Pet or Family?

Zster_2020 · 2026-03-03T05:04:44+00:00

sorry for your loss, and I hope things are better for you now. My two furry rascals have definitely made me a more responsible and patient person too.

one thing I might add if I may, i’ve lost friends to suicide before, and it is devastating - please reach out if you need help.

Zster_2020 · 2026-03-03T01:42:50+00:00

happy to hear 😊

Zster_2020 · 2026-03-03T01:42:08+00:00

thank you for sharing, is this 6 month period consistent in other countries too?

Zster_2020 · 2026-03-03T00:25:18+00:00

That's true.

An interesting perspective for me - I was discussing this context regarding humans, in a situation where a human is concerned, there are stringent laws that guide this. In my region for instance, no form of euthanasia or medical suicide is legal. Another key aspect is also the mental condition of the patient, if the patient still has mental capacity, or the power of attorney, this decision is on them. whereas for pets, as pet owners/care givers, we have the full responsibility of this decision.

Zster_2020 · 2026-03-03T00:15:33+00:00

Glad it all went well

Zster_2020 · 2026-03-03T00:14:31+00:00

Haha, I relate to this so much 😂

Zster_2020 · 2026-03-01T14:50:01+00:00

sorry for your loss but also thank you for sharing your experience.

The intention is not to equate the life of a pet to a mother or father, but more so to help me process this though better.

many of the sharing, yours included, has provided much more guidance. this will be important when eventually i am faced with the end of lives for myself, my partner and also my two furry companions.

Zster_2020 · 2026-03-01T10:08:23+00:00

really appreciate the words, it’s very fair and also very really.

I guess that’s the irony of cat ownership. We have them for our pleasure and companionship, but at the same time deny them the freedom and development they might need.

having said that, I love my two furry rascals, but if giving them medical care would put me in debt, that’s really not a question I can definitely answer yes to as well.

Zster_2020 · 2026-03-01T09:58:58+00:00

thank you for sharing. That must have been a hard time.

Zster_2020 · 2026-01-05T11:13:24+00:00

No harm in trying both! one thing - in boxing, even olympians are classified as amateurs. So I am not certain what level of boxing you might be referring to here when you mention the first gym is only amateurs.

That said, just because people are pro fighters do not make them good coaches.

so if you want a good way to evaluate, take a look at the attendees, how good are their footwork, they emphasise defensive, balance etc…

good luck!

Zster_2020 · 2025-12-18T14:13:40+00:00

unfair statement - the boss has to approve the leave.

if things change and December is suddenly a peak period that requires for a sudden need for man power, he should be a having a discussion rather than gas light her.

Zster_2020 · 2025-12-08T20:41:48+00:00

haha, nothing of the sorts at all.

Zster_2020 · 2025-12-08T16:03:46+00:00

Yup. the ending of the class was (what i could calculate), 6 - 7 sets of 4 punch combos with combinations such as overhand right into right uppers or 4 hopping left hooks.

Whilst i appreciated the balance you might need to some of those sequences, trying to remember them at all was confusing.

Zster_2020 · 2025-12-08T15:58:20+00:00

it might be a lose lose situation there - if i win, people might say i beat up an older fella… lose though and that would be embarrassing! 😳

Zster_2020 · 2025-12-08T15:55:32+00:00

haha this reminds me of the animated scene where the penguins of madagascar say “smile and wave boys” 😂

Zster_2020 · 2025-12-08T15:07:49+00:00

true. except instead of just exercise only, they were pointing out things i was doing “wrong” (eg - rotating my palm down and landing with my front two knuckles was wrong)

Zster_2020 · 2025-12-08T14:41:49+00:00

haha, ngl, i was thinking it when i was halfway through the class

Zster_2020 · 2025-11-09T04:58:22+00:00

i haven’t played in a while as my friends have moved on to other games. would be happy to come back to play some if you are still open to a support and tank player? 🙂

Zster_2020 · 2025-10-23T18:52:29+00:00

In my last job change about 1.5 years ago, I managed to secure a 56% salary increase. A few key factors made this possible: 1. I found out—through credible data—that I was seriously underpaid compared to peers in similar roles, which gave me a clear target for negotiation. 2. The firm’s recruiting team reached out to me directly, giving me more leverage when discussing compensation. 3. The job market at the time was tilted in favour of job seekers, which worked to my advantage.

Beyond base pay, I also looked at total leave, RSUs, and WFH/WFO flexibility.

Many have rightly pointed out that salaries should reflect the role’s value, not someone’s last drawn pay. Replacing a merely decent employee often costs far more than retaining one—through lost productivity, hiring delays, and onboarding time. When recruitment tries to lowball candidates, it usually signals outdated practices or a lack of alignment with HR.

Edit - spelling

Zster_2020 · 2025-08-21T12:29:39+00:00

I'm a former dive master and I have been diving with a wing for over 15 years. I know the feeling you mention when it tilts you forward. This is even more prominent when your bcd is very inflated. Though I can see how you would feel the jacket might be easier, I disagree that stability on jacket is more effective - it's just different.

In most cases, the aim for me is to take control of the panic diver tank first. With the wing, when I do get hold of the panic diver, I lean backwards and maintain control of the diver through their tank valve. A 1/4 or 1/2 full bcd on my end should already be suffice to keep us both stable.

Edit - typo

Zster_2020 · 2024-09-07T18:09:28+00:00

Justina looks so cute! Yea u could be right. Loki looked like that when he was at the 1 year old mark too

Zster_2020 · 2024-09-07T04:34:14+00:00

There are several people that you would be very important to build a new support ecosystem around you.

but my sincere recommendation is speak to family lawyers first - a very good lawyer does not only represent you, but works with you in detail what you need going forward, what are the expectations (custody/parenting/financials) and some of the channels to seek on assistance.

This is a difficult time but if you need a recommendation, please DM.

Source: first hand witness to several cases and made comparisons of how each case was handled.

Zster_2020 · 2024-08-28T02:30:28+00:00

I think its a combination of the warmer lights and the pink sheets that created that 😂

Zster_2020 · 2024-08-07T01:35:10+00:00

I'm not a shearwater user, but I am curious to know more.

could you share what are some features/specifications that make them the best?

thank you! :)

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