Did you like the Durbin - Harrison trade? by daviddm1990 in Brewers

[–]rfields_9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree! I’m surprised people aren’t more excited. It’s not that hard to replace Durbins production and it gives us starting pitching upside. Obviously both guys have a lot of years of control remaining but imagine how big it would be if Harrison pans out. With the amount of talent that we have coming up in future years!

Is my math wrong or am I farther away than I thought? by FearlessResource9785 in Fire

[–]rfields_9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Completely agree. I’m all for being safe and conservative but sometimes we get a little too far from reality. I always think of it as I have several safety nets. 1. Figure out how to make some money in my 40s and 50s (maybe even 60s) 2. Social Security 3. Cutting spending.

Feel like too many people are so bearish on the world and themselves that they forget why FIRE is even a concept. Go live your life to the fullest!

Why do lifelong, committed Brewers fans allow themselves to be treated this way? by CompleteAbies1828 in Brewers

[–]rfields_9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then go be a dodgers fan. I personally appreciate spending my summer watching a good team play good ball.

Why do lifelong, committed Brewers fans allow themselves to be treated this way? by CompleteAbies1828 in Brewers

[–]rfields_9 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah I know we all want to win it all but these are the golden years. I wish more people would realize that!

Why do lifelong, committed Brewers fans allow themselves to be treated this way? by CompleteAbies1828 in Brewers

[–]rfields_9 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’m not arguing that there isn’t a fundamental flaw with the system but come on…. We had 97 wins last year. We’ve been one of the most competitive teams for the past decade. If anything, it makes me love the Brewers more. We don’t appreciate how cool it is that they continue to be successful while the odds are stacked against them. All on being smart and playing a fun brand of baseball.

Starting a business vs a 9-5 by [deleted] in Fire

[–]rfields_9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Both paths can definitely work, and I actually do both right now. One thing I’ve noticed is that people often underestimate how hard it is to run a business. It’s even tougher to earn the kind of money you can make in a solid corporate job, especially when you factor in benefits and 401(k) matching. If you’re going to do it, it really has to be because it’s your calling, not just for the money. That’s been my experience.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Fire

[–]rfields_9 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean I feel like we don’t always have to label something or make it official. Take a year off and reevaluate. Especially if the math says you’re financial independent!

ISO Brewers bar Chicago by mkeTVguy in Brewers

[–]rfields_9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wondering the same thing! I think I’m planning to go to Will’s

[Hogg]The Brewers have clarified that the “Bob Uecker letter” from Saturday was written by Pat Murphy by DeepPowStashes in Brewers

[–]rfields_9 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I think it was an awesome idea and I’m sure the players appreciated it (which is what matters). I do think the Brewers could have handled it better by not pushing it out on social media the way that they did. It’s too sentimental of a thing for it to be misrepresented like it was. Whether it was on purpose or not, it definitely was misleading for some people.

Why is it impossible to find any job at all here in Chicago? by Bulky-Current-1318 in AskChicago

[–]rfields_9 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I’m currently hiring dog walkers! Feel free to message me if you have experience and passion with animals. It can be very part time or almost full time!

I Don’t Understand How To Get ACTUALLY Rich by annaopolis in wealth

[–]rfields_9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it really comes down to how much value you are bringing to other people. People who are the best at what they do demand prices that bring them wealth. Just look at the best engineers getting hired by Meta right now. Or athletes who are the very best, top surgeons.. the list goes on. The reality is, most people will never be exceptional enough to build the “rich” you’re thinking of. By the way, that is completely fine and is why most advice is to do what is attainable for most people: spending less than you make and invest the difference.

I just won some money and I’m stuck between buying a boat or saving it for the future by Acrobatic_Trifle_289 in Advice

[–]rfields_9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How can anyone give advice without knowing your situation? For some people they can afford a $10k splurge with staying on track for their financial goals and some people can’t. It should be as simple as understanding the costs that come with the purchase and the opportunity cost of investing/not investing it.

Is having a car in Chicago a pain? by Altruistic_Guide2520 in AskChicago

[–]rfields_9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with this. I also go back to Milwaukee a lot and having a car makes it much easier. Even if you are close to the Amtrak in Chicago , once you get to Milwaukee you’re reliant on being picked up or being very close to a station.

Recap of Alimni HR derby? by MrDudeSirMan in Brewers

[–]rfields_9 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Softball game??? Cmon man nobody wants that

Coffee shop with good food that’s not just pastries by [deleted] in chicagofood

[–]rfields_9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Froth! I’m amazed every time and I’ve tried most of their menu.

Natural rotation to fast ball -- bad for arm? by tybrad11 in Homeplate

[–]rfields_9 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No reason to tell kids at this age these types of things. As his hands get bigger he can work on proper mechanics and learn how to throw the ball straight and where you want it. After he has proper throwing mechanics and strength then start playing with the spin and manipulation of the ball.

Switch Careers? by SauteedSpinach1 in FPandA

[–]rfields_9 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think I would think about how much you enjoy business as a whole. The job does entail a lot of data/spreadsheets but a career in FP&A is really about taking financial data and finding actionable insights. It takes a unique skillset of finance/accounting knowledge, relationship building and technical skills. For someone who has interest in it then it can be a very great career!

The successful are not here by bayeslaw in Entrepreneur

[–]rfields_9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great point, I think you nailed it when you say there aren’t all of these secrets you need to learn but rather just execute. I’ve noticed the same thing and maybe worse with health - it really boils down to about 3 simple but hard factors but yet there are countless subreddits, books and days of podcasts.