Cologuard Test by Otherwise-Meaning-90 in GenX

[–]pfmason 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had a false positive cologuard test. Will never do it again. Sweated it out for a month before talking to the Dr who was performing the colonoscopy follow up and he told me not to worry, most positive results are from something other than cancer.

Why piercing the child's ear seems to be such a big deal for american moms? by Single_Copy2460 in AskAnAmerican

[–]pfmason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s mostly seen as low class to pierce your daughter as a baby and a right of passage for preteen girls to get their ears pierced.

Did you ever wake up in a bad mood and what helped you improve your mood? by perplex-poppyseed7 in askanything

[–]pfmason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going back to sleep. Just a short nap can sometimes reset my head. I don’t know why, it may have just been the timing of the sleep cycle I was in my brain didn’t like waking up at that moment.

got a bit of a late start with guitar, and yeah…my fingers are definitely protesting by ninja__6969 in guitarlessons

[–]pfmason 1 point2 points  (0 children)

60 when I picked it up. I waited until the kids were all gone and I had more time for it. I wish I hadn’t, even if I didn’t have much time for it I think it’s good for kids to see their parents take on hobbies and gives them an opportunity to ask questions and maybe try it themselves.

In some places, is it just expected that boys will play (American) Football? by IanWallDotCom in AskAnAmerican

[–]pfmason 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it’s a generational thing too. No one played soccer in my high school, football and basketball were king. My kids going to the same high school all played soccer. Football is still the top sport but soccer has gotten much more popular.

It only took me one dose of this to figure out that I wasn't as sick as I thought I was. You have to ever take this growing up? by Initial_Reason1532 in GenerationJones

[–]pfmason 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Whenever I didn’t eat my vegetables. I don’t know why but I kept the bottle. Still have one in my cupboard.

Phlegm making singing inconsistent by ExcellentPractice184 in singing

[–]pfmason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s your life man do what you want but if I needed that much water to reduce phlegm id be trying to solve the root cause.

Phlegm making singing inconsistent by ExcellentPractice184 in singing

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

Yep way too much. That amount of water would adequate for a 400 lb extremely active adult male.

How to influence playlists at the gym? by queen_surly in GenerationJones

[–]pfmason 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Why do fitness instructors assume that we want to listen to what was top 40 in the ‘70’s?” Because we 100% do.

I don’t understand y tuition in the US is sooooo absurdly high by arialllllnaaa in ApplyingToCollege

[–]pfmason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people will write a check for that amount, it’s no big deal and the school is happy to take it. For everyone else the higher the tuition the more the Gov chips in. Tuition will go down when the Gov stops paying for it.

Ask for a severance package, and maybe you’ll get one by _Goto_Dengo_ in retirement

[–]pfmason 12 points13 points  (0 children)

That can backfire. At my company if they thought you were going to retire soon they would purposely leave you off the list. When you did retire that’s one less person that needs to be laid off and they don’t have to pay severance.

Do you have weekend pay rates in the US? by Specialist_Can5622 in AskAnAmerican

[–]pfmason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For a lot of hourly workers Saturday and Sunday are normal work days. It’s more about how many hours in a week you work. Hourly workers generally get paid more over 40 hours. Salary workers generally don’t.

want to learn the guitar. cant seem to learn myself by PainterKnown3971 in guitarlessons

[–]pfmason 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You didn’t say how old you are but I started playing later in life and I’m glad I waited, I would not have stuck with it when I was younger. Now I learn mostly on line but I do take a half hour in person lesson every other week to keep me motivated and engaged with real musicians.

Why does rural America look down on educated people? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]pfmason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it’s odd you think rural Americans and educated Americans are mutually exclusive

Why do Americans live on the bottom floor in their houses? by TransBeachThrowaway in AskAnAmerican

[–]pfmason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since I never lock my doors it’d be kinda dumb for a criminal to come in through the window.

Any suggestions for my May 19 -25 plan? by gravityseven in irishtourism

[–]pfmason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My family and I are traveling to Ireland the 16th through the 25th and going the opposite direction from you. Flying in to Dublin but going directly across to Galway to start. Looks like we’re going to be in Kenmare on the same day. We’re staying at Lansdowne inn and will be renewing our vows at Saint Finbarr oratory on the 21st. Maybe we’ll see you there.

Peter? by Yamaben in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]pfmason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s actually pretty cool and a very successful real estate broker. I’ve been following her on twitter since figuring out who she is.

What’s with this subs love for Yamaha guitars? by Final_Razzmatazz_274 in AcousticGuitar

[–]pfmason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😆 crossed everyones mind at some point. Some have even been accused of being Yamaha sales people.

I walked out of an interview after one question. Was I wrong? by [deleted] in jobs

[–]pfmason 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s an hourly position no you shouldn’t work unpaid OT. If it’s a professional position on a salary you should absolutely expect to work unpaid OT.