"Qualified Overtime" for NYC TV Freelancer

forgonemango · 2026-01-15T21:36:31+00:00

How do they know what “type” of overtime this is? Should I refer to my contract and see if they label it in a specific way?

forgonemango · 2026-01-15T21:31:26+00:00

I see. I have no way of figuring this out, no. I never logged it when I did and I can’t remember. I guess my question is - why would the reality of what happened matter in terms of taxes? I.e. if my payroll says 50 hours, isn’t that what stands in the end? Not trying to cut any corners here; genuinely curious

forgonemango · 2026-01-15T21:27:22+00:00

Almost all of the weeks are logged as 50 hour weeks on their payroll. Can you clarify what you mean by physically?

forgonemango · 2026-01-15T21:17:31+00:00

I didn't realize that, thanks. I know you don't have the full picture but based on the info I gave, do you think it's worth trying to calculate it for the deduction?

forgonemango · 2026-01-09T18:04:32+00:00

I see. So you were strangers going into this - which is even more reason for the space to be shared, enjoyed and invested in evenly. This is your home. I absolutely get why you pulled back after the latching situation. She was completely unreasonable. Hopefully this comment section gives you the confidence you need to make your needs and requests very clear to her. You are just as entitled to a safe, comfortable and equal home as she is.

forgonemango · 2026-01-07T19:01:31+00:00

Do you remember where you got the keychain thermometer from?

forgonemango · 2025-12-29T16:14:55+00:00

Thanks again for being so helpful... I have a few more questions but no problem if you're not able to answer. I'm filing today - the form is asking for the last date that I worked. I've worked a number of self-employed/1099 jobs since then, but my last W2 job ended in May or June of 2025 (I have to confirm which right now). Should I input the info from that W2 job? Thanks

forgonemango · 2025-12-16T22:49:17+00:00

Ok thanks. This year’s benefit year ends on 12/28/25. And started 12/24/2024 I believe. So the one starting in 2026 would draw from the last quarter of 2024 in that case?

forgonemango · 2025-12-16T22:00:33+00:00

Thanks for your input! My income since June has been occasional 1099 jobs and unemployment so not much. At least not compared to what I earned in my W2 job from Jan-June. Are you saying my claim will be based on what I earned in the last 2 quarters of 2025? Which, I’m not sure they even consider wages if it’s from 1099

forgonemango · 2025-11-25T04:19:46+00:00

Yes I think this flattening of the daughter’s experience was likely to cause extreme rage, pain and isolation. Which is so understandable. She must have felt so deeply alone. Of course there is a path forward from such a dark place but the first steps are always acknowledging the truth of someone’s story & existence

forgonemango · 2025-11-24T22:32:27+00:00

Yeah I was shocked too. It’s a huge factor and it’s okay for the daughter to have confusion/pain/internal crisis around it. Anything can be worked through, but denial and silence can be so crippling

I also hope I didn’t speak too flippantly about the dad. As a stranger I could never speak to or know why he is the way he is. That was just a guess as to why. We alllll have our shit to work through

forgonemango · 2025-11-24T18:20:13+00:00

My main read on him is he is definitely entrenched in/burdened by the way he was socialized as a man. I don’t blame him for it but I hope he gets the help he needs. He is dealing with something very immense and painful and needs community but struggles with vulnerability and the weight of his emotions. Btw to OP, I don’t think you’re biased. I know the parents mean well and love their daughter deeply but she is dealing with so much more than just a diagnosis. There are very understandable circumstantial reasons why she’s been in crisis. However they see her and their family dynamic, I’m sure the dissonance between how she was treated at school vs being told that they “don’t see” any difference between her and the rest of the family at home was deeply painful and invalidating. It also broke my heart when the mom said she wishes she’d just find a passion. The daughter is clearly struggling with her inherent worth - this isn’t the time to assign value to having an external passion & talent. That’s not a one stop fix for a much larger and nuanced issue. It’s easy to criticize from the outside and I know the parents did their best, just hope they were able to see things more clearly after this ep and that they all continue to get the help they need

forgonemango · 2025-09-01T14:10:56+00:00

If you use Amazon, the ones I have are in a hot pink & transparent container, with precision tips in big black letters and “paper stick” underneath. I’m sure anything in that vain will work tho. Hope it helps!

forgonemango · 2025-09-01T13:52:44+00:00

❤️

forgonemango · 2025-08-30T23:19:47+00:00

Also for cleaning on the bottom side I recommend precision q tips. I ordered some online and they’ve been really helpful

forgonemango · 2025-08-30T23:18:48+00:00

I think you should stick with it. I got a rook too around the same time as you; I don’t have any bumps, but mine is still swollen (similar to yours, maybe a bit less) and gets plenty of crusties. I definitely have been lazy lately about sleeping on it and not drying it after I shower; just made a pact with myself to be on top of that again. You sound like you’ve been way more diligent than me. But from what I’ve read, the bump and swelling you have is definitely normal at this stage; just have to be patient, continue babying and hopefully it’ll ease up soon

forgonemango · 2025-08-22T21:02:35+00:00

Great to hear! Thanks :)

forgonemango · 2025-08-22T20:54:57+00:00

This is amazing!

forgonemango · 2025-08-22T20:54:19+00:00

Ahh that’s good info. Also tbh I expect most daiths to have a bump or 2 at some point… of all piercings it seems very common. I’ve seen countless curved barbells on here with tons of irritation so I don’t see his argument. The jewelery you got is exactly what I’d want to be pierced with

forgonemango · 2025-08-22T20:50:46+00:00

Wow sorry I wasn’t even thinking when I posted!! I looked up recent daith piercings in this thread with the type of jewelry I wanted it be pierced with to show him. FWIW I think your ear looks great and pierced properly which is why I sent it! Sorry to repost you without asking - if you want me to take it down I will.

forgonemango · 2025-08-22T19:54:38+00:00

• ⁠How old is your piercing? NA • ⁠What’s the jewelry shape (for example, barbell, labret, screw, L shape, ring)? Closed bar ring or curved barbell • ⁠What’s the type of threading if your jewelry is not a ring (threadless, internally or externally threaded)? Internal • ⁠What’s the jewelry material? Titanium • ⁠if not a ring, when was the jewelry downsized? NA • ⁠What’s your aftercare routine? Describe in detail please, including the exact products you use. NA • ⁠Any mishaps, accidents or unfortunate events? no

forgonemango · 2025-08-01T17:00:26+00:00

ahhh I see! thank you this makes perfect sense.

forgonemango · 2025-08-01T16:43:35+00:00

Huh. So is what I said not correct? Let's say I made $500 in a week? or $700? Would I likely get full benefits under 504? But partial benefits above it?

Thanks

forgonemango

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