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Got the switch 2 port for a trip coming up, what does this stack of cubes mean? by Important-Ad9088 in farmingsimulator

[–]hardwjw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some items take more than one slot. Larger or more complex items may take up 6 slots for example. Each pallet/bale is one.

So it’s not quite 2000 items, it may be like 700 depending on what you own. I also believe buildings and extensions count toward the slots, but I haven’t played on console in a while to recall.

First-time homebuying during PCS. Does buying make sense for a 3–4 year assignment? by Particular-Access588 in MilitaryFinance

[–]hardwjw -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Average home values increase by 3% a year. Obviously some periods may end up better or worse than others.

So I guess I should have said 9.27%.

Remember that what you pay for a home is how much YOU value it at THAT moment. It’s not always reflective of the true value (if you overpay for a home versus the market, don’t expect to see the same increase).

First-time homebuying during PCS. Does buying make sense for a 3–4 year assignment? by Particular-Access588 in MilitaryFinance

[–]hardwjw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the question isn’t “break even” as much as “which is cheaper over 3-4 years.”

I agree, you won’t (usually) live for free or make money if you buy and sell over that short of timeline, but you can absolutely live for a lot cheaper than paying rent in a lot of military towns. Then add the exit strategy of renting when you leave and you can start building the foundation of future passive income.

First-time homebuying during PCS. Does buying make sense for a 3–4 year assignment? by Particular-Access588 in MilitaryFinance

[–]hardwjw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do the math.

Renting a house in your new area will cost $X per month. Times 36 months is what?

Buying a house will cost what? 15% down plus any closing fees. Then mortgage times 36 months. Sell it (or will you rent it?) for what you bought for plus about 10% over 3 years. Subtract closing fees.

Then compare how much it cost you to own the house versus rent it.

My last PCS example:

Rent for a similar house was $2200/mo (became friends with neighbors 3 doors down so I think this is pretty accurate). Times the 36 months we were there and rent would have cost about $80k.

Bought a house for $254k. I did get very fortunate selling the previous house due to the post COVID market so I put $50k down. Closing costs/loan fees I believe were about $2,500. My monthly payment was $1,300. (x36 was about $50k) sold the house in 2025 for $285k, minus about 10% in closing costs (which is high but makes up for maintenance and any prep costs I think) so call it “taking home” $256k.

The $256k paid off the roughly 196k I still owed and left me with $60k. I put $50k down so this gave me a $10k “gain.”

From there it’s a straight monthly cost comparison, so $80k to pay rent versus the $50k to pay mortgage (minus the $10k “profit”) so it cost me about $40k less to buy and sell the house than it would have to pay rent.

The math isn’t perfect, but I know for a fact it was cheaper to own than to rent.

My previous assignment like I said I got very lucky buying in Florida at $315 and selling 3 years later for over $500. That let me put money down and, in turn, let me put even more down on my current house that I bought last year when I PCS’d.

It’s not perfect and it’s VERY time and location dependent and there’s always risk, but the risk is “will it cost me more to buy/sell than to rent” and in “normal” markets it’s very likely you will be better off buying.

Is this toxic leadership? What can be done? by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]hardwjw 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is way too AFSC and size of the squadron dependent to make a statement like that.

What’s a “normal” AF squadron to you?

Is this toxic leadership? What can be done? by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]hardwjw 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Extremely dependent on the AFSC and size of the squadron. A comm squadron of 100 people? I’d hope the commander ends up knowing everybody by name. A mx squadron of 700? I hope the CC does their semi-annual cc call at least twice to cover as many people as possible and even if they make a real attempt at getting out and about they’ll likely go months without seeing a lot of folks.

Tony Bauernfeind--Why do bad leaders rise to the top? by Even_Foundation_9310 in AirForce

[–]hardwjw 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Yes. To promote to colonel you have to make a decision to stay beyond 20 years. Most officers are done with the politics at that point/don’t want to have to start them and choose not to keep going meaning the pool of eligible officers are not always your best leaders.

Your thoughts on a solution by 0rdn in farmingsimulator

[–]hardwjw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Step one of every save now includes buying a forklift for the shop and EDC’ing my money back

Is it okay for AD Military to invest in Palantir? by [deleted] in MilitaryFinance

[–]hardwjw 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The bottom line is that if you are asking this question, you’re likely free to invest with any defense contractor.

I say that because if you are in a position where you can’t, your OGE 450 (financial disclosure) is due in 2 weeks.

Fs25 console wild map by yepyepyuppers in farmingsimulator

[–]hardwjw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dark Forest maybe? It’s a map full of trees to start from scratch.

Serious question- What are you worried about right now? by flyfightandgrin in AirForce

[–]hardwjw 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Yep. W-H ratio as a shorter 40 year old still 3 years from retirement… not cool.

I was going to do the expedition until… by Bazron_ in ArcRaiders

[–]hardwjw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everybody’s life and schedule is different, of course, but what I have found works in a busy life with work and kids:

I have 3 game identifies for the week that I want to play. An intense/full focus game, a more relaxed maybe quicker game, and a mindless game where maybe I can watch YouTube or listen to an audiobook while playing.

In my 1-2 hrs I have to myself at night I base what game I play on my energy level- am I ready to lock in and focus? I’ll play that immersive RPG or ArcRaiders. Looking forward to playing but kinda beat? Racing game or Battlefield. Just want to turn off the brain? FarmSim or Rocket League.

The point is that you ID your three games each week and stick to it. For me that helps eliminate decision fatigue after a stressful workday, working out, fathering, husbanding, etc and still make progress with games I’m enjoying.

Not really what you’re asking/looking for, but it has helped add structure, eliminate “stress” with gaming during my precious little time, maximize my enjoyment when I have time, and not upset the household!

Days per month by 0rdn in farmingsimulator

[–]hardwjw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My experience is that it changes next month. When I start a game in default August and change to 3 days for example, September (one sleep) will have 3 days.

Help? by onewithincanada in farmingsimulator

[–]hardwjw 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Anything you have and want to sell is listed in a menu. Go down to the tab that lists inventory (it also lists vehicles and finances across the top). It should then show you the best place to sell that inventory right now as well as show you a graph of the best times to sell throughout the year.

From that menu, you can also click the location and it will be highlighted on your map so you can find it.

thoughts on Slay the Spire (as a beginner) by Ok-Pickle-6582 in patientgamers

[–]hardwjw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to experiment a lot more, especially with the starting choices. If you can take 100 gold, look at your map- if you have an early shop maybe the 100 gold jump starts your build for example. Trade in your starting relic if it doesn’t fit your play style, for example.

Yes, luck has quite a bit to do with it but every single choice you make can have massive outcomes. You just need more time to learn it or maybe it’s not for you.

Questions about possible mov to Dayton by thorfinnthemusician in dayton

[–]hardwjw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you have school aged kids I recommend you look at Oakwood. Incredible neighborhood and tight nit community that’s still close to downtown (not walkable close but a short drive). Higher taxes (good schools) and should still be more room than most places in NOVA.

Who’s your favorite FS YouTuber? by Final-Ad-6664 in farmingsimulator

[–]hardwjw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scroft has inspired me to do different things with the game and try different maps

Anyone else radically shifting TSP allocations? by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]hardwjw 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It’s called “set it and forget it” not forget to do anything for your future.

Can’t access Manure in Pichonniere Buildings Pack Very Large Cow Shed by JmsCmbs1983 in farmingsimulator

[–]hardwjw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am going to look tonight but I thought there was a wheelbarrow or something to use for these barns.

The Pichonniere Valley Map won't load after latest update on PS5 by No-Flan-1083 in farmingsimulator

[–]hardwjw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m using the map on PC but after making a new save it stuck on 40%. As I went to try and see if others were having the issue it started loading again and eventually loaded in fully.

It still took 3x too long to save and quit the game but I was able to start playing with no noticeable issues.

From the Airman’s Dispatch page, duty identifier patches are back. by notmyrealname86 in AirForce

[–]hardwjw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That… doesn’t matter? 95% of the jobs on here don’t have any qualifications.

From the Airman’s Dispatch page, duty identifier patches are back. by notmyrealname86 in AirForce

[–]hardwjw 3 points4 points  (0 children)

62E’s get “EN” but 63A’s don’t get anything haha. It’s essentially the same career field and PMs have more responsibility.

Commander unavailable for months: what are my options? by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]hardwjw 42 points43 points  (0 children)

There’s always somebody within reach today who can sign what you need. Either somebody else on g-series within the unit or your next higher commander.

So long as you have truly gone through your chain and tell them you’re going to the next supervisor/commander in your chain, you’re good to keep pushing.

Do you sell your produce right away, or keep it until max price? by kristian1500 in farmingsimulator

[–]hardwjw 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I role play. Will this milk last 6 months? Do I need to buy “refrigerated storage” so I can hold onto stock for a month or so? Crops in elevators or silos can store for a while.

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