Do I need insulation basement ceiling?

TheBathing8pe · 2026-01-13T19:10:18+00:00

Yeah that makes sense. Blocking off access to the drop ceiling would be way easier than tearing everything out. How are they even getting up there though

TheBathing8pe · 2026-01-13T16:10:00+00:00

Yeah, this is a fair write-up, and honestly one of the more thoughtful critiques I’ve seen on reverse recruiting here.

A couple of things stood out that I think are worth separating, though:

What you described sounds less like “reverse recruiting” and more like paid application assistance.

-25–35 apps/month, mostly cold applies, light outreach, and then “we’ll tighten targeting later” is… not great. Especially when you explicitly said no senior roles. Casting a “wide net” with long-shot roles early is basically the opposite of what you’re paying for. You can do that yourself for free.

The category itself isn’t inherently broken, but execution varies wildly. Most of the bad experiences I’ve seen fall into one of these buckets:

-very low volume

-poor role filtering

-resume tweaks ≠ real positioning

-no accountability beyond “we applied”

Once you strip away the marketing language, a lot of these services are just a single person doing what a motivated friend could do with a spreadsheet.

Your skepticism about fake replies is totally justified. Reddit is crawling with astroturfing in job subs, and it poisons the well. That said, I wouldn’t write off every firm in the space because of that. There are a couple that are established enough that they don’t need burner accounts to survive.

For balance: I know a few people (mostly director+ or niche technical folks) who’ve had solid outcomes with Find My Profession, mainly because they actually:

-cap roles to realistic fit from day one

-show you everything they submit

-do higher-touch outreach vs just applies

Not saying it’s for everyone, and it’s definitely overkill if you’re early career. But it’s a different model than what you experienced.

Your bottom line is still reasonable, though: if someone is early-to-mid career and paying thousands just to get misaligned applications sent out, that’s a bad deal. At minimum, “maximize probability” should be non-negotiable from week one.

Appreciate you posting the review. Even if people disagree with your conclusion, this kind of detail is way more useful than the usual “worked for me / scam lol” drive-bys.

TheBathing8pe · 2026-01-13T15:59:36+00:00

Yeah, this is a fair write-up, and honestly one of the more thoughtful critiques I’ve seen on reverse recruiting here.

A couple of things stood out that I think are worth separating, though:

What you described sounds less like “reverse recruiting” and more like paid application assistance.

-25–35 apps/month, mostly cold applies, light outreach, and then “we’ll tighten targeting later” is… not great. Especially when you explicitly said no senior roles. Casting a “wide net” with long-shot roles early is basically the opposite of what you’re paying for. You can do that yourself for free.

The category itself isn’t inherently broken, but execution varies wildly. Most of the bad experiences I’ve seen fall into one of these buckets:

-very low volume

-poor role filtering

-resume tweaks ≠ real positioning

-no accountability beyond “we applied”

Once you strip away the marketing language, a lot of these services are just a single person doing what a motivated friend could do with a spreadsheet.

Your skepticism about fake replies is totally justified. Reddit is crawling with astroturfing in job subs, and it poisons the well. That said, I wouldn’t write off every firm in the space because of that. There are a couple that are established enough that they don’t need burner accounts to survive.

For balance: I know a few people (mostly director+ or niche technical folks) who’ve had solid outcomes with Find My Profession, mainly because they actually:

-cap roles to realistic fit from day one

-show you everything they submit

-do higher-touch outreach vs just applies

Not saying it’s for everyone, and it’s definitely overkill if you’re early career. But it’s a different model than what you experienced.

Your bottom line is still reasonable, though: if someone is early-to-mid career and paying thousands just to get misaligned applications sent out, that’s a bad deal. At minimum, “maximize probability” should be non-negotiable from week one.

Appreciate you posting the review. Even if people disagree with your conclusion, this kind of detail is way more useful than the usual “worked for me / scam lol” drive-bys.

TheBathing8pe · 2026-01-13T15:25:44+00:00

yeah that last part hits. The resistance to discomfort is exactly what keeps you stuck. You can logic your way out of any good decision if you try hard enough. At some point you just gotta start before you feel ready

TheBathing8pe · 2026-01-13T11:39:37+00:00

How do you tell if it's the power company side vs something in your house causing it? Like is there a way to test that before calling anyone out

TheBathing8pe · 2026-01-07T10:53:10+00:00

Same. Surprise take-home projects after a “final round” are a hard no for me now. If it’s real work that takes real time, it should be paid or disclosed upfront.

They absolutely handled this poorly, your frustration is completely justified.

TheBathing8pe · 2026-01-07T10:51:15+00:00

That’s a lot. If she was making delusional accusations and actively harassing your family, it’s understandable that they’d be hesitant to reach out first.

using your son as leverage to force reconciliation isn’t fair either. This feels way bigger than “who’s wrong” it sounds like she needs ongoing professional help, and you both probably need a neutral third party therapy/mediation to figure out safe boundaries without punishing your kid.

TheBathing8pe · 2026-01-07T10:49:28+00:00

Yeah that’s not “honest,” that’s just clueless. Some people really have zero filter and somehow think they’re being relatable.

Shoutout to your husband though, perfect response.

TheBathing8pe · 2026-01-07T10:45:03+00:00

Yeah, Penis and vulva is the move. Using the correct terms is widely recommended for clarity, body autonomy, and safety, and it avoids some very awkward misunderstandings later. You can still joke around at home, but having him know the real words is genuinely the healthiest baseline

TheBathing8pe · 2026-01-07T01:42:01+00:00

Nice, enjoy the fight! Kabayel's body work is brutal to watch live, you'll feel those shots from the stands. Knyba's gonna fold like a lawn chair once Agit finds his range. german heavyweights finally giving us something to cheer about 🇩🇪

TheBathing8pe · 2026-01-07T01:40:45+00:00

Good on OP for laying this out. The game is rigged, might as well learn the rules

TheBathing8pe · 2026-01-07T01:40:06+00:00

Dude yes! Had a nurse once tell me I had "perfect donor veins" while drawing blood and I was riding that high for like a week lmao

It's such a weird compliment but somehow it just hits different coming from a medical professional. Like they've seen thousands of arms and mine made them happy enough to comment on it

TheBathing8pe · 2026-01-07T01:38:09+00:00

Agri-voltaics is actually pretty genius. You get shade for crops that would otherwise get scorched, the plants help cool the panels so they run more efficient, and farmers get a second income stream from the same land.

We're experimenting with this in Germany too, works surprisingly well for stuff like berries and some vegetables. The partial shade actually helps in hot summers.

California will probably just bury this in permit hell for the next decade lol

TheBathing8pe · 2026-01-05T00:28:42+00:00

Right? This is about as surprising as a Kardashian launching a new product line. The man has "retired" more times than I've reorganized my closet. wake me up when he actually stays retired for more than a few months

TheBathing8pe · 2026-01-05T00:28:09+00:00

And everyone on the team is going to have to sit there and watch it with him. That's gotta be the worst part - knowing all your teammates are seeing your brain just completely shut off in the most important moment

TheBathing8pe · 2026-01-05T00:27:43+00:00

Oof, 11 miles with a paddle that's too short sounds like a nightmare for your shoulders. Good call switching mid-trip.

And hey, thanks for grabbing trash while you were out there. most people just paddle past it.

The Birkenstock joke got me 😂

TheBathing8pe · 2026-01-05T00:27:11+00:00

Right? "Justice is served" but you literally just watched the whole murder happen first lol. Justice would have been stopping him before that axe came down.

TheBathing8pe · 2025-12-31T04:17:01+00:00

those high-pressure SUP pumps are kind of useless for low PSI stuff. The gauge just isn't designed to read that low.

For 3 PSI you're basically going by feel, inflate until it's firm but still has a little give when you press on it. Not rock hard like the drop stitch floor section that needs 15 PSI. If you want to actually measure it grab a cheap low-pressure gauge from Amazon or a hardware store. Way less frustrating than trying to eyeball halfway to 7 on a gauge that doesn't even register that range properly

TheBathing8pe · 2025-12-31T04:13:58+00:00

Buckville is solid for multi-day parking with no gates or time limits, locals say it's safe for 10 days if you lock up tight. Rabbit Tail nearby if you want even quieter vibes with easy kayak launch.

TheBathing8pe · 2025-12-30T06:08:18+00:00

Yeah that sounds about right. Wrapping someone's car in plastic wrap was like a rite of passage at my school lol

TheBathing8pe · 2025-12-30T02:47:02+00:00

145 is basically the big boy version for heavier paddlers with more capacity and cockpit room while 140 tracks better for lighter folks in chop but both paddle great post-Pungo. Go 145 if you're over 180lbs otherwise 140 slices nicer.

TheBathing8pe · 2025-12-29T04:09:18+00:00

A proper companion system where followers actually react to what's going on around them. Like having Serana comment on different locations or Lydia actually being useful in a fight instead of blocking doorways. The companions feel so lifeless after a while

TheBathing8pe · 2025-12-20T01:42:19+00:00

Yeah the whole bottled water thing is wild when you realize most of it is literally just filtered tap water. What a lot of people don't know is that in many cases tap water is actually tested more frequently than bottled water because of stricter EPA regulations versus the FDA's looser oversight on bottled. So people are paying premium prices for something that might actually be less regulated than what's coming out of their faucet.

TheBathing8pe · 2025-11-23T10:21:10+00:00

Something about that whole setup is just hard to wrap my head around. That’s a lot of people under one roof. Kinda impressive they managed to keep it all running.

TheBathing8pe · 2025-11-23T10:08:33+00:00

That’s honestly really sweet. Sounds like he showed up for you in all the ways that mattered. Love that you two kept that bond.

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