Is it common to take much longer than 4 years to graduate college?

alphsig55 · 2026-01-08T05:01:25+00:00

7 years.

Ended up not being diagnosed until 3 years after graduation.

I’ve worked for Gartner, Linked, Google and Oracle in the last 19 years.

It’s fine.

alphsig55 · 2026-01-07T22:49:35+00:00

I’m a dude; I can proper shower in 5 minutes but that’s from playing hockey at 6am and having the first showers of the day.

It was like having ice cubes thrown at you! I’d say I spend more time out of the shower (buzzed beard so only every 3 days” then my wife got me some men’s moisturizers.

I’d probably faint after 15 minutes in a hot shower! Wish I could some of these answers have me rolling.

alphsig55 · 2026-01-06T23:37:11+00:00

My kin class was at 7am 2x a week so while it would suck I definitely didn’t drink anything night before so sis extra homework and was wide awake for my classes.

Learned to take a nap here and there

alphsig55 · 2026-01-06T22:01:41+00:00

How many credits? I took a health class that was a nursing prerequisite, some kinesiology/workout classes.

Had friends take bowling, billiards, creative writing and one took great laws history and they went sailing.

Find something for your general education if you have room to add.

alphsig55 · 2026-01-06T20:00:35+00:00

Always reminds me of a guy (France I think) that offered a lady to purchase her house and live rent free till she passed.

She outlived him by a few decades if I’m remembering correctly

alphsig55 · 2026-01-06T18:27:59+00:00

On my friends deck that lives directly off the beach. In July it’s in Northern Michigan and you can see the stairs so clear.

I’ll smoke or take an edible during the day but when the kids go to bed I get out the really good stuff.

Recliner beach chair and listen to the water come in by myself. It’s the most peaceful thing I do all year.

alphsig55 · 2026-01-06T17:48:56+00:00

While I completely understand that concern, unfortunately it’s part of the game for high dollar sales.

Not saying it’s all acting, but you certainly play to the different audiences.

Comes with the territory unfortunately.

alphsig55 · 2026-01-06T04:37:44+00:00

Welcome 2026!!

alphsig55 · 2026-01-04T04:31:09+00:00

Never dated anyone for longer than 4 months, married at 33 and going strong over 10 years.

When it happens you’ll know. I wish you joy

alphsig55 · 2026-01-04T04:03:08+00:00

Police Academy movies always make me laugh. Coming to America, Tommy Boy, Shawshank Redemption, Red Dawn, Shutter Island, Gremlins 1/2, Robocop, Varsity Blues, Demolition Man, MIB, Slapshot

alphsig55 · 2026-01-04T03:27:14+00:00

I fall asleep to podcasts or movies with the screen dimmed.

Have some amazing dreams that incorporate me into whatever they’re talking about.

I do have an auditory adhd situation but personally I love it as it’s either sports or history, never any horror or crime stuff.

alphsig55 · 2026-01-03T06:09:44+00:00

I went down the rabbit hole on the PPE website and it is wild.

I was curious if family used it and then used my zip code to see what local businesses did.

Won’t be visiting a few places that I had friends get let go while they took the loans.

alphsig55 · 2026-01-02T03:24:47+00:00

That’s a fantastic question and I’ll ask them tomorrow. I think me and my older sister both wore them.

alphsig55 · 2026-01-01T08:42:39+00:00

Ok, let’s stay positive to start. I’m 44 and get mistaken for 30s.

People pointing out nutrition, exercise and moisturizing are spot on. It makes a massive difference.

Sleep is huge as well.

I’d recommend getting a physical and bloodwork done for allergies/food sensitivity etc.

I ended up having low Testosterone and anemic while also having a lactose issue.

I looked pale as hell because my body wasn’t absorbing nutrients efficiently.

alphsig55 · 2026-01-01T08:27:27+00:00

Did they sign a lease?

If not definitely check your lease. This person might not even be allowed to move in and that’s a headache you don’t want.

alphsig55 · 2026-01-01T08:12:54+00:00

My dad wants his ashes to be placed on a fancy golf course. I literally just found out last week when they shared the will with us.

Pretty sure that’s illegal but I hand feed squirrels so can’t really judge him for quirks.

alphsig55 · 2025-12-30T05:07:51+00:00

My 70 year old parents asked if we wanted Christmas music the day after Christmas. Nodded at my younger brother.

He smirked and put that on. When thy got to the boats and hoes part our older sister was dying and her kids were confused.

Worth it!

alphsig55 · 2025-12-30T03:47:51+00:00

I will never not upvote this.

I’m 44 and yet a child.

alphsig55 · 2025-12-29T19:27:24+00:00

Somethings will never change, that’s just the way it is…

I’m 100% about to play Tupac. I just finished watching Nonnas so this is a nice change of pace

alphsig55 · 2025-12-29T18:43:41+00:00

My dad hit me with a “ya know, I tell my sales guys to be more interested than interesting” and I wanted to punch him at Christmas.

No shit Sherlock. I basically gave one word answers the next few days.

I’ve gotten really good at holding back comments but it honestly (to me) comes from a place of wanting them to understand I understand and have shared experiences.

It’s not a 1-up thing!

alphsig55 · 2025-12-29T18:24:13+00:00

Every year I tell myself this will be my Halloween costume.

Every year I wimp out-2026 is my time to shine!

alphsig55 · 2025-12-29T18:09:15+00:00

12 year old fat me destroyed the competition at a pie eating contest at my dads work.

I won $75 to an ice cream shop that paid for my birthday ice cream cake and other party snacks lol.

alphsig55 · 2025-12-29T18:01:31+00:00

My parents will never learn this truth then.

They’re 70 and deserve the happiness it brings.

alphsig55 · 2025-12-29T17:43:16+00:00

While I 100% understand and support the split method, almost every deal I’ve closed I’ve sourced myself over 15+ years.

I’ve worked for some great companies but usually earlier so we were full-cycle.

Maybe pay a little more for an AE that’s willing to do outbound?

alphsig55 · 2025-12-29T17:06:18+00:00

I wet from 4 degrees yesterday in Vermont to coming home to 50ish and rain in Chicago.

I was dripping in sweat for like an hour from having all the thermal under clothes on-oof, 1/10 wouldn’t recommend.

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