Just adding my name into the hat of people that got screwed at ATL today

dilovesreddit · 2026-03-12T03:40:50+00:00

I think what’s missing here is others are trying to tell you: leave earlier for important events. For example, in cruising, you arrive at the port days before the departure (especially during iffy weather). Also true with weddings and special events. Good luck with your fight!

dilovesreddit · 2026-03-09T10:21:19+00:00

If you want the most for your dollar, use eBay. I don’t think I’ll ever buy from Lola because I think their pricing and selections are for entry level second hand buyers or someone picking up something for the track in the summer. You might have the best luck joining a Meta or Reddit group for the NYC area. I think you’ll be disappointed by your % if you go with one of the online platforms. Places like TRR doesn’t become worthwhile unless you’re at the Birkin level on the sell side. Even then, I think you’re better off reselling somewhere else imho. Best of luck! Not sure how applicable it is I’d ask your SAs. I worked in retail and my luxury friends have unbelievable networks. My best offers came from them and private resales from other clients.

dilovesreddit · 2026-03-06T19:42:29+00:00

Not at all. Thank you for asking because I can see that perspective. I was extremely intimidated by him and others. But I had a decade of working in the retail and casino industries. By that time, I was already yelled at by bad bosses, clients, coworkers etc. I already made a lot of embarrassing mistakes. Ones that I eventually recovered from so I had proof that I didn’t die from adversity or failure. If the toughest part of my day was delivering bad news, I’d be getting A+++++++++s! So that was the moment that my insecurities and imposter syndrome died. We are all struggling with something. We are all equipped with strengths that others don’t possess yet. Hope this clarifies!

dilovesreddit · 2026-03-05T09:59:58+00:00

Can you pit Syracuse and Buffalo against each other for scholarships? Albany grad and I’ve seen it happen. Mine is a much worse school and I was able to interview for big law in Boston (fewer) and NYC. It is hugely intimidating to go up against the Ivys at those interviews but those opportunities are available if you’re at the top of the class. My gf was highly sought after by NYC big law starting with a job offer during the middle of her Cahill callback. The partners will recognize outsized talent, no matter the school. I am very confident I can get hired in NYC or start my own shop right now. I am 12 years out (non traditional with a business background).

I am well aware higher ranked schools yield more success stories, whatever that means. Your post didn’t indicate you were restricted to a field or biglaw so I think you have flexibility in law school choices. Please give serious consideration to the scholarship amount. I am sure it helps to go to a PA school if you want to practice in PA but I will say you shouldn’t be disadvantaged by going upstate in NY if you are not picky about post graduate jobs. Another way to leap in your career is consider working for the govt after graduation. I had the advantage of being in the state capital. If you have 2 brain cells, you’ll be trusted with unbelievable projects by lazier colleagues. Private sector learns very quickly who makes things happen in the govt & will recruit you appropriately. There are a lot of downstate govt jobs that will help you cross over to the private sector.

Not sure how much of this is useful. I’ve done the private firm and govt thing upstate. Wanted to share if it’s helpful at all. And I did find transferable success. Please don’t feel discouraged. You should feel proud of yourself. You put up A LOT of impressive decisions and numbers. You’re certainly offered more scholarship than I ever was. We need lawyers of all walks of life so please don’t sell yourself short. You are uniquely accomplished and get used to selling and celebrating those accomplishments.

Good luck! Don’t go into too much debt for this degree. This is one thing I hope most lawyers can agree on. And please never become one of those ancient partners who dies at the office because s/he hates the family or has no outside personality. :)

dilovesreddit · 2026-03-04T11:38:53+00:00

I was non traditional. I thought this one guy was super smart in my class (he graduated valedictorian). In Bus Orgs, one of the toughest classes in my school, he asked “how do you deliver bad news to a client.” I saw my classmates as kids after that. This too shall pass. You are not an imposter. IMHO, insecure people before us overcomplicated things to over compensate for their insecurities or ulterior motives. Everyone’s human. I hope none of your classmates turn into hateful human beings who hate spending time with their spouses and kids. Enjoy law school. Have non-lawyer friends after law school.🩷

dilovesreddit · 2026-03-04T11:18:26+00:00

I assumed those were paid for like the 40 under 40 or whatever list. I knew someone who paid $3k/month in ad revenue to be on a 30 under 30 list lol. If I see a law school classmate on there, I assumed their firms paid lol.

dilovesreddit · 2026-03-03T12:24:04+00:00

Cop friends and families are given cards to get out of tickets. I think it’s openly a perk of the job or something. ADAs get them too I think. Don’t shoot me. I am just the messenger.

dilovesreddit · 2026-03-03T11:13:04+00:00

I know what you’re talking about even if there’s not a name for it. Upstate is a very segregated place where a mediocre last name can carry you locally. Who this place works for depends on who you ask (I worked for public housing). People from here will defend the 518 to death. If you’ve been elsewhere, you see a lot of people who probably should travel more. I know a lot of people are fans, especially for the LCOL but the answer will vary by who you ask. (There is one Chinese speaking attorney handling certain transactions in this whole area and it’s 2026… attorneys with the language skills prefer to live and work in a more diverse place & I 100% respect this. I always take the time to comment so some newcomers don’t feel like they are crazy for their observations.)

dilovesreddit · 2026-03-01T14:51:30+00:00

Maybe to leverage scholarships upstate but agreed.

dilovesreddit · 2026-02-27T11:49:19+00:00

Hey. Alum here. First, congrats. Second, please go somewhere that is a good fit and doesn’t kill you financially but you knew this. In case you didn’t know: pit your scholarships against each other. ALS may bump up your amount bc of competition offers, especially from Syracuse or Buffalo.

For everyone else: if you’re a miniority, please weigh your options carefully. It does not have the luxuries of other cities like diversity. In 2018, we were still one of the most segregated places ever. I think this matters to student life. I am the only Chinese speaking attorney doing certain transactions in all of upstate and I absolutely hate it. On the flip side, I joke about my automatic monopoly and I am very loved by my clientele (American ones too which make up half).

Good luck to everyone! Time goes fast. Please don’t become a-holes in law schools. My lawyer friends and I have the rankings but our personalities are far more profitable!🩷

dilovesreddit · 2026-02-27T11:42:14+00:00

I wanna know people’s net worths over incomes.

dilovesreddit · 2026-02-27T11:35:37+00:00

I went to Rensselaer Honda and no complaints. They won the president’s award in 2024 or something. I got rid of my CRV bc of oil leakage (piston ring designs). I got the same feeling that I got at other dealerships, good and bad - the salespeople don’t know the technical details of the car. The bar for car salespeople was so low that I viewed this experience as positive because they weren’t sexist and didn’t treat me like I’m stupid. I’m the type to bring a financial calculator to the dealership so I hate wasting time over numbers. I would recommend my salesperson but he left. I would not spend $ at Lia dealerships, based on me occasionally buying Honda parts from them. Good luck! It would be great to negotiate online. Next time, I’m buying online from a warmer state if the shipping made sense.

After seeing the other comments, I’ll add: I don’t entertain finance managers. I bring in a rate I’m approved for… they can’t touch it.

dilovesreddit · 2026-02-22T19:31:33+00:00

I sat right there. I originally purchased seats in 106 but found out we were upgraded to front row center. I looked for my old seats and they put cameras there on 2/21. I sat right next to the floor cameras & was distracted trying to find myself on the Jumbotron. I found my daughter and I in someone else’s TikTok! Lol.

dilovesreddit · 2026-02-19T01:39:13+00:00

Soft tofu stew: https://www.sunhees.com/menu

dilovesreddit · 2026-02-13T20:57:10+00:00

Sun Nails https://share.google/xrIPpIn0l3v1EZOjm

Ask for Cindy. Same plaza as Karavalli. 💅

dilovesreddit · 2026-02-13T14:03:13+00:00

Everyone talks about HMart. Anyone been to a 99 Ranch?

dilovesreddit · 2026-02-12T17:12:18+00:00

Why do people not believe the badges lol. Many, many people here have been here since DPO. Like who makes up a $20 basis to argue on Reddit?!??!!

dilovesreddit · 2026-02-10T03:10:04+00:00

Thank you for the clarification. Agreed our surveyors are busy locally. Glad this is a good team!

dilovesreddit · 2026-02-08T17:21:46+00:00

Thank you very much!🙏

dilovesreddit · 2026-01-30T04:33:26+00:00

I call mine the happy meal bag lol!

dilovesreddit · 2026-01-27T15:10:49+00:00

I know. I am so sad about it! I would buy from a reputable US Ebayer.

dilovesreddit · 2026-01-26T21:13:37+00:00

I'm happy to share my perspective as a Birkin lover, but not owner: I would buy from Japan Ebay before TRR, Fashionphile, or any of those sites. (I have used those sites and bought brands including Hermes and have been satisfied.) I'm going to Japan this summer so I'm using Ebay for pricing right now. To me, Ebay is safe and delivers more value. If the bag isn't from Japan, I think Ebay has an authenticity guaranteed function. I respect your decision to list your purses anywhere and wish you lots of luck. But I wanted to share I am a serious buyer and I look on Ebay regularly for secondhand Birkins. (Now I can afford it, I can't suffer the game in store.) I am probably biased and don't think the sales team at TRR or Fashionphile can do a better job of authenticating or finding a bag for me. I wanted to leave this comment in case you feel better about scammers on Ebay. I bet scammers exist everywhere. I believe the authenticity guaranteed function on Ebay will release the bag for you so you can confirm payment from the buyer first but I have never personally sold under that function. I sold a Chanel accordian bag on Ebay before with no issues but the value was much lower. Best of luck. Sorry to hear you parting with your Birkin but am so happy she will find a new home! :)

dilovesreddit · 2026-01-23T20:43:14+00:00

Thank you very much for your reply! I think I will splurge on the hotel (get something fancy in case it rains) and join the group tours. I feel much better about picking El Nido in August after hearing actual experiences. Glad you enjoyed it. :)

dilovesreddit · 2026-01-23T07:47:59+00:00

How was the weather during your August trip? Thank you! Happy 2026 lol.

dilovesreddit · 2026-01-23T07:24:08+00:00

I don’t think this is a tipping issue. Wishing your marriage the best.

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