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Andyrunner

In my opinion at that price point, most of the name brand bikes are the same for the price. They are all made in the same Taiwan factories, mostly the same components and quality. Unless your doing some aggressive heavy downhill/tight turns, no need for hydraulic brakes, but wow they are nice. Mecha...

Andyrunner

Sounds like my first job out of college. I had a finance job which included closing out the books first week of every month, next 3 weeks consisted of nothing. I know some people enjoyed it, they watched netflix or whatever when they weren't working. I myself worked out over a long lunch hour. Bosse...

Andyrunner

Sounds like my first job out of college. I had a finance job which included closing out the books first week of every month, next 3 weeks consisted of nothing. I know some people enjoyed it, they watched netflix or whatever when they weren't working. I myself worked out over a long lunch hour. Bosse...

Andyrunner

As someone said you need someone who really loves your child and loves working with kids. I will say that my experience is a bit different then most but here it goes: My daycare lady charges $250 a week for our two kids, she is basically a grandma that watches her grandkids but picks up us and one o...

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If you're a "noob", then you're likely junior. You may not have any negotiating power as a junior employee. x2 on this. How much experience do you have? Is your field a hot in need field? Chances are unless your a revenue driver or higher up exec, megacorps don't negotiate with little back office w...

Andyrunner

You could just get one of those animal repelling sprinklers and just say you got it for the rabbits.

Also, does the dog leave landmines in your yard? this is my big issue with my neighbors dog. I have never seen them pickup their dogs business.

Andyrunner

I'd avoid Men's Warehouse. I wear suits for work and my neighbor owns a local suit store so hopefully I can provide some input. I've found that the MW suits are overpriced crap, and I'm a cheapskate wearing $200-$300 suits. I'd try an online tailor place or go to a local place. Oh and make sure ther...

Andyrunner

While working through some proposals for early retirement, my HR manager mentioned that they have the ability to allow me to continue healthcare coverage for my wife and I under COBRA up until I turn 65. That could be 10-11 years. Does this sound workable? Has anyone else ever heard of this? It wou...

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wow, I was thinking of getting a babysitter this weekend until I remembered how much the baby sitters charge these days. I remember starting my first job in 1999 making $5.50 an hour and these kids want 10-15 an hour! Inflation hasn't changed that much. Generally the babysitters just say 'whatever y...

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I don't know what type of relationship you have with the ex, but I think this is where you need to sit down with him/her and discuss this issue. You are both the parents and need to create join action plans as far as raising the child. If you're having this 'want' issue than the ex probably is too. ...

Andyrunner

Based on the information provided I'd hands down take the pay cut and work closer to home! With a 2 mile commute, you can use that extra time to run to a store or do errands that you normally would have to drag a kid with to do. That means when your home its family time not errands time. Also, I am ...

Andyrunner

At a minimum professionally shampoo the carpets. My wife's first house, once the house offer was accepted, the owners let the house go. She was cleaning cat hair out of the cabinets, refrigerator and everywhere. Her realtor was so embarrassed that she actually paid for the carpet cleaning. If you ca...

Andyrunner

If your into outdoors: North Shore Lake Superior

If your into seasonal vacation towns, wineries, beaches etc: Door County Wisconsin.

Andyrunner

Don't bother fixing it. Best case scenario is you get the full $650 back in trade in. Most likely the dealership has its own body shop and will fix it for less than what you will be able to and the loss in appraisal value will not be the full $650 in value. They do have their own body shop. They ac...

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No insurance involved. Deductible is $1k, cost to fix is $600 about.

Wife likes the idea of the Prius, not sure how it would work with car seats though. Planning to test drive it this weekend if possible.

Andyrunner

Thanks, I thought about private sale. The whole issue of people being sketchy, who is watching the kids, etc is a pain though.

Andyrunner

The wife drives a 2016 Mazda CX5, shes not a fan of it and wants a smaller car. Well about a month ago she got hit and we have a scratch/dent on the side. Auto body shop is asking for $650 to fix it. Is it worthwhile to go to a dealership and use it as a trade in without fixing it first? I'm assumin...

Andyrunner

I bike quite a bit on gravel its great because I will maybe see 2 or three cars over several hours. I bike to work sometimes as I have a lot of bike trails, but that 400 yards I'm on a road I am 100% focused on what and who is around me, I will think twice before turning or riding by a parked car (r...

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I doubt the hiring manager looks at this but this is rather the software program that weeds out the people who are asking over the highest amount they are willing to offer. I really think $1 is actually not a bad idea (not a good one though). I am assuming the software has maximums but maybe not min...

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As other people said, its what are you looking for? Agree with the North Shore recommendation. Plenty of state parks, hiking to waterfalls, etc. I've stayed at the Lutsen resort, its ok in my opinion but its a good basecamp for plenty of hiking. If you make it up to the Gunflint Trial there are plen...

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7:45 or so. I'm mid of the pack but everyone is in by 8:15. Some people are there by 6:30. Everyone is out the door by 4 pm. My boss has a very relaxed policy, as long as you get your work done and no complaints she doesn't care since we are all salaried. No one abuses the policy (with the exception...

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Northern runner here. I generally avoid temps below zero, especially if there is wind. Unless you have some kind of mask, the cold air is rough on the lungs below 15 degrees. I get an ashma like cough if I dont have a mask. I also keep the runs short and close to home in case something goes wrong. K...

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As others would say, dont mix family & business. If he expresses concern or is upset tell him: Over the past year you have taken a strong interest in personal finance and based on what you have learned you could manage your money yourself. Not only will it allow you to apply your interest but contin...

Andyrunner

Where is SFH?

Andyrunner

Yes, I think 100 pieces is the perfect amount. Id say any less wouldn't be enough. They are easy to clean up too since they well, stick together! And no i don't advertise for this company or buy a ton of toys for my kids (last night they were playing with our salad spinner) these have pretty much be...

Andyrunner

Look at Magna-tiles or Picasso-tiles. Basically the same thing (picasso is cheaper). Magnetic triangles they can build stuff with them. Easy to clean up, no choking hazards. The best part is you will have fun with them too. Wife and I often play with them when the kids are sleeping or doing other t...

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Look at Magna-tiles or Picasso-tiles. Basically the same thing (picasso is cheaper). Magnetic triangles they can build stuff with them. Easy to clean up, no choking hazards. The best part is you will have fun with them too. Wife and I often play with them when the kids are sleeping or doing other th...

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4 year old and 1 year old here. We might be obsessive, but we avoid the TV at all costs. Unless its iPad facetime with grandma. Inside: Dance parties (kids music), drawing, play with pots n pans, read tons of books. I've brought outside toys inside (coozy coup car, bikes, etc) the kid will destroy y...

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Anything that does not have thistle. If you never want to walk barefoot again in your yard, by all means buy thistle.

Andyrunner

Another vote for Charles Tyrwhitt. I'm a fairly athletic guy, aka skinny. I have lands end shirts, and agree, the iron free isn't really iron free. Not to mention they are heavy. They do last forever though, I only own 3 Charles Tyrwhitt shirts and want to buy more but these lands end shirts just la...

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I'm going with very unlikely. I work in benefits and deal with our retirees at times. First off unless they have a definition for a retiree, your really just quitting and living off your savings. To be a retiree of the company they need to have a definition of what a retiree is (for example age 65+ ...

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Can you elaborate more?

What do you plan to do? Hike (day/overnight), just drive through, camp, how long in each park? How long do you have? There are over 50 National Parks.

Between the ones you listed, there is a large distance between them (8+ hours).

Andyrunner

Yes. I almost got t-boned this morning. I swerved out of the way to avoid the car skidding through the stop sign. If I didn't have snow tires that swerve would of ended up in a power line.

Costs me 40-60 bucks to mount and dismount each spring/fall.

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I'd avoid it. Not worth it. When I bought my outback 4 years ago I was offered one, my response was I'm buying a Subaru on the basis that I shouldn't have to buy a warranty. Ended that one quick. On another note: $39k for an Outback!!! Damn cars are getting expensive! I paid $23k for mine 4 years ag...

Andyrunner

None. 2000 or earlier, I was too young to understand the market. I was right out of school in 2007 and lucky enough to have a job in 2008 when the market crashed, even luckier I didn't have any money in the market so most of my investing started at the low point. My issue now is my whole investing l...

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I took my 4 year old and 1 year old (11 months at the time) to Mount Rainier and Olympic NP. Wherever you go I highly recommend getting a good quality hiking backpack. we have the Dueter II and it works great. Rocky Mountain would work, Mount Rainier would work, I have never been to yellow stone but...

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So if I'm clear, this is shift work? My wife's hospital went through something like this 15 years ago to her whole department, overtime was way to expensive for her position. The way it works she is still shift but salaried. If she picks up a shift beyond her FTE, she is paid the hourly rate. So, fo...

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1) I don't run much anymore, I bike more now: maybe $100-$300 a year. Shoes, clothing and occasional race. Pre-kids this would probably be more like $3,000 2) over the lunch hour or at night. I think once my kids learn to not wake up in the night, I can become a morning runner. Running in the dark s...

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Thanks all. This is actually the longest I have been at a job. Initially 4 years, then two than now 4.5 with this one. I think what also made me question it is, most people in my company stay in their position for a long time. My co-worker has been in this position for 20 years. To say, I really don...

Andyrunner

2015 wrote: ↑
Mon Nov 13, 2017 11:30 am
What is the title and nature of the new position?

I'd be dealing with employee pay.

Andyrunner

Anyone else been in this situation? How did you come to a decision? I currently work in my company's HR department doing the ACA employer mandate compliance work. I enjoy what I do, one other co-worker understands most of it, but I do the day to day stuff, and she does the overall management. Anothe...

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I'd give it a few days.

Recruiters have quite a few jobs to shift through. I'd assume she is trying to catch up and has a backlog of positions to work with. If they were blowing you off, there would be a generic email stating "thank you but no thank you".

Andyrunner

I do or my wife does. With two young kids, full time jobs and our hobbies, we struggle to find that 45 minutes 1-2x a week, but for what people charge, no way would we ever consider someone else.

Andyrunner

Exactly correct about the IRS guidance. This isn't a whatever the business owner wants, it should be whatever his business attorney recommends. My non legal expert guess, wife is using the owners tools (equipment, computers, etc), works at the owners office, and works the shifts/hours the owner requ...

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PlayingLife wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:05 am
What do you think? Would you be irritated, or do you think I am over reacting?

At least you didn't just get a certificate to join the Jelly of the Month Club....

Andyrunner

Agreed, address with the supervisor. There is a possibility that some inner workings going on, someone is retiring, leaving, promotion coming. They hired you to replace that person. Don't be afraid to ditch a place soon though. My first job right out of school 60 newly undergrads were hired at once,...

Andyrunner

If you run into a plumber at work, store, gym or anywhere ask for a cash price or if the guy does work on the side (outside of his company).

Andyrunner

Yes, I pay 5.25 a month for all three major credit agencies. This is subsidized by me employer.

Andyrunner

Is directTV an option? We cut the cord this spring but I struggled to get an antenna working so I accepted Directv's offer. two years $50 a month for everything. My first order confirmation said I had one year at 50 and year two was 90. I called and complained that wasn't what they offered over the...

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Is directTV an option? We cut the cord this spring but I struggled to get an antenna working so I accepted Directv's offer. two years $50 a month for everything. My first order confirmation said I had one year at 50 and year two was 90. I called and complained that wasn't what they offered over the ...

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