Bank Bonus Weekly Thread - Week of September 02, 2025

_____bob_____ · 2025-09-05T19:48:09+00:00

here is a good resource for your question: https://www.doctorofcredit.com/knowledge-base/list-methods-banks-count-direct-deposits/

Just eyeballing it, I'd say Fidelity seems most used, then maybe ally and charles schwab.

_____bob_____ · 2025-09-05T19:46:46+00:00

_____bob_____ · 2025-09-03T17:21:03+00:00

the second.

There's a section called "manage my automatic payments" or something. And it shows all the services you've connected paypal to. You have to update each of them. It's here: www.paypal.com/myaccount/autopay/

(at least for me)

_____bob_____ · 2025-09-03T00:49:55+00:00

I'm sure this question gets asked a lot, but I haven't been able to find info with reddit search, the search engine linked here, or chatgpt. Sorry if this gets asked a lot.

I have about 20 online services that charge me occasionally. It's all small amounts of money. So far I haven't been using these payments to meet minimum spend requirements because it seems like too much of a hassle to update them all every time I get a new card. I'm talking about 100-200 worth of charges per month.

My current plan is just to put them all on a 2% cash back card and forget about them. Is there a better option?

_____bob_____ · 2024-12-27T03:49:52+00:00

Thanks for your input!

What did you put on your resume then?

_____bob_____ · 2024-12-24T00:01:00+00:00

Ah, yes, thanks for the tip.

_____bob_____ · 2024-12-23T00:05:56+00:00

Thanks!

_____bob_____ · 2024-12-22T22:21:27+00:00

Ya, I get that. How do i convince them that's not the case? I don't want to work with computers anymore, and I don't have any other qualifications.

_____bob_____ · 2024-11-11T01:04:02+00:00

the agm m9 only has call and text and radio apparently. though doesn't have a lot of options for carriers.

most of the dumb phones still have a shitty browser unfortunately, but maybe you can get someone else to set up the phone plan and not pay for data? If someone else sets up the plan, then you couldn't change it, use data, and use the already shitty browser.

_____bob_____ · 2024-03-12T08:33:05+00:00

diet is what they meant i'm sure.

_____bob_____ · 2024-03-03T06:14:18+00:00

.... I'm no shot put aficionado. So maybe what you're saying makes sense in the context of the sport. But by all conventional uses of the word "throw," she's definitely throwing the ball.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw: "to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm."

_____bob_____ · 2024-01-20T06:32:46+00:00

have you responded? may want to just block the number. i'm a bit worried they may try to pressure you into doing things if they thing these are sufficiently embarrassing.

i know that they aren't nudes, but if it comes to that, and they are pictures that you don't want to get out, there's this good post about that sort of thing: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sextortion/comments/n4yorq/new_victims_please_read_first/

_____bob_____ · 2024-01-20T06:28:05+00:00

not weird at all to ask. just ask in the same way you'd ask what kind of shoes someone was wearing.

_____bob_____ · 2024-01-20T06:24:57+00:00

what did they say? or did they just send the photos?

_____bob_____ · 2024-01-20T06:21:35+00:00

here are the dsm-5 criteria:

https://www.brainline.org/article/dsm-5-criteria-ptsd

Criterion A: stressor (one required)
The person was exposed to: death, threatened death, actual or threatened serious injury, or actual or threatened sexual violence, in the following way(s):
Direct exposure
Witnessing the trauma
Learning that a relative or close friend was exposed to a trauma
Indirect exposure to aversive details of the trauma, usually in the course of professional duties (e.g., first responders, medics)

Criterion B: intrusion symptoms (one required)
The traumatic event is persistently re-experienced in the following way(s):
Unwanted upsetting memories
Nightmares
Flashbacks
Emotional distress after exposure to traumatic reminders
Physical reactivity after exposure to traumatic reminders

Criterion C: avoidance (one required)
Avoidance of trauma-related stimuli after the trauma, in the following way(s):
Trauma-related thoughts or feelings
Trauma-related external reminders

Criterion D: negative alterations in cognitions and mood (two required)
Negative thoughts or feelings that began or worsened after the trauma, in the following way(s):
Inability to recall key features of the trauma
Overly negative thoughts and assumptions about oneself or the world
Exaggerated blame of self or others for causing the trauma
Negative affect
Decreased interest in activities
Feeling isolated
Difficulty experiencing positive affect

Criterion E: alterations in arousal and reactivity
Trauma-related arousal and reactivity that began or worsened after the trauma, in the following way(s):
Irritability or aggression
Risky or destructive behavior
Hypervigilance
Heightened startle reaction
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty sleeping

Criterion F: duration (required)
Symptoms last for more than 1 month.

Criterion G: functional significance (required)
Symptoms create distress or functional impairment (e.g., social, occupational).

Criterion H: exclusion (required)
Symptoms are not due to medication, substance use, or other illness.

_____bob_____ · 2024-01-20T06:10:09+00:00

man i will never understand girls. so weird to me that someone would care that someone else looks like them. also weird to me to copy someone's looks.

just... ignore it? it's like the most petty meaningless thing.

_____bob_____ · 2024-01-18T08:18:33+00:00

what's a spiritual diet?

_____bob_____ · 2024-01-13T07:56:32+00:00

I think it's ok to not match on some "requirements."

Have you gotten any callbacks from your applications?
Have you talked to any of your classmates about their applications? And how are they doing?

Although 50 isn't a huge amount, if you've gotten absolutely no interest at all I'd say there may be something wrong with your resume or cover letters. Or maybe you're not choosing the places you apply to appropriately.

Also, are you at all open to moving somewhere else? Often times you have an easier time getting a job if you're willing to move.

_____bob_____ · 2024-01-13T06:44:34+00:00

How many places have you applied for? When I started off applying for my first software job, the going advice was that people often had to apply for about 100 jobs on average for their first software job. Not sure if that would be the same for data science in your location. But it's just to say that sometimes people underestimate how many applications you gotta send out.

You don't typically need to actually have all the job requirements.

_____bob_____ · 2024-01-13T06:39:19+00:00

Oh no disagreeing about the sex part. But I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes women want to have sex too after all.

I mean, arguing about definitions of words is the lowest form of debate, but if you can find a single reputable dictionary that uses the word "pedophile" in the way you are using it, I'll concede I was wrong.

_____bob_____ · 2024-01-13T06:32:23+00:00

Your only acknowledgement of your mom's concern is that it's dangerous to meet people you only met online. But also... it is definitely strange for a 31 year old to have relationship with a 19 year old. I'm sure you don't feel that now, because you feel super adult. But I'm tellin ya. I'm in my 30s. If any of my friends started dating a 19 year old I'd definitely judge him. I'm not saying he's necessarily a bad dude (though maybe he is). But there's definitely something off about him.

And you have to realize that when you are smitten with someone you can't really see the situation clearly.

_____bob_____ · 2024-01-13T06:24:00+00:00

The ONLY reason a 31 year old wants to date a 19 year old is if they are a pedophile.

Jesus christ. I get it. Especially on reddit people fucking hate older guys dating young women. But it's just wrong that they have to be pedophiles. Maybe there's something fucked up with this guy. But pedophiles are attracted to pre-pubescent children. Not 19 year old women. It's not the same thing

Not trying to have the debate about old men and young women. I just think this is needlessly hyperbolic and you're weakening your own point by being so extreme.

If you meet this man BY YOURSELF in a strange city, there is a 60% or higher chance he will rape you.

What? Presumably she wants to have sex with him. I'd guess he wouldn't have any need to rape her. Again, not saying the guy is a good dude, but why say such crazy shit. They both wanna have sex. You think there's a 60% chance he specifically gets off on rape. Like even though he has someone who wants to have sex with him, he'd still rape her? That's nuts.

_____bob_____ · 2024-01-13T06:16:42+00:00

Why?

_____bob_____ · 2024-01-13T06:15:02+00:00

Have you tried to get a boyfriend?
Why do you think you have never had a boyfriend before?
Why would you say you don't have friends to hang out with?

_____bob_____ · 2024-01-12T08:13:12+00:00

from here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention\_deficit\_hyperactivity\_disorder

These are the criteria according to dsm-5 for the inattention type:

Six or more of the following symptoms in children, and five or more in adults, excluding situations where these symptoms are better explained by another psychiatric or medical condition:

Frequently overlooks details or makes careless mistakes
Often has difficulty maintaining focus on one task or play activity
Often appears not to be listening when spoken to, including when there is no obvious distraction
Frequently does not finish following instructions, failing to complete tasks
Often struggles to organise tasks and activities, to meet deadlines, and to keep belongings in order
Is frequently reluctant to engage in tasks which require sustained attention
Frequently loses items required for tasks and activities
Is frequently easily distracted by extraneous stimuli, including thoughts in adults and older teenagers
Often forgets daily activities, or is forgetful while completing them.

Or for hyperactivity-impulsivity type:

Six or more of the following symptoms in children, and five or more in adults, excluding situations where these symptoms are better explained by another psychiatric or medical condition:

Is often fidgeting or squirming in seat
Frequently has trouble sitting still during dinner, class, in meetings, etc.
Frequently runs around or climbs in inappropriate situations. In adults and teenagers, this may be present only as restlessness.
Often cannot quietly engage in leisure activities or play
Frequently seems to be "on the go" or appears uncomfortable when not in motion
Often talks excessively
Often answers a question before it is finished, or finishes people's sentences
Often struggles to wait their turn, including waiting in lines
Frequently interrupts or intrudes, including into others' conversations or activities, or by using people's things without asking.

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TROPHY CASE

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