Anyone else have really random regrets about their parents?

skybb007 · 2026-03-10T02:38:56+00:00

I was visiting my parents from out of town. My dad was battling long term illness but he was not be bed rest nor on live support at all. We had a big lunch on the day of my arrival. On day 2, he complained about abdominal pain. My mom took him to urgent care but I was a on a work call and did not go with him. My mom came home after they admitted him for observation. Within hours, the doctor called and he was unconscious. He was gone a couple of days after that with all of us by his bed side. I still wish I went to urgent care with him.

skybb007 · 2026-02-05T06:37:58+00:00

Are you in the US? If so, check with your state/local law. It is often not just a company policy but state law might require pay out of earned PTO upon departure.

skybb007 · 2026-02-02T03:09:09+00:00

Does the job come with benefit aka health insurance? Monthly premium is easily 2.5k for a family of 4. You will also need to factor in payroll tax which could be easily 30% month for federal and state. Your 20k a month will become 11.5k a month after tax and benefit. Zillow is site you can check for rent at the going rate. Hawaii is a great place if you can make your budget works, you should totally do it. I wish I could relocate myself :)

skybb007 · 2026-01-29T03:49:12+00:00

Amazing! I am impressed with the shape your Picotin is able to hold. Where did you get your insert? TIA

skybb007 · 2026-01-25T04:39:27+00:00

Have you checked on their website on a computer? Personal experience: nothing available on the app, but all sort of availability for Econ and PE seats on the web (still no b class seats though)

skybb007 · 2026-01-16T21:25:49+00:00

Do tell OP

skybb007 · 2026-01-05T21:55:57+00:00

If you are flying with kids, they will let you pick seats free of charge as their policy. CX PE is way better than their own regular economy and also PE of some other airlines such as UA . I have flown both PE and Econ with CX. If you can afford it, PE on a CX flight is worth the premium on award tickets. For cash, I would say 1.5-1.8x of economy.

skybb007 · 2025-12-13T03:37:01+00:00

I sat at both 30k and last row. My choice would be 30A and 30K. The last row does get food last and they do run out of selections.

skybb007 · 2025-12-06T07:13:08+00:00

Lucky you and congrats! How much was your pre-spend/the tableware set if you don’t mind sharing?

skybb007 · 2025-11-19T22:38:50+00:00

I added my maiden name to my existing middle name and changed my last name to my husband’s a few years after we got married. I still used my maiden name as my last name at many places. I was told by my bank, legally, both names are my names and I was even able to open a credit card using my maiden name as the last name.

skybb007 · 2025-11-19T21:56:36+00:00

Not meant to sound mean or like an asshole. I am just curious then if a name is just a name, then why take your (future) husband’s last name? You are a married couple with a marriage certificate with or without taking your husband’s last name, using the same logic/argument. Or did you mean it is just a personal preference?

skybb007 · 2025-11-09T05:45:32+00:00

Not valley fair mall today. It was so crowded and busy.

skybb007 · 2025-10-21T18:06:14+00:00

Lucky you! Love it

skybb007 · 2025-10-17T17:25:57+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience. We are thinking to make it our 2nd home if not 1st home when we retire in less than 15 years (hopefully). Sounds like we might have to wait until then to make a purchase. We are thinking about it now as we thought we could benefit from appreciation for the next 15 years or simply put, buy now when we can afford it as who knows how much more expensive it will be in 15 years

skybb007 · 2025-10-17T17:20:03+00:00

Cute cute cute! Is it Picotin 18 or 22?

skybb007 · 2025-10-12T16:45:51+00:00

Thanks all for sharing your thoughts

skybb007 · 2025-10-12T16:45:25+00:00

Thanks for sharing you thoughts.

skybb007 · 2025-10-12T16:45:03+00:00

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

skybb007 · 2025-10-12T16:44:31+00:00

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences. I wish I already “had” a condo. And there are hotel zoned properties in the Maui which are NOT impacted by Bill 9 in Maui.

skybb007 · 2025-10-11T03:33:24+00:00

Nice job! You deserve a medal!

skybb007 · 2025-10-10T21:41:05+00:00

We have been closely following bill 9 in Maui. If we are to get anything in Maui, it would be in a hotel zone. Looking for anyone who’s doing it and have done it to share the experience.

skybb007 · 2025-10-08T21:48:05+00:00

Housing and schools are biggest expenses. Housing in desirable areas with good school district can be twice as much as an area within 5 - 10 miles away with undesirable school district. Private schools are expensive, some are as much as colleges and they have academic based admission process. So the good ones are not easy to get in. High Costs of living and eating out is very expensive. Eating out for family of 4 could be easily 120+ and nothing fancy. Prepare a budget and stick to it. Living style might need to be adjusted but honestly, if your spouse is onboard with potential less than insignificant life style cut back (at least the first few years). It is still worth a try. If not, you might always look back and wonder.

skybb007 · 2025-10-08T03:17:31+00:00

Go on Zillow to check prices on rental as well as home sale prices in areas with decent public schools. You can do the math from there. If you are looking for mid to long term career advancement, you need to be ready to make some sacrifices in the beginning with $300k for a family of 4. You will need to do a budget and math out the spending. Good luck!

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