BrooklynWHAT Member since Jun 15th 2007 85073 posts
Wed Dec-21-22 09:42 AM
1. "Yellowstone is tough af 🤦🏿♂️" In response to Reply # 0
I really thought that shit was overblown and the whites were tripping but I caught a marathon of season 5 last week since NFL was kinda wack and now I’ve watched like 10 eps in 3 days since I got back from a work trip.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Wed Dec-21-22 11:04 AM
3. "keep seeing people imply its some GOP fantasy land show" In response to Reply # 1
but these previews make me curious if its an entertaining watch.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Wed Dec-21-22 04:45 PM
17. "I’m down for any series that is entertaining " In response to Reply # 14
and have no problem stopping if it doesnt hit.
Gonna give it a shot and watch with the wife. She powers through early episodes of stuff like Sons of Anarchy when I tapped out and pulled me back in.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Wed Dec-21-22 11:03 AM
2. "wife said the kids are already getting enough presents" In response to Reply # 0
so we don’t need to get them anything.
So I bought them scooters. FOH.
I appreciate family for buying up the list but nah, I get joy out of being able to get them gifts. Especially because growing up we had some humble Christmases.
its going to be cold as hell in ATL this weekend. I don’t like that shit at all. Only place I’m going is to a movie theatre or a warm as bar/lounge. We will make it do what it do tho..
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Wed Dec-21-22 11:47 AM
6. "We’re from Pittsburgh so my sister said “we had to walk in this grow..." In response to Reply # 5
I replied yup.. we HAD to..
now we DONT have to..
she likes activities and had all these plans but unless its indoors it aint happening.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
10. "wow what a throwback lol " In response to Reply # 7
The hope is to work something for 5 or 6 hours a Saturday, which would bring my weekly hours worked to about 73/74. Aggravating but not undoable given that my current jobs are all in front of a computer and my full time job is from home.
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I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Wed Dec-21-22 04:43 PM
16. "damn.. you got that hustle" In response to Reply # 10
I prolly work 30 to 35 hours a week if I’m being completely honest..lol
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Thu Dec-22-22 02:57 PM
25. "Blessed to finally be in a position where the wife was able to quit" In response to Reply # 18
a high stress full time gig. She works part time now.
She will eventually go back to full time but the goal is to find a gig that is a healthy work environment.
I was mad at first.. but then realized her health AND our household were suffering when she had that gig.
but yes, we were able to build up a reserve when she was working full time.
Hope you have an amazing year traveling. We just popped our international cherry in Jamaica. Going to do some more traveling ever year now.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
9. "rent is too damn high" In response to Reply # 0
not for me but for all other houses here lol
i decided to take another look to see if some rents had gone down since i had read few people move around christmas. naaah rent has gone up. i think on average houses are 50% more than what i am paying. i found 1 house for $100/mo less and a handful for $200 more. i think around 50% of them are 50% more expensive and around the other 50% are twice as expensive.
15. "Another Head Hunter came sliding in my DMs (LinkedIn)" In response to Reply # 0
I wasn't gonna go nowhere, but this n*gga talking about a 56% raise.
Man, that life-changing money.
That's housekeeper money
Only ever drinking topshelf at a whole different set of bars type of money
That's new car money.
Iono, man. We'll see how it goes. I tell you this tho, if these head hunters keep whipering greedy somethings in my digital ears, I'ma take ONE of them up on it!
20. "I full on broke down at work" In response to Reply # 0
my sister passed away May 25th. at the job they been playing christmas music and out of respect of me being one of Jehovah's Witness they played a few non holiday songs. one of the songs that came up was Jesus Is Love by the Commodores. my sister use to always sing that song, especially when I was younger (she's six years older). As the song played on I got so emotional thinking back on how she sang that song so well and before I knew it I was surrounded by co-workers checking to see if I was alright.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Thu Dec-22-22 04:13 PM
27. "condolences, nice to hear your coworkers checked on you" In response to Reply # 20
I lost it one time when my dad was clearly showing he was declining and my coworker was on some “be strong, you a man” bullshit.
Aint nothing wrong with shedding tears
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
23. "Still nervous about spending money" In response to Reply # 0
I've done the math, after maxing out my retirement contributions, I saved 45% of my take home income this year. So for each $1,000 check I've saved $450 in the bank.
Still hesitating on buying a new tv, or even Airpod pros 2, much less a new car.
I don't understand my reluctance to buy things - other than groceries and gas.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Thu Dec-22-22 04:14 PM
28. "would you buy your car in cash? " In response to Reply # 23
that is some good saving right there..
but sometimes you have to spend a lil bit to feel alive
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
32. "I wouldn't BUT..." In response to Reply # 28 Mon Dec-26-22 11:19 AM by handle
I just don't want to have another obligation.
I already have: Property Tax, HOA, Home Insurance, Car Insurance, Gas&Electric, Internet, Cell Phone, Electricity, various internet bills (domain, hosting), Amazon Prime.
So adding a bigger house, or a new car, or a new TV, or a new anything makes me feel bad.
I'm doing *really* well but in this country where if I lose my job health insurance will cost 600+ a month and where if an earth quake hits SoCal I might lose the entire house and have no place to live - I just get nervous.
Losing a job and losing a house isn't especially neurotic to me - they are very much in the realm of possibilities.
And if Social Security/Medicare are destroyed by the Republicans there goes that last little bit of safety net too. (Also, to me, not neurotic sinc many of the Republicans are explicitly SAYING they want to destroy Medicare and Social Security.)
34. "they are definitely going to get rid of them..." In response to Reply # 32
they already pushing out Medicare with Medicare Advantage...
and it's crazy because the insurance companies running Medicare Advantage are ripping off the govt with fraud and over billing... smh!!!
>And if Social Security/Medicare are destroyed by the >Republicans there goes that last little bit of safety net too. >(Also, to me, not neurotic sinc many of the Republicans are >explicitly SAYING they want to destroy Medicare and Social >Security.)
-- Sometimes you have to look reality in the face and say 'No!' -Ben (Reaper)
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79594 posts
Wed Jan-04-23 10:11 AM
35. "I hear you.. we were able to get Obamacare this year" In response to Reply # 32
since my wife lost her gig and we were all on her insurance
my job has insurance but we are a small company and the numbers didn’t make sense.
With the tax credit we pay around $300 a month for a family of four.
No idea how good it is and I hope we never have to find out it sucks but until we figure out a better option this was the best we could find.
Crosses fingers.
and I feel you on large expenses. My car is a 2011 and until it dies I’m not buying a new(er) car.
I want a new car but its not a good financial move right now.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
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