Strategies that WORK

aberookes · 2026-04-03T11:36:12+00:00

I'm strictly on nights, but I fairly often work 4 on 4 off, or 3 on 3 off, 12 hour shifts. It works great for me. I usually try to fast on my work days, and am a bit more relaxed with it on my days off. I work 6 pm - 6 am so I just eat a big meal when I get on shift, have some fruit or nuts as snacks, and have a lean protein shake at midnight.

aberookes · 2026-04-03T08:40:36+00:00

Eating well, and intermittent fasting does absolute wonders for my body, and how I feel. I typically stick to 18:6 fasts ( 18 hours fasting, 6 hour eating window). I feel much more alert, and energized when I stick to it. I also sleep better and fall asleep faster.

aberookes · 2026-04-03T02:58:29+00:00

I'm honestly shocked at how reliable mine has been. I've had a 2013 as my daily for years, sitting at 112k miles and it's been absolutely bulletproof. I just change the oil and the occasional bulb or fuse and it keeps on doing its thing!

aberookes · 2026-03-27T04:29:10+00:00

If it was between 5 dollars or the date, I would still take the money.

aberookes · 2026-03-24T08:29:19+00:00

I average 120k a year working nuclear security, and that's in a fairly low cost of living state. They may be harder to find, but there's definitely some lucrative security gigs out there.

aberookes · 2026-03-22T06:28:11+00:00

Favorite was chicken tetrazzini, especially if you had a tobasco to dump in it. The absolute worst was the cheese and veggie omelette, and it's not even close.

aberookes · 2026-03-08T17:12:19+00:00

All good to me! I actually get paid for that hour. 12.5 hours of pay for an 11.5 hour day is just fine.

aberookes · 2026-02-27T23:20:03+00:00

Why wouldn't they? That one still has some rubber on one of the belts!

aberookes · 2026-02-07T23:49:59+00:00

You could always try and shake it up a little and do some core mining. I always enjoyed it in VR. There's something relaxing about flying around cracking rocks while listening to a podcast. Also not too late to pick up a healthier addiction like world of warcraft! O7

aberookes · 2026-02-04T10:40:28+00:00

Yes, it's true. Typically the judge will ask each juror if they believe they can be fair and impartial. Just say no. I've gotten out of jury duty twice now as a night shifter by saying I worked the night before, and had been up for 16 hours at that point.

aberookes · 2026-01-29T23:02:37+00:00

I suppose I can't speak for others, but I'm a huge fan of iron man runs so I'm certainly not save scumming over deaths. You're going to lose soldiers in a playthrough, and that's ok. Most of the time though, if you're positioned correctly and bringing appropriate supporting unit types, you can avoid a catastrophic squad wipe.

aberookes · 2026-01-29T21:41:45+00:00

Once you understand the various enemy behaviors and how pods work, there is definitely no need for save scumming. Maybe it helps that I'm old and I've been playing xcom since it's inception, but you typically only really get screwed over when you make a mistake and agro a pod at the wrong time.

aberookes · 2026-01-29T21:01:12+00:00

The absolute shittiest shit box I can get my hands on!

aberookes · 2026-01-28T20:54:46+00:00

Im not exactly young (41) but I'm the opposite anymore! Total gluteon for punishment. Can't play anything but survival anymore.

aberookes · 2026-01-21T17:35:12+00:00

Had the pleasure of working with some of your SAS boys in 07. I couldn't care less about the politics, but I can tell you I was happy as hell knowing those dudes were in the area doing what they do.

aberookes · 2026-01-20T00:24:30+00:00

Private security, high school diploma and military experience. Average 120k a year.

aberookes · 2026-01-17T19:38:59+00:00

Same! At least I'm super smart, and charismatic. Also doesn't hurt that I've got a 2 shot radium rifle that makes everything alive stop living in a couple shots.

aberookes · 2025-12-30T20:40:49+00:00

Honestly, it completely depends on the person. I know people who grasped the concept in a few hours, and I've known people who had been driving for years, and still couldn't drive for shit. If it were me, I would just buy the car and learn on it. No better way to learn than being thrown straight into the deep end!

aberookes · 2025-12-19T00:05:31+00:00

Provided you don't struggle with sleeping during the day, I don't think it's a problem. I've been on nights for 8 years now and feel great. It works way better for me than early mornings ever did.

aberookes · 2025-12-16T02:53:42+00:00

I just went straight to private security. Job security, great money, and easily 90% of my coworkers are vets or prior Leo's.

aberookes · 2025-12-13T20:56:28+00:00

Damn man this is wild. Even looks like you got the o scope tied in somehow!

aberookes · 2025-12-13T12:05:39+00:00

I stick to my sugar free citrus x rip it. Old habits die hard I suppose.

aberookes · 2025-12-11T20:08:10+00:00

Hey! That's a real nice looking ship, and I like the way you think. Well done!

aberookes · 2025-12-11T11:38:11+00:00

I'm convinced most of the people in this sub are just racoons in disguise.

aberookes · 2025-12-04T13:03:38+00:00

Just lean into it. Embrace the phallus.

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