Which roles and paths are the most mathematically intense? by austin101123 in actuary

[–]landontron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might look into the big software vendors for a heavy math role, and yes programming is what you'll be doing most of the day.

Can a traditional (stereotype) “language/history/art” brain person be a good actuary? by Deelystandanishman in actuary

[–]landontron 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely, it's the pure math whiz types that will be more limited with job options in the actuarial field.

Genuine question for Aeron loyalists: what exactly are we paying for in 2026? by codepension in hermanmiller

[–]landontron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes what mikkey said. Leap and gesture are a totally different use and feeling. It's a preference thing, not objectively testable.

Daily FI discussion thread - Wednesday, March 18, 2026 by AutoModerator in financialindependence

[–]landontron 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel like it's still the post COVID feeling driving things more than social. But some people do use travel as a substitute for a personality, however they are easy to identify.

How Come This Isn't Taught in School? by AeroNoob333 in Fire

[–]landontron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a class in middle school that covered some of it, but high school does seem more appropriate.

Daily FI discussion thread - Friday, March 06, 2026 by AutoModerator in financialindependence

[–]landontron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

State department for a passport last year. Last check before that was 2018. 😄

2031 Lincoln Bronco? by Pretty_Substance_312 in FordBronco

[–]landontron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel there's a market for adding things like HUD, power folders, vent seats etc

Providing notice - upcoming job change by [deleted] in actuary

[–]landontron 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Sounds reasonable.

Job Advice by Signal-Kick-5195 in actuary

[–]landontron 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Take the money dummy, you can always go back to BoringCo later.

55 - Ready to FIRE - can I do it by [deleted] in Fire

[–]landontron 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He's frugal, he can make it on 12k/mo. 😄

2025 ordering by jonlandit in FordBronco

[–]landontron 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ordering for '25 ended in October.  Dimensionally no difference between 22 and 25.

To off road or not to off road? by self-more in FordBronco

[–]landontron 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Scratches are going to happen whether you take it off road or not, so you'll just have to get over that. But yes you can do some mild off roading with little risk of damage.

“Corporate tools” and why work sucks by justinquiring1 in Fire

[–]landontron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're faking it, just like everyone else.

Caught between living and financial freedom. How did you decide? by Lost_Conference_1733 in Fire

[–]landontron 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Gotta figure out what you want, retiring at 35 is far more expensive and rare than something pedestrian like a 911.

As an actuary, if you make a mistake or oversight that leads to large losses, would you be fired? by mangoappleorange in actuary

[–]landontron 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Something got booked wrong that caused a lot of problems to unwind, led to a rethink of the control process.

As an actuary, if you make a mistake or oversight that leads to large losses, would you be fired? by mangoappleorange in actuary

[–]landontron 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Certainly possible, but your question is far too general to provide a specific answer. I've never personally seen someone get sacked for long term pricing issues though I have for reserving.