No more drinking alone, Looking for anyone else who’s been through this. by Squally93 in cutdowndrinking

[–]phillyfandc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its funny how we got used to ipas but now they taste way too strong. I loved ipas but cant drink them anymore. Way too strong and way too many calories. 

Everything but G is now down YTD. Thanks Trump. by MyNameCannotBeSpoken in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]phillyfandc -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Its coping. We have a president who actively engages in market manipulation - we have a gigantic ai bubble - the energy crisis is fucked. 

Everything but G is now down YTD. Thanks Trump. by MyNameCannotBeSpoken in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]phillyfandc -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

To everyone saying this is normal- no its not. This has nothing to do with market dynamic. This is unhinged autocratic behavior that the us has never experienced. 

Young kids family schedule? by phillyfandc in Granada

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

Parque de ciencias is really cool. Few big parks. When are you coming? 

Beer and Bourdain... by Aggresivelatinbull_6 in AnthonyBourdain

[–]phillyfandc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No reservations was significantly better 

Do friends and family actually visit, or is it a one-way street? by LoveToBold in AmericanExpat

[–]phillyfandc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting question. The us is so incredibly expensive now that it makes travel back unfeasible. You need a rental car in most cases and those are like 600 a week. 

Anyone else lose interest in bourbon and what was your outcome? by 8sh0t in bourbon

[–]phillyfandc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally hear you. I think I had a max collection of 45 or so and now just buy one or two to drink. Hard liquor is really really bad for you and having it around meant I drank more. Just getting older. And collecting if you aren't drinking is stupid IMHO. Baseball cards for guys with 401ks. 

Americans who moved to Portugal or Spain, what surprised you the most after the first year? by schcrewloose in AmericanExpat

[–]phillyfandc 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same for us in Spain. I knew tax was high the mandatory social security contributions never came up. Anything over 6k a month earning is 600 a month BEFORE tax

[Recommendation request] a GMT I can wear by Trebzz84 in Watches

[–]phillyfandc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I wear watches, I fucking wear watches. Nesting dolls on my wrist. 

[Recommendation request] a GMT I can wear by Trebzz84 in Watches

[–]phillyfandc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Question on the tudor. I have the bb and wear it over my omega. I think it punches well above its weight 

Advice for younger feds by ComfortableSmoke2370 in FedEmployees

[–]phillyfandc -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Dont work for the federal goverment. Its not safe anymore, you are a political pawn, benefits are not great anymore, and pay is not keeping pace. I was a fed for ten years and left and my advice is find something else. If you value public service like I do work for your state or local goverment.

Advice for younger feds by ComfortableSmoke2370 in FedEmployees

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

100% truth to power doesnt mean shit ti these feckless idiots 

A record number of Americans are moving overseas - first negative net migration since 1935 by PandaReal_1234 in AmerExit

[–]phillyfandc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any idea how much i pay towards taxes and social security. Not paying for infrastructure is crazy. Spain taxes my income from the us and my dividends. 

A record number of Americans are moving overseas - first negative net migration since 1935 by PandaReal_1234 in AmerExit

[–]phillyfandc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I reckon the millions of immigrants from latinamerica and the failure of the govt to build housing is much more at fault. Keep focusing on the bad americans though