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[–] wheeldawg 1 points 1 hour ago

I already know what I'm getting because it was all disclosed via Amazon wishlist and (although I did have the "no spoilers" option or whatever is called enabled) my brother just blabbed it was empty.

I didn't have much on it tbf. But I guess I know what I'm getting. Except I've forgotten some of it by now, so it's kind of a surprise.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 hours ago

A particular orange turd to face the consequences of his actions or croak.

[–] nao 4 points 6 hours ago

No one mention any far right talking points

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 hours ago

This was all just a bad dream and I'm waking up to Mortal Kombat for the Sega Genesis under the tree in 1993.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

I want my council tax bill paid. They didn't take it for two years straight due to an administrative error - I even had a direct debit setup - but have only just now realised on their side and now they want all of it back at once. Paid off a big lump of it immediately but had to go on a payment plan where they take an extra £400 per month for the next quarter.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 hours ago

I HATE how errors like this favor the company. THEY fucked up, but can just dump it all on you.

yes they can argue that you shouldn't have spent the money and should have noticed, but if it were reversed, they'd fight to not pay you and delay it most likely. people that don't understand "shit happens" suck.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 hours ago

New PC, new chain and sprocket for my moto, or pay down some debt would be nice, ain't gonna happen tho lol.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 16 hours ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 hours ago

man, similar boat. sometimes she can't even stand straight without teetering, and I'm tired of fighting over it. if anything, this will be the cause to our end.

I know how people here feel about reddit, but https://old.reddit.com/r/Alanon can help you get away or communicate better possibly.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

Oooft hope my wife wouldn't write something like this about me. No actual drama but my routine of being a middle-class wine drinker sinking glasses in front of the tv in the evening could be considered problematic.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 hours ago

as long as you handle all your responsibilities, it is what it is. when I can't communicate with my partner or have to keep asking her to handle responsibilities or have the exact same conversation every day because she can't remember? that's a big problem. if I can't trust my partner, then why are we together.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Wish I had friends to spend it with instead of a person who is abusive and swears at me every day.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Oh man that's so sad. Based on your posts & comments you seem like a lovely person. :( I'll be your friend!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 hour ago

Aww thank you. I appreciate your friendship.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 16 hours ago

More than three days off this month.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

I want real freedom. It's basically impossible.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Freedom is free, comfort is what costs.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 17 hours ago

While I'm a huge fan of what you're saying, I'm more about going unimpeded. Barriers really suck.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

That's easy. Just stop wanting to do the things you can't do.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

That sounds like a restriction.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 hours ago

It surely isn't. True freedom is the ability to do whatever you want. You're so worried about the supply side of that equation that you forget you can affect the demand side.

To put an example to it: I already live in a world where I can rape and murder as much as I want. I don't want to do those things, so I have the full freedom to meet my desires.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 day ago (3 children)

I want to have children, but cannot afford them for an undetermined amount of time. Fingers crossed that we'll have enough money someday!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 hours ago

Our experience is that basically the only really expensive thing is childcare. Are you eligible for subsidized, or free, care (or have trustworthy and willing relatives)?

As for gear, babies don't need much. But for what they do need, reach out to friends, neighbors, and family! We're fortunate that we could have afforded everything new, but we really only bought a few things because friends and randos alike gave us so much free kid stuff (we bought a nice stroller, a baby basket, and an IKEA crib


basically everything else was a hand-me-down). Join local "buy nothing" groups, or parent groups (sadly they're usually WhatsApp, but whatever). Most people hate throwing away stuff, and would rather it go to a good home.

Look at programs for subsidized/free necessities like diapers. There are lots of resources out there, especially in cities.

As everyone else said, no one feels ready. We certainly didn't!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 14 hours ago

Seconding other comments, you'll never ever be financially ready, there will always be new concerns, but that was true for most parents. People far less intelligent and less prepared than you have figured it out and done alright.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

3 kids here 12 and under. If you are mentally and emotionally ready for kids just do it. That's the big secret. You will never be ready financially. Kids adapt and will be happy so long as you are stable and can provide the most important necessities like love, a roof and food.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

If I had serious financial stress I cannot imagine also having kid stress. What if one needs serious medical attention or has special education needs?

I dunno. This seems reckless.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 16 hours ago

Granted in America yes those are concerns we don't have to the same degree in Canada but all things considered having a kid is reckless anyways. You either adapt and make it work or you don't.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 14 hours ago

So, possible, but they probably won't. Anything can happen at any time and you could do everything right and it could all fail spontaneously and catastrophically through no fault of your own. Its not a likely outcome though.

It only seems reckless until you step back and think about it rationally. You can't expect to prepare for everything so spend your time on more legitimate worries.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 5 points 22 hours ago

My mum to meet my daughter.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 day ago
[–] GhiLA 1 points 16 hours ago
[–] [email protected] 4 points 22 hours ago

A reversal of the cuts my health insurance is making and further to have all of my healthcare paid for by the insurance I pay a ton of money to have. Especially hurts since the insurance company is my employer, or at least I used to. Now they have the same parent company or whatever they call it these days.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I have all that I can reasonably want that I could reasonably be given, so I'm making a gift instead, I'm off donating blood in half an hour, hopefully someone will appreciate it 😋

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

hopefully someone will appreciate it 😋

Not sure if wholesome, or wants there to be a car crash...

(I know what you mean, I just found it humorous.)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 hours ago

Ugh yes I worded that badly 🥲

A gift no one wants but will nonetheless appreciate?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago

To spend xmas with my grandparents that passed away!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago

The motherboard in my computer is basically dead. Every morning I must perform voodoo to get just one more post.

But my computer is fairly old now and I can't justify just replacing the board for more money than upgrading the platform. 😔

[–] [email protected] 20 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Linux market share to grow more

[–] [email protected] 2 points 19 hours ago

B... But I thought 2025 would be the year of the Linux desktop!

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