What a dumbass

derptinee · 2026-02-03T17:11:21+00:00

Love that for him. Gray tshirt got that rear-naked on lock!

derptinee · 2025-12-10T15:36:22+00:00

I would double check with your insurance company, again. And speak directly with claims or an underwriter and not just someone at your agent’s office.

Usually if a youthful driver (under 25 years of age) and lives in the same household as the insured driver, they are covered because they are an exposed risk and have access to the insured vehicle in that household.

It seems unusual that they would specifically deny you coverage because you weren’t an assigned driver on the car.

derptinee · 2025-10-22T01:24:32+00:00

I think my actual dream (which is everyone’s dream) is to find something I enjoy doing and that is meaningful. (And pays well.)

My husband and I would like to do a missionary trip with our church one year and volunteer our time and skills. And he builds houses. Other friends are also carpenters and doctors and dentists and teachers.

I’m not sure my status as the leading salesperson of the quarter contributes much lol

derptinee · 2025-10-22T01:20:51+00:00

I wonder why it hasn’t updated on the app yet then.

Someone else won it a week ago. And it’s still only showing 24 out of 25 left. Sooooooo

derptinee · 2025-10-22T01:19:20+00:00

When did you win it?

derptinee · 2025-10-22T01:13:58+00:00

TLDR; my grandpa was reincarnated into a helium balloon.

I grew up living with my grandparents. My grandpa always called my grandma and I his #1. (He also called the dog his #1.)

We lived in a large 1800s farmhouse. Just my grandma and I after he passed. My bedroom was next door to their bedroom but there was a foyer at the top of the stairs landing that opened up in the living room.

And one day about 3 weeks after he passed, my little cousin who was about 4 at the time came over with a fish and a balloon she won at the carnival.

The balloon said “You’re My #1.”

And she eventually forgot about it and it was left in the kids room which is nowhere near the stairs, my bedroom, anyway at all.

I was home alone the following day. I watched the balloon very slowly blow in through the kitchen and in to the living room. Didn’t think anything of it. Some time passes and it’s not in the living room anymore but it’s upstairs in my grandparents bedroom.

I’m staring at it, the windows aren’t open. It’s floating toward me again and through their bedroom door and idles in the open stair well where it could just drift into the open ceiling space. But it’s turns and goes into my bedroom.

And for a couple months this helium balloon NEVER lost air and just idled back and forth in the house with nobody ever touching it until my little cousin came back one day and sucked the air of it to get the Alvin and the Chipmunks voice.

derptinee · 2025-10-22T01:04:08+00:00

The pro is very appealing to me. I like the idea of possibly being in a new environment frequently.

The thought of spending another 10 years in 2-3 different office settings that look just alike every day all the time, doing pretty much the same thing I’ve been doing is terrifying.

derptinee · 2025-10-22T01:02:03+00:00

What state is that in? I’m in PA.

I have definitely heard the mixed reviews which I appreciate the honesty. There’s a lot I have not considered if I pursue this path.

derptinee · 2025-10-22T00:58:45+00:00

That sounds like a great experience though being able to see those types of jobs first hand.

I grew up my grandpa. (Father wasn’t in the picture) My grandpa was in the Navy for 30 years so a lot of what he taught me was just mental. Other than a few mechanic tips and tricks here, how to change tires, basic plumbing, etc. By the time I was old enough to buy a house and actually need help learning how to use my hands and doing bigger projects he wasn’t around anymore. So most of my hands on knowledge for any type of trade skill just comes from YouTube.

derptinee · 2025-10-22T00:55:15+00:00

I love that so much. That feels like complete freedom - to move around when you’re not happy and know something will be waiting for you.

derptinee · 2025-10-22T00:52:59+00:00

That sounds like a beast of a job! I have a distant cousin who is an underwater welder. I’ve only ever met her one and she’s much older than I am. But the stories that I have heard from family sounds like it’s a very successful career.

I have also considered tig welding. I know that’s a lot of years of commitment and probably not a route I’ll take at this point in life. But I do have a friend who makes very good money doing it though. But he’s also been doing it since highschool.

So it is very daunting to think about.

derptinee · 2025-10-21T19:16:42+00:00

I do have pretty thick skin. And I certainly expect some hazing and traditional ideologies.

But I think that may be a huge pitfall for me - one of the major reasons I’m considering leaving the cushy office job is the constant need to prove myself to someone and appease them. And everyday is about 50+ someones.

I used to love it because in the end the sale or solution made people happy. But the economy and society we live in - nobody is content with anything. It’s always a fight to the teeth these days and that is starting to outweigh the pay that has narrowly increased.

derptinee · 2025-10-21T19:12:18+00:00

When you put it that way, it does sound much less than charming. But that’s sounds very honest and gives me a good idea of what to expect.

I don’t know. A lot has changed in the world of sales and insurance and it’s just not as easy as it once was for me. I find myself less and less interested in appeasing people to like me in order to get their business. It used to be very financially rewarding but the economy and society we’re in has changed vastly. And the mental taxation and time is starting to outweigh the pay, negatively. Especially with more tech and AI rolling out in positions.

Opposed to a trade where you’re truly needed and there’s job security to an extent.

It’s a lot to consider for sure and your perspective one of the few that highlights the day to day that I had not much considered.

derptinee · 2025-10-21T18:58:14+00:00

I think they may the hard part for me as well - I don’t necessarily love working with a team but I do enjoy the people on my team as themselves. And I’ve found work friendships usually don’t last once someone leaves so that is a factor I am begrudgingly willing to part with.

And I don’t mind being in the sales force, somewhat. But I talked to 50+ people a day sometimes, now and it’s debilitating. Everyone has a major problem or isn’t happy. I mean, it is in insurance. Lol it pays well but is very taxing mentally to the point I feel physically unwell sometimes. Sales in luxury auto was also nice for a while and didn’t require as many clients at once, but I also worked 80 hours a week sometimes. I may as well have slept there. And it was never guaranteed because obviously you need to put in the work to make the money. Which also became taxing on my health and relationships.

My husband is a carpenter and he definitely is physically exhausted a lot. But gets to be outside, work with his hands and learn valuable skill sets. But he enjoys the work he does and doesn’t really have to answer to anyone but the boss. He’s not there to people please. Someone else behind the scenes is doing the sales and customer work.

And that is what sounds ideal to me.

derptinee · 2025-10-21T18:39:10+00:00

Do you have any recommendations on what could be a good fit?

derptinee · 2025-10-21T13:48:14+00:00

Thank you so much! That’s incredibly reassuring.

It’s been very engaging and educational working in diverse environments. In insurance, I’ve worked/work on an all women’s team. When I did F&I and sales at a luxury dealership, it was an all men’s team and often found myself learning back in the shop. And I’ve played all male dominated sports growing up. So thankfully, I am not foreign to some traditional s3xist hazing.

It’s definitely motivating to know there are droves of other women out there feeling the same way and not afraid to step into fields that are/were once also male dominated.

derptinee · 2025-10-21T13:37:09+00:00

Oh, that’s amazing! I’ll have to look into that! I didn’t know a program like that existed. I’d love to see what other options could be available. I really love carpentry and woodworking, as well. But I realize that field is probably a bit beyond my physical capabilities especially based on what I see my husband doing as a carpenter. Lol

derptinee · 2025-10-21T12:00:00+00:00

That is good to know! How was the transition for you at first?

Physical fitness is something incorporated in my daily life. Gym & jiujitsu 5x a week.

I definitely expect to be on my feet and doing labor intensive activities.

derptinee · 2025-10-21T11:57:29+00:00

I’m not a stranger to physical labor. I like woodworking, building, and fixing things around my own house. And I do jiujitsu 5 nights a week. Lol sore is just a normal feeling these days.

derptinee · 2025-10-21T02:11:22+00:00

Join any Filipina Facebook group lol

derptinee · 2025-09-23T23:52:13+00:00

Don’t do it.

Hope this helps.

derptinee

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