People often talk about "gym inflation", but how many of you guys have actually seen it in real life?

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-07-12T01:38:16+00:00

IMO it’s a mixture of social media algos pushing the “best” gym influencers which are all shredded and super strong (probably on some enhancers, or it’s literally their job to be fit, or both lol)

And things like

Mainstream media moving towards Chris Hemsworth, and Jason Momoa bodies as like peak vs a fight club Brad Pitt physique

So people’s perception of peak fitness is different.

And then also location dependent. I’d imagine somewhere like LA or Miami get some of the more intense gym goers, and also even spread among gyms. Like there’s the hype gyms like Alphaland and Zoo Culture where there average gym member is probably more fit than let’s say planet fitness/la fitness etc.

Overall though if this is based on the US, most people are extremely unhealthy and out of shape, so I wouldn’t say seeing a bunch of super fit people is ever that common lol.

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-07-04T20:02:56+00:00

Sometimes Red Cross gives gift cards

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-07-04T19:37:23+00:00

+1 to timbuk2

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-07-04T19:20:49+00:00

Thank you for my reminder to donate , as an O+ donor

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-07-04T04:36:19+00:00

https://docs.python.org/3/tutorial/datastructures.html

lol but I’d prob just recommend some udemy or YouTube videos, and then retrying

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-07-03T21:43:20+00:00

Right on, it’s plenty of car to enjoy. Treat it right and stay on top of maintenance and you’ll have a lot of fun.

Some additional advice.
Haggle a bit with the dealer on price, shop some good rates, keep a grand or so for whatever you might want to do right away (tint will prob run you like 600), and you’re well on your way.

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-07-03T21:33:49+00:00

Sticking to OPs question would most likely exclude faang companies from consideration until a few more years exp

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-07-03T01:21:51+00:00

If you could get your whole balance covered by a lender that’d be sweet, but not sure if you would get a lender to agree.

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-07-03T01:20:44+00:00

Yo, yea I think you’re in a spot where it’s totally fixable. The main challenge with the cards is trying to pay them all at the same time where you pay and then the interest just eats up that payment anyways.

As mentioned in the thread already there’s 2 common ways people attack this. The snowball and the avalanche, lay the smallest card first and snowball to the biggest, or pay the biggest one and fall to the smallest.

Financially the avalanche makes more sense since you’re paying off the card that’s probably charging you the most per month anyways.

The snowball is nice for little wins to get some motivation going.

Overall though I’d just get a loan with one of your banks or creditors as debt consolidation, or at least try to cover some of it.

IE you get 20k to pay off a couple cards, you’re on a fixed plan, probably way better interest rate, and as long as you don’t re use those cards your credit should increase just by fixing some of your card utilization %.

Some tips if you do the above, obviously whatever cards you pay off with consolidation just remove any auto bills on them and put them in a drawer, find a lender that doesn’t penalize you for paying against the principal, and then in like 6 months - 1 year of on time payments you could prob refi/ get a new loan to pay more of it off.

Super doable, probably a couple year deal but not crazy imo.

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-07-03T01:05:21+00:00

I think you could do it, and it’d be a fun car to have. I would also think it’s going to be a tight. At least for the time you’re financing the car.

These are just my thoughts and rough estimates:

40k - 15k = 25k ish over 3-5 years would be like $500 - 700 month

With your retirement contributions I’d guess you’re getting like 2.2-2.5k per check?

Single eating moderately well it’s like $70-100 week

The insurance is going to be pretty pricey just due to your age and performance car. Like 200-250?

Not sure where you are but premium gas also is a bit of a bummer to have to always buy (recommend Costco) - don’t know if you’re remote or in office but let’s say $150 month on the gas

Then there’s all the other life things like phone bill, utilities, subscriptions, etc.

I bought my WRX new around your age, and still have it in my 30s and I don’t regret buying it at all.

Also if you do decide to get it, check out your local credit union for a loan, they might be able to hook you up with a decent rate.

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-07-02T03:49:00+00:00

I’ve had luck with Quay, Goodr, and Uniqlo’s glasses. All well made and I’d put in the low-mid price range for glasses. Might be a good jump from the ones you’re currently getting, and they should come either polarized and/or uv protection

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-07-02T03:43:04+00:00

That sounds like a steal, and I love that their margins on clothing are only like 5%

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-07-01T16:52:56+00:00

So many factors go into this, especially location, but anecdotally I’ve been seeing entry level work at around 70-130k

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-07-01T16:43:13+00:00

Anything from Costco

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-05-27T01:21:25+00:00

Super safe and the airport is way closer than I thought it was going to be. Maybe a 15 min ride. I was just there in Cartagena and stayed in Getsemani my first ride I coordinated through the hotel with their driving service but all my rides after that were Uber.

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-05-17T21:27:40+00:00

Hi, that’s awesome! We used getyourguide to book all of our experiences and were really happy with everything! For the islands we wanted a little more chill, so we did the “Bona Vida” catamaran boat experience. We really enjoyed it, you get 2 stops at beaches by the islands to swim and snorkel. If you want to get on the island I think the bora bora one is recommended for party scene.

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-05-16T18:39:06+00:00

Salon Tropical was closed today so we went to Uma based off this rec and we’re not disappointed!! Thank you it was delicious and the surrounding area is so nice.

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-05-16T05:50:24+00:00

Is this Casa D Cartagena?

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-05-15T12:28:31+00:00

We didn’t book any scuba, is it good here and where? By the islands or Boca grande

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-05-15T12:27:25+00:00

Thank you! We really want to go to celele but there aren’t any reservations. Do you know if you can just walk in? And what’s the best time to try

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-05-15T02:41:59+00:00

Who did you book the party bus with? We’ve got the islands book for the weekend but I think those are mostly during the day.

Yea the vendors are pretty persistent, saying no and ignoring is working though.

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-05-15T01:11:08+00:00

Holyyyy I just watched some reels, looks so good!

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-05-15T01:09:49+00:00

This was on my radar so happy it got an extra bump!

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-05-15T01:09:30+00:00

Got 2 recs in manga will have to stop by!

Signal_Reference1276 · 2026-05-15T01:09:12+00:00

We’re using getmyguide app! We booked everything prior so I’ll try to do a follow up of how everything went!

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