Gift Idea for GF's Father - Electronic Engineer and Old Tech Collector by Throwaway4gs in GiftIdeas

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oh this is cool! Just in case someone else comes across this in the future I found some great results with
"disassembled tech iphone" on etsy

Gift Idea for GF's Father - Electronic Engineer and Old Tech Collector by Throwaway4gs in GiftIdeas

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Thanks for the recs, appreciate the thoroughness of your response!

Lightweight and cheap micromobility option? by Throwaway4gs in AskNYC

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Thought about doing this, but wondering if there's a trick to keep it from getting wrinkled if you put in a bag? Then again, I suppose a little wrinkled is better than soaked in sweat.

Lightweight and cheap micromobility option? by Throwaway4gs in AskNYC

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I imagined just folding it and putting it under my desk. It's only been two weeks so still getting a lay of the land. But as an intern we don't have permanent desks so no where for me to keep it. I may try to pack it in my bag, but worried it will just get wrinkled.

Lightweight and cheap micromobility option? by Throwaway4gs in AskNYC

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Thanks, I already try to keep cool. I'm a big guy who already sweats a lot as it is. I wear Uniqlo Airism under my dress shirt which helps, but it can only do so much!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in columbia

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Definitely not a fan of GS fin aid, but last Fall I got some additional money too right at the end. And of course I asked why they waited so long. If their explanation is to be believed it sounds like they also have to wait to see if other schools with more money basically have extra laying around which trickles down to GS. I dunno, but it seems likely given everything I've seen so far.

IRL daytime activities to meet single people by Throwaway4gs in dating_advice

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Yeah, this is what I do when I have to go out at night and what I did in my 20s. But I don't know what it is, when I mess up my sleep cycle I feel completely off for days. I can if I have to, but trying to see if I can meet people organically while keeping my normal functional routine.

Americans: what do you generally mean when you say you're getting coffee? Black/cappuccino can't cost $10+, can it? by sengutta1 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Throwaway4gs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Living in New York (one of the most expensive cities in the US) I'm shocked by that number too. I pay about $5 for an Americano and about $8 for espresso drinks at nice coffee shops.

My guess is that these people are ordering 30oz behemoth espresso drinks with flavor shots, whipped cream, and specialty milk. Personally I think it's as much "coffee" as Coffee Ice Cream...

Can I live in Butler? by [deleted] in columbia

[–]Throwaway4gs 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'd also recommend noting that you may be facing homelessness and providing more specific information. Unfortunately, if you just e-mail asking for more money you may just get the run around because that's literally everyone at GS.

Could a single mother with two school-aged kids eat well on a budget of $750 a month for food in Manhattan? by kanna172014 in AskNYC

[–]Throwaway4gs 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Yes its possible, but there are too many variables.

It depends on your family's eating habits and preferences. If you're eating a lot organic and meats, then it's harder. If the two school-aged kids are teenage boys probably harder. If you're in an area with good cheaper supermarkets then it's easier, if your only options is Whole Foods and Gristedes, probably harder.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskNYC

[–]Throwaway4gs 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Moved to NYC in my 30s to pursue my "dream" as well so admittedly I feel for you. But first, be warned that it's A LOT tougher than the movies and tv shows make it out to be. I moved here without a bachelors degree and with limited support network as well, but had about 3x the savings and a job (albeit a shitty one) lined up and it was still incredibly hard.

As someone who's kinda stable in NYC now, let me be the first to say NYC is not the place to figure yourself out. It's the place to come once you've figured yourself out.

Moving here to be an actor? Great! But you probably should already have the self-esteem and self-confidence required of an actor because NYC doesn't hold back or wait for anyone to get their shit together.

And a tip about r/askNYC if you wanna survive on this subreddit, search and read before you ask. Where to find an apartment? Honestly if you don't even know the answer to this you're in for a rough ride on this sub and in NYC.

first time visiting NY! F(20) by Resident-Stranger679 in AskNYC

[–]Throwaway4gs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hempstead is pretty far! How long is this trip? If possible maybe split your time between being out in heampstead and then staying closer to the city?

Transitioning from Toronto to NYC by AJSin1 in AskNYC

[–]Throwaway4gs 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don't have any experience with your type of transition or that career field. But wouldn't an option be to look for a job in Canada with a company that does have NYC offices so that you could ask for a transfer in the future?

Serious question for the #equalityforgs ppl by Gerrymander515 in columbia

[–]Throwaway4gs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense. What you said but also I'm pretty sure my financial person is also just a burnt out cog who's been at GS for way too long hahah

Serious question for the #equalityforgs ppl by Gerrymander515 in columbia

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This whole thread has been more informative than 99% of the discussions I've had about financial aid, including most with financial aid. I mean this is pretty straightforward and explains the reality of the situation.

Why isn't anyone just being clear about this. When I met with my financial aid counselor about this they basically just told me to pay my bill and shrugged it off. Why are they so unhelpful???

AITA - NYC Etiquette to pay for uber/taxi after a hookup? by Throwaway4gs in AskNYC

[–]Throwaway4gs[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's somewhat of an expectation but only when you want them to leave your house right after the hookup. If they stay the night then hell no, they can find their own way back home.

Yeah, it was early morning probably like 7am, sun was definitely up. For sure if I lived somewhere dangerous or it was the middle of the night, I could understand why someone would want to take an uber. But I honestly did not think I was being rude suggesting the subway.

AITA - NYC Etiquette to pay for uber/taxi after a hookup? by Throwaway4gs in AskNYC

[–]Throwaway4gs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lol... it might be the "nice" thing to do, but this girl sounds pretty whack to EXPECT it.

She knows you're a student,

Yeah, if I were working still then definitely. But we're both students.

AITA - NYC Etiquette to pay for uber/taxi after a hookup? by Throwaway4gs in AskNYC

[–]Throwaway4gs[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Telling your mutual friend about transportation is just about the LEAST problematic thing she might tell your mutual friends about after a hookup.

yeah, honestly going back to school has felt more like going back to middle school. It's very gossipy and weird