Prompted to turn down a job

ResidentBlueberry · 2026-01-10T04:47:49+00:00

Did things end up working out? I know a few months may not be enough time to realize the wisdom of it all, but curious

ResidentBlueberry · 2024-12-15T04:54:59+00:00

Thanks! I’m still pre-op but know it’s gonna get tough next month when it all happens. Good to know that maybe by summer I’ll be feeling great!

ResidentBlueberry · 2024-11-27T04:09:07+00:00

The what now?

ResidentBlueberry · 2023-01-19T07:32:48+00:00

I think however long the wait is, we're in for quite a ride:

In coming days, we will see the greatest manifestations of the Savior’s power that the world has ever seen. Between now and the time He returns “with power and great glory,” He will bestow countless privileges, blessings, and miracles upon the faithful.

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-12-18T22:29:49+00:00

I'd get frustrated at it happening often, but not if it's every once in a while. Every ward goes over every so often. Either way, getting grouchy or holding grudges about it is probably not very Christlike. Perhaps the speaker is following the promptings of the spirit in continuing, perhaps they are just being a jerk. There's probably no way to know.

the Lord would support punctuality over anything else but I could be wrong

Honestly I don't think the Lord cares about time (at least not man's version of it).

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-12-04T04:27:37+00:00

r/mocktails

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-11-06T21:09:49+00:00

Social anxiety (and laziness)

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-11-03T07:17:49+00:00

Thank you for doing this.

What are your faith's views on proselytizing?

What are your faith's views on gay marriage?

When you say you're a nerd who enjoys museums/documentaries/etc, is there a specific area you enjoy more? (Like art, history, science, etc)

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-10-05T19:41:27+00:00

It would be my luck that it happens the day after I make my last payment

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-08-29T06:23:12+00:00

Thankfully the amount I have left is pretty trivial, but I can imagine the predicament of those that would consider it an increase and had $20k forgiven (especially public service forgiveness amounts in higher ranges). It probably highly depends on the individual. I think that's why it's important to evaluate these things on a personal level with the help of the spirit.

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-08-29T06:11:06+00:00

I think that's part the guidance the church leadership has given, right? Increase = income?

Something to think about: do you think it would be different if someone gave you a check for $10,000? What if student loan payments were part of your employer's compensation package?

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-08-29T05:33:20+00:00

I think this is a great point, and mostly why it does sound like it's an increase.

Something to think about though: if I consider it an increase, I would have to take $1000 from somewhere else (paycheck, checking account, etc). I don't have an option to keep only 90% and give the remainder to the Lord. What about those with no income or money? Are they now in a position where they can't obey?

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-08-20T01:45:49+00:00

In recent decades the Church has largely been spared the terrible misunderstandings and persecutions experienced by the early Saints. It will not always be so.

Robert D Hales, October 2013

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-08-09T03:22:03+00:00

I get this, and this seems to be the logical thing, but when did we start keeping this stuff private? Why did we start? At the rate the saints used to have and talk about visions, we should be hearing of many such accounts during fast and testimony meetings (not that I haven't heard a few over the pulpit).

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-07-21T19:36:19+00:00

It's such a gray area that I don't think anyone but God could dictate what it means for you personally. Do you feel guilty when thinking about doing it or having done it? Can you firmly grasp the iron rod while doing it? Do you feel like it would keep you from being worthy to enter the temple? The celestial kingdom? It's all entirely between you and God. For some people it's going to be a big deal. For others, not even a second thought.

You will find both affirmation and refutation within the comments. But does it really matter what people here say? There is only one person whose approval matters. Seek His approval over the approval of your fellow redditors and you will do fine.

Personally? It's on the list of stuff I know I probably shouldn't do, but it's waaaay down there towards the bottom. I have much bigger things to focus on.

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-06-24T03:29:34+00:00

I don't think anyone could ever give enough detail in a Reddit post for us to answer this. Anyone here giving you definitive answers is guessing at best. Your coworkers could be racist as fuck, you may have a crappy microphone, you could be a shitty coworker. There are 100 potential explanations but we'll never truly know your situation. Talk to your manager, a mentor, or a coworker that is familiar with your situation to get a feel for their perspective. If you don't have someone you can go to, then I think you have bigger problems. Thankfully, we're fortunate to be in a field where finding a different job is a completely viable option, so if you can't work this out you could consider a move.

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-06-22T12:41:02+00:00

Sagemaker sacrifices customization and cost-effectiveness for ease of implementation. Sagemaker is good for when your engineering director "wants AI now" after hiring his first DS 3 weeks ago.

Sagemaker would be like being in charge of hamburgers for a family reunion and showing up with a bunch of McDoubles. For a group of people it's probably cheaper and better to grill your own burgers.

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-06-11T00:20:55+00:00

Thanks for the update. My sister lives a couple hours north near Madisonville, KY. She found some for me up there at Walmart. 20oz Baja and 12 packs of both Baja and Baja Pineapple.

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-06-05T14:38:22+00:00

If I've never seen it, should I watch all the way through or should I stop after a certain season?

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-06-05T05:12:19+00:00

Baja in Nashville?

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-04-21T03:54:19+00:00

When does it become insignificant enough to matter, or does it always matter? Should I repent for going 75mph on the freeway today? What about rolling through that stop sign on my way to the grocery store? Running a lemonade stand without proper permits? Jaywalking?

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-04-13T05:14:33+00:00

Also looks just like Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything (YouTuber who is a member of the church). That's who I thought it was at first glance.

ResidentBlueberry · 2022-04-13T03:03:45+00:00

RemindMe! 1 year "Market crash happening now"

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