Second interview yesterday for a job I probably can't afford to take went really well. So of course I'm up half the night with anxiety pondering WTF am I doing with my life. I should go for a ride when daylight starts to make an appearance.
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Second interview yesterday for a job I probably can't afford to take went really well. So of course I'm up half the night with anxiety pondering WTF am I doing with my life. I should go for a ride when daylight starts to make an appearance.
Word on the street is it’s going to get warm today, like 85 freedoms. I’m going to go ride my bike on some dry roots and rocks before it gets sizzly.
Back to the Green Tunnel. My gut instinct tells me that we will not have to deal with a lot of rain while in VA. But we will pay a price. Long stretches without water. Like up to 10-12 miles or more.
Went to change the oil in my car last night, but discovered the filter has gone for a walk. Will probably change the oil this morning and do the filter later today when it arrives.
Will try to watch some dh racing, enjoy some coffee and head out for a ride.
Will try to watch some dh racing, enjoy some coffee and head out for a ride.
What do you mean by you can't afford to take it?
Second interview yesterday for a job I probably can't afford to take went really well. So of course I'm up half the night with anxiety pondering WTF am I doing with my life. I should go for a ride when daylight starts to make an appearance.
It's literally a $13 hour pay cut best case scenario, with a 401k match that's 1/4th of what my current employer offers. I'd really like the job but I just don't think I can make it make sense.
That's certainly my gut reaction. They pay cut, meh.... I could most likely make that up in a couple years moving up/branching out, etc. The 401K match, or lack thereof hurts badly however. One of the things I've realized recently is that my current employer offers what amounts to a unicorn in 401K matching. It's no wonder most Americans are going to die before they can afford to retire if that's the case. But holy shit, every time I think about staying at the airline another 20 years it makes me want to put a gun to my head.
As your unofficial financial advisor - what the fuck are you thinking? Unless you are making a lateral move, there is no reason to move backwards with the hope of moving forward.
According to this video the Hillary Step fell off of Everest years ago but the Nepal gov is covering it up. Somebody get Joe Rogan.
Present. Bday pool party for Maddie today. She's 7. Gonna be almost 20 kids her age here. Might go for a road ride afterwards if I have any energy, need to stretch my legs a bit.
Down 15 lbs since going off Lexapro. Tinnitus has diminished but still there.
Down 15 lbs since going off Lexapro. Tinnitus has diminished but still there.
Good morning, lovelies. I was up at 5:00 and did 50 miles on the tri bike. Love those quiet morning roads, but at 8:00 it was like someone flipped a switch and every car was out at the same time. Anyway, it was a nice ride. I've got another dog adoption volunteer shift at noon.
Nobody but you knows if you can keep doing what your doing. You put your own oxygen mask on first before you help others. Taking care of yourself IS taking care of them.
Second interview yesterday for a job I probably can't afford to take went really well. So of course I'm up half the night with anxiety pondering WTF am I doing with my life. I should go for a ride when daylight starts to make an appearance.
Pssssst, want some candy? Reach into my pocket…..
On the road again! Heading west for bigger and better things. Feel this area has been explored rather extensively. And running from rain
On the road again! Heading west for bigger and better things. Feel this area has been explored rather extensively. And running from rain
Hmm a 14 ft gator ate a homeless woman living in an encampment in a wetland area. Like completely ate her, it's fat as hell in the photos. That's some florida shit right there.
I understand this. I only mention it as a quantifiable metric for my deep desire to get away from the airline and for what I think my mental health is worth. Were it only about money I could have gone to literally any major domestic airline in the past 3 years and be making more. Southwest starts guys on probation at almost exactly what I make at a shitty regional after 23 years. But I'd be working nights/weekends/holidays again until I died or retired. Retirement obviously has a value, but quality of life has a value too. I guess where I'm at is having issues trying to quantify what that is.
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Morning Monkeys.
Rain has arrived just in time to thwart my obtaining river rocks for the back yard. I still need to put the new new water heater in Frita and I got some cool bolt in bump stops since I couldn't get the stock ones seated. The bolt ins might be worse, depending on how much room I have for a wrench.
Rain has arrived just in time to thwart my obtaining river rocks for the back yard. I still need to put the new new water heater in Frita and I got some cool bolt in bump stops since I couldn't get the stock ones seated. The bolt ins might be worse, depending on how much room I have for a wrench.
Your mental health has great value! I took a $15k pay cut when I switched jobs and lost my accumulated sick leave. I retained my retirement and the rates were pretty comparable (actually with the same company so I have 2 because the first one was a better locked in plan). Money definitely isn't everything, but if you have to work harder to progress and give up nights/weekends/holidays with the family that is tough. How long do you have until retirement? I personally can retire in 6 years with 30 years teaching but I won't be 55 so I will have to wait a bit longer anyway.
Morning. Last full week of school was LONG! Supposed to start getting warm so there will definitely be some floating around in the pool. Hit the trails with the new (to me) bike and actually liked it this time. It's definitely a learning curve as it's SO long but damn it can climb and descend the rocks and roots quite well despite my lack of fitness.
Up way early to go shoot the 3D archery course with the old man. Crushed all manner of foam wildlife from the pre-historic era through modern day. Take that stegosaurus!
Now to hike to the castle ruins in town and maybe go get some new Birkenstocks. Mine are beat.
Howdy all
Started my day with a solid hour of sweet middle child snuggling. Costco with younger two kids in a bit.Eldest gets her to be earned in future years black belt put up on wall of the taekwondo studio today. <-- didn't happen as classes off due to a tournament in Golden
I was going to chime in re pay cut vs quality of life in squeeb’s defense but looks like he and TreeSaw have that covered already.
Assuming the bills and retirement plans are covered, money is only worthwhile if you have time and headspace to utilize it, eh
Started my day with a solid hour of sweet middle child snuggling. Costco with younger two kids in a bit.
I was going to chime in re pay cut vs quality of life in squeeb’s defense but looks like he and TreeSaw have that covered already.
Assuming the bills and retirement plans are covered, money is only worthwhile if you have time and headspace to utilize it, eh
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tell is more about these ruins...always looking for interesting spots while driving to and from maine....
Up way early to go shoot the 3D archery course with the old man. Crushed all manner of foam wildlife from the pre-historic era through modern day. Take that stegosaurus!
Now to hike to the castle ruins in town and maybe go get some new Birkenstocks. Mine are beat.
as the angry one has noted, after a very wet may, it's been pretty dry in june, so watered ALL the things this morning. making pizzas for lunch and then headed to the hills for a hike and dinner.
So, wifey made plans to go on a riding trip to Sun Valley this week for our anniversary. Fun!
She was complaining a little last night about her foot…she might have a stress fracture. We will find out soon, she went to urgent care.
boo hiss.
She was complaining a little last night about her foot…she might have a stress fracture. We will find out soon, she went to urgent care.
boo hiss.
Ruins of Bancroft Castle
On top of Gibbet Hill lie the ruins of a lavish turn-of-the-century estate that never quite came to be.
www.atlasobscura.com
It's a cool spot with a nice bar & grill that you can walk from. If you're passing through, it's a great place to refuel and take in some views.
Damnit, one of my dear friends died recently. A truly special individual. I can’t figure out how he died, as all of the discussion is in Hebrew.
Heavy heart today.
Heavy heart today.
finally getting my fitness back. Did a good 1:23minute ride with all except the first 9 minutes of warm up in the cardio zone. Got interrupted by 3 work calls that knocked down my average speed
Went to the farmers market. Bought some over priced bread from my buddies sister. But damn it’s good.
Got a new kitten. Kiddo is super stoked. She is supper little, just weaned. Seems healthy and nice.
Still effing around fixing up this damn cultivator.
Full on ready to throw the push mower into the ravine and go buy a new one at the hardware store.
Then write it down. What are the issues you have? What are the things you are willing to give up? Vacation? How much have you actually used? That gives you a scale of your "requirement". What about income? Is wifey willing to pick up more teaching work so that you can work less?
You need to start quantifying things. Don't let emotion drive your decision. Know what you NEED before you pull the trigger.
