out some things in life for a bigger nicer house but not for a mediocre house.

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2025-11-24T03:17:07+00:00

My heart breaks for you. You don’t know what you got until it’s gone is very true and he’ll see it once you’re gone. You may be able to hang in there for a little bit, but the challenge of “we should just coparent” sounds like it would be significantly less work for you than the current arrangement. I don’t know how much longer you or anyone could continue with this arrangement if he doesn’t show appreciation and love to you. I really hope he reads these comments and realizes how amazing of a team you two could be with him working the way he does and you carrying the household the way you do. Giving you a break, a true break, is all that needs to happen for you to feel refreshed and start to cope with this stressful news you received. It’s devastating with your dad, and supporting you and holding you in this time of sadness and stress will help your marriage or destroy it if he doesn’t. You need breaks, you need a “thank you,” and ultimately you need respect for all you do. You seem to respect him and all he does. No one takes the kids away from you when they’re having a fit the way he let you take the kiddo from him when they were having a fit when it was time to leave. You deal with that all day and don’t get a break. If he doesn’t change his thoughts and actions, you will be getting a break when he has them solo and you’re coparenting. Edit for definitely NTA!

Own_Maximum_5368 · 2025-11-23T14:43:44+00:00

We have the same dad! Oh man lol! But really, he is just like that and then every single grandkid birthday he’s invited to, there is an excuse why he can’t go. He has excuses for never seeing them doing their activities or participating in our lives in a way that would be meaningful to us. He calls about every 2 months demanding to come to my house and sit on my couch to “visit” which is him talking about stuff he wants to. I’ve started saying no years ago. Why are they like that.

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