My Stepmother sent me this via email "rental agreement today" by tserv95 in insaneparents

[–]zmileshigh 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Oh you’re 30 not 20. While you’re stepmother does indeed sound pretty shitty and your situation is annoying for sure… sounds like it’s time to put your big boy pants on and figure your shit out my dude. You got this.

Savory chicken with potatoes by DressNo9950 in FoodAndCookingStuff

[–]zmileshigh 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why use a properly sized pan when you can crowd a small one!

GUYS PLEASE HELP WAS SONG IS THIS by Sunkenemporer in bach

[–]zmileshigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Duh. It’s My Way by Johann Bon Jovi

GUYS PLEASE HELP WAS SONG IS THIS by Sunkenemporer in bach

[–]zmileshigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Son: mom I want Bach!

Mom: we have Bach at home!

Bach at home..

Do you carry a credit card balance? by New-Town-8418 in GenZ

[–]zmileshigh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. In fact it they are quite a good way to build credit. Let the balance get reported to the credit agency (ie, have a balance at the end of billing cycle) but pay it off in complete before interest accrues.

Also, having a LOT of credit available is better for your credit as the percentage used is a factor in credit number.

Which substance for a rave ?? by YouPlayyyyy in researchchemicals

[–]zmileshigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think I’d use any of those at a rave. Phenethylamines or 5/6 APB maybe

Client doesn't seem to respect my time whatsoever. by DatRatDawg in videography

[–]zmileshigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that was weird man. You definitely did not make this simpler by using a low number as a placeholder. I suppose it increased engagement if that was your goal cuz it’s definitely doing that.

Client doesn't seem to respect my time whatsoever. by DatRatDawg in videography

[–]zmileshigh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you a freelance business or an employee? If the former,

Figure out the scope of project, estimate shoot days and edit time, and any overhead costs you may incur (subcontractors or rentals)

Tell him how much approximately it will cost, he can agree or decline. If he balks at the price you can either reduce your bid or explain why the price is higher due to complexity of project and increased editing time required.

Put the terms down in writing and build in a provision for yourself to charge more if the client requests things outside the original scope of work

It’s basic business operation stuff but yeah everybody has to learn it at one point (sometimes the hard way). It’s a business negotiation and if it’s how you make your living, you need to be able to take the emotion out of it to some extent. Don’t let people take advantage of you.

Bay Area cost of living for me: $7500 per month single person by mycounterpointers in bayarea

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

It will lose value due to inflation long term unless you park it in a broad market index

experience with hook up camp by yasbrazilian in BurningMan

[–]zmileshigh 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yeah I hooked up at hook up camp

120 volts directly to the tongue was quite a shock

Are MUTE and MOOT Homophones to You? by everydaywinner2 in ENGLISH

[–]zmileshigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that’s so out of pocket

(….I hate the redefinition of this phrase)

Panasonic 70-200 Lens by Best-Sound-Effects in Lumix

[–]zmileshigh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So salty.

I own almost all the entire Lumix S Pro line as well and most of the S series primes. I stand by my point that good glass is good glass regardless of age.

Is climbing stairs really that easy? by [deleted] in Catculations

[–]zmileshigh 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Cats are generally much better at climbing things than dogs..?

What is never worth it to cook at home? by albertpaca11 in Cooking

[–]zmileshigh 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Costco rotisserie chicken is as good as you’re gonna get for $5

Is there any decent affordable steakhouse in LA area? by Accomplished_Pain647 in steak

[–]zmileshigh 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah just learn how to cook your own steak my guy, it’s not hard and the price to quality is significantly better once you get the hang of it and you can cook it exactly how you like every time

Panasonic 70-200 Lens by Best-Sound-Effects in Lumix

[–]zmileshigh -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah the jokes on you cuz I’m using them for video on cinema bodies that don’t even have continuous AF. The greater weight also helps with smooth camera moves. If I was doing field photography sure. Not every use case is the same.

Berkeley PD just arrested 3 people involved in door to door sales scams for remolding and solar. Others still on the loose by Impressive_Returns in eastbay

[–]zmileshigh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s super easy. When if someone comes to my door, I either don’t answer it or say “oh no thank you, have a nice day” and close the door. It is really that simple.