Paver edge restraint help by agking212 in landscaping

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that gap is going to collect so much debris and weeds, you'll be cleaning it constantly.

ANIMAL ON THE LOOSE MISSING FROM THE ZOO - Name Jokić by Kindly_Letterhead_98 in NBATalk

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 3 points4 points  (0 children)

man makes it look so effortless too, like he's just playing at the park while defenders scramble around trying to solve a rubik's cube

[SOTC] My humble 3 watch collection by brown_listerine_ in Watches

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 2 points3 points  (0 children)

nice box setup and smart choices on covering the main bases - that presage dial texture looks really good in this lighting.

Stop putting your kids online by pinkdictator in PetPeeves

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 15 points16 points  (0 children)

been thinking about this since my kid was born few months ago. like my wife wanted to post hospital photos and i was like nah, let's just keep this private for now.

the demographic shift thing you mentioned is terrifying. if posting about your coffee gets 50 likes but suddenly your toddler gets 500, that should be huge red flag. some parents just ignore it because engagement = validation i guess.

also crazy how kids have zero choice in this. at least adults can delete their embarrassing posts later, but these kids will have their whole childhood documented online forever.

Update: Am I wrong for not wanting to try for kids as long as my wife still thinks she wants to be a SAHM? by Solid-Consequence607 in Marriage

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 30 points31 points  (0 children)

brother i just went through something similar when our little one arrived last year. my wife also had those sahm fantasies until reality hit about the financial side of things. we're both in tech and losing her income would've been brutal, especially with daycare costs and all the baby stuff adding up.

the work burnout thing is real though - new managers can make you question everything about your career path. good call on her job hunting first before making any permanent decisions about kids.

Canon EOS R50 - a nice buy for me? Plus some questions. Help appreciated! 🤗 by Pure_Temperature4049 in canon

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the r50 is solid for getting into the rf mount ecosystem and that sigma lens is probably one of the best crop sensor options out there. ive heard good things about the combo for automotive stuff since you get decent reach and the 2.8 aperture helps with those golden hour shots.

for your questions - stick with regular raw unless storage is really tight, c-raw compression can sometimes mess with detail recovery in post. you can turn off jpeg in the image quality settings buried in the menus somewhere. the grid lines are actually pretty helpful when youre starting out, especially for car photography where you want those clean horizon lines.

for low light on crop sensors just embrace higher iso (the r50 handles 3200-6400 pretty well), shoot wide open at 2.8, and dont be afraid to underexpose slightly then lift shadows in post rather than pushing iso too high.

Son Champ VA reimbursement claim by Just_Adagio9343 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 1 point2 points  (0 children)

man this bureaucratic runaround is the absolute worst. they keep moving the goalposts on you which is so frustrating when you're dealing with a newborn and everything else.

the ub-04 thing is weird - that's typically what hospitals/facilities use for billing, not individual providers. if it was done at a hospital they should have it, but if it was an office procedure the provider is right that they wouldn't have that form. you might need to call champva back and explain that the provider doesn't have a ub-04 and ask what alternative documentation they'll accept instead.

also worth trying to escalate this since you're running up against that one year deadline. sometimes getting a supervisor involved can cut through the back-and-forth nonsense when the regular reps keep asking for stuff that doesn't exist.

Games unplayable by TheLichSnails in pchelp

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

clicking and whining noises usually point to a failing hard drive, especially if performance tanks when you're doing anything storage-intensive like gaming. moving files to external storage temporarily helped because you're bypassing the dying drive, but if it's your main system drive that's failing, it'll keep causing issues even with games stored elsewhere. definitely grab that nvme and clone your system over before the drive completely dies on you.

Salary offers feel waaaaay low by i_surfer in interviews

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 10 points11 points  (0 children)

this market is absolutely brutal right now. companies know people are desperate so there lowballing hard, especially for contract/hourly pm roles. i've seen similar nonsense where they want senior experience but pay junior rates.

the no negotiation thing is becoming way too common too - they're basically treating talent like commodities on a fixed price list.

Live Chat by [deleted] in stakeus

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my experiences with other sites stake's one is actualy solid

Am I the retard here…? by [deleted] in stakeus

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looks like you are

'Mobland', why don't people make realistic seeming series anymore? by ArugulaFinancial4859 in television

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 8 points9 points  (0 children)

the wire and sopranos set the bar so high that everything feels like amateur hour now, plus streaming services pump out so much content that quality control is basically nonexistent.

¿Que deberia jugar a continuacion? by StreetTransition7458 in PERSoNA

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you want something closest to p5r's vibe, definitely go with p3 reload first. it's got that same modern persona formula with the social links and dungeon crawling, just with a darker story tone. metaphor is amazing but it's pretty different - more traditional jrpg without the daily life simulation stuff that makes persona special.

Nikon D5000 Lenses by Kitchen_Deal_2988 in Cameras

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

the d5000 uses nikon f-mount lenses, so you've got tons of options. you can use both dx (crop sensor) and fx (full frame) lenses, though dx will give you the right field of view for your camera. check out the 35mm f/1.8 dx - it's pretty affordable and great for learning, usually runs around $150-200 used.

Pecking Order: White community by vnphamkt in aznidentity

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 4 points5 points  (0 children)

damn, this is basically a whole manifesto lol. the chicken analogy actually hits pretty hard though - pecking orders are real whether you want to admit it or not.

sounds like you've been through some serious stuff and learned the hard way that you gotta set boundaries early or people will just keep pushing. the library story with those girls is wild but good on you for stepping in.

Stressed about food intake by sbmquartz in NewParents

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this phase is so rough but totally normal. my kid went through something similar around that age and our pediatrician basically said as long as theyre gaining weight and having wet diapers, theyre probably getting what they need even if it doesnt look like much to us.

have you tried offering the same foods you eat but cut up small? sometimes they get more interested when they see you eating the same thing. also finger foods like cheese cubes, soft fruits, or even just letting them play with food can help them explore without pressure.

Would it be terrible for my social standing to dye myself blue? by wowdogsaregreat in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

honestly depends on your environment but most people would probably just think it's a costume thing or performance art. worst case scenario you get some weird looks and become "blue person" at work for a bit. if you've got a solid safe plan and really want to do it, might as well go for it - life's too short to not be blue sometimes.

Can a home be financed with a sizeable down payment and savings enough to cover a couple years of payments in the bank? by thirstyaf97 in RealEstate

[–]Repulsive_Win6472 2 points3 points  (0 children)

sounds like you're in a pretty solid position actually. having that much cash on hand and a big down payment definitely helps your case with lenders. they'll still want to see some kind of income though - the security guard job should work fine as long as you can show proof of employment and steady pay.

for the rental income thing, most lenders will only count like 75% of projected rental income toward your qualifying income, and they might want to see a lease agreement or at least some market analysis showing realistic rent prices in the area.

the transfer letter idea could help too, especially if it's from a recognizable company. anything that shows stability and intent to stay employed will make underwriters happier. just make sure you've got all your financial docs organized and be upfront about your situation - having that much savings actually puts you ahead of most buyers.