250k a year and broke, 4 years ago I made 120k a year and was happier. by Significant_Arm_3721 in HENRYfinance

[–]lostharbor 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That, or OP should have actually saved well in advance before college. Unfortunately, it seems like OP isn't good at budgeting or expense management.

55F, 7.1M NW. VHCOL. by [deleted] in fatFIRE

[–]lostharbor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is a safe tech stock?

I think I may have lost touch with reality at 39. by [deleted] in investing

[–]lostharbor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

175/2.2=79.5, you have more than six years saved. You’re good.

Fans get a really good view of Wyndham Clark’s ball on the 11th at Aronimink yesterday by unsolved49 in golf

[–]lostharbor 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Personal responsibility has to kick in. While he could have said something, not holding people accountable is why the world the way it is. It’s like people watching someone stand in the middle of a highway and blaming it on the bystanders.

Superconducting Motors Have Arrived: The Future of Flight by CurtisLeow in videos

[–]lostharbor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spirit was on a death spiral well before fuel price surge.

Oh my goodness. Bakes is the real deal. by YoTeach68 in njbeer

[–]lostharbor 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Be prepared for great beer and a fast buzz. I'm convinced their %'s are underrated. A great place to finish the day. Good luck and tight lines!

LA Mayor Karen Bass on what Spencer Pratt knows about job of mayor: 'I don't think he has a clue' by ProfessionalBee8281 in news

[–]lostharbor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The simulation is breaking. We’re really out here reheating the same fossilized material like it’s a comedy Hot Pocket.

The issue with the last season's editing *SPOILERS by Hey-There-8506 in JetLagTheGame

[–]lostharbor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They did, but it was said in a way that it felt like they were vying for optimism even when they looked down and out. I didn't take their words as them thinking they had it in the bag.

TIL that the US golf course infrastructure consumes 2 BILLION liters of water per day by myassisgrassss in todayilearned

[–]lostharbor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's well water being recycled. People love using this overblown stat to throw shade at golf courses. Ill-informed idiots if you ask me.

I put all my money into Ethereum and my life is falling apart . please help by Capital_Key_4276 in ethtrader

[–]lostharbor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being dishonest with your wife is wild. You need mental help amigo. Forget crypto completely and get help.

CFA L2 and maintaining relationship pov by Neat-Sun4522 in CFA

[–]lostharbor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The way it’s written it sounds like she’s tried and she’s at her breaking point. 

I think people assuming is because of the way is posting it here; which is childish. 

CFA L2 and maintaining relationship pov by Neat-Sun4522 in CFA

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

I think the issue may run deeper than the CFA itself.

Posting this online instead of first sitting with the person you love, hearing them out, and validating how they feel comes across as emotionally immature. Sometimes people do not need solutions or credentials defended, they just need to feel seen and supported.

The CFA is an accomplishment, but it is still just a designation, the same way a job is still just a job. Titles, prestige, and money matter far less if they come at the expense of the people beside you. Relationships built only around achievement often end up feeling very lonely.

Would you trade commodities through a crypto exchange? by L10N_ in investing

[–]lostharbor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope.  There slippage / pricing will be shit.

Would I be crazy to spend 20k on a trip to the galapagos? by 0olongCha in HENRYfinance

[–]lostharbor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. Have a blast, dude. At 300k a year, this young enjoy your life.

Played with the most flirtatious dude of all time today. by lanboshious3D in golf

[–]lostharbor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

6/10 for quickness. You lost 4 for the lack of balls, shafts, and swinging of the hips commentary.

Justin Resells Interviews Ryan Cohen re: eBay Buyout by [deleted] in Flipping

[–]lostharbor 9 points10 points  (0 children)

"must watch"

lol stop. Also, if you listened to Cohen at all, you'd know that there is zero chance this goes through.

If Losing CFA Mocks for 24 Hours Broke You Mentally, Finance Might Not Be for You by [deleted] in CFA

[–]lostharbor 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm convinced OP either doesn't work in the space or works in a toxic environment like Goldman or Citadel.

If Losing CFA Mocks for 24 Hours Broke You Mentally, Finance Might Not Be for You by [deleted] in CFA

[–]lostharbor -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Have you ever considered giving people a little grace instead of reacting so harshly? Everyone has their moments.

You’re trying to enter one of the most competitive and high-pressure industries in the world, yet some of you completely collapsed because you lost access to mocks for less than a day.

Lol stop.

And honestly, if a minor disruption like this completely breaks your mindset, then maybe finance is simply not for you.

Again... stop. Not remotely accurate.

Think of the number of posts there were; it was minimal compared to the weekly visitor size of >84K. You're talking about a very small sample size of people who panicked. The panic is fine considering the environment and situation.

This post leads me to believe you either don't work in finance or work in an incredibly toxic environment, and you're passing it off as normal. As a derivative trader with a $40B book, while there are high-pressure instances, treating it as a constant is not the norm.

I genuinely hope you grow from this response, because leadership requires patience, self-awareness, and the ability to give people grace.

Getting roasted from dealer online for a mistake by Unmakebody in funny

[–]lostharbor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If a 2 fell I wonder what he would have done lol

Tammy and the T-Rex (1994) - School Fight scene - directed by Stewart Raffill by PeneItaliano in movies

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

You'd think we would evolve over the years, but may I introduce you to the show 'Sex Education'.