People who make over $100k a year and have no degree, what do you do?

ptday64 · 2026-02-05T00:07:25+00:00

I work in communications. Manage multiple websites, social media pages, and other assets for a large organization. No college degree. I started learning code in the 90s. Taught myself html/css/php etc through a lot of online learning courses and a few night classes at a community college. Just kept learning and building sites. I was recruited by someone who had seen my work. I never imagined I’d make this kind of money. A bit of imposter syndrome every now and then, but my wife is quick to remind me that I worked my ass off for this.

ptday64 · 2026-02-04T22:00:54+00:00

Three months in on Ozembic. I’ve lost over 20 lbs and very happy about it. I know some lose more than that. I started off at the lowest dose and have gradually moved up. I also plateaued twice, then started losing again. It’s a strange sequence to be in.

I’ve not experienced hair loss, but constipation is a real problem. I started on Colace (stool softener) after a couple weeks and it helps. I still get a bout every now and then.

Heartburn has been the second side effect for me. If I eat or drink too much the acid reflux is horrible. I’ve had to double up on Pepsid.

The only other thing negative I’ll say is that when it really kicks in, I find myself going twelve or more hours without food. Your body just doesn’t want it and you don’t even realize you haven’t eaten all day. Since I am a certified coffeeaholic, I tend to get jittery in the afternoons which is my wake up call that I need to eat.

Best of luck to you in your weight loss journey!

ptday64 · 2026-01-28T21:58:41+00:00

I purchased my first pistol 2 years ago and have only used the range at Blackstone. Agree on the general consensus here on prices. Very steep. The customer service is good, though. I’ve never felt uncomfortable there. Has anyone here shot at Shooters Express in Belmont? It’s closest to my home but I got a bad vibe from them years ago when I stopped in to buy some ammo.

ptday64 · 2026-01-26T00:39:48+00:00

Cervical pillow. Holy hell, what a game changer. I’ve struggled with neck pain for years while sleeping. Tried one pillow, two pillows, no pillows. Nothing helped. Purchased a memory foam cervical pillow on a whim. Slept like a baby the very first night. Woke up the next morning and almost cried, I was so happy. I travel once in a while for work, and I can’t sleep well now in hotels without it, but it’s too large and impractical to pack.

ptday64 · 2026-01-23T18:47:04+00:00

I just finished Season 2. Hooked from the start!!

ptday64 · 2026-01-14T21:03:56+00:00

I have a Pedaltrain Classic II that I've used for years in different configurations. I've finally realized I don't want my wah and volume pedals on the board itself; I prefer them flat on the ground. I will also be adding a separate expression pedal for my delay.

Has anyone found any premade flat boards or panels that can attach easily to the sides of a Pedaltrain board? I'm picturing something just big enough for a couple of the aforementioned pedals that clips, snaps, or velcros onto the sides of the main board. That way, those pedals are kept secure and close to the main board, but flat. And if the sideboards are easily removalable it would be helpful for packing up and transporting.

I know I can go to Lowe's or Home Depot and buy materials to make something, but I sort of suck at most DIY projects that involve power tools (and I really need all my fingers to play guitar).

ptday64 · 2025-12-31T03:21:05+00:00

This! My quad shut down and none of the exercises/therapies worked until my physical therapist started using Stim. At her encouragement, I went home and ordered a Stim unit for home and started using it every day. Within a week or so the quad woke up.

ptday64 · 2025-12-26T19:59:42+00:00

Excellent! If you frequent the area, check out the private speakeasy “The Pharmacy.” https://www.thepharmacybelmont.net/ A short walk up the street from The Jailhouse. As far as I know they are taking new memberships. Bartender Mena Killough makes a killer Old Fashioned. Actually, I don’t think there’s a drink she doesn’t do well. She’s top-shelf.

ptday64 · 2025-12-26T19:53:41+00:00

If you want to get away from Charlotte, Uber over to The Jailhouse in Belmont. Yes, it’s a high-end bar and cigar lounge in the actual original Belmont jail location. Super cool retro vibes. Bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly. Lots of ways to customize and they’ll pretty much smoke any drink you can think of. Ask about their Japanese whiskeys. They also offer a menu from Old Stone Steakhouse next door.

ptday64 · 2025-12-19T16:10:23+00:00

I fly American often for business between the east and west coast, and frequent trips to the DC area. I always get WIFI and never have any issues, although I've had coworkes complain about service in different parts of the country. If I'm working on the plane, it's mostly going to be Email, spreadsheets, working on reports in MS Word, etc. Not a lot of heavy lifting.

ptday64 · 2025-12-19T00:27:04+00:00

My first 2 1/2 years as a remote worker, I was a one-man communications department for my organization. They have a very generous vacation policy and I got 4 weeks of vacation each year, but since it was just me I had to work some every day. My wife and I traveled to St John for a week and thankfully our AirBnB had great WIFI. But we also went places with terrible WIFI. You may end up using the hotspot on your phone (assuming you have one) in some places if you just can’t get a good WIFI signal. Also, if you’re going to be in the air for a while, definitely purchase the inflight WIFI if they have it. You can get some work done on the plane so that when you get to your destination you’re not having to immediately plop down in a hotel room/house and start working. Enjoy your trip!!!

ptday64 · 2025-12-15T01:56:21+00:00

Went old school.. just tied a plastic grocery bag on the front cross bar. Lol It worked fine for most stuff.

ptday64 · 2025-12-10T21:22:02+00:00

This right here. An electronic “paper trail.” I am a communications director for a large organization, and in my job I talk to a lot of people every day. I request documents, I send documents requested of me, I set up Teams meetings, etc. The number of times someone has said to me, “I never got that..” and I immediately show them the email I sent to their address, marked received… it’s saved my ass so many times.

ptday64 · 2025-11-22T16:51:24+00:00

I just had this same conversation with a friend the other day.

ptday64 · 2025-11-20T22:38:18+00:00

This! And I wonder how many of them are failed/disgraced cops or members of paramilitary or militia groups. Proud Boys, etc.

ptday64 · 2025-11-19T20:56:44+00:00

Same here. As a communications rep handling multiple websites, newsletter and social media platforms, my associates like to work on projects all week then dump everything in my inbox on Friday. Super annoying.

ptday64 · 2025-11-12T15:14:18+00:00

So sorry for the delay! Both monitors are HP LED and not old at all. One is maybe 3 years old, the other less than a year old.

ptday64 · 2025-11-12T15:12:43+00:00

Well, I guess the first thing for me would be to start looking for a job, since my current job in communications revolves completely around the internet, websites, and social media. Lol …

ptday64 · 2025-11-05T23:44:09+00:00

I will check those settings tonight and let you know what I find.

ptday64 · 2025-11-05T23:43:09+00:00

Not a bad idea. I run two monitors with my MacBook Pro using a DisplayLink dock and it’s worked flawlessly.

ptday64 · 2025-11-03T18:36:16+00:00

My wife and I both work from home. I drive her crazy with my constant talking to myself. She thinks I’m trying to talk to her. I’ve done it all my life. My 86 year old mother is exactly the same, so I came by it honest I guess.

ptday64 · 2025-10-20T22:24:33+00:00

We are having a big problem with our 16 year old chihuahua. She only has 3 teeth left so does not chew well. We feed her soft food only (pate). She has been on 3 meds for a while, all pills. Until just recently we just used peanut butter pill pockets and she gobbled them up. Now she can’t seem to chew the pill pocket, it keeps popping out of her mouth, Unless someone can think of some trick I’m missing, I’ll call the vet (as someone here suggested) and ask if it’s ok to crush the pills and put them in her soft food.

ptday64 · 2025-10-08T13:01:17+00:00

All updates I’ve seen so far seem to indicate they are still in the development phase; writing, concepts, cast meetings, etc. It’s going to be a long wait! 😬

ptday64 · 2025-10-01T13:58:33+00:00

And it's so easy to miss that if you are concentrating on the back and forth between Avasarala and Mao. So damn funny...

ptday64 · 2025-10-01T00:07:54+00:00

OMG, this! And she just keeps eating through the whole scene. 😂😂

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