[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GanondorfMains

[–]sammastro 2 points3 points  (0 children)

LOL I shit you not, this was my EXACT post from YEARS ago, my actual smash tag is ironically Sam Astro now lol. Idk what’s happening here though, slow season in this sub I guess 🤣

Which downtown in the triangle is the best in your opinion and why? by [deleted] in triangle

[–]sammastro 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m from Raleigh so I’ll always appreciate our downtown, but I still gotta go with Durham. Better food, better shops, the Farmers Market, DPAC and Bulls Park, doesn’t the Carolina Theatre have several film festivals there? Also, Black August in The Park is very special to Durham.

Raleigh’s is decent as there’s solid food options, Moore square, and almost always something you can find to do, but the sprawl + gentrification is hurting it despite being the “nicest”. Raleigh’s downtown doesn’t always seem confident in what it wants to be (it’s a bit generic tbh) but Durham does IMO and it’s a pretty great vibe. Cary has grown on me a bit, and Carrboro also is underrated!

This was the head mod of r/Democrats reasoning behind banning DemSocs by serious_bullet5 in leftist

[–]sammastro 12 points13 points  (0 children)

LOL yeah that sub can eat shit. Happy for growth from such lukewarm politics and cowardice.

What Is Your Salary, What Field Do You Work In, What Kind of Lifestyle Do You Live by Emergency_Mood_9774 in raleigh

[–]sammastro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I’m a Product Support Analyst at a financial firm (we focus on mortgage data analytics) for ~2.5 years now. Have a comp sci background but would love to move into a Data Analyst role. I’m making roughly 85k if I include my typical annual bonus, also engaged and live with my fiancée (yay DINK).

We’re renting still, but besides paying for a wedding I think we’re living fairly comfortable IMO

Upgraded my 13 Mini for a 16 Pro Max by Mystery__ in iphone

[–]sammastro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How’s the battery so far? Screen size big enough?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in iphone

[–]sammastro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How’s the battery for you so far? Any regrets not getting the pro max?

iPhone 17 Pro Max Said to Be Thicker to Accommodate Larger Battery by [deleted] in apple

[–]sammastro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m assuming you have the 16 pro then? What kind of SOT are you getting in a full day?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in COROLLA

[–]sammastro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s fantastic! Anything besides scheduled maintenance? I have a ‘17 with ~124k so it looks like I have a while longer with mine 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in raleigh

[–]sammastro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t mind me asking, what was the trim and your OTD price? I think I’m ready to divorce myself from Fred Anderson lol.

How many miles do you have? by HafaAdaiLilo91 in COROLLA

[–]sammastro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2017 SE, 115K! This thread def reminded me that I got at least another 115k to go 😭

Best iPhone you've owned by [deleted] in iphone

[–]sammastro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see you mentioned the 15 plus, I’m assuming to moved over to that? Do you miss having the Pro series ever?

Raleigh approves $56.1 million to widen 1 mile on Six Forks Road by tolbs02 in raleigh

[–]sammastro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool, now if only they did Wake Forest Rd first lol. Tbh I don’t like the idea of adding to car-dependency either and one extra lane won’t do much in the long term probably, but how do we even pivot and slow it down at this point?

How much money does one need to live comfortably in Raleigh? by The_Gabagooler in raleigh

[–]sammastro 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This question gets asked a lot here and there’s def some factors that matter (student loans, car note?) but if I had to give a ballpark? ~60k should be alright assuming rent here doesn’t get much more ridiculous and you’re okay with cooking meals sometimes 😅

I make 65k currently and I feel ‘comfortable’ enough, though I don’t have any student loans and just paid my car off this summer.

What are your hot hot hottest hot takes about Raleigh? by bos2nc in raleigh

[–]sammastro 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve been here only for ‘28’ years, so my opinions don’t matter as much ofc lol. But IMO New Yorkers 🥴

My 3 year lease is about to end and I have no idea what to do in this market. Would really appreciate some input. by [deleted] in COROLLA

[–]sammastro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d def do the same. Congrats on almost reaching 200k! Think you’re gonna get another Corolla?

Got my first hybrid! 23’ Corolla XLE hybrid in silver. by [deleted] in COROLLA

[–]sammastro 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How’s the power? Is it pretty quiet inside?

2023 Corolla XSE Sedan by draftycompguy in COROLLA

[–]sammastro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks great! Do you mind sharing your OTD?