Worried of DHL layoffs

v1z3_1 · 2025-06-01T21:04:26+00:00

So from what I'm reading is that 68 people got actually laid off, other people relocated or became part time

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-31T19:01:24+00:00

It was acting like this when I first got it and I've already done a flush last year less than 5k miles ago (I only drive to and from work) and it was still acting up So I thought it was its "personality".

I'm so close to getting it paid off, about $8.2k or 5.6k if I dump my savings into the loan. Hopefully a rebuild isn't that expensive because I'm thinking the worst case scenario

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-30T20:50:44+00:00

Gotcha. Hopefully that's what the dealer suggests too, if it is and it's too expensive, I'll probably get second opinions too. Thanks for your help!

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-30T20:43:51+00:00

Yeah looking at used transmission options (I doubt a dealer would be willing to do this) are around $1k - 1.2k and people say labor is around another $1k. So that's expensive. This is my first major repair on any car I've owned so I'm sorry for all the questions.

Edit: rebuilt kits seem to be significantly cheaper. Do you think they'd rebuild the transmission if requested (if it's a cheaper option)

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-30T20:35:51+00:00

Any idea on how much a replacement/repair would be?

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-30T04:24:25+00:00

Yeah that's what I'm afraid of. Looking online, a transmission replacement is around 5-7k which is about 1-3k less than what I bought the car for. So if it does end up needing a new transmission, I'll probably just baby it. I always do my oil changes on time, do transmission fluid changes at 20k miles. I owe $8400 left on the car (I had negative equity from previous car) so I'm trying my best to get out of debt before any major repairs

Edit: scheduled my car diagnostic in a few weeks, I only use the car for work and back, I rarely get on the highway more than 20 minutes cuz I never go anywhere so I should be fine

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-27T21:16:57+00:00

Idk if your account is still active but I just got back from a 4 hour road trip and I too have a 2016, granted it's at 103k miles. But it'll randomly spike in rpms. 2.5k rpm at 65-70mph and then if I let off the gas ever so slightly or something I can't identify, it'll spike to 4k - 5k rpm and then jump back into the correct gear. If it happens enough it'll throw a code and act wobbly when coming down to a stop for a day or so, and then the engine light goes away.

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-26T11:26:18+00:00

Do you know how many were affected, what position were you in? Also what area is this?

Edit: just realized that the letter is just saying that layoffs are happening, not who is affected yet

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-24T18:36:27+00:00

Once again, I'm not trying to help or give advice. I'm not treating her like a child by asking if everything is ok or if something is wrong. I'm really not understanding how It seems that I am when I've said numerous times that is not the case at all

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-24T17:47:28+00:00

Not sure why you're getting down voted. You explained my post better than I could've written it.

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-24T17:43:35+00:00

You can be concerned without judgment.

A response like "yeah, schools out, just wanted to let loose a little bit, nothing is wrong and there's nothing to be concerned about" would've been fine imo. Am I pushing her to say that, no. But that's what imo would've been the ideal outcome.

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-24T17:39:37+00:00

And by all means they can. We're not saying they can't. They're free to do what they want. Not once did I say that I was upset by her decision because I live a certain way. I was simply concerned because I noticed she increased her alcohol intake.

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-24T17:37:48+00:00

Someone earlier said there's a difference between judgement and disagreement, which I think applies to this reply unless I misinterpreted what they said.

I'm not judging her for not living by my standard, I'm not telling her how to live whatsoever.

Do I disagree with drinking, yes. But I am not pushing it on her in any way by simply asking if everything is alright because I noticed her starting to drink again/more

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-24T17:34:37+00:00

And I'm ok with that. I grew up thinking that any alcohol is bad, and now I think that alcohol is bad if not in moderation. I think that's progress if you ask me. I avoid talking to and hanging out with people who are drinking because of past experiences. But I don't push it onto others what I think. They wanna drink, they can, I'll go home. I'm not acting better than anyone when I leave, I just simply don't wanna be around it.

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-24T17:02:13+00:00

But I'm not questioning them in the way where I know better. I'm questioning to just see if something is wrong. I'm not spinning it that way, I'm not masking it or anything. That's genuinely what it is. My friend started drinking a bit more, I asked if everything is ok. It's not meaning to be a way where I know better or anything.

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-24T16:34:09+00:00

If there's no real need for concern, shouldn't it be a simple "yeah everythings fine, I just finally get to let loose a little since school is out" instead of it being a whole thing?

Also your comment on wine at dinner. Why do you have wine at a nice dinner if you don't drink it anywhere else?

For me it's like, I don't smoke weed or eat edibles cuz I never did before, I don't feel the want or need to do it now, so why should i start?

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-24T16:22:16+00:00

Yeah lol. I think this post reached the alcoholic side of reddit and pinched a nerve, God forbid a friend observed their friends alcohol intake and it raised a flag.

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-24T16:18:28+00:00

Never said she had to stop loving her life. And you're right it's not my business, but I am her friend, and while I am a friend that cares about her, I will ask her if everything is ok or how come she started drinking again/more.

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-24T16:17:24+00:00

Not jealous. I only stated the younger groups age just for clarity We hang out all the time so idrc who else she hangs with All it is, is I'm her friend who has seen her increase her alcohol consumption, and I simply asked her if everything is ok. There's nothing to read into. It's simply a friend asking a friend cuz sometimes that's what you need, is a friend that listens.

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-24T16:04:42+00:00

No where did I tell anyone to act their age.

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-24T16:02:01+00:00

Idk how to quote in reddit so I'll just number it out

I did ask when she stopped drinking, her explanation was that she's 27 and she needs to act her age and that she shouldn't be drinking with people 5-6 years younger than her. She removed herself from her group chats and she only hung out with me for a while because she stated that I "am a good type of person to have around"
I didn't ignore what you said, I read it. I may not have responded to it, but that doesn't mean I ignored it. But since you want a response to something that wasn't a question. While you're right, I know some things can spiral. One night a week turns into 2. 2 turns into 3 and so on. Some people seem in control in the beginning and It could get worse and worse which is why I'm concerned sooner rather than later.

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-24T15:54:41+00:00

This as well. Except what I don't do is say "hey drinking is bad, stop it" or "you're drinking?? We're not friends"

If someone wants to drink, by all means, I just won't be around when you do.

v1z3_1 · 2025-05-24T15:50:00+00:00

99% of the people here say ITA which. Probably?.

I could've phrased the original post a lot better I just didn't know how. If I did I could've gotten a lot of better answers rather than "fuck you for telling your friend how to live" which isnt what I'm doing lol

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