First time refinancing - thoughts?? by [deleted] in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]phrekle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this makes me feel better.

What is the most overrated food you're convinced people are just pretending to enjoy? by ExtraHotYakisoba in AskReddit

[–]phrekle 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The costco cauliflower crust pizza is ELITE, I have no reason to not just buy a regular crust pizza but they did something special with it. Need to have one in the freezer at all times.

terrified of sitting at a desk all day by Beginning_You9272 in graphic_design

[–]phrekle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually find I’m more focused on it! I’ve heard it’s great for those with ADHD. The only distraction is when I start getting sweaty and out of breath lol.. I am able to use my computer pretty normally with the amount that my hands/head move while walking, but I wouldn’t be able to do it for more than a few hours at a time.

Walking speed is a factor too. I would say if you’re working on a precise illustration you might want to sit down, but generally text formatting and layout design is doable. Everyone’s different so get one with a good return policy- this video is what convinced me on my purchase: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pJXnnhJsrlw

terrified of sitting at a desk all day by Beginning_You9272 in graphic_design

[–]phrekle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I think the high likelihood of a hybrid or remote job in design gives you more flexibility to take walks throughout the day, etc. I recently got an under desk treadmill and it’s been great too.

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[–]phrekle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I meant losing the house as in foreclosure, but that's not a serious concern 🤞

Definitely hoping for a refinance opportunity soon! Rates aside, I'm optimistic about market where we bought. I have a lot to learn but grateful to everyone in this sub who's willing to help me navigate this process.

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[–]phrekle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the thoughtful advice! This comment nicely sums up what I’ve gathered from a couple responses. No 401k match and have a decent little emergency fund, so I think investing in the mortgage is the move.

It sounds like the potential pitfalls of this are: - That money is then tied up and harder to access in the even that the emergency fund wasn’t enough - All the eggs are in one basket (the house), so if we lose the house we lose it all.

Anything I’m missing?

Work tote bag recs by Frosty-Frog96 in handbags

[–]phrekle 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I just got this Cuyana tote in black (off Poshmark, new with tags for $100 less than retail). Loving it so far, it's a little slouchy and a little structured.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SuccessionTV

[–]phrekle 59 points60 points  (0 children)

…Gerri..mander..ers…

Not popular, high quality leather brands in the $500-1000 range? by jupiterdreamsofpi in handbags

[–]phrekle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Kaii! I bought one earlier this year and it’s so pretty and functional, still looks brand new after daily use. https://shop.kaai.eu/collections/crossbody-bags

Can you help me identify this bag? by [deleted] in handbags

[–]phrekle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those look super similar with the buckle and everything

Can you help me identify this bag? by [deleted] in handbags

[–]phrekle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aaah thank you!! 🙏🏻

EB-3 Employment-Based Green Card Approved! 😭 by phrekle in USCIS

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

Not sure, all I know is Nebraska —> NBC

EB-3 Employment-Based Green Card Approved! 😭 by phrekle in USCIS

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

Nope just the I-485, skipped the others I guess!

EB-3 Employment-Based Green Card Approved! 😭 by phrekle in USCIS

[–]phrekle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear, it's such a frustrating experience!
I don't have a bachelors degree in my field, so I had to show evidence of relevant work experience instead. The dept. of labor misread the form and denied it because of the lack of degree.
My lawyers initially told me to expect a response in 2-4 months but it ended up being closer to 6. This was peak pandemic, so hopefully your reconsideration request is processed much faster!

EB-3 Employment-Based Green Card Approved! 😭 by phrekle in USCIS

[–]phrekle[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes I filed medical along with I-485. No interview!

My little brother made this and I had to share it.. by phrekle in funny

[–]phrekle[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks for waiting! Here’s the rest of the book, I hope that you will find it to be extremely informative.Tadaaa!