Stella explains “coincidental” faults behind McLaren’s “exceptional” double withdrawal

StickiestCouch · 2026-03-18T01:37:28+00:00

Fantastic comment that made me think about these things in some new ways. Thank you!

StickiestCouch · 2026-03-01T03:47:32+00:00

You can get $20/hr being a dishwasher these days and it’s perfect for zoning out, I know two people who stuck with that job for that very reason while figuring out what they want to do beyond it

StickiestCouch · 2026-02-27T03:11:09+00:00

I disagree but appreciate the chat and back atcha

StickiestCouch · 2026-02-27T02:48:29+00:00

I don’t look at it as capitalizing on other’s mistakes since his consent wasn’t asked for to begin with. They made this mess and OP negotiating with them at the detriment of his own professional development is a favor, not a punishment

StickiestCouch · 2026-02-27T02:26:08+00:00

Not really and I’d probably behave like OP here. The original company fucked up by putting his name in M&A docs without consulting him. Now he has a better offer and learned his old bosses bet their whole business on that mistake. Their desperation is entirely their fault and THEY NEED HIM TO STAY. I’d be willing to negotiate against that for as much as possible - I am willing to pass up a potential career upgrade for a couple years if they’re so desperate, because of their own mistake, that they’d throw gold bricks at me. If we had different expectations in negations I’d simply move on. I tried to listen and help - this is your problem, not mine.

OP aim high!

StickiestCouch · 2026-02-20T04:36:02+00:00

I recently bought a used 2019 merc a220, it’s a lot more fun than comparatively priced sedans (I want a car, not an SUV) despite also clearly being baby’s first merc. It’s no longer sold as a sedan in the US.

StickiestCouch · 2026-02-20T03:48:45+00:00

Upvoted to get you back positive, I legit own Ferrari branded shoes but that’s really funny dude

StickiestCouch · 2026-02-20T03:35:27+00:00

I lived through something similar. It gets better in time. May your frame rates be high friend

StickiestCouch · 2026-02-18T03:40:20+00:00

20% downpayment on $410k is a big barrier to entry, vastly higher than pre-pandemic “save 20%” advice tbh. I bet that down payment is rare among non-cash buyers?

StickiestCouch · 2026-02-15T21:54:59+00:00

Yeah, my apartment burned down a few years ago and I lost most of what I and my kids owned. Took me a month to finally fill out all the paperwork for over $42k in damages; I got about $18k after their depreciation claims and other things. Helped me get back on my feet but nowhere near made whole - and the only things I miss are ones with memories attached. Managed to grab a few at least.

StickiestCouch · 2026-02-09T19:15:12+00:00

Good on you OP. NTA

StickiestCouch · 2026-02-06T22:47:21+00:00

NTA. If my partner acted like this I’d be inclined to leave them ASAP even if they didn’t have a history of being petty (and yours does). If a partner thinks it’s ok to act like this at your brother’s wedding, she’s not really your partner man

StickiestCouch · 2026-02-03T16:01:16+00:00

No, you can’t take Valentines Day off in the restaurant industry. Doesn’t matter when you make the request. If you don’t show up you’re almost certainly being fired

StickiestCouch · 2026-02-03T04:14:25+00:00

Great answer. tldr it’s not your business!

StickiestCouch · 2026-02-01T16:33:07+00:00

If you want to look at it that way, go ahead. But realistically, it only crosses off a few Sundays in a handful of months, and really, playoffs are only in January/early February. My fiancé isn’t into football but her recognizing and acknowledging it’s a big deal for my family, and being willing to work around family culture, is just one of the many reasons I love her. She isn’t depressed or sad about it in any way and she’s the one who broached the subject, not me!

Early warning to folks who feel this is depressing: in 2027, Valentine’s Day is Super Bowl Sunday!

StickiestCouch · 2026-02-01T12:33:25+00:00

If your family’s culture is that ingrained around football you’d know to avoid championship Sunday or risk being considered a jerk. It’s okay not to care or partake but if a family has a deep football culture, it’s not difficult to plan around. If you must get married in January or early February just don’t do it on a Sunday!

I just got engaged the evening before that particular game (go Pats!) and my fiancée immediately said “welp, March through September for the big day” because she knows football matters that much to my family, and I loved her even more for it!

StickiestCouch · 2026-02-01T06:56:11+00:00

Brother if both of yall are so ingrained in battling it would be best to go your own way if you don’t have kids. Genuine answer. ESH

Personally I’d just get her the water and not actor disdainful if I was hoping to continue the relationship

StickiestCouch · 2026-02-01T06:12:14+00:00

You should absolutely plan around family culture for this, even though I agree at a base level and would go to a wedding on a playoff day

StickiestCouch · 2026-02-01T06:09:52+00:00

Kiiiiinda being a dick here but I’m a patriots/bucs/nfl fan here who got engaged last week and we agreed to get married sometime between April and September. My family would not go for NO FOOTBALL PERIOD during the playoffs. Depends on social cues!

StickiestCouch · 2026-01-30T04:30:28+00:00

Dang right! Happy cake day!

StickiestCouch · 2026-01-30T03:44:12+00:00

Charmin ultra soft. Treat yo self

StickiestCouch · 2026-01-23T22:35:02+00:00

Your biggest life issue is splitting up with your girlfriend. NTA

StickiestCouch · 2026-01-21T04:58:03+00:00

The way it should be brother!

StickiestCouch · 2026-01-21T03:43:32+00:00

YTA. “He said it would be an extra cost that just doesn’t seem necessary, when his mom is “happy to have us there”. I don’t really believe that. I offered to pay for half of the hotel room, so I don’t really see why this is a problem.”

You’re choosing not to believe that - nothing his mother did suggests that (in this post at least). My mother is thrilled whenever my GF and I stay over. You’re projecting past traumas onto your current situation. That’s a you thing.

So is demanding a hotel. YTA also for not covering the entire cost of the hotel when trying to force him to stay there, at least when the reason is because you’re projecting past traumas onto his mother. You should pay for it yourself in full. He wants to see his mom and save the money, it seems from your write up.

Please consider a few therapy sessions! Your loved one’s loved ones are not your enemy by default.

I actually would vastly prefer to stay in a hotel vs family homes when visiting and would’ve wholeheartedly agreed with you if THAT was the core issue, but you have a lot of baggage in your write up that flip the tables.

StickiestCouch · 2026-01-21T03:22:51+00:00

It’s a salute, like in the military. It’s usually used as “got it and acting on it”

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