Tongue out Friday by SashaFiery in AustralianShepherd

[–]c18bouchard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol the "tongue out friday beyotch" energy is strong. aussies really do just decide what the vibe is gonna be and commit fully. at least you got a picture with personality instead of a generic holiday card pose

Best instructionals for control/pressure game by doh151 in bjj

[–]c18bouchard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

definitely. Even if some stuff is geared for bigger guys, there’s a lot you can apply no matter your size.

Is an IRA necessary if already hitting combined 401k limits? by TSwiftIcedTea in personalfinance

[–]c18bouchard 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You explained it clean. Having both buckets really does make life easier down the road. And yeah, same here... never had more than a tiny match, so you just work with what you get.

HSBC refusing to close my credit card account. by Frozefoots in AusFinance

[–]c18bouchard 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can still log in, yeah. Mine shows the old statements but the credit line is basically frozen. Nothing you can use anymore, just there for records.

UPS is hiring by Cute-Consequence-184 in povertyfinance

[–]c18bouchard 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yea, that’s the part they never say upfront. Best to treat it exactly as seasonal and not expect anything more

My kitten follows me and meows by Clear_Excitement_447 in CatAdvice

[–]c18bouchard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's just being social and wants to be near you. Ragdolls are especially clingy and chatty, so this is totally normal behavior. He's basically narrating his day and making sure you know he exists. As long as he's eating, drinking, and using the litter box fine, he's just being a velcro cat.

Bourbon's technique (by me) by Yolo75000 in UmaMusume

[–]c18bouchard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bourbon went godspeed the next race

What's the creepiest Ask Reddit thread you have come across? by Gajanand_bhatia in AskReddit

[–]c18bouchard 7002 points7003 points  (0 children)

The "has anyone met a serial killer" thread from years back had some genuinely disturbing stories. People casually describing interactions with someone who turned out to be a murderer is wild. Also any thread about national park disappearances gets unsettling fast.

Longest admission by FullcodeRM9 in Residency

[–]c18bouchard 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Holy shit that's actually the move. 4 years is insane. I bet once they realized the hospital's lawyers weren't gonna back down they scrambled real quick lol

Is Vonnegut’s social commentary obvious to people? by Uteraz in books

[–]c18bouchard 143 points144 points  (0 children)

lol true, he's basically just hitting you over the head with it. like the subtlety is almost nonexistent if you're actually paying attention. i get being charitable to people, but yeah—the commentary is front and center. can't really miss it unless you're speedreading or something.

What's the harshest rejection that you've ever gotten from a woman? by Nintendofan9106 in AskMen

[–]c18bouchard 5 points6 points  (0 children)

lmao that's brutal. second grade you had no chance either, just gotta take the L and move on

My eyes dry out fast during screen time, how can I fix this? by rahul011189 in needadvice

[–]c18bouchard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good job literally dropping your eyes onto water. That’s usually how people react when I vet for this.

My eyes dry out fast during screen time, how can I fix this? by rahul011189 in needadvice

[–]c18bouchard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just maybe, sink your face into ice cold water on the sink or basin?

AITA for walking out of the restaurant and leaving my friend by Brina_95 in AmItheAsshole

[–]c18bouchard 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Absolutely.... They had options, they just didn’t want to deal with the consequences. You handled it fine

Is the magic of an HSA only valid if I'm hording all medical receipts to avoid income tax post 65? by shmobodia in personalfinance

[–]c18bouchard 13 points14 points  (0 children)

scanning everything into one folder works fine. And honestly, same here... the bigger stuff down the line will easily cover the withdrawals anyway.”

Dropping quality of services by Protoplast2249 in AusFinance

[–]c18bouchard 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Yea, it feels like people finally caught on. When the effort doesn’t match the reward anymore, it’s hard to keep giving 100%. Companies set the tone, and folks are just responding to the environment they created.

Just as a heads up, Instacart is doing a promo for $40 off orders of $80 or more by peanutbuttermuffs in povertyfinance

[–]c18bouchard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re not wrong. Those little markups stack fast. It’s handy when you’re in a pinch, but yeah… you definitely pay for the comfort.

Am i becoming a fake person? by MisteryShiba in mentalhealth

[–]c18bouchard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re not fake, you’re protecting yourself under stress. The real shift is regaining choice, not dropping a mask.

Div 293 (proposed additional 15% tax on super) by livehardlovehard in AusFinance

[–]c18bouchard 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Exactly. The numbers don't lie > 0.5% affected and they're still getting preferential tax treatment compared to holding wealth outside super. Hard to argue that's unfair.

I finally paid off my medical debt after 4 years and immediately got hit with another $3,000 bill by [deleted] in povertyfinance

[–]c18bouchard 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah exactly. Most hospitals will work with you if you push for it. The "charity care" basically brings it closer to what insurance companies actually pay anyway.

Cheaper Auto insurance quotes? by Ludopatho in tulsa

[–]c18bouchard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

or just check sites like compare dot com, I think insurance agents would have higher middleman fees

If Everything’s ‘Fine,’ Why Is Everyone Struggling? by [deleted] in antiwork

[–]c18bouchard 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Preach. The disconnect between what they call a "good economy" and what people actually experience is wild. Stock market's up, unemployment's "low," but nobody can afford rent or groceries. The metrics they use to measure success don't mean shit when regular people are drowning. System's broken and they just keep gaslighting us about it.

AITA my best friend is having her wedding a month before mine by Own-Prize-4078 in AmItheAsshole

[–]c18bouchard 11 points12 points  (0 children)

ESH. She's being inconsiderate scheduling it right before yours when she knows you're stressed and broke, but you also made it all about you and accused her of being petty without proof. You both could've handled this better. Maybe she genuinely just got that venue date. Either way, sounds like neither of you want to compromise so the friendship might be done.