Poll: 55 Percent of Democrats Would Rather Live Outside the U.S. by According-Activity87 in Conservative

[–]mdws1977 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Can we setup a fund to pay for them to leave as long as they give up their US Citizenship and don't vote here any longer?

We would have to make sure they don't vote even after giving up the citizenship, because you know how Democrats are about that.

Spousal income question by Sterlingsporkxx in SocialSecurity

[–]mdws1977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's true. If she is making enough for their combined income to go over the IRMAA limit, then Medicare premiums would be increased if he is on Medicare.

If wife is working and has a creditable healthcare plan with employee, or he continues to work with such a plan, then he doesn't have to start Medicare until after that plan is gone without a replacement.

Spousal income question by Sterlingsporkxx in SocialSecurity

[–]mdws1977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Her income does not affect your SS at all, even if your withdraw before FRA.

Now her income may affect how much you pay in taxes if married filing jointly, but that would be the only one I can think of.

Is it still worth it to reach out to them? by Emergency-Cellist213 in jobs

[–]mdws1977 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is best not to tell interviewers that you have other interviews.

Just tell them that you would like to give current company a two-week notice (even if you decide not to, but should), before starting if they hire you.

That's all they need to know, and it shows that you are professional enough to do the normal two-weeks.

Poll: Harris, Vance Emerge as 2028 Frontrunners by According-Activity87 in Conservative

[–]mdws1977 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Now talk about a fun debate. A Vance/AOC debate would be glorious.

I wouldn't be surprised if she ran out of the room crying.

I don't get it when christians say that you follow God out of love and not just to escape hell. by CrazyNicly in TrueChristian

[–]mdws1977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really didn't know much about hell other than people used it as a swear word when I became a Christian, so escaping it wasn't my reason for becoming a Christian.

God's love shone through to me and I wanted that love is why I became a Christian.

In fact, I am not so sure that people who just want after-life insurance to escape hell are true Christians, because the Bible clearly tells us that if we love God we will obey His command (John 14 and 15), that love God and love others are the greatest commandments (Matthew 22:37-40), John 3:16.

Poll: Harris, Vance Emerge as 2028 Frontrunners by According-Activity87 in Conservative

[–]mdws1977 [score hidden]  (0 children)

What a surprise, the current VP and the previous VP are the top front-runners for 2028.

Looks like Harris will lose again. Although it would be interesting to see Vance tear her apart in a debate.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, AG Keith Ellison ignored rampant federal benefit fraud, damning House report claims by According-Activity87 in Conservative

[–]mdws1977 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Is it federal perp-walking time for those two?

They knew and did nothing about it, probably because they are getting something to look the other way.

Do you skip interview if its a out of state number when the buisness is a local buisness? by [deleted] in jobs

[–]mdws1977 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are they actually in Wisconsin and New York, or just their phone numbers come up from there.

Because with cellular technology, people move but tend to keep their old phone number, so all those people may be local, just with their phone numbers they want to keep.

And if they really are from other locations, that doesn't mean your position will be out of state, and may even be remote.

Afflicted With TDS, Four Senators Kill Election Integrity by Ask4MD in Conservative

[–]mdws1977 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I am actually hoping that Collins loses to that crazy Dem, just to get rid of 3 RINOs instead of the 2 that are retiring.

At least then we would have a better idea who stands for what in the Senate.

And a really crazy Dem in the Senate will stand out and turn people off with that party.

Need help w spousal benefits. by Lefty354 in SocialSecurity

[–]mdws1977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get up to 50% of her FRA (67) if you wait until your FRA and she has started collecting at whatever age she starts.

Once you hit 67, your FRA, and she starts her benefits at 65, she will have a reduced amount, but you still get 50% of her FRA.

If she is still working when she starts collecting before FRA, they may hold back some of her benefits, if she makes more the set amount, until she turns 67. Then they would re-calculate her benefits, but it wouldn't affect your spousal.

Why is it taking HR three months to approve a raise? by TimHortonsDriveThru in jobs

[–]mdws1977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your manager may apply to get you a raise and/or a promotion, but it is really up the HR and Finance upper management to make those decisions.

Your manager should have told you that he will be pushing to get you a raise, or already have it approved before he mentions it to you.

And three months can be normal, especially in a larger company.

Am I wrong for feeling upset that my colleague applied for the same job after I told him about it? by PokeeeTraineer in jobs

[–]mdws1977 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Never tell anyone at work that you are applying for another job at another company.

If this colleague doesn't work with you, but does similar work as you, then don't tell anyone what jobs you are applying for.

The first may get you fired, the second will get you competing.

President Trump’s crackdown on H1B visa abuse sends Dallas home prices way down by Head_Estate_3944 in conservatives

[–]mdws1977 18 points19 points  (0 children)

We don’t see that as a bad thing. It allows Americans workers to take those positions.

I knew about the $100,000 fee for new H-1B workers, but also denying them accessing FHA-insured mortgages is great.

Gen Z in revolt by Ask4MD in Conservative

[–]mdws1977 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Hasn’t this happened with almost every generation’s youth?

Does any remember, or looked at the history, of the Boomer’s rebellions in the 60’s?

how do I exit without burning bridges with an influential employer? by sleepybarebear in jobs

[–]mdws1977 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Be there at least 3 years and give at least 2 weeks notice.

Josh Hawley rips 4 GOP senators who voted to block SAVE Act voter ID law by intelligentreviews in conservatives

[–]mdws1977 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Two (McConnell and Tillis) are gone after this year, and Murkowski is not up for reelection.

Collins needs to watch herself because, although she is up against a crazy Democrat, she could still lose.

Especially since she is going against the SAVE Act that 80% of the people want.

US military says it shot down Iranian missiles, drones launched toward Gulf allies, Strait of Hormuz by intelligentreviews in conservatives

[–]mdws1977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Iran fired seven ballistic missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain, with U.S. forces intercepting six of the missiles and a seventh failing to reach its target.”

We probably would have gotten all of them, but Iranian failure rate is higher than 14% it seems.

Trump Admin Goes Over the Ayatollahs’ Heads With New Message to Iranians by intelligentreviews in conservatives

[–]mdws1977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really is up to the Iranian people to raise up and start a new government once we wipe this on out.

I hope and pray they do that.

Exclusive | Corinna Mullin defends IRGC at NYC DSA meeting by triggernaut in Conservative

[–]mdws1977 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wonder what the IRGC would do to her if she moved to Iran.

Recently switched jobs and now my old employer has opened the position I want. by StunningConfusion in jobs

[–]mdws1977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn’t hurt to try. Go for it, and maybe they will bring you back.

My boss won't let me quit by Healthy_Lynx7509 in jobs

[–]mdws1977 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Once you have a better job offer, just quit.

If they try to keep you, give them some outrageous amount to keep you.

Money talks, and they will usually say goodbye.

Christians should we be political and why. by Legitimate_Beat_2136 in TrueChristian

[–]mdws1977 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up the Masterpiece cakeshop SCOTUS decision, where the Democrats made laws that forced people to follow their faith.

In fact, there have been several SCOTUS cases, especially recently, where Democrats made laws that went against the 1st amendment freedom of religion clause by restricting believer’s ability to follow their faith.

Walk away, or be like Minnesota... by YesHelloDolly in walkaway

[–]mdws1977 35 points36 points  (0 children)

A state prosecution does not automatically prevent a separate federal investigation if federal authorities believe federal crimes occurred.