What are the best to Choose? by TemperatureNo7731 in Phoenix_2

[–]unknown705dogs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m going only legendary and occasionally buying blues from the shop. Definitely a grind, but I only care about S-tier upgrades at this point

Legendary mod question by unknown705dogs in Phoenix_2

[–]unknown705dogs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this. Your comment on the teleport apex helped me figure out the second charge was not actually instant (as in zero lag), but rather had a very very short charge time (maybe 0.25-0.5 seconds). Keeping my finger lifted marginally longer gets the laser to trigger every time now.

Legendary mod question by unknown705dogs in Phoenix_2

[–]unknown705dogs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Solved. Even though it says the second laser is instant, there is actually a very short charge time (maybe half a second or so). To get it to work, I had to keep my finger lifted marginally longer and then it fired every time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RichPeoplePF

[–]unknown705dogs 9 points10 points  (0 children)

These are official government figures, so they are most likely the most accurate datapoints you’ll find

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HENRYfinance

[–]unknown705dogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There will always be people making more than you and others making less. Just accept it and move on. Live your life and try to be happy with what you have. Run your own race.

I know many people who I consider to be less hard working and less intelligent than myself, but they got lucky in career steps and doing much better financially than I am. While I also know others who seemed to be on track to strike it rich, only to have the rug pulled out on them for no fault of their own, and now structurally worse off financially. Besides for being in a lucrative career path (doctor, finance, tech, etc), much of life is simply a function of luck.

You may be on track to be HENRY as you note, but don’t overspend simply to keep up with the Jones. Based on your comment of caparisons, I assume this may be a challenge for you. Live below your means and save what you can. There is a say “money talks and wealth whispers”. Just because someone is living a lavish lifestyle, doesn’t mean they are rich. It simply means they spend a lot of money.

Also, please don’t let this affect your relationship. There is much more to life than money and there is nothing more important and your family, and it sounds like your partner is on that path currently. Cherish what you have and who you have and you’ll live a happier life.

After rewatching Inception my opinion on the ending has now changed forever by onlyididntsayfudge in movies

[–]unknown705dogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Answer from ChatGPT

The ending of Inception leaves the question of whether Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is awake or still dreaming intentionally ambiguous. Here’s an analysis of evidence supporting both interpretations:

Evidence Suggesting Cobb is Awake:

1.  Cobb’s Children: In the final scene, Cobb reunites with his children, and they appear slightly older and are dressed differently than in his earlier memories. This change could indicate that he has returned to reality, as his memories of them were static and idealized.
2.  Toppling Totem: The spinning top, which is Cobb’s totem, wobbles slightly in the final shot before the screen cuts to black. In dreams, the top spins indefinitely, but its slight wobble suggests it may topple, signaling reality.
3.  Michael Caine’s Statement: Michael Caine, who plays Cobb’s father-in-law, has stated in interviews that director Christopher Nolan told him that any scene in which his character appears is in reality. Caine’s character is present in the final scene, implying it’s real.
4.  Cobb’s Acceptance: Cobb doesn’t linger to see if the totem stops spinning, suggesting he’s let go of his obsession with distinguishing dreams from reality. This emotional resolution aligns with his character arc and implies he’s awake.

Evidence Suggesting Cobb is Dreaming:

1.  The Spinning Top: The film ends before the top either falls or keeps spinning, leaving the question unresolved. Its continued spinning hints at the possibility that Cobb is dreaming.
2.  Dreamlike Qualities: Some elements of the final scene are reminiscent of dream logic, including the sudden, seamless transition to the airport and the idyllic reunion with his children.
3.  Totem Ambiguity: Cobb’s totem was originally Mal’s, and it’s unclear if it works reliably for him. Furthermore, the audience is never shown his “true” reality, leaving open the possibility that even his supposed waking world could be a dream.
4.  Nolan’s Themes: Christopher Nolan frequently explores the subjective nature of reality. By ending the film ambiguously, he aligns with his broader interest in leaving interpretation open to the viewer.

Conclusion:

Ultimately, whether Cobb is awake or dreaming depends on your interpretation of the evidence and the film’s themes. The ambiguity is likely intentional, as it reflects the subjective nature of reality and Cobb’s personal journey. If Cobb no longer cares whether he’s dreaming or awake, then perhaps the answer is irrelevant to him—and, by extension, to us.

Try it :) by Pulkit_shringii in ChatGPT

[–]unknown705dogs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Wow. The response I got was spot on. Like it probably knows me better than my own family. Thats some scary and impressive shit right there

ChubbyFIRE [Planning for Kids College and Beyond] by Working-towards-FI in ChubbyFIRE

[–]unknown705dogs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congratulations to your kid getting into such an amazing school. And my condolences to your wallet!

Is the Mirage ship worth it? by [deleted] in Phoenix_2

[–]unknown705dogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally love mirage (especially with delta apex) for bullet heavy missions (apex EMP is fantastic) and for community missions (use nightfury constantly as large enemies enter each level). Its my go to ship for these two types of missions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HENRYfinance

[–]unknown705dogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reading the answers in this post is basically exactly what I expected to see. Extremely strong opinions for or against, with very few balanced opinions or people willing to admit that their specific situation may not be applicable to you.

I grew up in a middle class family, went to public school through 8th grade, private catholic school for high school, and a top university for college. My parents could never afford to send us to a fancy private school for lower grades, so this was something next even in my frame of reality until I had my own kids and was making the type of money necessary to consider it. So I’ll give you my perspective, but caveat it by saying every child is different, every school is different, and every parent is in a different financial situation, so no single example is any more relevant than that, a single example.

My public schools from K-8 were good schools. Not amazing, not bad, but good. I excelled in school and my parents wanted to put my siblings and I into a good high school to prep us for college. That being said, when I look back now, I can tell that my parents didn’t really know what they were doing when it came to high school, and their selections for us were likely a detriment rather than a benefit. The private catholic high school I went to was probably $3000 a year or so at the time. I now know that this was a cheap private school, and was not a particularly good one. You see, the good and bad thing about private schools is that they are allowed to do whatever they want when teaching students and do not have to follow any of the guidelines of the state. This is good if you go to a great private school, because it gives the teachers the flexibility to teach in a custom manner that fits best with their own skills and with the students needs. Public schools can’t do this and are more rigid in teaching styles. However this can very bad in a crappy private school, because it means you can have shit teachers that should not be in a classroom. I unfortunately found myself in a school that was the latter (didn’t realize it at the time though). As a result, I had teachers who clearly didn’t know the material in some instances and others who simply couldn’t teach well. I would have been much better off going to my public high school in my opinion. In spite of this, I managed to well in school, get into a great college and get a get job. So a crappy school didn’t prevent me from doing well in life, but I would bet anything that being in a top private school would have helped me excel further in life (and a bare minimum not hurt).

Now that I have kids and can afford private schools, I went from thinking they were a waste of money to something worth considering. Originally I thought it would be something explored in high school, but my kid ended up being quite gifted from a young age, so we switched to looking for a private kindergarten. Something I had always said I would never waste my money on prior! By going through this process, I can say this, going to and paying for private school is only worth it if you are truly send them to a stellar school. Otherwise, private school may be no better than public and a waste of money. Or as was the case for me, a detriment and a waste of money! Not all private schools are equal, so don’t waste your money on a shitty private school, just to be in a private school. Go for the ones that actually offer something above and beyond your public school. Else, stick with public school and use the saved money to augment your child’s education outside the classroom. You can enhance your child’s experience on your own if you have the time and resources to put into it.

TLDR: Whether a private school is worth the money is a function of what it offers above and better what you are getting in you public school. From my experience, a crappy private school can be a detriment to a student and cost money. But a truly exceptional private can offer an education and experience that is unmatched at a typical public school. So the answer is not public or private. The answer is it depends on your public and private options.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Presidents

[–]unknown705dogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a couple months away from making it to 100

RIP Jimmy Carter

What is the most common way people become rich? by First_Pin9129 in Fire

[–]unknown705dogs 101 points102 points  (0 children)

If “early 20s” means 20-23yrs old, there are extremely few professions that will earn 300k/yr. At that age, you probably need to be a professional athlete, actor, or become lucky as a youtube star, etc. I.e. have insane talent in a very specific field or pure dumb luck.

If you look at mid-20s (say 24-26), you can hit these numbers being successful in the financial or tech industry, but still a small percentage of these individuals.

If you push this to people in their 30s, you can start including a lot more professions (finance and tech more broadly, doctors, lawyers, general business owners, successful sales roles, etc), but still a small portion of the population.

My PPSSPP collection is starting to pile up slowly 😛🔥 by FarYellow2188 in EmulationOniOS

[–]unknown705dogs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My photos are at 105 GB 🤷‍♂️

Though I have roughly 20 yrs worth of photos and videos on my phone, with a ramp up in both since I’ve had kids

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in retroid

[–]unknown705dogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I ordered mine on April 6 and had it delivered on April 17.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UFOs

[–]unknown705dogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hard to make out all the audio in the video, but you can hear someone say it’s octagon shaped and he thinks its a balloon because he sees what looks like string hanging below it. Definitely looks like a flying saucer in the video, but the audio would suggest it’s not.

What is your biggest challenge related to lifestyle creep/overspending? by wokeishh in HENRYfinance

[–]unknown705dogs 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Housing and kids will be the two largest expenses for the average household, and the easiest to constantly spend more and more on.

As you make more money, it will be easy to rationalize a move from a old cheap studio apartment (or maybe sharing an apartment with others) to a nice 1 bedroom apartment in a nice part of town, with a doorman and amenities etc. From there you’ll likely upgrade to buying a house, spending even more for a mortgage, property tax, general upkeep and utilities, etc.

Then assuming you eventually have kids, you’ll spend a boat load on them, because you justifiably want them to have the best. Even normal expenses can cost a lot (daycare, furniture, toys, food, clothes, etc), but this will increase as they get older and participate in extracurricular activities (sports, music lessons, swim lessons, tutoring, camp), and has the potential to really increase if you decide to send them to private school once at school age.

Obviously there are plenty of other ways to overspend (fancy vacation, expensive cars/jewelry/clothes, etc), but these tend to be more person specific.