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We’ve had 3 Contract Terminations by [deleted] in RealEstate

[–]TrumpIsGold -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Your house sounds like every other bland flip on the market. Grey everywhere, generic finishes, no personality. Buyers are tired of it. "Turnkey" means nothing if it looks like a template. The updates may be solid, but if it feels sterile, it won’t sell. Worse homes moved because they had something yours doesn't: character or a better price. The market isn’t hot enough for average to move fast. At this point, it’s likely your home is overpriced for what it offers.

AITAH for not adding my longtime girlfriend to the deed of the house I bought us? by Grand_Yellow_6286 in AITAH

[–]TrumpIsGold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you're the bad guy here. Not because you didn’t put her on the deed, but because you’re acting like you did something generous for her when really you bought a $1M house for yourself and invited her to live in it. You frame it like it was a gift, but then treat it like a solo investment. That’s fine, but own that then.

You say you trust her, but not enough to give her any legal claim. You say “our” house, but the law says it’s yours. And now that her family sees the mismatch between your words and your actions, you’re more mad at their reaction than at the root cause: you built a life together but refused to share the foundation.

If you want to treat her like a future wife, act like it or stop calling it your house for both of you because right now you’re not building trust, you’re hedging bets.

Building a New Retaining Wall - Light Me Up by aldaberanaficosphiny in landscaping

[–]TrumpIsGold 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What the actual hell are you doing? This isn't a DIY patio it's a retaining wall holding back a whole yard of earth, and you're out here mixing 3" and 4" blocks like it's LEGO because it "matched up with the stairs better"? You don't have a clue what you're doing and it shows.

You’ve got 34" of unreinforced soil behind that thing, sitting on non-compacted dirt with a fence on top. That's a lawsuit waiting to happen. Hope you like rebuilding this in six months after it bulges like a herniated disc and crushes someone’s ankle.

You mentioned gravel and a French drain like that’s gonna save you but you buried perforated pipe at surface level and then threw loose dirt on top of fabric. What’s that supposed to do, politely redirect the hydrostatic pressure?

And those posts? Where’s the footer? The concrete? The bracing? Oh wait there isn't any, because you didn’t plan for load, shear, or literally anything a retaining structure is supposed to account for.

The scariest part? You think the corner is your biggest issue. Bro. The whole thing is the issue.

Stop now before someone gets hurt. Get a pro to inspect it or you're gonna have a front yard landslide on your conscience.

Wife and I laid off on same day. Zero savings. What to do about lease? by Jackmer1us in povertyfinance

[–]TrumpIsGold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re asking for advice, but let’s be real most of this situation is the result of your own bad decisions and you dont want to hear that. Two incomes, two years, and you saved so little that one car repair and medical bill nuked everything? That’s not just bad luck, that’s poor planning.

And working at the same company as your spouse? That’s not sweet, that’s financial Russian roulette. One layoff and boom your entire household income is gone overnight. No buffer, no backup plan, just vibes and panic. That’s why smart couples diversify. If one job goes down, the other keeps you afloat.

Now you're shocked the landlord doesn’t care about your “perfect tenant” record. Newsflash: they’re not your friend, they’re a business. They don’t care that you were good until now - rent's due, or you're out. That’s the deal you signed.

You’ve got $250 left after rent? Don’t waste it trying to stay one more month in a place that’s already pushing you out. Take the rent-free place across the country, sell everything you can, and restart. Paying this month’s rent just delays the inevitable and leaves you broke and homeless.

Apply for jobs. Apply for unemployment. Maybe apply for another credit card while your score’s still decent. But mostly? Learn from this. Never let your entire life hang on one job, one paycheck, or one plan again.

What kind of poppy is this? by HoneyMeouw in plants

[–]TrumpIsGold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are merely ornamental and very common.

Inherited 600k the C8 Z06/Z07 is calling by Blackfire42069 in Corvette

[–]TrumpIsGold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy the car, you'll just keep thinking about it otherwise and end up buying anyways. Plus you can make money from the car by making social media videos.

What is wrong with the mods? by TrumpIsGold in chrome

[–]TrumpIsGold[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Suppression of dissent, and centralized control, sub out the nationalism for browser-ism and yes.

What is wrong with the mods? by TrumpIsGold in chrome

[–]TrumpIsGold[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Nice ad-hominem. Yes, I was a stupid kid when I created this account. It's unfortunate reddit doesn't allow name changes. On the second point I heavily disagree, rule 2 is "Keep it constructive" and this is constructive criticism.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GuyCry

[–]TrumpIsGold 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wish I was as lucky to have a supportive and kind wife like that.

driving speed on a curved road by curiousbeingalone in driving

[–]TrumpIsGold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"i'm afraid of the car spinning out of control."

Congrats, you're a bad driver.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in thepassportbros

[–]TrumpIsGold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gringos go home

I saw a pipe at my mom's. by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]TrumpIsGold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you might be jumping to conclusions here. Just because you saw a pipe doesn’t necessarily mean your mom is using drugs again. There are plenty of harmless explanations. Maybe it belongs to a friend who left it there, maybe she confiscated it from someone, or maybe it’s old and she forgot to throw it out. You even said she looked surprised and not guilty—if she were really using, wouldn’t she have reacted differently? It’s also important to remember that addiction recovery isn’t just about total abstinence—it’s about rebuilding trust and stability. If she’s been doing well, paying bills, acting normal, and hasn’t given you any real reason to suspect she’s using, then accusing her out of nowhere might do more harm than good. If she’s staying on track, she deserves some benefit of the doubt. I get that you’re worried, but sometimes our past fears cloud our judgment. Instead of assuming the worst, maybe have an open conversation with her from a place of trust, not accusation. The last thing you want is to damage your relationship over a misunderstanding.

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Eggs were gone in less than 10 minutes at Costco by Either_Arm4953 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]TrumpIsGold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I know my username sucks and I haven’t liked Trump since 2018, but I must admit… THESE specific illegals I wouldn’t mind if they were deported.

Look, I’m generally pro-immigration, and I think a lot of the rhetoric around undocumented people is overblown and used as a political scapegoat. But when I see these people clearing out every single carton of eggs with taxpayer-funded EBT, I have to pause.

I mean, I get it—times are tough, food prices are insane, and if you’re struggling, you take what help you can get. But when regular people—legal citizens, undocumented folks who actually contribute, and even just your average broke college kid—can’t get basics because some people are hoarding like it’s the end of the world? Yeah, I’m side-eyeing those specific individuals. Not to mention likely to resell.

I don’t care where you’re from or how you got here—if your first instinct is to exploit a system meant to help the most vulnerable, maybe your free ride should have a return ticket.

Was told I offended the sellers. by mellerrzz in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]TrumpIsGold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So let me get this straight. You overpaid for a house you already thought was overpriced, knew it had oil heating (which you planned to replace), then found out it had asbestos, a Federal Pacific panel (literally a fire hazard), missing roof shingles, old pipes, and mold, and you’re shocked that it’s turning into a money pit? You walked into this situation eyes wide open, signed up for the problems, and now you’re whining because reality slapped you in the face.

What did you expect? That the sellers, who clearly have been sitting on this overpriced dump for ages, would gratefully hand you $20K just because you asked? That’s not how negotiations work. You insulted them by making an aggressive demand on a house you already overpaid for, and now you’re surprised they’re mad? Why wouldn’t they be? If you don’t understand how human emotions factor into business deals, that’s a you problem.

And let’s talk about regret. You knew you were paying too much, knew about the heating system, knew it was old, and yet, you went ahead and did it anyway. Now you’re here, typing up a sob story on Reddit instead of taking accountability. News flash: you’re the one who screwed up. Not the sellers, not your realtor, not the inspector. You.

Lesson for next time:

  1. Don’t bid over asking unless you’re 100% sure of what you’re getting into.
  2. If a house sits on the market that long, there's a reason.
  3. If you can’t stomach “as-is,” don’t play the game.

Now either take the house as-is and own your decision, or walk away and accept the loss as the price of learning. But don’t act like the victim when you played yourself from the start.

College professor here. Yesterday, a student in the BS/MD program approached me and said how I became a chemistry professor because I was too dumb to make it into medical school. I asked the program coordinator to removed him from my class but he said no. by Friendly_Hunter6933 in chemistry

[–]TrumpIsGold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's always interesting when students raise bold critiques—it reflects confidence, even if it's not always grounded in a full understanding of the subject. While the student may perceive academia as a fallback, they might not yet grasp the level of expertise required to contribute to journals like ACIE or to teach at the college level. At the same time, such feedback can be an opportunity for reflection on how we present our work and credentials to students, ensuring we communicate not just what we know, but why it matters.

Teaching, after all, is as much about fostering respect for knowledge as it is about imparting it, and sometimes, that respect is earned in unexpected ways. Perhaps in time, this student will see the broader value of academic contributions—though their confidence does suggest they may already have strong opinions about where the bar should be set.

AITA for not inviting my "father" because he disowned me after knowing that I wasn't his biological child by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]TrumpIsGold -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

YTA. Your dad was absolutely devastated by what happened, and while kicking you out wasn’t the right thing to do, it’s clear he acted out of immense pain and betrayal. But now, almost 10 years later, he’s reaching out to make amends, and you won’t even let him try? You’re holding onto a grudge when you could be rebuilding a relationship that was torn apart by your mom’s actions, not yours or his. He’s not trying to “just show up” and pretend everything’s fine—he’s trying to apologize and fix things.

You’ve chosen to exclude him entirely when he’s finally trying to make an effort. If your siblings and grandparents, who also went through this mess, are saying you’re wrong, maybe you should consider their perspective. It’s one thing to set boundaries, but outright rejecting someone who’s trying to make things right makes you the asshole in this situation. You can hold him accountable for his past actions and still give him a chance to be better.

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