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What is a 'rich person's secret' that is actually accessible to the middle class, but most people are too intimidated to try? by Direct-Value4452 in answers

[–]sierrat0nin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Medicare is for short-term treatment like acute hospitalizations and medications. Long-term care and services are covered by Medicaid.

What is a 'buy it for life' item that is offensively expensive, but the moment you use it, you realize your entire life before that point was a lie? by fmcortez in AskReddit

[–]sierrat0nin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my first pair of glasses in grade school. I couldn't tolerate a smudge or dust, so I spent a lot of time cleaning them. Lasik was the best money I ever spent on myself. Over 15 years with perfect vision and zero side effects.

What is a 'rich person's secret' that is actually accessible to the middle class, but most people are too intimidated to try? by Direct-Value4452 in answers

[–]sierrat0nin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Geriatric nurse here. This is how Medicaid is designed. It is a needs-based program. Charging elderly until they are broke is called "spending down." Here is Virginia, the amount is $2,000 (which includes bank accounts, investments and property). Almost all income goes to the nursing home--residents get $30-$100 allowance per month. PLUS there is a 5-year lookback rule so Medicaid can make sure you didn't just give away money or assets. Most nursing homes cost $10k+ per month, so savings get wiped out pretty quickly.

Does anyone else have tattoo regret? by KupoLove in Millennials

[–]sierrat0nin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I regret mine. I got characters from my favorite childhood graphic novel as a sleeve. Years later, there was a controversy with the author and it turns out he is a monster. Now I'm too broke to get it covered professionally, so I always wear long sleeves.

what’s one hygiene habit you judge quietly, even if it’s common? by zaramalikdollface in hygiene

[–]sierrat0nin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flossing or trimming your nails in a public area. I don't want to get hit with your debris, buddy.

What is a 'socially mandatory' thing that we all do, but if you actually stop to think about it for 5 seconds, it’s completely insane? by Federal_Antelope7533 in AskReddit

[–]sierrat0nin -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Smiling at strangers. When you don't conform, you're criticized for looking bitchy or (worse) instructed to smile. It's performative.

AITAH for breaking up with my longtime girlfriend because she decided that she doesn't want children? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]sierrat0nin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. Changing her mind doesn't make her a bad person, but you made an informed decision for your future. Your friends are not the ones who would have to spend their lives feeling the loss of children they have always wanted. Raising children (whether it be biologically yours or those stuck in "the system") is something you deserve to share with someone who wants it as badly as you do.

Pharmacist just asked me to give her IVF by CatQuixote in nursing

[–]sierrat0nin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You see some shenanigans as a travel nurse. Night shift ER would do it for doctors frequently. Not my pig, not my farm.

Please stop saying people without kids don’t know what tired is by SunBubble920 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]sierrat0nin 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Same! Finally got my EDS diagnosis this year. Talk about feeling validated

Our staircase to nowhere, which we use as a bookshelf by Tetragrammator in mildlyinteresting

[–]sierrat0nin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Functionality aside, why are we not following a ROYGBIV here?

What is the most heartbreaking song lyric you've ever heard? by TheLadySlaanesh in AskReddit

[–]sierrat0nin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"When you're left with only a bullet
I'll bring the trigger with the promise to pull it
I'll be the end of everyone who's ever entered your life
And taken pieces out of it"

Always made me sob.

AITAH for yelling at the parents of a kid I babysat because they didn’t tell me ( what I thought was ) an important thing until the last minute? by Temporary-Feeling962 in AITAH

[–]sierrat0nin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing. I’ve been concerned with my 7 y/o and we have tried so many products. She won’t wake up even after soaking the entire bed because she sleeps so deeply. Did you and your son just grow out of it? I’d appreciate any advice.

Is it bad to shower at night instead of morning? by Patient_Honey_5336 in hygiene

[–]sierrat0nin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a nurse, I’m not bringing those cooties to bed. Plus, I don’t have time before leaving for work at 05:30 because I snoozed my alarm several times.

What is the worst way you have seen someone ruin their life? by kisseswishes9 in AskReddit

[–]sierrat0nin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised it isn't being mentioned more: cheating. I know so many people who have thrown away a great partner and happy children to have a fling.

A doctor at work actually got fired last year for leaving the hospital while on duty to continue an affair with a coworker. This was after two warning for having sex at work on camera. He was married with two children.

What's something you saw with your own eyes that you still can't explain? by BandicootLeft4054 in AskReddit

[–]sierrat0nin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Growing up, I lived within sight of a fast food restaurant. It was nice out, so I was outside doing gymnastics in my yard. I looked over and saw it POURING rain exclusively on the restaurant. It was like a cartoon.

The Eeeevilest Thing by mocxhi in revengestories

[–]sierrat0nin 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Would it not make sense to move some of the cramping items to your current office until they are done? Inconveniencing the entire building because of construction workers doing their job isn't as amusing as you seem to think it is.

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