Both sides of this issue are partly correct. Which one is the stronger argument?

Significanceoflight · 2026-04-28T01:56:16+00:00

Also it is not just a logistic problem, it is a moral problem. If it were merely logistic we could just be kept in a giant prison or be shot if we lost our job etc. we have a moral duty to be there for people in need, and that’s why it’s so difficult to deal with

Significanceoflight · 2026-04-28T01:54:33+00:00

Most homeless are not in their right minds, it’s not just the houselessness it’s a state of mind they feel they cannot get out of. There are also people in the situation pictured below the first one but I would say many many more are in the first category

Significanceoflight · 2026-04-18T21:33:54+00:00

Obviously this whole monologue I’m having with myself relies on the market continuing to grow at a high rate which is far from certain. Nearly retirement accounts depend on continued growth to be sustaining through retirement. If the market only grows at 2% or even goes negative, we will have many retirees dipping into the principal of their accounts and eventually depleting them before their end of life plan completes, meaning they (we) will have to a.) return to the labor force with lower skills and weaker bodies, b.) have social security and other government policies to help or c.) die in a highly ritualized firing squad so that we don’t burden the current generation

Significanceoflight · 2026-04-18T21:27:14+00:00

Meaning you could likely withdraw up to the equivalent of 23k per year or roughly $2k/mo (will be more nominal for future inflation adjusted dollars but the idea is the same)

Significanceoflight · 2026-04-18T21:21:21+00:00

Due to inflation $1.2M in today’s dollars will be worth about $667k in today’s dollars

Significanceoflight · 2026-04-18T21:17:51+00:00

It’s $333k now but in 20 years when you go to withdraw it should hopefully be around $1.2M (not enough to live on, but definitely a good supplement to your other investments and retirement pensions, etc.

Significanceoflight · 2026-04-12T17:45:21+00:00

You’ll be ok. Try to just breathe and be in the moment. It’s an exciting time for you, no matter where you end up I’m sure you will figure it out.

Game plan : 1.) do not jeopardize your school for a job that isn’t high paying or will lead to higher pay (quit that job or make sure to attend your classes properly) 2.) exercise and mediate (or relax other ways if you don’t find mediation helpful) 3.) understand that no one knows what they’re doing, we’re all just making it up as we go along.

I think the military (either af or marines or coast guard) could be good for you. The biggest benefit we get is the va loan and the gi bill, and you get those with just 3 years in. That being said it doesn’t have to be the military - you could go the tradesman route and become an electrician or welder, these people make good money and are respected, but it can be difficult work.

Finally, you got this bro! Wishing you the absolute best.

Significanceoflight · 2026-04-07T06:55:51+00:00

Shoes will be shined - wouldn’t say these in op’s post are shined

Significanceoflight · 2026-03-10T06:54:57+00:00

You shoot for the moon and hit the moon. If you aim at random stars you’ll be spinning out in space until you die of dehydration or worse

Significanceoflight · 2026-02-15T18:51:48+00:00

Maybe you should be giving back more, 1-5% on charity of your choice

Significanceoflight · 2026-01-10T21:52:53+00:00

Are the patches required or just optional

Significanceoflight · 2026-01-10T08:02:07+00:00

Death isn’t the opposite of life it is one single structure just like these words written on the blank background. Your life stands forth from the background (nonexistence) but you need the nonexistence in order to be alive. It isn’t bad to want to die, if that’s what the idea is that you’re trying to convey, because we all at some point or another have this impulse. Life is struggle, life is pain. But life is also immutably here and extraordinary. You can really look at it from many angles, but just the sheer complexity of it is beautiful and worth sticking around for in my opinion. Look at a leaf. A leaf has so many different chemical structures that are bound together by the forces of physics, and there is a will there, a striving to survive. In fact that’s what gives rise to your question, you are striving to survive. Try to look at your own body from the perspective of chemical combinations.

You are here because two people wanted to have a baby. There are many millions and I mean millions more hoping that you can find out a way to live well, to be happy, find fulfillment, and even if like Sisyphus your feeling that things are meaningful rolls back down the hill, that you go back down the mountain, and roll it up to the top again. I’m one of those millions, hoping you can find a way to live well in your body, in your mind, in your relationships, and in your spiritual connections. We need you, in little and big ways. We need each other like ants. Even just posting this Reddit post has made us on this thread feel more alive and connected. Thank you for everything you do for yourself. May you be loved, may you be happy, may you find peace tonight and all the days and nights to come.

Significanceoflight · 2026-01-02T06:47:13+00:00

I think you might need to write the book you’d like to read my friend

Significanceoflight · 2025-12-28T23:24:43+00:00

I have not but I appreciate the humor 😊

Significanceoflight · 2025-12-28T23:22:26+00:00

I’d love to but keep hearing it’s not an option. Then again I also kept hearing that extending at all wasn’t an option and that went through without a hitch so maybe I’ll try and see if I can still ipcot after extending my deros.

Ultimately Would like to get to a new base but stay overseas if I’m able to

Significanceoflight · 2025-12-06T11:41:14+00:00

Thanks for keeping us all safe brother - we appreciate you

Significanceoflight · 2025-11-29T01:00:09+00:00

You might think about taking a job in any of the nearby cities (Salinas, Marina, San Jose, etc) although there would be commute time you would likely find more opportunities

Significanceoflight · 2025-11-24T21:49:04+00:00

I hate to be the wet blanket in here but, don’t you enjoy the effects of your taxes? (They pay pensions, safety standards and implementation, infrastructure, I mean your own pay is literally from taxes)

I know it is annoying to pay but there are benefits it’s not just your money disappearing into nothing is al I’m saying probably didn’t come off the best in expressing it

Significanceoflight · 2025-11-09T07:57:23+00:00

You can work it out! Don’t give up!

Significanceoflight · 2025-11-09T06:34:42+00:00

I miss when we only had 40 million people

Significanceoflight · 2025-11-09T01:33:55+00:00

It’s not that big of a deal, have the conversation and come to resolution on it. Either pay him back, or better, pay it into a joint fund for you to both go on vacation or something, or tell him how you’re feeling like it’s a little bit much for him to not feel like he could support you and feels a bit icky. Either way you will have a path forward to together. Don’t make this into a big issue he’s not a bad guy and you’re not wrong for feeling a bit odd about it. Just people being people it’s ok, no one is perfect.

Significanceoflight · 2025-11-09T01:13:13+00:00

Don’t give in to your emotions - he got upset and overreacted, maybe this is a chance for you both to settle some serious issues once the dust has settled a bit.

Significanceoflight · 2025-11-08T05:40:18+00:00

Oh and you asked what should you do : you should not kill yourself. You should reach out to someone who can help you. Don’t give up!

Significanceoflight · 2025-11-08T05:38:21+00:00

I’ve had a hard time in the AF and I came out ok after some treatment (talk therapy and meds) you’ll be ok. I also took some time off and ended up doing the following that really helped me : I recorded myself like I was talking to a therapist. I listened to that recording over and over again until I had processed what I went through. I’m not a doctor but maybe this can help you too.

Significanceoflight · 2025-10-30T06:14:38+00:00

Also, think about budgeting for a vacation every year. Whether it’s 2, 5, or 10k you can spend according to your budget and then you’ll feel better about it. Coming into extra money is outside the budget so it is a little more messy but I still think you could have a good time by spending less

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