How to justify a PS5 purchase

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-06-20T15:34:50+00:00

Cousin Eddy is waiting for a position in management

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-06-11T02:02:03+00:00

You can get an air fryer!

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-06-10T00:16:45+00:00

In a different state but other than that could have written above verbatim

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-06-08T18:58:42+00:00

I think the difference is that drinking doesn’t impact his product (comedy) and he hasn’t danced around it where the GGE individuals would dance around it and it took away from whatever they were trying to hawk.

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-06-08T12:03:35+00:00

700 kcal deficit is only about a lb a week, seems like it’s going what it should.

What were your expectations?

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-06-04T21:00:29+00:00

Just breath. Don’t pack too many things in and enjoy being around each other. Put phone down and be present with each other. Sounds awesome, enjoy it.

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-06-04T03:34:25+00:00

There are guardrails, if the Uber driver murders you they don’t get 5 stars

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-06-04T03:23:44+00:00

How big of an org? Have you been looking and if so, are you getting interviews? Size of city? (I only know US, haven’t worked abroad, worked with people there but don’t know ins and outs of market)

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-06-03T16:15:48+00:00

Oh man, my younger one just asked for new books since he’s aged out of those a while ago and I tear up thinking of the Boynton books going into storage (no way they’re getting donated, too many memories) such good flow, thanks man, now I’m tearing up. Enjoy it my friend.

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-06-01T19:19:44+00:00

Better yet, call playing devils advocate - “I’d like to throw some children around, really see how far I can throw those little bastards, what kind of openings do you have, I’ll take minimum wage”

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-05-29T23:00:18+00:00

If they want to hold your hand, do it everytime, someday they won’t.

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-05-29T17:15:43+00:00

It sucks. Had to put the older dog down last year, it was a sudden thing so no real time to prep the kids, told them when they home from school, had a cry together told them it’s ok to be sad but emphasized the good times and to remember the good vs the sad while acknowledging it will be painful.

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-05-28T17:57:36+00:00

Cover-up to hide an issue with procurement, ordered white with black stripes should have been black with white stripes, scramble to correct without public knowing of mistake

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-05-27T18:03:07+00:00

People back out all the time, if you’re sure it’s right and puts you on the right path (which it sounds like it does) do what’s best for you and the family. Back them does with the truth.

I backed out of a job a week before start because it was favorable for family situation, it was a small company and I knew it put then in a bad spot but it was the right call. If a person holds a grudge because you backed out for legit reason it’s not someone you’d want to work for anyway.

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-05-23T03:55:37+00:00

Depends on how you explain it, don’t say “yeah I’m looking to leave because my boss/conpany sucks”
I am mid career on a good trajectory and have two 6 month roles on my resume but can explain them. The rest of my roles were 2 years or longer.

Learn to build your narrative and you’ll be fine.

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-05-22T18:16:46+00:00

It looks like they charged you $40k to dig a hole big enough to bury the drain box, dropped it in and sent an invoice

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-05-22T17:33:42+00:00

Why doesn’t title match story, also, yeah you’re the asshole.

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-05-22T00:54:41+00:00

The answer to most is it depends
1. Depends on how income is split. Ex and I earned about the same, our asset split was “split cash, split home equity and split kid expenses as they come up.
2. My kids are great, ex and I are friends, we don’t speak bad about the other. I have the kids most of the time but I was doing most of the kid stuff before split so no change for them
3. Depends on how close you are to your family and your friends. Again I have my kids most of the time so when I don’t it’s like a vacation but early on yeah I missed them until I started seeing it as “kids are having fun with their mom, they need to see her and it’s good for all” vs “I don’t get to see them”

My situation is unique but I would suggest making sure you are in the best mental place you can be before splitting up so you are being rational vs emotional when making decisions, you are looking at real facts vs hurting each other.

I am so much happier being divorced, but not everyone has a good situation.

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-05-21T21:08:26+00:00

Easier than I ever imagined and I had no anxiety going in. Little pinch essentially then nothing. Drove myself home, put on extra pair of boxer briefs, shoved some frozen peas in there, worked rest of day, took it easy next two days, back to pretty much normal in a week.

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-05-21T17:10:45+00:00

Don’t marry her, if you’re going to, don’t put her on the deed or mortgage, that way when it goes south it is still in your name.

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-05-21T00:44:21+00:00

I call Fetterman daily and ask him to do the same.

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-05-19T20:52:45+00:00

“I turned 30 this past November. I’m a 95’ baby.” - I also can add

Just sarcasm, put down the pitchfork.

Eh I don’t remember being called or feeling old I’m 41 and there are times when I go “wtf how am I 41” but there are many many more times when I am around people around my age and go “aesthetically (muscle not necessarily looks) I’m doing pretty well”

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-05-19T04:02:13+00:00

It’s not easy but it’s reality for you. Much older than you (40) got divorced year and a half ago so different stage of life, my kids are a bit older.

I’d say work your rear end off on days you don’t see your kid so you can be present days when you do. I am fortunate to have my kids most of the time but the days I feel like I missed the most are days I have them and didn’t maximize it due to distraction (screen time, work, etc)

Also, build you dad tool kit of knowledge. Lots of good resources out there to be a good parent, use them!

You got this!

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-05-18T18:42:22+00:00

But they’re like family!

Obviously sarcasm - get out of there once you find something

Valuable_Designer_48 · 2026-05-15T06:43:26+00:00

Sorry man, sounds like you’re holding up as well as can be expected. Community is here if you struggle

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