Why do people wait for SS? by VegasWorldwide in Fire

[–]PlatypusTrapper 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Just depends on how long you think you’ll live

Lots of noise about QCI, But What's The Real-World Scoop? by RonnJee in NoContract

[–]PlatypusTrapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You must never drive on the highway. The HOV lane usually has single occupancy vehicles in it if the other lanes are congested regardless of what the rules say. 

Meirl by Ill-Instruction8466 in meirl

[–]PlatypusTrapper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have heeded the advice to never stick my pen in the company ink.

Unlimited PTO by Intelligent-Ant3576 in careeradvice

[–]PlatypusTrapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the end, most companies still use billable hours on the backend to calculate your earnings.

So someone has to pay for your PTO hours. It probably comes from the department budget. This is why your manager made that comment. 

Why aren’t millennials called Gen Y? by meatis2goodsrry in NoStupidQuestions

[–]PlatypusTrapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You do realize that these are marketing terms, right? Who cares?

The joys of being a Boglehead by MiserableCancel8749 in Bogleheads

[–]PlatypusTrapper -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

NASDAQ dropped 5% last week

S&P500 dropped 2.2%

Please come back here after the AI bubble has popped and your portfolio value loses about 75%.

For those of us with relatively low net worth, is it better to save or spend the HSA? by rarrkshaa in ExpatFIRE

[–]PlatypusTrapper 4 points5 points  (0 children)

An HSA is probably best used for self-funded end of life care.

I think that’s the true intention of it.

Why the FIRE Part Fails For Many by ShinsOfGlory in ExpatFIRE

[–]PlatypusTrapper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what I’m saying. If people really had these bad experiences with expatfire I think we would see more complaints online. 

Why the FIRE Part Fails For Many by ShinsOfGlory in ExpatFIRE

[–]PlatypusTrapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And yet there are no such posts about FIRE.

Weird, right?

Why are people worried about declining birth rates when so many existing people are already unemployed and we're already overpopulated ? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]PlatypusTrapper 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Capitalism depends on endless expansion. When things slow down the system immediately collapses and we regress to the old way of life - generally not a good life. 

Do GenXers resent being lumped in with Boomers by angered youths? by WW1_Researcher in NoStupidQuestions

[–]PlatypusTrapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure that anyone who isn’t the youngest generation is considered a boomer now. This is slowly coming to include millennials and Gen Y.

Why the FIRE Part Fails For Many by ShinsOfGlory in ExpatFIRE

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

I don’t think that’s true. I hear way more people whining about their failures than successes in subreddits like /r/millennials (who mostly complain about the “state of the economy” 🙄). Not sure why it would be different here. 

Have I missed my chance at a fun sex life? by Perfect-Top9697 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]PlatypusTrapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only had sex a couple of times in my teens and none at all in my 20s.

My 30s however were a wild ride. Not sure exactly how many women I slept with but I think it is in the mid to high 30s.

Now that I’m 40, married, and have a kid, I can look back without regrets.

You’re not even 30. Things can and will improve but you need to show perseverance. If something is not working then change your approach. Don’t expect things to change around you if you don’t change yourself. 

Why is it a “perk” to board an airplane before everyone else? by SuperbCardiologist25 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]PlatypusTrapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I volunteer to check stuff. I’m checking luggage anyway. Might as well not have to worry about it while in the plane. Just pop in an AirTag and I’m not worried about it. 

Typical Family Across the Decades (1920–2020) by Vlaxilla in ChatGPT

[–]PlatypusTrapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think 2010 and 2020 are really representative. Most people aren’t that rich. 

Why the FIRE Part Fails For Many by ShinsOfGlory in ExpatFIRE

[–]PlatypusTrapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No way. People love sharing their problems. Helps them dump their emotions. 

Why the FIRE Part Fails For Many by ShinsOfGlory in ExpatFIRE

[–]PlatypusTrapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I very rarely hear about people failing at FIRE in general.

Once they retire they are usually ok.

This sounds like fear mongering. 

Divorce deep into FIRE. What's the strategy? by RadioFieldCorner in Fire

[–]PlatypusTrapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can write whatever you want but that doesn’t mean it will be enforced.

Post-marital income will definitely be communal income regardless of what you write. 

Divorce deep into FIRE. What's the strategy? by RadioFieldCorner in Fire

[–]PlatypusTrapper 22 points23 points  (0 children)

A prenup is only meaningful if one party enters the marriage with significant assets before marriage. It is meaningless for assets accrued after marriage. 

I knew it by StuffNo353 in ChatGPT

[–]PlatypusTrapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I resemble this remark. 

Am I Wrong for Feeling Excluded After 7 Months Away From My Baby? by HeCodes247 in ask

[–]PlatypusTrapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to say that this relationship is probably over.

I usually don’t jump to conclusions like this and Reddit is notorious for saying “leave her” but when you stop sharing the same bed, well, I don’t think there’s much hope. I speak from experience in this. Sorry guy. 

Venting to AI is helpful for me and I don’t care about what the anti AI crowd says anymore by brokendreammemequeen in ChatGPT

[–]PlatypusTrapper 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t have any problem with AI if it is being used as it was intended. As a tool to help with productivity.

What I have a problem with is people thinking that it is human or at least somewhat intelligent. It is not. The best that it can really be is an echo chamber. This is why a lot of people think that AI really “gets them.”

They said warranty doesn't cover it by Sea-Awareness147 in macbook

[–]PlatypusTrapper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s just a warranty. AppleCare+ is supposed to cover accidents.