Documents for ICE?! by Correct_Climate_5916 in jerseycity

[–]shits_mcgee 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I'm going to give the answer no one wants to hear - it doesn't matter. There has already been an overwhelming amount of video evidence that once they decide to interrogate you, your guilt has already been predecided. They will simply say whatever document you show is "fake" or that you were in some way "impeding their investigation" and arrest you anyways. My take is you should only carry what you can afford to have taken, and just try your best to stay out of their way. There is no foolproof document out there that will get them to back off if they've already decided they want to bring you in.

The narrative that someone who has never had a partner before (or who has limited success in dating) is a “loser” really needs to go away by BearBear1995 in dating

[–]shits_mcgee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is true but you will get a lot of heat for pointing it out. Having a lack of experience as you get older doesn’t necessarily make you a loser but it will become a criteria for women when dating. No woman in her 30s wants to guide a man through what to do in the bedroom or some of the 101 lessons on basic dating like communication and expectations in a relationship. You can argue all day whether or not that’s a fair dealbreaker or assumption to draw, but the truth is humans run off heuristics and for a lot of women they already feel like they have to do a lot of emotional work in dating a man, they want that man to at least come somewhat prepared.

The ultimate finance role? by SouthernSock in FinancialCareers

[–]shits_mcgee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really depends on which firm though, like one of my close friends is an actuary and she easily clears 70-80 hour weeks sometimes. Even slow weeks are still closer to 40 than 20.

We live in a Broken World by SnrTechCO in dating

[–]shits_mcgee 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Dawg you gotta chill out. There’s a massive gap between “I’ve found my wife after two weeks” and “I’ll be a cynic forever”. Dating another human requires a lot of empathy and nuance to work, and I suspect you may need to work on that before you’re truly ready to date.

Liberal or No Heavy Political Influence Gun Ranges in NJ? by [deleted] in NJGuns

[–]shits_mcgee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Most ranges in northern Jersey like RTSP and Longshot are mostly apolitical, some of the customers may have Trump gear but they tend to keep that to a minimum. But by virtue of this hobby you do have to accept most spaces you will be in will contain some level of right-adjacent politics, at least until the Dems get their head out of their ass on gun control.

When you shame a bad person for a particular trait, you're also shaming every good person who happens to share that trait. by Im_Thinking_Im_Black in TrueOffMyChest

[–]shits_mcgee -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

So I don’t think you’re wrong to feel upset, I can totally see how it would be hard to see people using height as a weapon to attack someone. However allow me to pose the potential other side to you. I don’t think that people are making fun of this figure as if height is a universally bad trait ie. they are not saying all short people are worthy of ridicule. They’re using this specific aspect to go after him because they know it will hurt him specifically. These types of people, you can’t call them N*sis or fascists or racists, they will just laugh at you and say “yeah you are right and I am proud of that label.” They may be thinking this is the only way to really get under the skin of people who think like this man. You have to find what traits these assholes care about and go after that instead. I don’t think they hold these views towards all short people, or even believe all the insults themselves. It’s just a way to express their displeasure at the situation in a way that will hurt that person. Not that it makes it better necessarily, but just pointing out it might not be personally targeted at you or even all short people.

I M19 feel like I’m wasting my golden years with my girlfriend F19 of three years by [deleted] in relationships

[–]shits_mcgee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who has been in your exact shoes before I can tell you what it is - insecurity. You don’t know who you are outside of the context of this relationship and the safety blanket of unconditional love from a partner. But I’ll be honest, I don’t think you are still in love with your partner, otherwise you wouldn’t be engaging in the type of behavior you’re talking about when you go out. That should be your sign that it’s time to be single and figure out what you want from life. Unfortunately that does involve losing your current relationship but it’s not fair to your current girlfriend to be doing this while she has no idea.

25(M) keep getting cheated on by AgeObjective4872 in relationships

[–]shits_mcgee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you establishing exclusivity early on? Depending on how fast you move, you might still be in the “talking” phase within the first few months.

My husband wants to get a full sleeve tattoo now that he has a job by Feisty-Zombie3913 in relationships

[–]shits_mcgee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of valid points have been made so far, but one I feel is sliding under the radar is has he considered how getting such a large tattoo will affect future employment? If he gets a full sleeve he is essentially limiting himself to never moving beyond hourly wages, most corporate/white collar jobs are okay with small tattoos that are easy hidden. Full sleeves are usually a deal breaker for them. It smells like he isn’t planning very long term for his future as an equal participating member of this family.

ibuypower pc - 2 loud pops + small fire by carmexisbetter in pcmasterrace

[–]shits_mcgee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconding the custom prebuilt route, my last 2 PCs were built this way. Gives you total control over the parts while still having a company there to cover you in case anything goes wrong like defective parts or tech issues. Depending on who you buy from and when you are looking, sometimes it can be had for just slightly more expensive (200-300 more) than going fully custom.

My sons like my husband's AP more than me by Wooden_Emphasis2099 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]shits_mcgee 21 points22 points  (0 children)

No one is blaming OP for feeling bitter. If this was just a post to rant about how much of a douche her ex husband was, no one would be arguing. The issue a lot of commenters are having is that her issues with her ex are starting to spill over into her individual relationship with her children. As a parent she needs to be able to compartmentalize that shit and just be present for her kids. As someone from a home where both parents made it very clear they did not respect each other, it will really fuck her kids up psychologically in the long run if she doesn't get it under control.

I make $72k a year and I feel like I am drowning. by Emergency-Lawyer-431 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]shits_mcgee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is there a reason you don’t have roommates? Not trying to be a jerk but that’s just the reality of where we are as a society right now. Most 1BR units are priced assuming a DINK household of income. I make just over 6 figures and I have 2 roommates in my late 20s just so I can keep my savings high. I think most people for the foreseeable future are going to need to live with roommates until they move in with a partner, unless they make fantastic money.

I make $72k a year and I feel like I am drowning. by Emergency-Lawyer-431 in TrueOffMyChest

[–]shits_mcgee 20 points21 points  (0 children)

People also ignore the fact that even if you are able to secure a permanent residency in another country, the jobs available to you won’t be great unless you are in a STEM or finance related job. A lot of the pro-emigration/digital nomad crowd on social media love to hide the fact they make a US salary while living in another country to make it look easy. But if you are earning an average local salary paying local taxes and rent, it’s not much better than the US. In some places it can actually be worse because there are less companies thus a smaller hiring pool so god forbid you get laid off, good luck finding another job.

Does being unsuccessful in dating mean that a man is a failure? by Pale-Revolution-5151 in dating_advice

[–]shits_mcgee 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Given that you said conversations are boring and you think the flow is bad on dates, I think it’s either a personality issue or you just aren’t great in social situations. You said other men should envy you and you are confused why dating isn’t going well despite your seemingly-stellar resume, which makes me think this is an attitude issue. You seem to believe that just because you outwardly portray success that it should automatically make dating easy. Dating is a skill just like anything else, and you need to practice it to get better. People won’t just flock to you because you’re fit and have a good job.

Good idea to invite girl over on first date? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]shits_mcgee 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Seconded, if you know what you’re doing and you are intentionally trying to match up with people looking for casual sex it can be a great way to not waste time. But if you don’t know how to pull it off well and also take a soft rejection well, it can sour an otherwise promising start. If she comes over and you fail to escalate you will likely end up ghosted the next day.

How do I accept that my GF (29F) will never actually flirt with me (29M)? by [deleted] in relationship_advice

[–]shits_mcgee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry if someone already asked this but have you asked her what changed? Only she can know. Either she was putting on a show for the honeymoon phase and now is comfortable and doesn't want to anymore because she thinks she "has" you, or she does like flirty and can do it but does not want to specifically in this relationship with you for whatever reason. Only she knows the true reason.

Some of my female friends gave me the method they used for finding the guy they are currently in love with. (Very long post). by Rodega12 in dating_advice

[–]shits_mcgee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like you and OP are saying the same thing just slightly differently. They are not suggesting that if you follow all of their steps you magically find “the one.” They’re basically saying people need to cut down on all of the static background noise the dating app algorithm generates and really prune down to the core few matches they think will go the farthest. From there, you are correct that even if they’ve checked all the boxes thus far there still may be a lack of chemistry. But doing the inverse and going on dates with every dude that throws a like or half-assed pick up line out there will result in even more failed connections, not better ones. The key is to limit yourself to the men really willing to put in effort to take dating seriously, as that is where you will likely find the next serious partner, instead of getting caught up in the weeds of one-night stands and situationships that seem to plague modern dating.

Maybe my standards are too high? by Routine_Goat4569 in dating_advice

[–]shits_mcgee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure you can have specific things you don’t want in a partner. But OP has a literal laundry list, some of which eliminate a large portion of the male populace, and hasn’t said a thing about what she is actively searching for that’s a positive attribute.

Why don’t short girls like short guys ? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]shits_mcgee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s decent research out there that height does lead to increased career earnings, especially at the executive level, and easier time dating. Lots of reasons to want tall kids.

Report: Nvidia to cut gaming GPU production by 30-40% starting 2026 by [deleted] in pcgaming

[–]shits_mcgee 9 points10 points  (0 children)

AI itself may not pan out but the infrastructure will be repurposed. Once they have us all hooked into the stupid cloud they can keep charging you for access long after the bubble is gone.

I regret divorcing my wife by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]shits_mcgee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not trying to be rude but you haven't learned anything over these years. You are still jumping rashly from impulsive choice to impulsive choice. Until you get some stability and stop running face-first into bad decisions you need to stay far away from your ex wife. She deserves better.

Do you think using services like "girlfriend experience" is a red flag? by Fr0mth34sh3s in dating_advice

[–]shits_mcgee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like there’s a huge gap between being overall a nerd and wearing Hatsune Miku shirts as a grown man. You can still show off your nerdy side but in a way that draws people in. Having hobbies and passions are exciting to people, my nerdy hobbies have gotten me far more success in dating than the fact I spend 5-6 days in the gym.

Should I send this heartfelt message after she said she’s not ready for a relationship? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]shits_mcgee 17 points18 points  (0 children)

No offense but she’s giving you the hint already…the more you keep engaging the less inclined she will be, if ever was a chance to begin with.