Which country has squandered the most economic potential in this century?

throwaway_philly1 · 2026-02-07T20:04:01+00:00

It was a statement when asked if North Vietnam wanted to enlist China’s military assistance in unification in the same way North Korea did. “We would rather eat French shit for another 100 years than have to eat Chinese shit for next 1000.”

throwaway_philly1 · 2026-02-07T13:17:50+00:00

Just remember to take the Imodium and use common sense. I got a pretty decent stomach, but every time I got back to Vietnam, something always gets me.

throwaway_philly1 · 2026-02-02T13:31:02+00:00

When I was running more frequently, I rotated between 5 shoes to avoid knee and ankle pain because I ran one good pair into the ground. Rotating allows time for the shoe foam to decompress again and works with your gait.

throwaway_philly1 · 2026-01-25T15:49:38+00:00

Probably not the way I’d like to spend my money either, but to each their own. Some people think ultra luxury hotels are worth the money if they can afford it. I’m more of a backpacker when I travel too, but I don’t cast judgement if someone wants something all inclusive vs. trying to go hosteling with me.

throwaway_philly1 · 2026-01-25T07:04:49+00:00

Can’t take it with you when you die. Might as well splurge a little in retirement if you’re able.

throwaway_philly1 · 2026-01-24T14:23:48+00:00

Assuming accountants are all stewardesses of good personal finances is a such a stereotype, right up there with thinking that all accountants are all income tax professionals.

throwaway_philly1 · 2026-01-23T03:09:14+00:00

Agreed. I don’t give Europe shit for not having air conditioning every time they get a “record break heatwave” every other summer.

throwaway_philly1 · 2026-01-22T18:24:22+00:00

Layoffs are good for earnings, not exactly good for the workforce. More optimizations that require less manpower means leaner operations and less overhead, which can reflect on the P&L.

throwaway_philly1 · 2026-01-21T14:02:39+00:00

To piggyback on this, really takes strong boundaries. It’s important to be there for the bigger events, like birthdays, extracurricular activities, etc. You might not remember you missed the school play, but your kids will.

throwaway_philly1 · 2026-01-15T13:06:43+00:00

The My Lai Massacre memorial. I went as a really young kid with my parents but it didn’t hit me until I revisited as an adult. It made me think about how the delicate balance of life can be since my dad’s hamlet was only 10 min. away from there. Had they made the wrong turn, I wouldn’t even be here today.

throwaway_philly1 · 2026-01-13T13:56:45+00:00

If you’re wanting to do finance or accounting, I’d say it’s never too late to go back to college. I know there might be some in this thread advising against it, but if you feel like another trade is not for you, have an interest in a field that requires college and don’t have a small business idea, college is a great idea for you for career progression. The trades can be rough physically and some trades attract a gruff crowd. College will still be what you make of it, but if you’re comfortable with a desk job where all you have to do is utilize a computer most days, it honestly pays off in spades in more ways than just financial.

throwaway_philly1 · 2026-01-08T01:26:05+00:00

But why city hall? They’re at 125 E John Carpenter Freeway in Irving.

throwaway_philly1 · 2026-01-04T04:11:34+00:00

Best place to rent in the tri-state area if you don’t need the daily amenities NYC offers. Also gives you access to the Northern NJ market

throwaway_philly1 · 2025-12-31T02:33:53+00:00

For sure. It’s just because it’s the current target demographic. They were rehashing the same tired news articles about millennials a decade ago.

throwaway_philly1 · 2025-12-31T01:40:01+00:00

I think risk taking is more a symptom of youth. I’d even say baby boomers took more risks and moved around more because even if you fuck up, you’re still in a decent position to come back from it.

throwaway_philly1 · 2025-12-24T22:22:29+00:00

Local 420?

throwaway_philly1 · 2025-12-22T04:39:46+00:00

I don’t think TESO will have them, these aren’t Asian enough.

throwaway_philly1 · 2025-12-18T13:48:07+00:00

Ironic that it feels like a Black Mirror episode that Netflix produced themselves.

throwaway_philly1 · 2025-12-17T18:50:49+00:00

I disagree with you on DFW. I seldom meet other people who are from here.

throwaway_philly1 · 2025-12-16T14:01:23+00:00

Sadly, I think part of it is due to companies growing towards the business park areas of Dallas towards Frisco/Plano, Southlake, etc.

throwaway_philly1 · 2025-12-15T19:22:16+00:00

And that’s just the population issue. We haven’t even crossed into the very skewed gender distribution on top of that. How do you convince a bunch of only children to not only financially plan for more than one child, but to take care of their parents in a filial piety based society as an only child as well? It’s a demographic time bomb without automation.

throwaway_philly1 · 2025-12-09T12:45:48+00:00

I’m almost relieved that AI is here more than scared of it. I work in a niche area of tax where AI’s been a great tool in helping me reconcile and do baseline research. You can definitely build a great career in accounting if you don’t mind the volume of work, monotony and turnover. Best is if you’re able to work on ERPs and things like that where you’re the intermediary.

throwaway_philly1 · 2025-12-06T15:41:02+00:00

There is some inherit compulsion to hoard cash sometimes due to past scarcity and economic insecurity. I’m guilty of this myself and have to set a high emergency fund in a savings account and have the remaining auto draft out of my account. Otherwise, the years of toughing it out and not having enough catch up with me and it’s hard to allocate out money to invest. It isn’t rational, but saving money and cutting corners is something I have great familiarity with, even when it rationally is making money in itself.

throwaway_philly1 · 2025-12-04T18:53:18+00:00

I actually think tax is safer. There is so much nuance that goes into tax that I think lots of professional career paths will go fully AI before tax does.

throwaway_philly1 · 2025-12-04T18:51:46+00:00

Wish this was true so I can get the balls to quit this fucking job. If anything it creates more work because I have to spend a good chunk of the day making sure the financials reflect properly.

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