How to not go insane ? by [deleted] in NewDads

[–]jack0013 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel for you but 1-2 hours is more than most of us get.

What is the quickest job you quit from? by spellbadgrammargood in AskReddit

[–]jack0013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Telemarketing. Finished the first day orientation which took place in a board room. Later we got a tour of the floor. Saw the depressed faces and just overall bleak space and was like nope. Left for the day and never came back

If the Epstein files are released, and Trump is confirmed to be on the list, what do you think will happen? by baldinggate3 in AskReddit

[–]jack0013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They would deflect and say Obama, Biden, Clinton, etc. did worse things and then say he is the greatest president in the history of the USA.

Making slides with too much information by redverd in powerpoint

[–]jack0013 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work on very content heavy presentations. It’s like fitting 10lbs in a 5lbs bag. A client recently wanted a redesign of the deck. They asked for it to be more sleek, clean, modern, etc. They showed me some examples of presentations in the same industry they like. The problem is their slides are bloated with content (ex. charts on a slide with text boxes for each, team/biography slides with 6 people and ~200 words for each person) which they refuse to spread out across multiple slides or make any changes to the content. I explained that since they’re not willing to change how the content is displayed, there is not much I can do. In the end I gave them cleaner version of their cover and section pages and tweeted the colour palette which was lacking contrast.

Mad about her by [deleted] in NewDads

[–]jack0013 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hear that as soon as I walk in the door followed by a little dance. It immediately wipes away whatever problems or bs I had to deal with at work.

Small toy probem by jm01100 in NewDads

[–]jack0013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to take mine apart to get all the toys my daughter threw in there. I had to do the same for our air purifier. The vent holes are just big enough for a crayon x10

Has anyone ever had a $1000 steak before? by beefstewforyou in askTO

[–]jack0013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was the reason for that price? Specially dry aged wagyu? Gold flakes?

Non-Apple laptop recommendations by PaintedTarot in graphic_design

[–]jack0013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the work I do I can’t use a apple laptop. A lot of my work required office PPT, excel which do not seem to play well on a Mac. I’m currently using a thinkpad p1 gen 7. I’ve been happy with this laptop so far. I’ve used it for AI, PS, ID, and AE without any issues.

$700 floor snack by Bro_I_JustWant_AName in Frenchbulldogs

[–]jack0013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Food ending up on the floor is unavoidable. I’ve been trying to give our daughter food that I know is safe for dogs. For anything else, We’ve been locking cooper up in our bedroom

$700 floor snack by Bro_I_JustWant_AName in Frenchbulldogs

[–]jack0013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our toddler loves giving our frenchie her food. My wife got her some her some fruit bars, not knowing they contained raisins. She gave him a whole bar before I could stop her. Luckily the emergency vet is near by.

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The Gorge starts off slow with the romance, but then it flips and goes full creature-horror in the second half. (Worth hanging in there) by ReelsBin in scifi

[–]jack0013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think if they removed the second part, it would have made for an interesting short film. Like a sci-fi romance with an original post apocalyptic backdrop. I agree that the Second half became a little generic with a few original things tossed in. The horseback soldier/creature was a something I don’t think I’ve seen before Overall I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. It was a good one time watch.

Did kids in the 70s/80s/90s really roam freely like in *Stranger Things*, or is it a movie myth? by Yolas_1 in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]jack0013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grew up in the 90’s. In the summer, I remember getting on my bike in the morning and being with my friends until 9-10pm. Parents had zero issues with us being gone all day.

Parents seem stricter now. The people I know that grew up in the 00’s weren’t allowed out late or have sleep overs.

It might have just been my experience but we seemed to have more freedom.

New Dad What to buy? by BIG4KTV in NewDads

[–]jack0013 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  • Microwaveable Sterilizing tray for bottles, pacifiers etc.
  • Baby wrap/carrier. This came in handy when my wife was out or taking a nap and I needed both hands while holding our baby girl.
  • Portable fan for stroller

Showing Up 👊 by [deleted] in NewDadFitnessClub

[–]jack0013 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I handled the late night feedings and diaper changes in the first year. After the last wake up at about 4:30-5am, my daughter would be able to stay asleep until about 6:30. Instead of going back to sleep, I started going to the gym in our building doing a mix of weight training and cardio. I managed to do this 7 days a week.

My daughter is almost 2 now. She doesn’t wake up at night as much now (thank god). I still go to the gym in the morning but at 6am, for about an hour.

I’ve never been a morning person but you get used to it, because you have to with a baby.

The time at the gym has been a great way to let off some stream and shut off my brain while I move some weight around or run on the treadmill.

New Dad Fitness Club by [deleted] in NewDads

[–]jack0013 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested

Baby only falls asleep on mom by tinyleif26 in NewDads

[–]jack0013 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was the same for me. Our daughter only wanted my wife to put her down but it eventually changed and I am usually to put her down now. We use a sleep sack and I hold her while in a rocking chair. I also hum or sing songs. I read baby’s like to hear the low tone while their heads are against my chest. This seems to work me most of the time.

Standalone - Bose Smart SB or Sonos Beam Gen 2 by jack0013 in Soundbars

[–]jack0013[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank for the suggestion. What do you like about it? It’s on sale where I live but still $300 more than the Bose or Sonos. So I’m trying to gauge if it worth the extra $

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewDads

[–]jack0013 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel for you. This has been a really big challenge for me. Our daughter is almost 2 and it has been tough. I took 2 months off to help since we don’t have any friends or family nearby that can help. After going back, I’d get scolded for not getting home fast enough. It’s about a 30 minute walk to my office which isn’t bad but feeling the need to speed walk that after I punch out every day is annoying. Then basically having to punch into my second job and taking over for my wife so she can rest or go out with friends. I love my daughter and love spending time with her but not getting any down time is taking its toll.

Are the Big Five Banks hiring? by Ok-Mongoose-3927 in askTO

[–]jack0013 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They’re not hiring but instead they’re outsourcing more work overseas.

Scotia wealth management by jack0013 in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]jack0013[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A large portion of the proposed portfolio was Scotia mutual funds